LSU Law News
February 2024
French law professor covers surrogacy, other emerging trends in European family law during 43rd Tucker Lecture
February 28, 2024In 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. “After a break due to the pandemic, we are back and stronger than ever,” Moreteau said alluding to the addition of Professor Nikolaos Davrados to the Center for Civil Law Studies. “For this occasion, we needed an outstanding lecturer.” Professor Frédérique Ferrand of the Université Jean Moulin, Lyon 3 in France took over from there to deliver the lecture in the McKernan Auditorium at LSU Law. The Tucker Lecture…
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‘LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy’ announces Vol. V Board of Editors
February 27, 2024The LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy Volume IV Board of Editors has announced the Volume V Board of Editors. Those selected for the board are: Robert Vetter – Editor-in-Chief Claire Monsour – Managing Editor Christina Ryan – Senior Production Editor Mary Langley – Director of Community Engagement Anna Wellen – Executive Senior Editor Michael Howell – Senior Editor Patrick Riley – Senior Editor Kassie Wilson – Senior Editor
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‘Louisiana Law Review’ announces Junior Associates who will serve on Vol. 85 Board of Editors
February 26, 2024The Louisiana Law Review Volume 84 Board of Editors has announced the Junior Associates selected to serve on the Volume 85 Board of Editors. Those selected are: Tara Roussel – Editor-in-Chief Aidan Doughty – Managing Editor Kaleb Delatte – Articles Editor Morgan Pilcher – Articles Editor Kenli Conyers – Production Editor Gabriella Leccese – Production Editor Ashton Austin – Online Editor Susannah Theus – Executive Senior Editor Grace Bordelon – Senior Editor Graham Core – Senior Editor Blaine Jacob – Senior Editor Nathan Jagot – Senior Editor Thomas Mackie – Senior Editor
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Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal to hold oral arguments at LSU Law on February 26
February 21, 2024The 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. Chief Judge John Guidry and Judges Wayne Chutz (’85) and Walter Lanier, III (’93) will preside over the docket of five cases that are scheduled to be argued, with hearings to begin at 9 a.m. The First Circuit is one of five Louisiana intermediate appellate courts, with its jurisdiction extending over 16 parishes in southeast Louisiana. It is domiciled in Baton…
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Pugh Institute for Justice to screen ‘My Name is Pauli Murray’ documentary at LSU Law and host panel discussion with co-director Betsy West on Friday, Feb. 23
February 16, 2024Betsy West, co-director and co-writer of “My Name is Pauli Murray,” will attend a special screening of the Peabody Award-winning documentary at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Friday, Feb. 23, and participate in a panel discussion with LSU Law and LSU faculty members following. Free and open to the public, the “My Name is Pauli Murray” screening and symposium will take place in the McKernan Auditorium from 12:30 to 4 p.m. It is sponsored by The George W. and Jean H. Pugh Institute for Justice. RSVP to attend. The documentary follows the life of Pauli Murray, the late…
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Mardi Gras Closure
February 6, 2024The Law Library will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in observance of Mardi Gras. We will resume our regular hours on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
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