A landmark Louisiana tort-reform bill aimed at reducing auto insurance costs took effect as the new year unfolded, but supporters say consumers may have to wait another year to see lower insurance bills.
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has waded further into the litigation between parishes and energy firms over coastal erosion responsibilities, arguing that the issues involved reverberate far beyond the oil and gas industry.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Karen Rogers and Kendrick Williams against Jessie Jerkins and Transco Lines, Inc. on May 22.
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joseph C. Chauvin against Life Insurance Company of North America on April 8: 'Summons Issued As To Life Insurance Company Of North America. (am)'.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joseph C. Chauvin against Life Insurance Company of North America on April 7.
Louisiana tort reform advocates are primed to advance their case in the wake of a study showing that frivolous lawsuits and inflated liability awards cost the state nearly 20,000 jobs annually.
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Chauvin attorney Paul A. Lapeyrouse faces possible deferred suspension following a recommendation issued Oct. 15 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over his alleged mishandling of a divorce between two of his longtime friends.
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, as part of an effort to expand its outreach and public presence, wants to create a legal advisory council to evaluate judges, their decisions, and how those affect the business community.
The director of civil justice, energy and environmental quality for the state's largest lobbying organization, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, said more work needs to be done to increase transparency and accountability in the state's judiciary.
While New Orleans Parish seeks to sue the energy companies for alleged damage to the state’s coastline, pro-business groups speculate the litigation could cause economic damage to the state.
Auto insurance rates are dropping across Louisiana, a recent announcement from the insurance commissioner states, but the decreases are unrelated to the need for reform, much to the dismay of certain groups.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mary Beth Chauvin against Symetra Life Insurance Company on May 16:
