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We are proud to announce the newly selected Junior Associates of LLR Volume 86 🌟 We are so excited to work with you this upcoming year!

Volume 85, Issue 1 of the Louisiana Law Review is now available! Click here to read the latest Articles and Comments from the Louisiana Law Review!
https://digitalcommons.law.lsu.edu/lalrev/vol85/iss1/

The Louisiana Law Review is proud to announce the newly selected Junior Associates for Volume 85!
We look forward to working with these bright individuals this upcoming year.
Congratulations!

Volume 84, Issue 4 of the Louisiana Law Review is now available! Click here to read the latest Articles and Comments from the Louisiana Law Review!
https://digitalcommons.law.lsu.edu/lalrev/

The Articles in this Issue are from a collaboration between the Louisiana Law Review and the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS). The authors of the Articles participated in the SEALS 2023 discussion group on “ESG Intersections in Business Law.” The Louisiana Law Review thanks SEALS and the authors for their time and collaboration.

Be sure to read all the wonderful Lagniappe articles posted this past year:

Gauthreaux v. City of Gretna: Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Finding No Protection Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Employment by Jake Lee
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2023/10/03/gauthreaux-v-city-of-gretna-louisiana-fifth-circuit-court-of-appeal-finding-no-protection-against-sexual-orientation-discrimination-in-employment/

An Unconventional Obligation: The Marriage Contract in Louisiana After Wederstrandt v. Kol by Elise I. Diebold
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2023/10/05/an-unconventional-obligation-the-marriage-contract-in-louisiana-after-wederstrandt-v-kol/

Spilling the Deceitful Tea: Navigating the Flavor Versus Ingredient Debate Amidst Kominis v. Starbucks Corporation by Madeline A. Earles
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2023/11/01/spilling-the-deceitful-tea-navigating-the-flavor-versus-ingredient-debate-amidst-kominis-v-starbucks-corporation/

Carte Blanche: SCOTUS Issues a Puzzling Decision on Texas and Louisiana’s Challenge to the Biden Administration’s Compliance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226 and § 1231 by James M. Truett
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2023/11/03/carte-blanche-scotus-issues-a-puzzling-decision-on-texas-and-louisianas-challenge-to-the-biden-administrations-compliance/

Unmasking Liability: Analyzing the Effect of Public Health Emergencies on Medical Malpractice Law in the Wake of COVID-19 by Mark Ackal
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2024/02/12/unmasking-liability-analyzing-the-effect-of-public-health-emergencies-on-medical-malpractice-law-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/

Throw Me a Tax Deduction, Mister!—The Taxing Truth About Mardi Gras by Haley N. Baker
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2024/02/14/throw-me-a-tax-deduction-mister-the-taxing-truth-about-mardi-gras/

Morg-[th]an one testament? Louisiana law requires a true duplicate to probate by Matthew P. Clark
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2024/02/16/morg-than-one-testament-louisiana-law-requires-a-true-duplicate-to-probate/

“Economic Reality” – A Perpetual State of Confusion by Lance H. Delrie
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2024/03/21/economic-reality-a-perpetual-state-of-confusion/ -3174

Correct Quantum Query: Damage Awards and Abuse of Discretion in Louisiana after Pete v. Boland Marine & Manufacturing Co., LLC by Tyler J. LeBlanc
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2024/03/23/correct-quantum-query-damage-awards-and-abuse-of-discretion-in-louisiana-after-pete-v-boland-marine-manufacturing-co-llc/

Constitutional Clash: “Smart Laws that violate the Constitution”
by Paige Meno
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2024/04/08/constitutional-clash-smart-laws-that-violate-the-constitution/

Does Law Industries, LLC v. Department of Education Create a De Facto LUTPA Exemption for Governmental Entities? by Zack Crawford
https://lawreview.law.lsu.edu/2024/04/10/does-law-industries-llc-v-department-of-education-create-a-de-facto-lutpa-exemption-for-governmental-entities/

In the final LLR Lagniappe article of the school year, Senior Associate Zack Crawford discusses the Louisiana Supreme Court's recent decision in Law Industries, LLC v. Department of Education and the potential problems with the Court's interpretation of the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act.

This article was recently selected by the Louisiana Law Review Board as the best Lagniappe blog post of the year!

Does Law Industries, LLC v. Department of Education Create a De Facto LUTPA Exemption for Governmental Entities? | Louisiana Law Review Does Law Industries, LLC v. Department of Education Create a De Facto LUTPA Exemption for Governmental Entities? Posted on April 10, 2024 by nlong9 by Zack Crawford Introduction The Louisiana legislature equipped private citizens with an effective weapon to combat deceptive and misleading commercial...

Volume 84, Issue 3 of the Louisiana Law Review is now available! Click here to read the latest Articles and Comments from the Louisiana Law Review!
https://digitalcommons.law.lsu.edu/lalrev/

In her LLR Lagniappe article, Senior Associate Paige Meno discusses a district court's recent finding of unconstitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act and the effects that this ruling may have.

Constitutional Clash: “Smart Laws that violate the Constitution” | Louisiana Law Review Constitutional Clash: “Smart Laws that violate the Constitution” Posted on April 8, 2024 by nlong9 by Paige Meno Introduction Picture a bustling metropolis where a seemingly innocent storefront is a façade for a sprawling criminal network. Behind its polished exterior lies a web of deceit, funn...

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In his LLR Lagniappe article, Senior Associate Tyler LeBlanc discusses the Louisiana Supreme Court's new objective analysis for the review of quantum of general damage awards.

Correct Quantum Query: Damage Awards and Abuse of Discretion in Louisiana after Pete v. Boland Marine & Manufacturing Co., LLC | Louisiana Law Review Correct Quantum Query: Damage Awards and Abuse of Discretion in Louisiana after Pete v. Boland Marine & Manufacturing Co., LLC Posted on March 23, 2024 by aaust25 by Tyler J. LeBlanc Introduction “Damages are designed, not only as a satisfaction to the injured person, but likewise as a punishment ...

In his LLR Lagniappe article, Senior Associate Lance Delrie discusses the Department of Labor's recent opinions regarding interpreting the Economic Realties test, which is used by courts to determine whether an individual qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor.

“Economic Reality” – A Perpetual State of Confusion | Louisiana Law Review “Economic Reality” – A Perpetual State of Confusion Posted on March 21, 2024 by nlong9 by Lance H. Delrie Introduction Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 1938 to combat “labor conditions detrimental to the maintenance of the minimum standard of living necessary for health...

The Louisiana Law Review Volume 84 Board of Editors is proud to announce the Junior Associates selected for publication in Volume 85. The decision process was extremely difficult this year because of the number of well-written student pieces.

Junior Associates Selected for Publication in Volume 85 Announced! | Louisiana Law Review Junior Associates Selected for Publication in Volume 85 Announced! Posted on March 6, 2024 by nlong9 The Louisiana Law Review Volume 84 Board of Editors is proud to announce the Junior Associates selected for publication in Volume 85. The decision process was extremely difficult this year because of...