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Chris Hohn, TC Chair-elect, Speaks at ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference
As part of ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law conference in New Orleans, Thompson Coburn partner and chair-elect Chris Hohn took part in a panel on how men can practice being better allies to female colleagues.
LSBA Advanced Appellate Practice CLE being held on November 8th
Taylor Porter Attorney Skip Philips will be a presenter at the LSBA Advanced Appellate Practice CLE being held on November 8th at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
SULC Tech Clinic to host Louisiana’s Inaugural Intellectual Property Summit in New Orleans
In an effort to empower businesses with knowledge and strategies to protect, optimize, and monetize their intellectual property assets, the Southern University Law Center’s Technology and Entrepreneurship Clinic will host Louisiana’s inaugural Intellectual Property Summit on November 16-17 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 601 Loyola Ave in New Orleans, LA 70113.
HLSA President Yenifer Flores elected to National Latina/o Law Student Association board, organizing regional conference on Nov. 4
Finding a supportive network of friends during her first year of law school inspired Yenifer Flores to pursue leadership positions where she could provide the same guidance to her peers.
U.S. Justice Department backs Tesla claim in litigation over Louisiana's ban on direct-to-customer car sales
Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. received support from the U.S. Justice Department in October concerning one of its appeals court arguments challenging Louisiana’s practice of barring direct car sales to customers.
Wrongly convicted men sue New Orleans for convictions
NEW ORLEANS — Two men are suing the city of New Orleans after they were wrongly convicted decades ago.
Crosby Dredging sues former employee for not disclosing medical issues
NEW ORLEANS — Crosby Dredging is suing a Mississippi man for failing to disclose past medical injuries during his employment application process.
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. Announces Selection of First Assistant and Counsel to the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana
Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announces the selection and appointment of April Leon Johnson to First Assistant United States Attorney.
Tulane University Innovation Institute launches university’s first Faculty Innovation Council
Tulane faculty now have a direct line to weigh in on the university’s programmatic innovation strategies and goals for the Tulane University Innovation Institute (TUII): the Faculty Innovation Council (FIC).
Man says Greenwood police officers falsely arrested him
SHREVEPORT — A Greenwood man is suing the Greenwood Police Department and three officers for false arrest and excessive force.
Former employee sues construction company for FLSA violations
BATON ROUGE — A man is suing his former employer alleging it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Louisiana Supreme Court finds $10M in asbestos case too much
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The Louisiana Supreme Court cut a $10.5 million jury verdict in an asbestos lawsuit in half, saying an analysis of whether a jury abused its discretion must include an examination of awards in similar cases.
Bipartisan Coalition Of Attorneys General File Lawsuits Against Meta For Harming Youth Mental Health Through Its Social Media Platforms
42 attorneys general throughout the country sued Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens
Patron sues Home Depot for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing The Home Depot after he was injured while visiting a store.
Woman sues former employer for discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Bernard Parish woman claims she was terminated from her employment with Progressive Services after she was sexually harassed by her supervisor.
Women in the Workplace: Nikki Trufant-Wade on November 2, 2023
Nikki Trufant-Wade is a versatile professional with a background in entertainment, political science, and business who ultimately found her true calling in communications.
Journalist sues Bossier City for allegedly threatening public comments at council meetings
A website owner and journalist is suing Bossier City officials for violations of the First Amendment, Louisiana Constitution and the state’s open-meeting law, arguing that recent City Council rules and actions quash free speech by those with disfavored viewpoints.
Prof. Allen-Bell, SULC Student Organize Historical Memorial Service for Louis A. Martinet
Southern University Law Center (SULC) Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell and Law Center student Christopher Adkins, joined forces to organize a historical grave marker ceremony for the late Louis A. Martinet who died in 1917.
Louisiana's high court affirms that lawsuit over 5-year-old's playground injury can go forward
The state Supreme Court earlier this month weighed in on a lawsuit filed by the parents of a 5-year-old who suffered a hip injury during a playground incident at St. George School in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Man sues JanTran for work injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing JanTran alleging he was injured while he was working on a transportation vessel.