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LSU Law alumni encouraged to take survey on first-year curriculum as faculty launch comprehensive evaluation of course offerings
LSU Law faculty are working to complete a comprehensive evaluation of curriculum for first-year students at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, and alumni are encouraged to weigh in via a survey.
Victim’s family receives acknowledgement from New Orleans City Council after three decades
During their September meeting, the New Orleans City Council acknowledged and honored the life of Kenneth Borden.
Louisiana Supreme Court Congratulates Local American Judges Association Honorees
The Louisiana Supreme Court congratulates several local honorees recently recognized at the 2023 American Judges Association’s (AJA) 62nd Annual Conference.
Justice Department Awards Over $4.2 Million in Grants to State and Local Agencies
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded $4,202,037 collectively to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Baton Rouge Police Department, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Lawsuit claims Pelicans star Zion Williamson and his family failed to repay $2 million loan
NEW ORLEANS – A California-based Web3 and blockchain infrastructure services company has filed a lawsuit against New Orleans Pelicans basketball star Zion Williamson and his family members claiming that they allegedly failed to fully repay a $2 million loan that was given under the condition that the basketball player would agree to promote the company.
The Rolling Stones files motion to dismiss copyright infringement case filed against them by Spanish guitarist
NEW ORLEANS – The Rolling Stones have filed a motion to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit against them by a Spanish guitarist who claims that they stole his work for their record "Living in a Ghost Town."
State courts reject injunction to block enforcement of Louisiana abortion restrictions
Two Louisiana courts have denied abortion-rights supporters a path to block the enforcement of Louisiana statutes establishing a near-total abortion ban in the state in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last year.
Tulane Law professor and artist team up for legal DIY books for creatives
Making life a little easier for those in creative industries is the goal of a new book collaboration by Tulane Law Professor Elizabeth Townsend Gard and her offspring and artist, Sidne K. Gard.
Barton Presenting at Patterson Resolution Group Fall CLE
On Friday, October 20th from 9 AM – 12 PM, The Patterson Resolution Group will host a Fall CLE.
Court rejects hedge funds' petition to intervene in MMA disciplinary case
A judge has denied a bid by Florida hedge funds to intervene in federal disciplinary proceedings in Louisiana against a Houston law firm accused of unethical and illegal actions for mass-filing hurricane-damage claims in the Bayou State.
SULC to host Community Health and Wellness Event to Tackle Disease Stigma, October 26
Health and wellness are booming conversations within our communities specifically, during the month of October. In effort to educate and raise awareness surrounding regarding overall health, the Southern University Law Center (SULC) in partnership with Southern University Alumni Federation is proud to host “GOALden Living!,” a total wellness event, on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Smith Brown Memorial Union on the campus of Southern University and A&M College.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Louisiana withdraws plan for merger with for-profit insurer
Public hearings on the proposed sale of the nonprofit health insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to for-profit Elevance Health have been sidelined for now, though the parties hope to refile the proposal sometime in the future.
Your Gifts at Work: Ryan McNeil
Of the roughly 150,000 Americans who earn a GED each year, just 1% go on to pursue a professional degree.
Federal lawsuits allege Baton Rouge police abused citizens at 'Brave Cave'
Two recent federal lawsuits accuse the Baton Rouge Police Department of illegal activities at what has become known as the “Brave Cave,” a nondescript warehouse where a 47-year-old plaintiff said she was subject to humiliating body-cavity searches.
LSU PAUL M. HEBERT LAW CENTER: LSU Law alumna Olivia Maynard (’23) returns to alma mater to join staff as advocacy fellow
LSU Law Class of 2023 graduate Olivia Maynard has returned to the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center to join the staff as advocacy fellow.
Biden administration to appeal injunction on scaled-back Gulf oil lease plan
The Biden administration is moving to appeal a federal judge’s Sept. 21 decision approving an injunction to block environmental restrictions on a pending oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico.
Taylor Porter Managing Partner Selected as a Member of the Committee of 100
Robert W. Barton has been selected for membership of the Committee of 100 for Economic Development.
U.S. Supreme Court stays 5th Circuit order enjoining White House from coercing social media platforms
The case alleges that Youtube, Twitter and Facebook acted as arms of the federal government
Judge hears oral arguments on Louisiana's challenge to FEMA flood insurance maps
Oral arguments were held last week in a federal lawsuit spearheaded by the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office that argues new federal flood-risk mandates will burden Louisiana homeowners with skyrocketing property insurance premiums.
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown Convenes Annual Training, Leadership Development and Award Conference in Bossier City
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that the Western District of Louisiana’s United States Attorney’s Office Annual Training and Leadership Development Conference will be held September 20-22, 2023, at the Bossier Parish Sheriff Substation in Bossier City, LA.