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Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces Leadership Team
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced additional members of her Leadership team.
Man says Porsche he purchased was a lemon
A Louisiana man says the Porsche he purchased was defective.
Governor signs new congressional map into law, ending voting rights lawsuit
Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday signed into law a new congressional redistricting map that creates two majority-minority districts in the state, ending a years-long legal battle by plaintiffs who said the previous map violated the federal Voting Rights Act.
150 LSU Law students earn academic honors for Fall 2023 semester
Sixty LSU Law students have been named Paul M. Hebert Scholars for their academic achievement in the Fall 2023 semester, and 90 students have been named Dean’s Scholars.
SULC partners with platform to establish Esports League for Louisiana school.
Southern University Law Center (SULC) is proud to announce its partnership with Vanta to revolutionize the landscape of esports education and foster diversity in the gaming industry.
Woman accuses union, others of race, sex discrimination
A Black woman has filed a race and sex discrimination lawsuit against a union and others.
Former employee accuses DG Foods of race, sex discrimination
A former employee is accusing DG Foods of race and sex discrimination.
SULC establishes partnership with The National Black Prosecutors Association to combat diversity in prosecution
Southern University Law Center (SULC)is proud to announce a new partnership with The National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA) Foundation to encourage diversity in prosecution. SULC joins Boston University School of Law, Temple University Beasley School of Law, and the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law as part of a new partnership with the NBPA Foundation to increase the number of Black students introduced to a career in prosecution.
Man says GMC Yukon he purchased was defective
A Louisiana man says the GMC vehicle he purchased was defective.
Woman says VA hasn't paid her properly
A licensed practical nurse claims she wasn't properly paid for her work by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Hospital associations file brief supporting Louisiana law mandating drug manufacturer discounts
Hospital groups have filed a legal brief urging a federal court to reject drug manufacturers’ challenge to a Louisiana law that allows state hospitals to receive drug discounts dispensed at community pharmacies under a federal program.
‘A glimpse into the reality of legal practice’: 200 LSU Law students tackle everything from Sports Law to Video Game Law during 2024 Apprenticeship Week
More than 200 second- and third-year LSU Law students participated in specialized mini-courses to gain practical insights into the legal field during the 10th annual Apprenticeship Week at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, which was held Jan. 2-6.
Federal lawsuit alleges illegal racial quotas in Louisiana medical board appointments
A group of medical professionals has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that some appointments to a Louisiana medical board amount to racial quotas in violation of the Constitution’s equal protection clause and the 14th Amendment.
New report charts cost of excessive civil litigation in Louisiana metro areas
Excessive litigation in the New Orleans-Metairie area results in a “tort tax” of $3,039 per person, while the Baton Rouge area residents carry a burden of $1,263 per person, new economic reports show.
Statement From Attorney General Liz Murrill On The United States Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals Ruling Against The Biden Administration's Department Of Energy
AG Murrill released the following statement about Monday's ruling on the Biden Administration's push for efficiency standards on everyday home appliances.
Anesthesia provider accuses joint center of contract violations
An anesthesia provider accuses a medical facility of contract violations and unfair trade practices.
Woman says she was injured on Mississippi River cruise
A Michigan woman says she was injured while working on a Mississippi River cruise.
Louisiana high court justices, governor call on state lawmakers to redraw their electoral districts
Louisiana House members this week will debate a proposal to redraw the boundaries of state Supreme Court electoral districts in a way that provides two majority-minority districts and offers a path to end more than four years of litigation.
Estate sues Uber after passenger killed driver
The estate of a deceased Uber driver blames the company and others for her death after she was killed by a passenger.
Class action goes after Kia, Hyundia for lack of engine immobilizers
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Kia and Hyundai, accusing the companies of not including engine immobilizers in their vehicles.