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Woman sues after being hit by falling sign at Target
A shopper says she was injured when she was hit by a falling sign while shopping at Target.
Former employee accuses home care company of discrimination, retaliation
A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing a home care company of discrimination and retaliation.
Lawsuit teed up that pits developers of rival golf projects in New Orleans
Developers of a riverfront mixed-use project in New Orleans that includes a golf entertainment facility and driving range are suing the company behind a rival golf project three miles away, alleging an orchestrated scheme to sink the riverfront facility.
Shiena Marie Burke Selected as Contributor for Lbf’s Speak Out for Justice! Focus on Civil Legal Aid
New Orleans Associate Shiena Marie N. Burke was selected by the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) as one of four contributors for the 2023-2024 Speak Out for Justice!
Southern University hosts ‘Wellness on the Bluff’ to promote healthy living and mental health
Southern University is committed to fostering an environment that promotes healthy living and awareness of mental health.
SULC students support the charge to help reform juvenile justice
Louisiana is at a critical juncture in addressing the approach to juvenile justice in a way that promotes healthy families and communities.
Tulane Corporate Law Institute takes place March 7-8
The nation’s top M&A and securities practitioners, leading corporate counsel and Wall Street investment bankers will descend on New Orleans March 7-8 for the 36th annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute, the premier M&A conference in the nation.
Louisiana woman challenges state's occupational licensing rules for florists
A federal lawsuit filed in Louisiana aims to prune the state’s occupational licensing system by barring the Louisiana Horticulture Commission from determining who is allowed to arrange freshly cut flowers in the state.
Entergy Supports Environmental Justice Scholars at Loyola
Student scholars will partner with local organizations on applied research and service-learning projects.
Mother blames companies behind Kratom for daughter's death
The mother of a Louisiana woman blames for her daughter’s death on Kratom, and she’s suing the companies she says are responsible.
Prof. Lipton hosts Tulane Corporate and Securities Law Roundtable March 9
Tulane’s Corporate and Securities Law Roundtable returns March 9, on the heels of the 36th annual Corporate Law Institute.
Office of Financial Aid Hosts Financial Aid Awareness Event
Southern University Law Center’s (SULC) Office of Financial Aid recently held its Financial Aid Awareness event.
Court decision restricts EPA from imposing race-based pollution rules in Louisiana
The federal Environmental Protection Agency cannot impose pollution rules on Louisiana that discriminate based on race in locations such as the industrialized areas along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, a judge ruled.
Deepwater Horizon commission chief to keynote Tulane environmental law summit
Richard Lazarus, one of the nation’s foremost environmental lawyers and the former executive director of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, will keynote the 29th annual Tulane Environmental Law and Policy Summit Feb. 23 and 24.
Louisiana lawsuit challenges federal rule that redefines independent contractor
A family-owned trucking firm in Louisiana is suing the Biden administration over a proposed rule that retools the definition of independent contractor, arguing that the rule threatens the livelihoods of millions of U.S. workers.
Free Legal Clinic for Estate Planning & Disaster Preparedness
A collaborative effort spearheaded by AARP Foundation, AARP Louisiana, Southern University Law Center, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, Baton Rouge Bar Association, and Louisiana Appleseed brings back the highly acclaimed Free Legal Clinic to Baton Rouge this year.
Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal to hold oral arguments at LSU Law on February 26
The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal will hold oral arguments in the David Robinson Courtroom at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Monday, Feb. 26, as part of the court’s educational, community, and professional outreach program.
Louisiana environmental groups sue over EPA decision giving state agency authority over carbon-capture projects
Louisiana environmental groups on Tuesday filed a legal challenge to the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s decision making the state the primary regulator of carbon-capture projects planned by the oil and gas industry.
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office Gets Conviction For Serial Rapist In Rapides Parish
Justin Grant Walters came before Judge Lowell Hazel at the 9th Judicial District Court in Rapides Parish, and pleaded guilty to.
Man accuses two companies of racial discrimination, retaliation
A man alleges two companies are guilty of racial discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and creation of a hostile work environment.