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Fourth Circuit affirms lower court ruling allowing New Orleans WTC development to move ahead
NEW ORLEANS – Depending on which side is issuing the statement, a Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal's decision handed down on April 20 in the former World Trade Center development dispute either is hugely important or just a procedure. -
Louisiana watchdog group: SB 254 is about generating lawsuits, not equal pay
BATON ROUGE -- The Louisiana Senate passed a bill that would require many private employers to compensate men and women equally for the same work. Opponents, however, argue the bill would not only contradict federal and state laws prohibiting the discrimination addressed in the proposed bill, but it would open a floodgate of lawsuits. -
Bill that could cost Two Canal Street Investors millions passes Senate, moves to House
NEW ORLEANS – Legislation that could cost the losing bidder suing the city of New Orleans over the former World Trade Center development millions of dollars almost unanimously passed the state Senate earlier this week and is now in the House, over the objections of the losing bidder. -
Proposed legislation could cost Two Canal Street Investors millions
BATON ROUGE – The state senator who introduced a bill that could cost the losing bidder suing the city over the former World Trade Center development millions of dollars said in an interview he is holding out hope for the legislation. -
Two Canal Street Investors president has 30 days to appear for deposition in WTC litigation
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida developer who for months has dodged deposition in the lawsuit challenging the city of New Orleans' development of the former World Trade Center now is under a judge's order to be deposed within a month. -
Two Canal Street Investors: Senate bill an unconstitutional attempt to circumvent the judiciary
NEW ORLEANS – Two Canal Street Investors, suing over its losing bid to develop New Orleans' World Trade Center, claims the mayor's office is attempting an end run around the judiciary by backing a new state Senate bill that could cost the developer millions. -
Veterans high on Ricky John's mind as he runs for 4th U.S. Congressional District seat
SHREVEPORT – Shreveport attorney and businessman Richard "Ricky" John says he has his mind on veterans and their families as he makes his first bid for public office, the 4th U.S. Congressional District seat. -
Bill to repeal political subdivision jury trial prohibition passes Senate, seeks House companion
BATON ROUGE – A bill that would repeal a Louisiana law prohibiting jury trials in lawsuits filed against a political subdivision was passed today by the state's Senate and is now in the House. -
State AG Jeff Landry does away with district attorney private contracts
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Attorney General Jeff Landry has severed ties with district attorneys who were previously contracted to provide legal services to the state under private contract. -
Louisiana Chemical Association proceeding with lawsuit over change in state's tax laws
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) is proceeding with a lawsuit to challenge a shift in the state’s tax laws that are designed to raise tens of millions of dollars to help balance the state budget. -
Appointment of a former attorney general to key conservation post 'unprecedented'
BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edward's appointment of a former attorney general -- rather than a scientist -- as a Louisiana commissioner of conservation is unprecedented in the state, Melissa Landry, executive director of the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch, said recently. -
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry backs FACT Act
WASHINGTON — A bill aiming to promote transparency and access to information regarding asbestos claims was recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and has now been handed over to the Senate. -
Jeff Landry discusses chief deputy choice, top priorities as attorney general
BATON ROUGE—Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry named Wilbur “Bill” Stiles as his chief deputy last month, saying Stiles will bring extensive legal experience to the position while helping achieve his goal of establishing an office that the people of Louisiana can have confidence in. -
A reputation in the balance
Stephen Waguespack, LABI President -
Legal reform needs are in the background for now, as state budget woes dominate the start of the legislative session
Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch -
2014: Highs And Lows For Oil And Gas
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association -
St. Tammany Parish sues to prevent fracking; Cites concerns over aquifer
A billboard along I-10 in Slidell campaigning against fracking in St. Tammany Parish. -
Jindal signs bill limiting Attorney General’s use of contingency fee attorneys
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell -
Bill placing limitations on contingency fee attorneys for Attorney General’s Office passes
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell
