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Judge's order in property insurance claim upends embattled MMA law firm's contingency fee contracts
Recent federal court decisions have ratcheted up financial pressures on McClenny, Mosley & Associates, the Houston law firm facing federal disciplinary proceedings related to a mass-filing about 1,600 property-claims lawsuits in western Louisiana last year.
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer Hosts Lafourche Parish Students for Constitution Day 2023
In observance of Constitution Day 2023, Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer hosted 120 students and teachers from Lafourche Parish at the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse.
‘Personal Genome Medicine’ by LSU Law Professor Michael J. Malinowski published by Cambridge University Press
“Personal Genome Medicine: The Legal and Regulatory Transformation of US Medicine,” a new book by LSU Law Professor Michael J. Malinowski examining the ethical, legal, and social implications of direct-to-consumer, genetic health risk testing services such as 23andMe’s Personal Genome Health Service, has been published by Cambridge University Press.
Justice Department Awards Over $4.4 Billion to Support Community Safety
The Justice Department has announced that it is awarding more than $4.4 billion to support state, local and Tribal public safety and community justice activities.
Perspective in Medical Practice on October 6, 2023
Seasoned lawyers will cover various perspectives in medical malpractice including plaintiff's and defense counsel, LA Patient's Compensation Fund, recent law developments, COVID, and professionalism.
LSU Law alumni encouraged to take survey on first-year curriculum as faculty launch comprehensive evaluation of course offerings
LSU Law faculty are working to complete a comprehensive evaluation of curriculum for first-year students at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, and alumni are encouraged to weigh in via a survey.
Victim’s family receives acknowledgement from New Orleans City Council after three decades
During their September meeting, the New Orleans City Council acknowledged and honored the life of Kenneth Borden.
Louisiana Supreme Court Congratulates Local American Judges Association Honorees
The Louisiana Supreme Court congratulates several local honorees recently recognized at the 2023 American Judges Association’s (AJA) 62nd Annual Conference.
Justice Department Awards Over $4.2 Million in Grants to State and Local Agencies
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded $4,202,037 collectively to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Baton Rouge Police Department, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Lawsuit claims Pelicans star Zion Williamson and his family failed to repay $2 million loan
NEW ORLEANS – A California-based Web3 and blockchain infrastructure services company has filed a lawsuit against New Orleans Pelicans basketball star Zion Williamson and his family members claiming that they allegedly failed to fully repay a $2 million loan that was given under the condition that the basketball player would agree to promote the company.
The Rolling Stones files motion to dismiss copyright infringement case filed against them by Spanish guitarist
NEW ORLEANS – The Rolling Stones have filed a motion to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit against them by a Spanish guitarist who claims that they stole his work for their record "Living in a Ghost Town."
State courts reject injunction to block enforcement of Louisiana abortion restrictions
Two Louisiana courts have denied abortion-rights supporters a path to block the enforcement of Louisiana statutes establishing a near-total abortion ban in the state in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last year.
Tulane Law professor and artist team up for legal DIY books for creatives
Making life a little easier for those in creative industries is the goal of a new book collaboration by Tulane Law Professor Elizabeth Townsend Gard and her offspring and artist, Sidne K. Gard.
Barton Presenting at Patterson Resolution Group Fall CLE
On Friday, October 20th from 9 AM – 12 PM, The Patterson Resolution Group will host a Fall CLE.
Court rejects hedge funds' petition to intervene in MMA disciplinary case
A judge has denied a bid by Florida hedge funds to intervene in federal disciplinary proceedings in Louisiana against a Houston law firm accused of unethical and illegal actions for mass-filing hurricane-damage claims in the Bayou State.
SULC to host Community Health and Wellness Event to Tackle Disease Stigma, October 26
Health and wellness are booming conversations within our communities specifically, during the month of October. In effort to educate and raise awareness surrounding regarding overall health, the Southern University Law Center (SULC) in partnership with Southern University Alumni Federation is proud to host “GOALden Living!,” a total wellness event, on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Smith Brown Memorial Union on the campus of Southern University and A&M College.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Louisiana withdraws plan for merger with for-profit insurer
Public hearings on the proposed sale of the nonprofit health insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to for-profit Elevance Health have been sidelined for now, though the parties hope to refile the proposal sometime in the future.
Your Gifts at Work: Ryan McNeil
Of the roughly 150,000 Americans who earn a GED each year, just 1% go on to pursue a professional degree.
Federal lawsuits allege Baton Rouge police abused citizens at 'Brave Cave'
Two recent federal lawsuits accuse the Baton Rouge Police Department of illegal activities at what has become known as the “Brave Cave,” a nondescript warehouse where a 47-year-old plaintiff said she was subject to humiliating body-cavity searches.
LSU PAUL M. HEBERT LAW CENTER: LSU Law alumna Olivia Maynard (’23) returns to alma mater to join staff as advocacy fellow
LSU Law Class of 2023 graduate Olivia Maynard has returned to the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center to join the staff as advocacy fellow.