Legal Roundup
Attorney General Murrill’s Office secures conviction of hired hitman in East Carroll Parish
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office secured a conviction in East Carroll Parish on September 13, for a man charged with attempted second-degree murder.
Attorney General Liz Murrill warns Louisiana residents about price gouging ahead of Francine
And the amount charged by the merchant was not attributable to additional costs imposed by its suppliers.
New academic year brings bevy of new students, faculty, and staff to LSU Law
New faces abounded at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center as the first classes of the new academic year got underway on Monday, Aug. 19.
Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on how to prepare for Tropical Storm Francine
As Tropical Storm Francine approaches Louisiana, Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to make sure people are taking the proper precautions to get prepared.
Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Kenner man for Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Kenner man on September 5, 2024.
Louellen Berger Honored with Loyola University New Orleans’ 2024 Integritas Vitae Award
Loyola University New Orleans announced that Louellen Aden Berger, a philanthropist and community leader, is the 2024 recipient of the Integritas Vitae Award.
Louisiana Files SCOTUS Brief Protecting Energy Industry with 23 supporting states
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that threatens the energy industry of States.
More than 200 join dynamic Tulane Law Class of 2027
Tulane Law’s Class of 2027 arrived with gusto—205 students that represent diverse voices and hail from more than 100 different undergraduate institutions, 32 states and ties to at least 13 countries.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill secures temporary stay blocking Biden-Harris from granting amnesty to approximately 7,000 illegal aliens in Louisiana
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill secured a temporary administrative stay against the Biden-Harris administration, stopping the unlawful ‘parole in place’ policy while litigation continues.
Law Center welcomes six new staff members as fall semester begins
LSU Law welcomed six new staff members to the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center prior to the start of the fall semester.
Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Loranger man for Possession and Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Unit arrested a Loranger man on August 29, 2024.
G. Alan Teague (’97) selected to serve as Magistrate Judge in the Virgin Islands
LSU Law alumnus G. Alan Teague (’97) began serving as the Magistrate Judge in the Division of St. Thomas/St. John of the District Court of the Virgin Islands on Aug. 26.
Lafayette attorney Robert Kallam (’90) appointed Chair of LSU Law Alumni Board of Trustees
Robert Kallam, a 1990 graduate of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and partner at Kean Miller LLP in Lafayette, has been appointed chair of the LSU Law Alumni Board of Trustees for the 2024-26 term by LSU Law Dean Alena M. Allen.
Dream Day Foundation's Field of Dreams Softball Tournament
The Taylor Porter Softball Team had a great time playing in the Dream Day tournament.
Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Lacombe man for Possession of Pornography and Sexual Abuse of an animal
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a man from Lacombe on Tuesday, August 27, on multiple charges.
Congratulations to Curtis R. Joseph, Jr. and Bradley J. Tate
Congratulations to Curtis R. Joseph, Jr. and Bradley J. Tate, who received the nominations for LSBA President-Elect (2025-26) and LSBA Secretary (2025-27), respectively!
Attorney General Liz Murrill joins SCOTUS Brief on ‘Frame or Receiver’ ATF Rule
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a 27-state coalition of attorneys general, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rein in the Biden-Harris administration’s so-called “Frame or Receiver” firearms rule.
SULC students gain conflict resolution skills through federal training
Mediation skills are vital in competitive legal landscape.
Taylor Porter is honored to be a Sommelier Sponsor for the Capital Area Family Justice Center
Taylor Porter is honored to be a Sommelier Sponsor for the Capital Area Family Justice Center DefEAT Domestic Violence event being held Thursday, August 29 at the Renaissance Hotel.
Attorney General’s Office Secures Arrest in Medicaid Fraud Attempt
AG Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation received a complaint from the Louisiana Department of Health in reference to an individual, identified as Veysel Yildiz, allegedly committing Medicaid Recipient Fraud.