News from 2024
Louisiana insurance commissioner, business groups back reform bills to modernize regulations, fix legal climate
Business groups and Louisiana’s insurance commissioner are supporting multiple measures under consideration in the state Legislature aimed at curbing excessive regulations and improving Louisiana’s civil litigation climate.
Man with developmental disabilities accuses Rescare of discrmination
A man with developmental disabilities claims Rescare is guilty of disability discrimination.
Woman accuses Total Petrochemicals & Refining of sexual discrimination
A woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA Inc. of sexual discrimination in the form of wage disparity.
Award-winning Journalist Michelle Miller and Senior District Judge Ivan L. R. Lemelle ’74 to Speak at 2024 Commencement
We are honored to host two remarkable individuals who will be addressing this year’s graduating students. Journalist and author Michelle Miller will deliver the Commencement address at the undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.
How Far Can Distressed Providers Kick the Can? on April 4, 2024
This session will address current issues related to financially distressed health care providers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impacts of staffing shortages and outcomes for providers that received Provider Relief Fund distributions.
Former civil rights lawyer, 1st Black woman on the 11th Circuit will be graduation speaker
Tulane Law alumna Nancy Gbana Abudu (L’99), who made history as the first African-American woman to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, will be the Tulane Law School graduation speaker, interim law Dean Sally Richardson announced.
Entrepreneurship and community engagement are on the agenda for the third annual Esports Summit
As Esports continues to forge a path forward in the competitive gaming landscape, the Southern University Law Center’s (SULC) Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute will host its third annual Esports Summit scheduled on April 4-5 on the campus of Southern University.
Tulane Law names familiar face as Dean of Students
Long-time Tulane Law Assistant Director of Admissions Emily Wojna-Hodnett has become the law school’s new Assistant Dean of Students, interim Dean Sally Richardson announced
CELEBRATING: Where She Stayed in New Orleans
New Orleans homes are internationally known for a rich melding of French, Spanish, and Caribbean architectural styles while continuously evolving to the often-tropical climate.
Attorney General Liz Murrill Leads Coalition Of 16 States Against Biden’s Attack On LNG
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is leading a coalition of 16 states in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Energy over the unlawful decision to ban new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
Special election in litigated Caddo Parish sheriff's race goes to Democrat
A Democrat was elected Caddo Parish sheriff by six percentage points last weekend in a contest that was closely watched because an appeals court ordered a new election after finding multiple questionable votes were cast in a razor-thin election last fall.
Tulane Law student wins the prestigious Burton Award for legal writing
The Tulane Law Review’s Editor-in-Chief has won the prestigious Burton Award, marking the seventh time in a decade that a Tulane student has won the national legal writing award.
State high court rejects Louisiana law that gave child sex abuse victims second chance at justice
In a 4-3 opinion, the Louisiana Supreme Court overturned a state law that gave child sexual abuse victims a three-year window to file civil lawsuits against their alleged abusers in cases that had been time-barred.
Lawsuit claims University of Holy Cross has 'hyper-fixation' on race of professors
Three University of Holy Cross professors claim the school has a "hyper-fixation" on the race of its professors.
Man says Chevy Silverado he purchased was defective
A Louisiana man claims the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado he purchased was defective.
Ferriday man says Chevy Tahoe he purchased was a lemon
A Ferriday man claims the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe he purchased was defective.
Graduating students learn loan repayment strategies during annual Exit Day
Student loan repayment can feel overwhelming, but you can chart a path to a debt-free future based on your specific income and career trajectory.
Louisiana landowner challenges Open Fields Doctrine
Two words are usually enough to keep uninvited visitors off private property: “No trespassing.” But game wardens ignore the signs that mark the perimeter of Tom Manuel’s timberland in East Felicia Parish, Louisiana.
Faculty, students, and alumni volunteer to help LSU Law host successful ABA Client Counseling Competition National Championship
Twelve teams battled for the American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition National Championship at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, with St. Mary’s School of Law taking home the title.
Mekkah Husamadeen represents LSU Law, National Black Law Students Association on the global stage during service trip to Ghana
As she looks forward to celebrating alongside family, friends, and classmates at the LSU Law Class of 2024 Commencement on May 18, Mekkah Husamadeen has been busily preparing for the big day by selecting invitations, sitting for her composite photo, and ordering her gown, tam, and hood.