News from January 2024
Woman says VA hasn't paid her properly
A licensed practical nurse claims she wasn't properly paid for her work by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Hospital associations file brief supporting Louisiana law mandating drug manufacturer discounts
Hospital groups have filed a legal brief urging a federal court to reject drug manufacturers’ challenge to a Louisiana law that allows state hospitals to receive drug discounts dispensed at community pharmacies under a federal program.
‘A glimpse into the reality of legal practice’: 200 LSU Law students tackle everything from Sports Law to Video Game Law during 2024 Apprenticeship Week
More than 200 second- and third-year LSU Law students participated in specialized mini-courses to gain practical insights into the legal field during the 10th annual Apprenticeship Week at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, which was held Jan. 2-6.
Federal lawsuit alleges illegal racial quotas in Louisiana medical board appointments
A group of medical professionals has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that some appointments to a Louisiana medical board amount to racial quotas in violation of the Constitution’s equal protection clause and the 14th Amendment.
New report charts cost of excessive civil litigation in Louisiana metro areas
Excessive litigation in the New Orleans-Metairie area results in a “tort tax” of $3,039 per person, while the Baton Rouge area residents carry a burden of $1,263 per person, new economic reports show.
Statement From Attorney General Liz Murrill On The United States Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals Ruling Against The Biden Administration's Department Of Energy
AG Murrill released the following statement about Monday's ruling on the Biden Administration's push for efficiency standards on everyday home appliances.
Anesthesia provider accuses joint center of contract violations
An anesthesia provider accuses a medical facility of contract violations and unfair trade practices.
Woman says she was injured on Mississippi River cruise
A Michigan woman says she was injured while working on a Mississippi River cruise.
Louisiana high court justices, governor call on state lawmakers to redraw their electoral districts
Louisiana House members this week will debate a proposal to redraw the boundaries of state Supreme Court electoral districts in a way that provides two majority-minority districts and offers a path to end more than four years of litigation.
Estate sues Uber after passenger killed driver
The estate of a deceased Uber driver blames the company and others for her death after she was killed by a passenger.
Class action goes after Kia, Hyundia for lack of engine immobilizers
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Kia and Hyundai, accusing the companies of not including engine immobilizers in their vehicles.
SULC student named 2024 IAPP Westin Scholar Award honoree
The Southern University Law Center is pleased to announce the 2024 IAPP Westin Scholar Award honoree as Chelsea Garin.
Former LSU athletics administrator seeks recusal of judge after $200,000 legal sanction
A former Louisiana State University athletics administrator has filed a motion to have state Judge Beau Higginbotham recused from her sexual harassment case after the judge ordered the plaintiff and her legal team to pay nearly $200,000 in sanctions.
New election to be held for Caddo Parish sheriff after Louisiana high court declines appeal
The Louisiana Supreme Court has declined to take up the issue of the Caddo Parish sheriff’s race, which was decided on Nov. 18 by a single vote, meaning a special election will decide the contest on March 23.
2024 Projects & Money Vip Dinner on January 17, 2024
Meet us in the Big Easy for our VIP Dinner during the Projects & Money Conference!
LSU Energy Law Center Orphan Wells Symposium to feature legal, regulatory, industry, and environmental experts at LSU Law on Friday, Jan. 19
Legal, regulatory, industry, and environmental experts will converge at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Friday, Jan. 19, for the Orphan Wells Symposium, presented by the LSU John P. Laborde Energy Law Center.
Wilson Elser Announces 31 New Partners Across 18 of 44 Offices Nationwide
National law firm Wilson Elser announced the promotion of 31 attorneys to the partnership, effective January 1, 2024.
Man accuses Chevron Oronite of discrimination
A former employee of Chevron Oronite says he was a victim of race, sex and age discrimination.
Former employee accuses Procter & Gamble of discrimination, retaliation
A former employee, Brandon Holloway, has filed a lawsuit against Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, accusing the company of discrimination and retaliation. The case was filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana.
Former employee accuses Procter & Gamble of discrimination, retaliation
A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing Procter & Gamble of discrimination and retaliation.