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Federal judge rejects Louisiana legislative districts, saying they dilute Black voting strength
The future boundaries of Louisiana state legislative districts remain uncertain in the wake of a federal judge’s decision that the districts violate the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 because they diminish the voting power of Black residents.
Statement From Attorney General Liz Murrill On Lawsuit Challenging FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0
Judge Darrel James Papillion, with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, gave a ruling on our lawsuit challenging FEMA’s skyrocketing rates for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Military Road Revitalization Company sues St. Tammany Parish Government for the right to challenge a moratorium ordinance
The lawsuit between Military Road Revitalization Company, LLC and St. Tammany Parish Government was filed in the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, Louisiana under the case ID No. 2023 CW 1221 on March 15, 2024.
Hope Holdings sues Modern American Recycling Services for disputed property ownership
In the Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, Hope Holdings, Inc. is embroiled in a lawsuit against Modern American Recycling Services, Inc., case ID 2023 CA 0921 and 2023 CA 0922, with judgment rendered on March 13, 2024.
Jane Doe sues Raynando L. Banks for alleged discriminatory treatment and intentional infliction of emotional distress
In the case of Jane Doe versus Raynando L. Banks, M.D., Raynando L. Banks, A Medical Corporation, and Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Co., filed in the First Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana under the court case ID 2023 CA 0914, the plaintiff Jane Doe alleges discriminatory treatment and intentional infliction of emotional distress by Dr. Banks due to her HIV status.
Dorothy Jackson sues Board of Supervisors, John Pierre, and Ray Belton for breach of contract and damages
Dorothy Jackson, a former law professor at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (Southern University), has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors for the Southern University, John Pierre, the Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center, and Dr. Ray L. Belton.
Jamie Berthelot Bueche sues Travis Joseph Bueche for community property dispute
In the case of Jamie Berthelot Bueche versus Travis Joseph Bueche, filed in the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, State of Louisiana (Case ID: 2023 CA 0656), a judgment was rendered on March 5, 2024.
Angelle and Michael Fitch sue Dr. Charon Gentile for alleged medical malpractice during childbirth
In the case of Angelle Fitch and Michael Fitch, individually and on behalf of their minor son, Elias Fitch versus Dr. Charon Gentile, Heather Fanguy, N.P., and Hospital Service District #1, Parish of Terrebonne, d/b/a Terrebonne General Medical Center (Case ID: 2023 CA 0595), the plaintiffs have appealed a district court judgment dismissing their medical malpractice claims against the defendants.
Timothy Matthew Blackwood and Jessica Lynn Blackwood sue Robert Reeves and Laurien Reeves for harassment and stalking
In the State of Louisiana, First Circuit Court of Appeal, Timothy Matthew Blackwood and Jessica Lynn Blackwood have filed a lawsuit against Robert Reeves and Laurien Reeves.
Mary Smith sues Jimmy Gore and Jason Isch for enforcing vote results
In a case filed in the 19th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, Mary Smith, individually and on behalf of concerned members of the Louisiana Association of the Deaf (LAD), has sued Jimmy Gore and Jason Isch.
James Cregg sues Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College for wrongful termination
In the case of James Cregg versus Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, filed in the First Circuit Court of Appeal, State of Louisiana, with case ID 2023 CA 0127 on March 1, 2024, James Cregg has appealed against a judgment favoring the defendant.
Louisiana insurance commissioner, business groups back reform bills to modernize regulations, fix legal climate
Business groups and Louisiana’s insurance commissioner are supporting multiple measures under consideration in the state Legislature aimed at curbing excessive regulations and improving Louisiana’s civil litigation climate.
Man with developmental disabilities accuses Rescare of discrmination
A man with developmental disabilities claims Rescare is guilty of disability discrimination.
Woman accuses Total Petrochemicals & Refining of sexual discrimination
A woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA Inc. of sexual discrimination in the form of wage disparity.
Award-winning Journalist Michelle Miller and Senior District Judge Ivan L. R. Lemelle ’74 to Speak at 2024 Commencement
We are honored to host two remarkable individuals who will be addressing this year’s graduating students. Journalist and author Michelle Miller will deliver the Commencement address at the undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.
How Far Can Distressed Providers Kick the Can? on April 4, 2024
This session will address current issues related to financially distressed health care providers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the impacts of staffing shortages and outcomes for providers that received Provider Relief Fund distributions.
Former civil rights lawyer, 1st Black woman on the 11th Circuit will be graduation speaker
Tulane Law alumna Nancy Gbana Abudu (L’99), who made history as the first African-American woman to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, will be the Tulane Law School graduation speaker, interim law Dean Sally Richardson announced.
Entrepreneurship and community engagement are on the agenda for the third annual Esports Summit
As Esports continues to forge a path forward in the competitive gaming landscape, the Southern University Law Center’s (SULC) Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute will host its third annual Esports Summit scheduled on April 4-5 on the campus of Southern University.
Tulane Law names familiar face as Dean of Students
Long-time Tulane Law Assistant Director of Admissions Emily Wojna-Hodnett has become the law school’s new Assistant Dean of Students, interim Dean Sally Richardson announced
CELEBRATING: Where She Stayed in New Orleans
New Orleans homes are internationally known for a rich melding of French, Spanish, and Caribbean architectural styles while continuously evolving to the often-tropical climate.