Legal Roundup
LSU Law team wins Louisiana Battle of the Law Schools Mock Trial Competition
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
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
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
Southern Univeristy Law Center (SULC) congratulates the Fall 2024 scholarship recipients.
Pathways to Recovery Program support students on recovery journeys
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
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’
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
LSU Law students Kiley Lord and Halli Briscoe won the Fall 2024 Robert L. Tullis Moot Court Competition on Monday evening, Oct. 21.
Attorney General Murrill Joins 22-State Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold States’ Role in Protecting Children
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Tennessee law that protects children by prohibiting certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, including puberty blockers and hormones.
LSU Law 3L Philip Young places second nationally in ABA Labor & Employment Writing Competition
After Philip Young submitted an article to Louisiana Law Review that wasn’t accepted for publication last fall, his faculty advisor and senior editor encouraged him to continue working on the paper and submit it for a national writing competition.
Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Pineville man for possession of pornography involving juveniles
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a man from Pineville on October 17, 2024.
Sons of alumnus John T. Cox (’68) establish scholarship in parents’ honor with gift to LSU Law
The sons of John T. (’68) and Tracey Cox have made a gift to the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center to establish a non-endowed scholarship in honor of the Shreveport couple.
Taylor Porter Welcomes New Attorneys to Baton Rouge Office
Taylor Porter is pleased to welcome Jennifer E. Baker, Mary K. Coles, M. Matthew Distefano, Philip M. Marr, and Anna C. Stolzenthaler to the firm.
Attorney General Liz Murrill sues TikTok for violating Louisiana Consumer Protection Laws
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing separate enforcement actions against TikTok for violations of state consumer protection laws.
Bob Dean Jr. and Affiliated Corporate Entities Agree to $8.2M Consent Judgment to Resolve Allegations of Financial Misconduct Stemming from Evacuation of Nursing Homes During Hurricane Ida
Bob Dean Jr. and several companies that he owned and operated have agreed to an $8.2 million consent judgment to resolve allegations that they violated the National Housing Act of 1934 (NHA), by misappropriating and misusing the assets and income of four nursing homes in Louisiana before and after Hurricane Ida’s landfall in August 2021.
Loyola University New Orleans Students to Join 15 U.S. Catholic Colleges and Universities for Synodal Pilgrimage to Rome
Six graduate students and one faculty member from Loyola University New Orleans will join over 150 participants from 15 U.S. Catholic universities for a pilgrimage to Rome, taking place October 12 to October 19.
Southern University Law Center and LPB Present Documentary Screening on Civil Rights Legacy
Southern University Law Center (SULC) is in the national spotlight thanks to a nationwide collaboration between Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LBP) and Maryland Public Television (MPT).
Letter to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel from AG Liz Murrill and fellow attorneys general
"I joined my fellow Attorneys General in sending a letter to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, encouraging her to stand strong amid all the outside groups and political actors criticizing her for charging individuals involved in the dangerous anti-Israel protests at the University of Michigan this past Spring.
Six LSU Law professors receive promotions
Five LSU Law faculty members—Grace Barry, Jeff Brooks, Marlene Krousel, Kathy Simino, and Heidi Thompson—have received promotions to Professor of Professional Practice, while Jack Harrison has received a promotion to Assistant Professor of Professional Practice.
LSU Law graduates achieve highest passage rate on Louisiana Bar Exam for first-time and all takers, July 2024 results show
With 83.1% of LSU Law graduates passing the Louisiana Bar Exam on their first attempt, the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center achieved the highest pass rate among all Louisiana law schools on the July 2024 exam, according to newly released results from the Committee on Bar Admission of the Louisiana Supreme Court.