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Independent Journalist Sues Local Police Chief Over Alleged Constitutional Violations
An independent journalist is suing a local police chief over alleged violations of his First and Fourth Amendment rights during an incident at a post office in Zwolle, Louisiana.
Plaintiff accuses US Patent Office of Discrimination Over Revoked Job Offer
Irvin E. Branch III has filed a lawsuit against the United States Patent and Trademark Office alleging discriminatory employment practices based on race, sex, color, national origin, and age after a job offer was revoked without explanation...
Plaintiff alleges Danos LLC (employer) failed workplace safety standards
Jeffrey E.Coltora has taken legal action against his former employer,Danos LLC,in a case filed at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against hospitality giants following severe injury
Paula Gamboa has filed a lawsuit against major hospitality companies after sustaining serious injuries from tripping over a poorly maintained rug at a Marriot hotel in Louisiana during a trade show event last year.
Plaintiff Alleges Utility Company Fostered Hostile Work Environment
Marcelino Assado has filed a lawsuit against Entergy Louisiana alleging racial discrimination and a hostile work environment during his tenure as an employee.
Plaintiffs Allege Law Enforcement Misconduct in Framing Former Fisherman
Julius and Melissa Cerdes have filed a lawsuit alleging that law enforcement officers framed Julius for drug-related crimes nearly two decades ago due to personal animosity from an ex-DEA agent.
Tulane BLSA Moot Court teams finish top in regionals, head to nationals
Tulane BLSA teams finish top in regionals, head to nationals in March.
Statement from Attorney General Liz Murrill on immigration enforcement operations
I fully support President Donald Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan's efforts to remove dangerous illegal aliens out of Louisiana and ultimately out of our country.
Professor Katherine Mattes, key player in Louisiana criminal justice reform, to retire
Shortly after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans’ criminal justice system, Katherine Mattes, then a professor of the practice with Tulane Law School’s Criminal Justice Clinic, found herself in hazmat gear documenting the ruined evidence rooms of courthouses and police stations.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Wal-Mart Over Injury Incident
Dominique Taylor has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Claims Services Inc., alleging negligence after sustaining injuries at one of their stores in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Probationary Employee Alleges Unjust Termination Against City Department
Rhonda K.Oliver's legal challenge against her termination from New Orleans' Department Of Finance will be revisited after an appellate court ruled procedural errors in dismissals.
Plaintiff alleges childhood sexual assault by former guardian Angela Evans
In a distressing lawsuit filed in January at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Angelo Collins II accuses Angela Evans of repeated childhood sexual abuse while holding Della Fountain accountable for negligence during...
LMU law professor files academic-freedom lawsuit after being relieved of teaching duties
A Louisiana State University law professor is suing LSU after being suspended from his teaching responsibilities for making some humor-laced political comments in class, including phrases such as “F– Landry” and “F– Trump.”
Environmental group sues Port of South Louisiana, export company over alleged unpaid taxes
A company that spearheaded a now-defunct grain elevator project in St. John the Baptist Parish is being sued for failing to make payments in lieu of taxes to the Sheriff’s Office and other public agencies in the parish.
Murrill 'fully supports' Trump's immigration plan, arrests
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is on board with President Donald J.
Three finalists selected to interview for Southern University Law Center chancellor position
The search committee for the next chancellor of the Southern University Law Center has selected three finalists to interview at the Law Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Plaintiff Alleges Gun Store Violated Disability Access Laws
Daniel Todd has taken legal action against Security Sporting Goods in Alexandria for failing to provide adequate accessibility as required by law for individuals with disabilities like himself who use wheelchairs.
Plaintiff U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accuses Allegiance Health Management of ADA Violations
The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Allegiance Health Management and its affiliate hospital for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
President of the Comité Maritime International to give William Tetley Lecture in Maritime Law
Tulane Law’s endowed lecture focused on maritime law, the William Tetley Lecture, will be held January 28th at 5 p.m. and will explore the latest pressing issues affecting shipping operations throughout the world.
Plaintiff Alleges Local Restaurant Violated Disability Access Laws
Daniel Todd has taken legal action against Alexandria Pizza Hut LLC and ADT Louisiana LLC over alleged violations of disability access laws at a local restaurant in Alexandria, LA.