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Lawsuit lending bill defeated in committee

May 14, 2013 1:58 AM
By Kyle Barnett
Dan Claitor Dan Claitor

BATON ROUGE – A bill that would have put caps on what detractors call the “predatory lending” practices of lawsuit lenders was defeated in a Louisiana House of Representatives’ committee. After passing the Senate 39-1, SB166 was handily defeated in … Read More »

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Lawsuit lending bill aimed at putting caps on predatory lenders passes state Senate

April 30, 2013 4:49 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Dan Claitor Dan Claitor

BATON ROUGE – A bill that would place limits on the amount of interest companies specializing in legal loans that are offered to plaintiffs before settlements are final has passed the State Senate 39-1. Dan Claitor (R–Baton Rouge), who sponsored … Read More »

Baton Rouge, Issues, News, State Legislature

Civil code reform bill changed substantially in House committee

April 29, 2013 12:21 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Rep. Neil Abramson (D–New Orleans) Rep. Neil Abramson (D–New Orleans)

BATON ROUGE – A reform package that included multiple changes to the state’s code of civil procedure was stripped of most of its provisions before passing the Louisiana House Civil Law & Procedure Committee. In its original form, HB 589, … Read More »

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Lawmaker’s proposal would limit class certification abuse at lower court level

April 5, 2013 4:05 PM
By Kyle Barnett
John "Jay" C. Morris III (R–Monroe) John "Jay" C. Morris III (R–Monroe)

BATON ROUGE, La. – A recent proposal introduced in the state House would require higher standards for certifying class action lawsuits. HB472, authored by first term Representative Jay Morris (R–Monroe), would put a higher burden of proof on those who … Read More »

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Lawmaker seeks to dedicate BP Clean Water Act fines for coastal restoration

April 3, 2013 2:10 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Rep. Simone Champagne (R–Jeanerette) Rep. Simone Champagne (R–Jeanerette)

BATON ROUGE – A pre-filed bill in the House of Representatives by Rep. Simone Champagne (R–Jeanerette) would allow voters to decide on a constitutional amendment that would dedicate Clean Water Act fines from the 2010 BP oil spill to the … Read More »

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