Legal Roundup
Tulane BLSA Moot Court team are three-time regional champs
For the third time in a row, Tulane Law’s Thurgood Marshall Appellate Team has won the Southwest Regional Championship in the Black Law Student Association Moot Court Competition. BLSA’s appellate team has dominated this competition for the past three years, and this year’s team has earned a bid to compete for the National title in Houston in March.
Louisiana MBDA, East Baton Rouge City-Parish host vendor fair for minority business entrepreneurs on March 12
The Louisiana Minority Business Development Agency, in partnership with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, East Baton Rouge City-Parish, and other local partners are hosting a Minority Business Enterprises Vendor Fair on Tuesday, March 12, at the Raising Canes River Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The legal challenges of climate change will be the subject of the Eason-Weinmann Lecture Feb. 19
The legal hurdles and opportunities of negotiating global climate change initiatives is the subject of the 2024 Eason-Weinmann Lecture Feb. 19.
Two law professors receive Tulane award for EDI Excellence in Teaching
Tulane Law icons, Professors Stacy Seicshnaydre and Robert Westley, whose collective work in civil rights and constitutional law have shaped the careers of hundreds of students, were awarded the Faculty EDI Excellence in Teaching Award, one of the university’s highest teaching honors in EDI.
LSU Law begins spring semester with new faculty member John Lovett
Property law scholar John Lovett has joined the faculty at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
“Let’s Make a Deal: How to Help Your Client in the Buying or Selling of Businesses”
Taylor Porter Partners Blue Loupe, Trey Tumminello, and Justin Mannino recently provided a CLE program at Catholic High School called “Let’s Make a Deal: How to Help Your Client in the Buying or Selling of Businesses.”
Navigate the world of sports at SULC’s third annual sports agent and career bootcamp
In the multi-billion-dollar world of professional sports, the demand for skilled professionals to navigate its complexity has never been higher.
Michigan Woman Arrested By Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office For Defrauding Louisiana’s Pandemic Unemployment Program
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office have arrested a Michigan woman for defrauding Louisiana’s pandemic unemployment program of over $66,000.
After a long and distinguished career, Tulane Law Professor Mark Wessman to retire
So many things have changed in the 36-plus years Professor Mark Wessman has taught at Tulane Law School, and then not so much.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces Leadership Team
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced additional members of her Leadership team.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.