Legal Roundup
Professor Jennifer Cooper returning home to Louisiana to join LSU Law faculty in Fall 2024 semester
Professor Jennifer Cooper will bring her legal writing expertise to LSU Law when she returns home to Louisiana to join the faculty at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Associate vice-chancellor pens article on DEI in higher education
Kerii Landry-Thomas, associate vice-chancellor of equity, inclusion, and Title IX, publishes an article discussing the emphasis of diversity, equity, and inclusion within institutions of higher education.
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown Recognizes the Law Enforcement Community During National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers.
Law professor invited to UNM as Diversity Visiting Scholar
SULC Professor, Deleso Alford, was invited to the University of New Mexico as the 2024 UNM HSC Distinguished Diversity Visiting Scholar because of her research and work with “HER-stories”
Law graduate thrives on passion for service: ‘Her heart is in it’
Annelise Ernst expected to make social work her life’s calling, but when she decided to attend Tulane Law School instead, she went on a search for a “meaningful way to help others.”
Alvin Washington named interim chancellor of the Southern University Law Center
During their May meeting, the Southern University System Board of Supervisors named Alvin Washington as the interim chancellor of the Southern University Law Center.
Taylor Porter was pleased to sponsor the LCA/LCIA Annual Legislative Conference
Taylor Porter was pleased to sponsor the LCA/LCIA Annual Legislative Conference held today at the Hilton Downtown Baton Rouge.
Tulane Law School Hall of Fame Inducts Duane Morris Partner and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Joseph K. West
Duane Morris Partner and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Joseph K. West was unanimously inducted into the 2024 Tulane Law School Hall of Fame in his hometown of New Orleans.
Taylor Porter had the honor of sponsoring the Dream Day Foundation Fishin’ Galore event
Taylor Porter had the honor of sponsoring the Dream Day Foundation Fishin’ Galore event held this past Saturday.
Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces $10.25 Million Settlement With Wireless Carriers
Attorney General Liz Murrill announced an $10.25 million 50-jurisdiction settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (collectively, the “Wireless Carriers”), which resolves the state attorneys general investigations into the Wireless Carriers’ deceptive and misleading advertising practices.
Congratulations to the newly admitted attorneys sworn in on May 6, 2024
Congratulations to the newly admitted attorneys sworn in on May 6, 2024, at the Bar Admission Ceremony that was held at the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center in Kenner, Louisiana!
Statement From Attorney General Liz Murrill On New Title IX Rules
Statement from Attorney General Liz Murrill on the new Title IX rules issued by President Joe Bien and his U.S. Department of Education.
Tips From Attorney General Liz Murrill On Hiring A Roofer After The Storm
Following the EF2 tornado that hit parts of Slidell last Wednesday, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to make sure people avoid roofing scams.
Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit Arrests Sorrento Man On Pornography Involving Juveniles & Sexual Abuse Of An Animal Charges
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Sorrento man on Tuesday, April 16.
94% of LSU Law Class of 2023 employed within 10 months of graduation, ABA data shows
Ninety-four percent of the graduates in the LSU Law Class of 2023 found employment within 10 months of earning their law degree, according to new employment and salary figures from the American Bar Association
Early pioneer of Louisiana trust law and Tulane alumnus, Judge Pappy Little, has died
Tulane Law alumnus the Honorable Frank A. “Pappy” Little, Jr. (A&S ’58, L ‘61), who served on the federal bench for 22 years with distinction and was a pioneer in Louisiana trust law, has died.
47 second-year LSU Law students selected for 2024-25 Board of Advocates
Forty-seven second-year LSU Law students have been selected for membership on the 2024-2025 Board of Advocates, a student honor organization dedicated to the promotion and development of oral and written persuasive advocacy skills.
Hammond Man Arrested By Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit For First Degree Rape Of Child, Other Charges
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a man from Hammond for multiple sex crimes against children on Thursday, April 4.
Attorney General Liz Murrill Files Rehearing Application After Louisiana Supreme Court Strikes Down Child Sex Abuse Law
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office filed a rehearing application, following a 4-3 ruling weeks ago from the justices, which overturned a state law from 2021 which allowed childhood sexual abuse victims more time to file civil lawsuits.
Your Discovery Tool Belt – Tools and Tricks of the Trade for Construction Litigation on April 12, 2024
The rules of civil procedure afford counsel a wide array of discovery tools.