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US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and First Circuit Court of Appeal hold oral arguments at LSU Law
LSU Law students recently had the opportunity to sit in on live appellate oral arguments at both the state and federal level right here at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, thanks to visits from the First Circuit Court of Appeal and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
New Iberia man says truck he purchased was defective
A New Iberia man says the 2022 Ram 3500 truck he purchased was defective.
French law professor covers surrogacy, other emerging trends in European family law during 43rd Tucker Lecture
In his opening remarks for the 43rd John H. Tucker Jr. Lecture in Civil Law, Professor Olivier Moreteau recognized the lecture held on Tuesday, Feb. 6 as the first since 2019.
Denham Springs man says Ram 2500 he purchased was defective
A Denham Springs man says the 2023 Ram 2500 he purchased was defective.
Woman claims Dexcom glucose monitoring system is dangerous
A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming a glucose monitoring system she used is dangerous.
Man says Dodge truck he purchased was a lemon
A Louisiana man says the Ram 1500 he purchased was defective.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hit with Clean Water Act lawsuit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Martin Mayer, Chief of the Regulatory Division in the New Orleans District, are facing a lawsuit filed by Juban Land Holdings, LLC and Juban Trails Development, LLC. The lawsuit pertains to a dispute over property owned and developed by the plaintiffs. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Employee accuses U.S. Post Office of discrimination, reprisal
A U.S. Post Office employee, Eldridge J. Pollard, also known as Alfredo S., has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service and its Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy. The case was lodged in the Eastern District of Louisiana court on January 24, 2024.
‘LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy’ announces Vol. V Board of Editors
The LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy Volume IV Board of Editors has announced the Volume V Board of Editors.
Louisiana remains least affordable state for car insurance rates, new report finds
Louisiana drivers spend a greater percentage of their incomes on auto insurance than residents of any other state, paying an average annual premium of $3,618, according to a new study from the personal finances website Bankrate.
New Orleans Team to Present on Ethics at Louisiana Live Burn Cle Seminar
New Orleans Partner James W. Hailey, III and Associate Ryan Dahlquist will speak at the upcoming Louisiana Live Burn In-Person Seminar in Bridge City, Louisiana on March 8 at 1:00 p.m. CT.
Supreme Court's problems and how to fix them is topic of McGlinchey Lecture
The U.S. Supreme Court’s institutional challenges and its shadow docket will be the subject of this year’s McGlinchey Lecture on Federal Litigation to be held March 18.
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.