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Child Suicides, Sexual Abuse at Louisiana Juvenile Detention Center 

The Crime Report

In a report for the New York Times , Megan Shutzer and Rachel Lauren Mueller tackle a history of repeated abuses and a tragic surge in suicide and escape attempts at a Louisiana youth detention center.

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Passenger sues Southwest Airlines for failing to refund holiday flight cancellations

JURIST

Eric Capdeville filed the proposed class action in a federal Louisiana court on Friday. Capdeville accused Southwest Airlines of breach of contract and seeks to recover damages for passengers affected by cancellations from December 24 that did not receive refunds or reimbursements.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks creation of first publicly-funded religious charter school

JURIST

Isidore contract violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the US Constitution, which says the government “shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the creation of a publicly-funded religious charter school, S t. The court said the St.

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US Senate passes bill to control Confucius Institutes on college campuses

JURIST

The Confucius Act, sponsored by Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, governs cultural organizations “directly or indirectly” funded by the Chinese government. The US Senate on Thursday unanimously passed an Act to impose limitations on Confucius Institutes situated on college campuses.

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LSU General Counsel Steps Down To Shift Career Gears

Above The Law

LSU Reveille has coverage: LSU general counsel Winston DeCuir stepped down from his post last week, according to a copy of his resignation letter the Louisiana Illuminator obtained Thursday. Teaching is one hell of a switch-up from reviewing the schools contracts and providing legal advice.

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D.C. Circuit Sides with Manufacturers in Latest 340B Contract Pharmacy Case

FDA Law Blog

In 2010, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) authorized covered entities to contract with an unlimited number of retail pharmacies to fill prescriptions for their patients. A number of drug companies sued to enjoin enforcement. We have blogged about this controversy in previous posts (see e.g., here and here ).

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Vermont dispatch: Proposal 2 would remove language of slavery, indentured servitude from state constitution

JURIST

Additionally, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled in 1802 that once crossed over into Vermont, a slave contract from another state was unenforceable. Article 1 of Vermont’s Constitution states “[t]hat all persons are born equally free and independent.” Thus, Proposal 2 will not do anything new in terms of constitutional rights.

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