News from 2025
AG’s office offers tips for avoiding Super Bowl ticket scams
With Super Bowl LIX on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office is providing tips for consumers to avoid ticket scams before the big game.
Federal jury rejects free-speech allegations in lawsuit filed by St. John Parish environmental activist
A federal jury has rejected allegations by an environmental and racial justice advocate in St. John the Baptist Parish that parish elected leaders violated her free speech rights and the state’s open-meeting law during a public meeting in 2023.
Barber Brothers Contracting Company LLC v. Capital City Produce: A Course Correction or a Retreat?
In its 2023 decision, Pete v. Boland Marine and Manufacturing Company, LLC, 2023-0170 (La. 10/20/23), 379 So. 2d 636, the Louisiana Supreme Court abrogated decades of decisions, including the 1976 decision in Coco v. Winston, 341 So. 2d 332, 335-336 (La. 12/13/1976), that had precluded appellate courts from using past awards for similar injuries unless the court determined first that the jury had abused its vast discretion in awarding general damages.
SULC introduce new alumni at Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony
On January 25, the Southern University Law Center (SULC) proudly celebrated its Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony, where graduates were awarded their Juris Doctor degrees.
Murrill joins coalition fighting taxpayer funded sex changes for inmates
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a coalition of 23 other state AGs in filing a brief arguing taxpayers should not have to pay for sex change operations for prison inmates.
MBLB Among New Orleans Law Firms That Donated More Than $47,000 to Victims of New Orleans New Year’s Day Tragedy
As New Orleans continues to mourn the New Year’s Day attack in the French Quarter, Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett joined together with 22 local law firms to donate more than $47,000 to the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s (GNOF) “New Orleans New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund” to help the victims of this horrible act of violence.
Federal judge: Louisiana's police officer buffer zone law 'unconstitutionally void for vagueness'
A federal judge has barred Louisiana officials from enforcing a new law that creates a no-approach zone around police officers whenever officers tell citizens to back off.
Independent Journalist Sues Local Police Chief Over Alleged Constitutional Violations
An independent journalist is suing a local police chief over alleged violations of his First and Fourth Amendment rights during an incident at a post office in Zwolle, Louisiana.
Plaintiff accuses US Patent Office of Discrimination Over Revoked Job Offer
Irvin E. Branch III has filed a lawsuit against the United States Patent and Trademark Office alleging discriminatory employment practices based on race, sex, color, national origin, and age after a job offer was revoked without explanation...
Plaintiff alleges Danos LLC (employer) failed workplace safety standards
Jeffrey E.Coltora has taken legal action against his former employer,Danos LLC,in a case filed at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against hospitality giants following severe injury
Paula Gamboa has filed a lawsuit against major hospitality companies after sustaining serious injuries from tripping over a poorly maintained rug at a Marriot hotel in Louisiana during a trade show event last year.
Plaintiff Alleges Utility Company Fostered Hostile Work Environment
Marcelino Assado has filed a lawsuit against Entergy Louisiana alleging racial discrimination and a hostile work environment during his tenure as an employee.
Plaintiffs Allege Law Enforcement Misconduct in Framing Former Fisherman
Julius and Melissa Cerdes have filed a lawsuit alleging that law enforcement officers framed Julius for drug-related crimes nearly two decades ago due to personal animosity from an ex-DEA agent.
Statement from Attorney General Liz Murrill on immigration enforcement operations
I fully support President Donald Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan's efforts to remove dangerous illegal aliens out of Louisiana and ultimately out of our country.
Tulane BLSA Moot Court teams finish top in regionals, head to nationals
Tulane BLSA teams finish top in regionals, head to nationals in March.
Professor Katherine Mattes, key player in Louisiana criminal justice reform, to retire
Shortly after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans’ criminal justice system, Katherine Mattes, then a professor of the practice with Tulane Law School’s Criminal Justice Clinic, found herself in hazmat gear documenting the ruined evidence rooms of courthouses and police stations.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Wal-Mart Over Injury Incident
Dominique Taylor has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Claims Services Inc., alleging negligence after sustaining injuries at one of their stores in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Probationary Employee Alleges Unjust Termination Against City Department
Rhonda K.Oliver's legal challenge against her termination from New Orleans' Department Of Finance will be revisited after an appellate court ruled procedural errors in dismissals.
Plaintiff alleges childhood sexual assault by former guardian Angela Evans
In a distressing lawsuit filed in January at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Angelo Collins II accuses Angela Evans of repeated childhood sexual abuse while holding Della Fountain accountable for negligence during...
LMU law professor files academic-freedom lawsuit after being relieved of teaching duties
A Louisiana State University law professor is suing LSU after being suspended from his teaching responsibilities for making some humor-laced political comments in class, including phrases such as “F– Landry” and “F– Trump.”