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New study says legal abuse costs state 40,000 jobs; legal advertising bill advances
Excessive civil litigation costs Louisiana almost 40,000 jobs annually, imposes a hidden “tort tax” of more than $1,000 per person and saps $2.9 million in personal income, according to a new economic study.
State leaders looking at insurance reforms
Louisiana lawmakers are saying the state is facing an auto insurance crisis and have introduced a handful of bills meant to lower those costs.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you, lawmakers, for advancing legal reform
As a Louisiana voter who has long supported meaningful legal reform, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the members of the Louisiana House of Representatives who took decisive action in the opening weeks of the Legislative Session and passed major reforms that will help restore fairness and balance in our civil justice system.
Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrest man for first degree rape of a juvenile and other charges
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a man from Noble on May 1, 2025, for first degree rape of a juvenile and other serious charges.
Plaintiff (mother) sues Defendant (school district) over Excessive Force Incident
A mother has filed a lawsuit against a high school and local authorities after her son was allegedly injured by a police officer's taser during an altercation at school.
Plaintiff Accuses Police Officer and School Authorities of Excessive Force in Student Tasing Incident
A lawsuit has been filed against Opelousas High School and local authorities after a student was allegedly injured by police during a school altercation.
LSU Law alumna and Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Piper D. Griffin (’87) to deliver LSU Law commencement address on Friday, May 16
LSU Law alumna and Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Piper D. Griffin will deliver the LSU Law Class of 2025 Commencement address on Friday, May 16.
High vehicle insurance rates lead Louisiana businesses to press for legal reforms
Louisiana companies facing rising costs for vehicle insurance in recent years have been raising their voices in favor of legal reforms to fight excessive litigation, which they see as essential to making the state’s business climate more friendly.
Plaintiffs Seek Immunity After Workplace Tragedy Involving Subcontractor
In an unfolding legal battle following a fatal workplace accident in Louisiana, several companies including Lonquist Field Service LLC have filed for declaratory judgment asserting their immunity under state workers' compensation laws against...
Plaintiff accuses Dry Cleaning Business of Unpaid Wages
Stephanie James has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, T & T Cleaners Inc., claiming unpaid overtime wages and breach of contract under federal and state laws.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Maritime Business Over Devastating Vessel Fire
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company along with Rose Bing LLC have filed a lawsuit against Viet Giang Corp., accusing them of negligence leading to a costly fire on their vessels in April last year.
Plaintiff accuses Electric Power Company of Negligence Leading to Property Damage
Shirley Carter has filed a lawsuit against Southwestern Electric Power Company and Davey Resource Group for negligence after a marked tree fell on her home causing severe damage and personal injury.
Plaintiff Nurse Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Medical Center Employer
Skylar Marshall has taken legal action against Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center citing racial discrimination and retaliation during her tenure as a nurse.
After AG Murrill's involvement, U.S. Justice Department dismisses half century old Louisiana Desegregation case
The United States sued Plaquemines Parish School Board seeking to desegregate its schools in 1966. By 1975, the Court found the schools had been properly integrated, but the case was never removed from the Court system. So, for nearly a half century the case remained open.
Plaintiff (medical practice owner) accuses Medical Equipment Companies of Fraudulent Business Practices
A Louisiana-based medical practitioner has filed a lawsuit against several companies alleging fraudulent business practices involving over $1 million worth of aesthetic medical equipment purchases under misleading terms
Plaintiffs Allege Fraudulent Practices by Medical Equipment Companies Over Misleading Sales Tactics
In a lawsuit filed on April 23rd in Louisiana's Middle District Court, Rebecca A. Davis accuses several companies including BTL Industries of fraudulent sales tactics related to medical equipment purchases for her practice.
Plaintiff accuses Medical Equipment Companies of Fraudulent Practices
Rebecca A. Davis has taken legal action against several medical equipment companies for alleged fraudulent business practices that have left her financially devastated.
Defendant accused of Legal Malpractice
Debra Williams has filed a lawsuit against her former attorneys alleging legal malpractice after they failed to secure crucial witness testimonies in an arbitration case involving racial discrimination claims against Bankers Life & Casualty...
Plaintiff alleges HRB Tax Group Inc., former employer, discriminated based on race and disability
Cherlynn E. Gaynor has filed a lawsuit against HRB Tax Group Inc., claiming racial and disability-based discrimination during her employment there since December 2000.
Laila Hlass Recognized for Advancing Clinical Education with CLEA Award
The Clinical Legal Education Association has recognized Tulane Law Professor Laila Hlass with the Outstanding Advocate for Clinical Teachers Award.