What was billed as a historic veto-override session ended after only two days as the Louisiana legislature failed to override any of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ vetoes of 28 bills during the 2021 session.
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards has now acted on all the legislation that reached his desk this year, but his vetoes of 28 bills are pushing Republicans to consider a veto-override session in the coming weeks.
Child abuse victims who were previously barred from filing civil litigation due to statutes of limitation (SOL) will soon have a three-year window to file their complaints, as a result of legislation signed by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards.
A legal reform advocate is hopeful that Gov. John Bel Edward will approve a bill that reins in trial lawyer advertising based on the overwhelming support it received in the legislature.
A television ad announces, “this is a Medical Alert.” As the FDA logo is displayed on the screen, a dire voice, suitable for a horror movie trailer, gets viewers’ attention, telling them a medication they are taking causes a lengthy list of serious health conditions and death.
Gov. John Bel Edwards joined the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus for the inaugural Gov. P.B.S. (Pickney Benton Stewart) Pinchback Breakfast honoring retired Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson.
A bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana is scheduled for final passage in the Louisiana Senate on Sunday – a turn of events that supporters see as a sign of growing acceptance of marijuana use in the state.
Louisiana State University officials say LMU won’t be able to require that students attending class in the fall be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, despite a Faculty Senate resolution calling for mandatory immunizations
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy and Gov. John Bel Edwards are making a bipartisan push to convince the Biden administration to rethink its moratorium on new oil and gas leases.
Efforts to hash out a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in Louisiana came to an end this month as a tax framework bill for cannabis died on a 47-48 vote in the state’s House of Representatives.
The Louisiana House Committee on Commerce held a hearing today to discuss Senate Bill (SB) 43, which would regulate advertisements that solicit for legal services
A Louisiana business group is urging state lawmakers to oppose two bills relating to worker rights that critics say would create new venues for civil lawsuits and add to burdens facing small businesses.
The Louisiana Supreme Court has adopted new rules on attorney advertising in an attempt to make such commercial messaging more transparent and to root out false or misleading ads.
More than 70 percent of Louisiana residents oppose diverting funds from coastal erosion lawsuits filed against energy companies for purposes unrelated to marshland restoration, according to a new survey.
A Senate bill that would allow Louisianans the right to sue social media companies that delete or censor their religious or political speech will be reconsidered next week after falling short during a floor vote earlier this month.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry issued the following statement praising the Louisiana Senate for passing SB 145 – legislation that would quickly identify individuals with substance use disorders who become involved in the criminal justice system and hopefully provide early intervention and treatment.
A bill that would allow the carrying of concealed firearms without a permit passed the Louisiana Senate this week on a vote of 27-11 in spite of public safety concerns raised by law enforcement.