Legal Roundup
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.
LSU Law 2L Patrick Riley wins 2024 Dean’s Cup Moot Court Competition
Second-year LSU Law student Patrick Riley won the 2024 Dean’s Cup Moot Court Competition on Monday, April 1, besting 3L Foster Willie in the competition’s final round in the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center’s Robinson Courtroom.
SULC Civil Rights Institute to host social justice symposium, April 5
The Southern University Law Center’s (SULC) Louis A. Berry Institute for Civil Rights and Justice and Measures for Justice is set to host a symposium focused on the realm of civil rights within the community.
Environmental, natural resources, and cannabis law scholar Ryan Stoa joining LSU Law faculty in Fall 2024 semester
Environmental, natural resources, and cannabis law scholar Ryan Stoa will join the LSU Law faculty at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Davidson (’76) posthumously honored with Distinguished Service Award during 71st Mineral Law Institute at LSU Law
Following morning presentations on mineral leasing, recent developments in Louisiana mineral law, and the evolving use of artificial intelligence in law practice, the 71st Mineral Law Institute paused on Thursday, March 21, to posthumously honor the late Randall “Randy” Davidson with the LSU Mineral Law Institute Distinguished Service Award.
Statement From Attorney General Liz Murrill On Lawsuit Challenging FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0
Judge Darrel James Papillion, with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, gave a ruling on our lawsuit challenging FEMA’s skyrocketing rates for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Award-winning Journalist Michelle Miller and Senior District Judge Ivan L. R. Lemelle ’74 to Speak at 2024 Commencement
We are honored to host two remarkable individuals who will be addressing this year’s graduating students. Journalist and author Michelle Miller will deliver the Commencement address at the undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.
How Far Can Distressed Providers Kick the Can? on April 4, 2024
This session will address current issues related to financially distressed health care providers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impacts of staffing shortages and outcomes for providers that received Provider Relief Fund distributions.
Former civil rights lawyer, 1st Black woman on the 11th Circuit will be graduation speaker
Tulane Law alumna Nancy Gbana Abudu (L’99), who made history as the first African-American woman to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, will be the Tulane Law School graduation speaker, interim law Dean Sally Richardson announced.
Entrepreneurship and community engagement are on the agenda for the third annual Esports Summit
As Esports continues to forge a path forward in the competitive gaming landscape, the Southern University Law Center’s (SULC) Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute will host its third annual Esports Summit scheduled on April 4-5 on the campus of Southern University.
Tulane Law names familiar face as Dean of Students
Long-time Tulane Law Assistant Director of Admissions Emily Wojna-Hodnett has become the law school’s new Assistant Dean of Students, interim Dean Sally Richardson announced
CELEBRATING: Where She Stayed in New Orleans
New Orleans homes are internationally known for a rich melding of French, Spanish, and Caribbean architectural styles while continuously evolving to the often-tropical climate.
Attorney General Liz Murrill Leads Coalition Of 16 States Against Biden’s Attack On LNG
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is leading a coalition of 16 states in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Energy over the unlawful decision to ban new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
Tulane Law student wins the prestigious Burton Award for legal writing
The Tulane Law Review’s Editor-in-Chief has won the prestigious Burton Award, marking the seventh time in a decade that a Tulane student has won the national legal writing award.
Graduating students learn loan repayment strategies during annual Exit Day
Student loan repayment can feel overwhelming, but you can chart a path to a debt-free future based on your specific income and career trajectory.