Legal Roundup
Junior Associates selected for ‘LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources’ Vol. XII
The LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources Board of Editors and Senior Associates have announced the 15 LSU Law students selected to serve as Junior Associates for Volume XII.
Diversity Spotlight: Curtis Franks, General Counsel of FIFA World Cup
Curtis Franks is the General Counsel, FIFA World Cup at FIFA since August 2023 and leads the legal department dedicated to the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Club World Cup Tournaments across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Junior Associates selected for ‘Louisiana Law Review’ Vol. 85
The Louisiana Law Review Board of Editors and Senior Associates have announced the 25 LSU Law students selected to serve as Junior Associates for Volume 85.
Tulane Law sports competitions draw top execs, hundreds of students
The spring brought one of Tulane Law School’s most anticipated annual traditions: the return of the student-run Sports Law Society’s pro sports negotiation and arbitration competitions.
Junior Associates named for ‘LSU Law Journal for Social Justice and Policy’ Vol. 5
The LSU Law Journal for Social Justice and Policy Board of Editors have announce the students who have been selected to serve as Junior Associates for Volume 5.
Professor Emeritus Carl Esbeck publishes blog for Federalist Society on Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Statute
This summer, the governor of Louisiana signed into law House Bill No. 71, requiring all Louisiana K-12 public schools, charter schools, and state post-secondary institutions place in their classrooms a poster-size copy of the Ten Commandments (“10Cs”).
A summer gig in sports law? Tulane Law students learning from the best
Each spring, Tulane Law students spend time networking and interviewing for highly sought-after jobs in the sports industry.
Federal Judge sides with Louisiana and strikes down Joe Biden's illegal assault on American energy
On Monday, July 1, U.S. Federal Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana, issued a preliminary injunction in Louisiana's favor for the State's lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Energy over the unlawful decisions to ban new liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries.
DLA Piper advises Alimera Sciences in acquisition by ANI Pharmaceuticals
DLA Piper advised Alimera Sciences, Inc., a global pharmaceutical company focused on ophthalmic solutions, in its acquisition by ANI Pharmaceuticals, a diversified biopharmaceutical company, in a transaction that values Alimera at approximately US$381 million in up front consideration plus contingent value rights providing for additional consideration upon the achievement of certain revenue milestones.
Vice Chancellor Marla Dickerson appointed to serve on several ABA committees
Marla Dickerson, vice chancellor for Innovation and Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at the Law Center, has been appointed to serve on several 2024-2025 American Bar Association committees.
2nd Disaster Law Collaboration Summit in Lafayette
The LSBA, along with Acadiana Legal Service Corporation and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, hosted the 2nd Disaster Law Collaboration Summit in Lafayette on Thursday, June 20, and Friday, June 21.
John Paul Stevens Foundation names four SULC students as 2024 John Paul Stevens Foundation Public Interest Fellows
The John Paul Stevens Foundation has named four Southern University Law Center (SULC) students as 2024 John Paul Stevens Foundation Public Interest Fellows.
Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Crowley man for Pornography Involving Juveniles
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Crowley man on June 26, 2024 for Pornography Involving Juveniles under the age of 13.
Committee selected for Southern University Law Center chancellor search
The Southern University System announced members of the search committee for the next chancellor of the Southern University Law Center.
Attorney General Liz Murrill announces new Director of Gaming for the Louisiana Department of Justice
Following the appointment of Chris Hebert as the new Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board by the Governor, Attorney General Liz Murrill has appointed Dawn Himel as his successor.
U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown Announces the Availability of Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Funds for the Western District of Louisiana
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown and the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Task Force announced the availability of approximately $152,565 in PSN grant funds for the Western District of Louisiana.
Ukraine Now Being Impacted by President Biden’s Unlawful LNG Ban
President Biden’s unlawful LNG ban has now hit Ukraine in the middle of its war with Russia.
Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on preventing child hot car deaths
Thursday, June 20 marked the first day of summer, which means temperatures are rising. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to ensure that children do not fall victim to hot car deaths.
Significant changes to the Local Civil and Criminal Rules
The judges of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana recently approved significant changes to the Local Civil and Criminal Rules, effective May 7, 2024.
Professor Kenya Smith to join LSU Law faculty at the start of the Fall 2024 semester
With 25 years of experience as an educator, executive, and attorney, Professor Kenya Smith will join the LSU Law faculty at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.