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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Legal Roundup


Law Center employee stands as a beacon of resilience while earning a Ph.D.

By The Louisiana Record |
For some "adversity" is just another word that refers to life’s challenges.

Attorney General Murrill demands End to Political Prosecutions of President Trump

By The Louisiana Record |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a 23-state coalition in demanding that Special Counsel Jack Smith, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis immediately end their political prosecutions of President Donald Trump.

SULC Students Advance to Compete in BizTech Challenge

By The Louisiana Record |
Four Southern University Law Center students have advanced to the BizTech Challenge finals hosted by Nexus Louisiana.

Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Independence man for Pornography Involving Juveniles

By The Louisiana Record |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a man from Independence on November 6, 2024.

Liskow Visiting Professor in Energy Law Lecture at LSU Law to explore energy project permitting reform on Nov. 21

By The Louisiana Record |
University of Minnesota Law School Professor James Coleman will deliver the 2024 Liskow Visiting Professor in Energy Law Lecture at LSU Law on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit asking for public's help, after Iota man arrested for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile

By The Louisiana Record |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a man from Iota on November 6, 2024.

Justice Department Awards Over $3 Million to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement

By The Louisiana Record |
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has awarded $3,364,666 to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (“LCLE”) to provide resources to help Louisiana agencies fight the drug epidemic and violent crime throughout the state of Louisiana.

Attorney General Liz Murrill's Office arrests former Director of Winn Parish Council on Aging for mishandling agency funds for personal use

By The Louisiana Record |
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Office arrested the former Director of the Winn Parish Council on Aging on October 30.

Law Center Alumni Honored with Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Awards

By The Louisiana Record |
Three distinguished Southern University Law Center (SULC) alumni have been honored with the Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Award for their outstanding service to the community.

Southern University Law Center Students Embody Civic Duty through Community Engagement

By The Louisiana Record |
Southern University Law Center (SULC) students are channeling their energy and commitment not only into their coursework but also into active community engagement, striving to make a tangible difference.

SULC professor Deleso Alford receives Special Appreciation Award from National Bar Association

By The Louisiana Record |
Deleso Alford, Rachel Emanuel Endowed Professor of Law, received a Special Appreciation Award at the National Bar Association’s 35th Annual Wiley Branton Symposium for her service on the Executive Planning Steering Committee.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Multi-state Effort against the Federal Government’s Persistent Push to Prosecute Trump Following Case Dismissal

By The Louisiana Record |
Attorney General Liz Murrill is joining a multi-state effort led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to affirm the dismissal of U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of former President Donald Trump.

LSU Law team wins Louisiana Battle of the Law Schools Mock Trial Competition

By The Louisiana Record |
A team of LSU Law students bested teams from the Southern University Law Center, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and Mississippi College of Law to win the Louisiana Battle of the Law Schools Mock Trial Competition on Sunday, Oct. 27.

Attorney General Murrill joins multi-state investigation into pediatric group for misleading puberty blocker guidelines

By The Louisiana Record |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in launching an investigation today into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for sharing misleading and deceptive statements that ignore the long-term and harmful consequences of using puberty blockers to treat children with gender dysphoria.

Southern University Law Center named among top law schools for racial justice

By The Louisiana Record |
The National Jurist has recognized the Southern University Law Center (SULC) as one of the top law schools for racial justice.

Fall 2024 Scholarships Awarded to Over 10 Law Center Students and Alumni

By The Louisiana Record |
Southern Univeristy Law Center (SULC) congratulates the Fall 2024 scholarship recipients.

Pathways to Recovery Program support students on recovery journeys

By The Louisiana Record |
Recovery is crucial for rebuilding lives, fostering resilience, and enabling individuals to achieve their full potential.

Attorney General Liz Murrill Sues DHS Over Illegal Chinese National in Louisiana with Rare, Aggressive, and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

By The Louisiana Record |
In an emergency situation for the State of Louisiana - following the illegal entry into the United States by a Chinese national, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transported this individual (Patient 0) throughout facilities in Louisiana.

Attorney General Liz Murrill Encourages Taylor Swift Concert-Goers to Understand Scams ‘All Too Well’

By The Louisiana Record |
Ahead of the big Taylor Swift ‘The Eras Tour’ concert weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has some tips for concert-goers to avoid scams.

Lord, Briscoe team up for Fall 2024 Tullis Moot Court Competition title

By The Louisiana Record |
LSU Law students Kiley Lord and Halli Briscoe won the Fall 2024 Robert L. Tullis Moot Court Competition on Monday evening, Oct. 21.