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LABI reacts to enactment of 'Civil Justice Reform Act'; Says it will bring competition back to insurance market
BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a compromise tort-reform bill - the Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020 - and now proponents are optimistic that more can be done in future sessions.
ATRA urges governor to sign legislation banning 'misleading' lawyer ads
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) is urging Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to sign legislation that would prohibit misleading and deceptive advertisements for professional services, including lawyer-sponsored TV ads.
Chief justice calls for 'justice for all' in Louisiana in wake of pandemic and Floyd killing
'Protests are the consequence of centuries of institutionalized racism that has plagued our legal system,' wrote Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson.
Carmouche files ethics complaint against Abramson over legacy lawsuit reform; Abramson says he won't be 'intimidated'
Abramson BATON ROUGE - Democratic state Rep. Neil Abramson is accused of violating state ethics law for his role in promoting legislation that an opponent says would benefit the lawmaker's legal firm.
Jindal's ties to trial bar noted
Jindal A collection of national news outlets have taken an interest in Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal's relationship with trial lawyers, according to a report today in PoliticalDesk.com.