News from January 2024
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.
Taylor Porter was honored to support Karnival Krewe de Louisiane
Taylor Porter was honored to support Karnival Krewe de Louisiane Mardi Gras Ball.
French law professor to deliver 43rd John H. Tucker Jr. Lecture in Civil Law at LSU Law on Feb. 6
Professor Frédérique Ferrand of the Université Jean Moulin, Lyon 3 in Lyon, France will travel to Baton Rouge to deliver the 43rd John H. Tucker Jr. Lecture in Civil Law at LSU Law on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Fishermen, environmental groups challenge Louisiana wetlands restoration project
A coalition of environmentalists and fishermen has filed a federal lawsuit to stop a multibillion-dollar sediment-diversion project southwest of New Orleans designed to restore deteriorating wetlands.
New data shows Louisiana suffering from domestic migration outflow
Domestic migration data from the U.S. Census Bureau and two national moving companies shows Louisiana among the few states continuing to suffer from population drains in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Louisiana bill to create closed primary elections for federal offices signed into law
A Louisiana measure that will create closed primary elections for federal elective offices, state Supreme Court justices and members of two state boards has been signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry.
Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces Leadership Team
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced additional members of her Leadership team.
Man says Porsche he purchased was a lemon
A Louisiana man says the Porsche he purchased was defective.
Governor signs new congressional map into law, ending voting rights lawsuit
Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday signed into law a new congressional redistricting map that creates two majority-minority districts in the state, ending a years-long legal battle by plaintiffs who said the previous map violated the federal Voting Rights Act.
150 LSU Law students earn academic honors for Fall 2023 semester
Sixty LSU Law students have been named Paul M. Hebert Scholars for their academic achievement in the Fall 2023 semester, and 90 students have been named Dean’s Scholars.
SULC partners with platform to establish Esports League for Louisiana school.
Southern University Law Center (SULC) is proud to announce its partnership with Vanta to revolutionize the landscape of esports education and foster diversity in the gaming industry.
Woman accuses union, others of race, sex discrimination
A Black woman has filed a race and sex discrimination lawsuit against a union and others.
Former employee accuses DG Foods of race, sex discrimination
A former employee is accusing DG Foods of race and sex discrimination.
SULC establishes partnership with The National Black Prosecutors Association to combat diversity in prosecution
Southern University Law Center (SULC)is proud to announce a new partnership with The National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) Foundation to encourage diversity in prosecution. SULC joins Boston University School of Law, Temple University Beasley School of Law, and the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law as part of a new partnership with the NBPA Foundation to increase the number of Black students introduced to a career in prosecution.
Man says GMC Yukon he purchased was defective
A Louisiana man says the GMC vehicle he purchased was defective.