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Louisiana veto-override session fizzles after two days
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. -
Louisiana GOP pushing for veto-override 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. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards' Statement on Veto of Senate Bill 118
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on Senate Bill 118, which he vetoed on Thursday evening. -
New Louisiana law will expand ability of child abuse victims to file civil lawsuits
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. -
Legal reform advocate lauds SB 43 as necessary to protect patients from misleading lawyer advertising
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. -
Governor should protect public health by signing misleading attorney ad legislation
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. -
Louisiana trial lawyer advertising bill passes with big bi-partisan margins in House, Senate
Senate Bill (SB) 43 passed the Louisiana House yesterday with two-thirds of the vote -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards, Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Celebrate the First Gov. P.B.S. Pinchback Breakfast and Honor Retired La. Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Johnson
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. -
Bill to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession expected to pass Louisiana legislature
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. -
LMU not inclined to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students, despite faculty's urging
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 launches bipartisan push to modify Biden administration oil lease moratorium
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. -
Bill to set up framework to tax recreational marijuana sales in Louisiana dies in House
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. -
House Commerce Committee considers regulating legal ads; Bad ads are misleading and scaring people, sponsor says
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 -
Two Louisiana bills that would expand worker rights seen as boon for trial attorneys
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. -
State's high court OKs new rules to help root out misleading attorney ads
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. -
Louisianans want legal settlement funds dedicated to coastal restoration, poll finds
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. -
Louisiana Senate to reconsider bill allowing social media firms to be sued for editing content
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. -
Bill to expand Louisiana Supreme Court passes state Senate
The number of justices on the Louisiana Supreme Court would increase from seven to nine under a bill that easily passed the state Senate last week. -
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Legislation To Expand And Improve Drug Courts Unanimously Passes Louisiana Senate
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. -
Bill to end concealed carry permit requirement passes Louisiana Senate
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.