News from 2023
Harvey Gulf seaman claims Jones Act negligence after fall down stairs
Harvey Gulf seaman claims Jones Act negligence after fall down stairs
Third-year LSU Law student Rochelle Bogle selected for ABA Legal Education Police Practices Consortium Fellowship
Rochelle Bogle, a dedicated advocate for justice and legal reform who is in her third year of studies at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, has been selected for the ABA Legal Education Police Practices Consortium Fellowship (LEPPC).
Tulane immigration law program makes big impact on Louisiana community
In 2020, as Louisiana’s detention of immigrants soared to the second highest in the nation, Tulane Law boosted its immigration law program with the launch of a new legal clinic dedicated to building a pipeline of attorneys through training students to represent local community members in seeking immigration status.
Thomas Flanagan Co-Chairs LSBA Advanced Appellate Practice Seminar
Thomas Flanagan is co-chairing the Advanced Appellate Practice Seminar for the Louisiana State Bar Association.
2023 Belly Up with the Bar Cook-Off held at the LSU John M. Parker Coliseum
Taylor Porter’s Team went “West” and had a great time cooking at the 2023 Belly Up with the Bar Cook-Off held at the LSU John M. Parker Coliseum.
Lawsuit to bar embattled MMA law firm from collecting attorney fees is dismissed
A federal judge has rejected a Louisiana personal injury law firm’s lawsuit that sought to block the embattled McClenny, Moseley & Associates (MMA) law firm from collecting attorney fees in cases involving former MMA hurricane-damage claims.
U.S. Supreme Court won't intervene to speed up redrawing of Louisiana congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court last month declined to put a hold on a federal appeals court decision that potentially delays a resolution to a lawsuit calling for a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana.
Man sues vessel operator for injuries on shrimp boat
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing his former employer after he was injured while in a shrimp boat.
Man sues former employer for injuries while aboard ship
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing his former employer after he was injured while working aboard a ship.
Federal appeals court backs consent decree that led to majority-Black Louisiana Supreme Court district
A federal appeals court has rejected Attorney General Jeff Landry`s bid to end a consent decree that requires Louisiana to retain a majority-Black district in the New Orleans area for state Supreme Court elections.
Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference
The TC team had an amazing time at ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference in New Orleans.
Chris Hohn, TC Chair-elect, Speaks at ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference
As part of ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law conference in New Orleans, Thompson Coburn partner and chair-elect Chris Hohn took part in a panel on how men can practice being better allies to female colleagues.
LSBA Advanced Appellate Practice CLE being held on November 8th
Taylor Porter Attorney Skip Philips will be a presenter at the LSBA Advanced Appellate Practice CLE being held on November 8th at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
SULC Tech Clinic to host Louisiana’s Inaugural Intellectual Property Summit in New Orleans
In an effort to empower businesses with knowledge and strategies to protect, optimize, and monetize their intellectual property assets, the Southern University Law Center’s Technology and Entrepreneurship Clinic will host Louisiana’s inaugural Intellectual Property Summit on November 16-17 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 601 Loyola Ave in New Orleans, LA 70113.
HLSA President Yenifer Flores elected to National Latina/o Law Student Association board, organizing regional conference on Nov. 4
Finding a supportive network of friends during her first year of law school inspired Yenifer Flores to pursue leadership positions where she could provide the same guidance to her peers.
U.S. Justice Department backs Tesla claim in litigation over Louisiana's ban on direct-to-customer car sales
Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. received support from the U.S. Justice Department in October concerning one of its appeals court arguments challenging Louisiana’s practice of barring direct car sales to customers.
Wrongly convicted men sue New Orleans for convictions
NEW ORLEANS — Two men are suing the city of New Orleans after they were wrongly convicted decades ago.
Crosby Dredging sues former employee for not disclosing medical issues
NEW ORLEANS — Crosby Dredging is suing a Mississippi man for failing to disclose past medical injuries during his employment application process.
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. Announces Selection of First Assistant and Counsel to the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana
Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announces the selection and appointment of April Leon Johnson to First Assistant United States Attorney.
Tulane University Innovation Institute launches university’s first Faculty Innovation Council
Tulane faculty now have a direct line to weigh in on the university’s programmatic innovation strategies and goals for the Tulane University Innovation Institute (TUII): the Faculty Innovation Council (FIC).