Dive Summary:
- A state appeals court ruled against Louisiana State University's effort to overturn a lower court’s ruling in a public-records lawsuit stemming from its search for a university system president.
- None of the job candidates' names were disclosed, and two newspapers had sued to force the university to reveal them.
- School trustees and officials had done the search in secret, maintaining that a public search would deter good candidates.
Dive Insight:
The repercussions of the ruling aren't entirely clear. One newspaper's attorney said the ruling means the names would have to be released, while a lawyer for the university disagreed and said it would appeal.
