Legal Roundup
Taylor Porter Names New Partners
Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Savannah Walker Smith, Matthew Bond Pettaway, Sean P. Avocato, Stephen Dale Cronin, and Andrew Wallace Eversberg became equity partners with the firm effective January 1, 2025.
A Message from President Cole on the Bourbon Street Attack
Like many of you, I woke up this New Year’s Day to the news about the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the early hours of the morning.
New Year’s Eve Safety Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill
“If you’re drinking alcohol, please do so responsibly.
SULC Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell receives SUNO’s 2025 Living Legend Award
In a celebration of excellence and dedication to justice, the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) will honor Southern University Law Center (SULC) professor Angela A. Allen-Bell with the prestigious Living Legends Award.
Tips from Attorney General Murrill to protect yourself from porch pirates this holiday season
While most people are online shopping this Christmas season, this unfortunately means an increase in package thieves.
Fifth Circuit reinstates life sentence of convicted Louisiana murderer
"The Fifth Circuit reinstated a life sentence of convicted Louisiana murderer, Jessie Grace. On a day when Joe Biden is failing victims of heinous crimes and overriding the will of the people, we are grateful the Fifth Circuit got this one right! Great job by our Solicitor General’s team."
LBI Special Agents arrest former Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans employee for Misrepresentations Concerning Benefits over $10,000
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Special Agents arrested a former employee with the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans on December 20.
Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrest former maintenance worker of the Plaquemines Parish School Board
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation special agents arrested a man from Port Sulphur on December 17, 2024.
Attorney General Murrill thanks Kentucky and other states for brief supporting Louisiana's Ten Commandments law
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill would like to thank Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman for leading a multistate coalition in support of Louisiana’s law related to Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms. General Coleman was joined by 17 other states in a filing before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
14:81.1-- Pornography Involving Juveniles Under the Age of 13 – 7 Counts
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a man from Rayne on December 17, 2024.
Office of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives support Baton Rouge citizens during the holiday season
This holiday season, the Southern University Law Center’s (SULC) Office of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives went above and beyond to support Baton Rouge’s most vulnerable citizens.
Agents with Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrest West Monroe man for Pornography Involving Juveniles
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a man from West Monroe on December 12, 2024.
Attorney General Murrill Sends Warnings to Phone Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Louisiana residents
Attorney General Liz Murrill is warning four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.
Navigating Civil Legal Resources: A Guide for Louisiana Courts
Louisiana Access to Justice Commission hosted a crucial training session titled Navigating Civil Legal Resources: A Guide for Louisiana Courts.
Two Marrero men arrested by Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents for Pornography Involving Juveniles
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested two men from Marrero on December 11, 2024.
Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests 17-year-old for Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Metairie man on December 5.
Honorable Judge Erika L. Green to deliver fall commencement address
Southern University Law Center (SULC) is delighted to announce that the Honorable Judge Erika L. Green, a distinguished SULC alumna, will deliver the commencement address at the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony.
Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Gonzales man for Pornography Involving Juveniles and Sexual Abuse of an Animal
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Gonzales man on December 4.
10 LSU Law alumni included on 2024 LSU100 list of fastest-growing Tiger-led businesses
Six companies led by LSU Law alumni made the 2024 LSU100 list of the fastest-growing Tiger-led businesses, with the Trichell Law Firm LLC, owned by 2014 LSU Law alumnus Chase Trichell, ranking second on the list.
Federal Court Orders Harris Jewelry to Restore its Website and Claims Portal for Servicemembers to Request Refunds
A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and renotify consumers, most of whom are active duty servicemembers, to submit their claims for refunds.