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Two law professors receive Tulane award for EDI Excellence in Teaching
Tulane Law icons, Professors Stacy Seicshnaydre and Robert Westley, whose collective work in civil rights and constitutional law have shaped the careers of hundreds of students, were awarded the Faculty EDI Excellence in Teaching Award, one of the university’s highest teaching honors in EDI.
Couple says new Dodge Ram they purchased was defective
A Louisiana couple claims the new 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 Rebel they purchased was defective.
Mississippi man sues Shell, others for injuries sustained working on Gulf rig
A Mississippi man blames Shell USA and others for injuries he sustained while working on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Fat Tuesday files trademark infringement lawsuit
A multinational food and beverage retailer has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit.
Man says Dodge Ram he purchased was defective
A Louisiana man claims the Dodge Ram 3500 he purchased was defective.
More defendants added to free-speech lawsuit against Lafayette library board president
Plaintiffs who filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the former president of the Lafayette library board violated free-speech rights at public meetings are moving to expand the number of defendants in the litigation.
LSU Law begins spring semester with new faculty member John Lovett
Property law scholar John Lovett has joined the faculty at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
Louisiana ranks ninth for compensation paid by states for wrongful convictions, study finds
Louisiana ranks ninth among the 50 states in terms of how much compensation has been paid out to people wrongly convicted of criminal offenses since 1989, according to a new study by a legal funding company.
Navigate the world of sports at SULC’s third annual sports agent and career bootcamp
In the multi-billion-dollar world of professional sports, the demand for skilled professionals to navigate its complexity has never been higher.
“Let’s Make a Deal: How to Help Your Client in the Buying or Selling of Businesses”
Taylor Porter Partners Blue Loupe, Trey Tumminello, and Justin Mannino recently provided a CLE program at Catholic High School called “Let’s Make a Deal: How to Help Your Client in the Buying or Selling of Businesses.”
Employee files disability discrimination suit against United Airlines
A United Airlines employee is accusing the company of disability discrimination.
Man says Grand Cherokee he purchased was defective
A Louisiana man says the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee he purchased was defective.
After a long and distinguished career, Tulane Law Professor Mark Wessman to retire
So many things have changed in the 36-plus years Professor Mark Wessman has taught at Tulane Law School, and then not so much.
Michigan Woman Arrested By Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office For Defrauding Louisiana’s Pandemic Unemployment Program
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office have arrested a Michigan woman for defrauding Louisiana’s pandemic unemployment program of over $66,000.
Couple says Dodge Durango they purchased was defective
A Louisiana couple say a Dodge Durango they purchased was defective.
Former employee files discrimination lawsuit against Monroe car dealer
A former employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against a Monroe car dealership.
SULC introduce new alumni at Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony
On January 20, 31 graduates received their Juris doctorate degree during the Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the Southern University Law Center (SULC).
Doctor accuses physicians, others of defamation
A doctor has filed a defamation suit against other physicians and the University of Mississippi Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Pugh Institute for Justice to present ‘Gun Violence and Gun Control’ Symposium at LSU Law on Feb. 2, featuring Louisiana State Senator and legal scholars
The George W. and Jean H. Pugh Institute for Justice will present “Gun Violence & Gun Control” at LSU Law on Friday, Feb. 2.
Federal Judge Deals Blow To EPA. Blocks Agency From Imposing Race-Based Mandates Against Louisiana.
On Tuesday, U.S. district court Judge James Cain blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice from imposing disparate impact regulations against the State of Louisiana.