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The Civil Code in French Presented at the Supreme Court of Louisiana

Posted on April 25, 2018 by moreteau

On April 24, 2018, Professor Olivier Moréteau was the guest of the Law Library of Louisiana and Supreme Court of Louisiana Historical Society to present ‘A Perfect Circle? Code Civil de Louisiane, Edition Bilingue.’ 150 people signed up for free … Continue reading →

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The Paris-Based Académie des Sciences d’Outre-Mer Visits at LSU

Posted on March 16, 2018 by moreteau

The Académie des Sciences d’Outre-Mer is a prestigious learned society gathering some of France’s most notorious officials and scholars with an interest in overseas studies, including former government ministers, senators, ambassadors, and army general officers. In the wake of the … Continue reading →

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10th Anniversary of the Journal of Civil Law Studies

Posted on March 16, 2018 by moreteau

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Journal of Civil Law Studies (JCLS), the Center of Civil Law Studies hosted the first JCLS Annual Event. Professor Olivier Moréteau (editor-in-chief) and visiting professor Agustín Parise (executive editor), co-founders of … Continue reading →

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Robert A. Pascal (1915-2018), the Passing of a Legend

Posted on January 22, 2018 by moreteau

Professor Emeritus Robert Anthony Pascal passed away on January 19, 2018 at the age of 102. With a life devoted to the study and teaching of law, a span of nearly three-quarters of a century between his first and last … Continue reading →

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Professor Moréteau Presents on Louisiana Law at the French Académie des Sciences d’Outre-Mer

Posted on December 12, 2017 by moreteau

On November 29, 2017, Professor Olivier Moréteau attended an international conference on the tercentennial of the foundation of New Orleans, which will be commemorated in 2018. The three-day conference was organized in Paris by the French Académie des sciences d’outre-mer, … Continue reading →

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DOJ Attorney Dan E. Stigall to Visit at LSU Law on October 2

Posted on September 27, 2017 by moreteau

LSU Law alum Dan Stigall is scheduled to visit his alma mater Monday, October 2, 2017. Dan E. Stigall is an attorney with the National Security Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he most recently served as … Continue reading →

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A Delegation from the South Korea Supreme Court Judicial Policy Research Institute Visits LSU Law

Posted on August 29, 2017 by moreteau

Monday, August 28, 2017, a delegation of judges on various courts in South Korea visited at LSU Law. All three delegates are Researchers on the Judicial Policy Research Institute (Supreme Court). Young Su Kang, Presiding Judge, Seoul High Court, Chief … Continue reading →

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Prof. Alain A. Levasseur Honored by the Francophone Section of the Louisiana Bar

Posted on August 11, 2017 by moreteau

Professor Emeritus Alain A. Levasseur received the 2017 John A. “T-Jean” Hernandez III Memorial Award for the Perpetuation and Enhancement of the Francophone Legal Tradition. The plaque was given to him by Warren A. Perrin, Chair of the Francophone Section … Continue reading →

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Nigerian Senators and Consultants Visit the LSU Energy Law Program

Posted on June 6, 2017 by moreteau

During the second week of May, approximately one dozen Nigerian Senators and consultants visited the LSU Law Center to learn about oil & gas regulation and taxation.  The visit comes at a time that the Nigerian legislature is considering proposals … Continue reading →

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The LSU LL.M. Present at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

Posted on April 10, 2017 by moreteau

Professor Jeffrey C. Brooks, Preis PLC Director of Advocacy and Professional Practice, Director of Externships & Moot Court/Trial Advocacy Program; Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, represented our LL.M. in Comparative Law at the International Rounds of the 2016-2017 Philip C. Jessup International Law … Continue reading →

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