LSU Law News
February 2016
LSU Law's National Civil Mock Trial Invitational Team Places Second
February 29, 2016Congratulations to the Law Center's National Civil Mock Trial Invitational Competition team of Rachel Stafford Day, Ashley Knarr, Adam Ross, and Jeffery "Beau" Wheeler, who placed second in the nation at this past weekend’s competition, which was held at Florida State University College of Law in Tallahassee, FL.
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Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Riding Circuit to LSU Law Center
February 29, 2016The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal announces that the First Circuit will hold oral arguments at Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Thursday, March 3, 2016. The hearings will be conducted in the David Robinson Courtroom, located on the second floor of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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Database Spotlight: Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
February 25, 2016The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory has long been a reliable source of information on law firms, banks, and real estate offices in every United States city for lawyers, bankers, merchants, manufacturers and others. In addition to providing addresses and contact information for law firms, the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory also contains ratings and a section on foreign lawyers and law firms. HeinOnline provides access to the historical archive of this publication covering the period from its inception in 1868 to 1963. For access, click the link below. Connection
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Jessup Moot Court Team Wins 5th Place Best Brief Award
February 23, 2016Congratulations to the Law Center’s Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition team of Briana Drescher, Phung Duong, Lindsay Elliott-Smith, Cristian Galleguillos, and Nathan Judge, who received an award for the fifth place best brief at the United States Rocky Mountain regional rounds of the Jessup Competition, which was held Feb. 18-21 in Denver, CO. The Law Center’s Jessup team very narrowly missed (by only 1 round point!) moving on into the advanced and international rounds of the competition.
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Stutes-Kalinka Tax Moot Court Team Named National Semifinalists
February 22, 2016Congratulations to the Law Center’s National Tax Moot Court Competition Stutes-Kalinka Tax Team of Lauren Duncan, James Holzer, and Danielle Sczesny, who finished this past weekend’s national tax moot as one of the top four teams in the country! The Stutes-Kalinka Tax Team is supported in part by the generous gift of alumnus Rusty Stutes (’91), who endowed the team in memory of the late Professor Susan Kalinka.
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ABA National Appellate Advocacy Team Are Regional Finalists
February 22, 2016Congratulations to the Law Center’s American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition “Gold” team, consisting of second-year students Lauren Accardo, Brandon Pierre-Thomas, and Doug Nielsen, who ranked as a finalist team in the NAAC’s regional rounds, which were held Feb. 18-20, 2016 at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA. Team member Brandon Pierre-Thomas was also recognized as the tenth place best oralist overall at the competition. The Law Center’s “Purple” team of Leah Brett, Sinnott Martin, and Richard Sprinkle also competed at the Philadelphia regional rounds.
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LSU Law faculty and staff recognized for years of service
February 22, 2016Congratulations to the following LSU Law faculty and staff who were recognized last week for their years of service: 25 years: Prof. John Church and Prof. Greg Smith, 30 years: Prof. John Devlin, 40 years: Prof. Joe Bockrath and Ms. Rita Parham, 45 years: Interim Dean and Prof. Cheney Joseph (posthumously, accepted by Ms. Mary Joseph)
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Applications for Fall 2016 Clinics and Field placements are now open online
February 19, 2016Applications for Fall 2016 Clinics and Field placements are now open online. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please visit the Clinics & Field placements website. You will find the link to the application there, as well. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 4th at noon and registration for Fall begins March 22nd and 23rd. Feel free to contact the professors in the Clinic or Brenda Salassi, Clinic Coordinator (bsalassi@lsu.edu) for more information.
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Alums and Students Encouraged to Participate in Spring Day of Service, March 11
February 11, 2016What: Pause for a Cause (Spring Day of Service) sponsored by the Public Interest Law Society and the Student Bar Association
When: March 11th, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00pm
Where: LSU Law Center Plaza (1 E Campus Dr, Baton Rouge LA) for lunch, then off to volunteer sites in Baton Rouge!
Who: LSU Law students, faculty, alumni, and community members.
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Costello Criminal Trial Team Ranked Among Top 8 Prosecution Teams Nationally
February 11, 2016Congratulations to the Law Center’s John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition “Purple” team of Charlotte Farshian, Ryan Harris, and Angelina Valuri, who ranked as one of the top eight prosecution teams nationally at the Costello Competition, which was held February 4-7 in Fairfax, VA, just outside Washington, D.C.
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Join us for the Law Clinic & Field placement Fair on Wed Feb 17th
February 10, 2016On Wednesday, February 17th from 12:40-1:40pm in Room 216, the LSU Law Clinic is hosting a Law Clinic & Field placement Fair for current 1Ls and 2Ls in preparation for the Fall 2016 application period. This event will be a great opportunity to speak with LSU Law graduates who have participated in these programs as well as students recently or currently enrolled.
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Journal of Energy Law & Resources Names Volume V Board of Editors
February 5, 2016The LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources is delighted to announce the Junior Associates who are selected to the Volume V Board of Editors. The Volume IV Board had the difficult task of making this selection from an outstanding group of candidates. We thank you all for your interest in and dedication to the LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources. Congratulations!
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Thomas C. Galligan Jr. Named LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Dean
February 4, 2016LSU has named Thomas C. Galligan Jr., currently the president of Colby-Sawyer College, as the next dean of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, effective July 1.
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Law Review Names Volume 77 Board of Editors
February 4, 2016The Louisiana Law Review is proud to announce and congratulate the Junior Associates who are selected to the Volume 77 Board of Editors. The Volume 76 Board received excellent candidates, and we thank everyone for applying. Serving on the Board of Editors of the Louisiana Law Review is a singular honor, and we wish the best of luck to the new Board!
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Database Spotlight: ProQuest Statistical Insight
February 1, 2016ProQuest Statistical Insight provides fast and easy access to statistical information produced by U. S. Federal agencies, states, private organizations, and major intergovernmental organizations. Statistics are available on population, economic conditions, labor, health, education, natural resources and many other topics. There are approximately 200,000 to 500,00 tables individually indexed to ensure precise search and retrieval. ProQuest Statistical Insight also includes a section on statistics in the news with topics such as firearms, human trafficking, illegal aliens, Medicare spending, national debt, renewable energy, and trade deficit. For access, click the link below. Connection
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