News from September 2023
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.
Biden administration to appeal injunction on scaled-back Gulf oil lease plan
The Biden administration is moving to appeal a federal judge’s Sept. 21 decision approving an injunction to block environmental restrictions on a pending oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico.
Taylor Porter Managing Partner Selected as a Member of the Committee of 100
Robert W. Barton has been selected for membership of the Committee of 100 for Economic Development.
U.S. Supreme Court stays 5th Circuit order enjoining White House from coercing social media platforms
The case alleges that Youtube, Twitter and Facebook acted as arms of the federal government
Judge hears oral arguments on Louisiana's challenge to FEMA flood insurance maps
Oral arguments were held last week in a federal lawsuit spearheaded by the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office that argues new federal flood-risk mandates will burden Louisiana homeowners with skyrocketing property insurance premiums.
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown Convenes Annual Training, Leadership Development and Award Conference in Bossier City
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that the Western District of Louisiana’s United States Attorney’s Office Annual Training and Leadership Development Conference will be held September 20-22, 2023, at the Bossier Parish Sheriff Substation in Bossier City, LA.
Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal holds oral arguments at the Southern University Law Center
A panel of the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal held oral arguments at the Southern University Law Center on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Trailblazing alumna Judge Karen Wells Roby (L’87) honored for lifetime of service in law
For a life dedicated to making the profession better, Judge Karen Wells Roby (L’87), a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana and a stalwart supporter of Tulane Law, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society.
Anti-Hazing Prevention Week on September 24 - 29, 2023
Join Loyola's Fraternity & Sorority Life community to recognize and raise awareness during Anti-Hazing Prevention Week.
LSU’s Hispanic Law Students Association highlighted during Hispanic Heritage month
LSU Law School is shining a spotlight on its Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA) for their efforts in fostering inclusivity and connections among students. The association has organized a series of events to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th.
Judge enjoins further airing of anti-Landry TV ad labeled false and manipulative
Jeff Landry remains the leading Republican in this year’s Louisiana governor’s race, according to recent polling, even after the airing of a dark-money television ad that accused Landry of having a personal connection with a wealthy donor found with child pornography.
Kim Phan of Troutman Pepper has been elected as the organization's president.
Kim Phan, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Privacy + Cyber Practice Group, has been elected as the president of the National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys (NCVAA). The NCVAA is the first-ever national Vietnamese American bar association for attorneys, law students, judges, and legal scholars. Phan was sworn in as the president on September 16, 2023, for the 2023-2024 term.
McGuireWoods is once again recognized by The National Law Journal as a leader in ESG and community impact on September 21.
McGuireWoods, a leading law firm, has once again been recognized for its exceptional efforts in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and community impact. The National Law Journal has awarded the firm the prestigious ESG and Community Impact Leader award for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights McGuireWoods' commitment to pro bono work, social responsibility, and its ability to meet the growing demand for advice on ESG issues from clients.
Tara K. Righetti will speak about carbon capture at the Liskow Visiting Professor in Energy Law Lecture in 2023
Tara K. Righetti, a professor at the University of Wyoming College of Law, has been chosen as the speaker for the 2023 Liskow Visiting Professor in Energy Law Lecture at LSU Law. The lecture, titled "Land & Regulatory Consequences of Carbon Sequestration Well Classifications," will focus on carbon capture and will take place on November 14 in the Robinson Courtroom.
Judge Karen Wells Roby receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Louis A. Martinet Legal Society
Judge Karen Wells Roby is being recognized as a true trailblazer and leader for Black lawyers and judges. Recently, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society for her unwavering commitment to improving the legal profession. This prestigious award is given to individuals who have dedicated their entire lives to serving and advancing the legal field.