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Tigeraire accuses Sunday Red LLC (associated with Tiger Woods) of Trademark Infringement
Tigeraire has filed a lawsuit against Sunday Red LLC alleging trademark infringement over a leaping tiger design used in golf apparel branding associated with Tiger Woods' new venture with TaylorMade. The case highlights issues around consumer confusion and brand dilution due to high-profile marketing campaigns. -
LSU museum director seeks to dismiss defamation allegation filed by Pennsylvania's Doug Mastriano
A military museum director at Louisiana State University is mounting a legal counter-offensive against an unsuccessful Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate, Doug Mastriano, arguing that the GOP state senator’s defamation lawsuit against him should be dismissed. -
Supreme Court says LSU must turn over bird records to PETA
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in the group’s public records lawsuit against Louisiana State University. -
Fifth Circuit finds attorney-client privilege extended to LSU sexual misconduct investigation records
NEW ORLEANS – A trio of federal appellate judges has ruled that Louisiana State University did not break the law when it kept records related to a sexual misconduct investigation against its former football coach, Les Miles, off-campus, finding that the documents were covered by attorney-client privilege. -
Louisiana State University Law School celebrates 1989 alum
Louisiana State University Law School recently celebrated one of its esteemed alumni, Kristin Wall, who graduated from the law school in 1989. Wall currently serves as the CEO and President of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC), the largest workers' compensation insurance provider in the state. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Holds Official Investiture Ceremony for Clerk of Court Veronica Odinet Koclanes
Louisiana Supreme Court Holds Official Investiture Ceremony for Clerk of Court Veronica Odinet Koclanes. -
Amended lawsuit alleges LSU running backs coach engaged in sex harassment
The latest iteration of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Louisiana State University and former athletics officials accuses LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson of repeated inappropriate behavior toward female students and workers. -
Gov. Edwards Appoints Dr. Chaunda Mitchell as Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Planning
Gov. Edwards Appoints Dr. Chaunda Mitchell as Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Planning. -
Former LSU employee sues for racial discrimination in the workplace
BATON ROUGE - Chandre’ Chaney filed a lawsuit on Jan. 10 in the Middle District of Louisiana against the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Louisiana State University Health Science Center for race discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation. -
Gov. Edwards Congratulates Kimberly Lewis on New Role at LSU, Announces New Revenue Secretary
Gov. Edwards Congratulates Kimberly Lewis on New Role at LSU, Announces New Revenue Secretary. -
Wilson Elser Names 19 New Partners
Wilson Elser Names 19 New Partners. -
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of January 10, 2022
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of January 10, 2022. -
Taylor Porter Elects New Partners
Taylor Porter Elects New Partners. -
Amazon found not liable in sale of laptop battery that caught fire, injured buyer
Amazon.com is not liable for the injuries suffered by a Louisiana State University graduate student after a laptop battery she purchased using the online marketplace ignited in 2016 and set her bedding on fire, an appeals court ruled. -
LSU counsel's remarks about Title IX lawsuits prompts criticism
Attorneys involved in litigation over Louisiana State University’s sexual harassment reporting policies have called LSU’s general counsel callous and insensitive for remarks made before a state Senate hearing last month. -
LSU removes French Studies chair accused of shielding employee charged with rape
A Louisiana State University professor was removed from her position of chair of the Department of French Studies in the wake of a lawsuit alleging LSU did little to protect six plaintiffs from an employee arrested for rape. -
Baton Rouge City Court Judge Yvette M. Alexander Is Sworn in as President of the American Judges Association
Baton Rouge City Court Judge Yvette M. Alexander Is Sworn in as President of the American Judges Association. -
Taylor Porter is Pleased to Welcome New Attorneys to the Firm
Taylor Porter is Pleased to Welcome New Attorneys to the Firm. -
Lawsuit alleges LSU showed indifference to 2018 rape charges against employee
Six women, including a Louisiana State University professor, are suing LSU over what they allege is its deliberate indifference to reports that a foreign national who worked at LSU engaged in sexual harassment, battery and rape. -
Multi-state opioid settlement could provide lifeline to struggling Louisiana residents
A $26 billion settlement of opioid legal claims announced by attorneys general in 14 states could provide Louisiana with $325 million, raising hopes that more Louisianans struggling with opioid addiction will be able to get treatment.