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LSU on defensive in wake of release of sexual harassment review
Louisiana State University officials received scathing criticism from state lawmakers and advocacy groups after the release of a law firm’s detailed report on the university system’s failures to respond to sexual misconduct reports in recent years. -
Louisiana's voting machine upgrade put on hold; Ardoin cites misinformation involving Dominion
Louisiana’s secretary of state has pulled the plug on a request-for-proposal (RFP) process to choose a new voting machine vendor and upgrade the state’s aging elections technology, citing misinformation that has hurt voter confidence in the system. -
Louisiana energy officials oppose Biden executive orders, halt to oil leases
President Biden’s decisions to revoke the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline and halt leasing and permitting on federal lands pose a major threat to Louisiana’s economy and middle-class jobs, industry representatives and many elected officials said. -
Tort reform advocates await Louisiana Supreme Court's study of attorney ad reforms
Legislation aimed at making attorney advertising in Louisiana more transparent and less susceptible to misleading claims took effect this month, but tort reform advocates are now waiting for the state Supreme Court to embrace the new rules. -
Sen. Kennedy signs on to bid to challenge election results in swing states
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy has little to lose in joining with several other Republican U.S. senators to challenge the presidential election results in key swing states, a Louisiana political science professor said Monday. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Critics fear negative effects of sports betting after most Louisiana parishes legalize it
Eighty-six percent of Louisiana’s parishes voted on Nov. 3 to allow sports betting within their borders, leading critics of legalized gambling to warn of over-promised revenue benefits and a rise in youth gaming addiction. -
Federal dollars begin flowing to Louisiana unemployment fund
As state lawmakers work on reforming Louisiana’s unemployment fund, the state agency overseeing the fund has borrowed $4 million in federal funds as of Wednesday to keep the system solvent. -
Private funds banned from 'undermining' Louisiana elections under fast-track legislation
Legislation that bans the use of private funds in the administration of Louisiana elections is speeding through the state legislature. -
President's view: Scorecard shows bipartisan success
For the Louisiana Legislature, and for those of us who advocate before it, 2020 was certainly a year that challenged any playbook on public policy. Not only was this one of the largest freshman classes our lawmaking body has seen, with 52 first-time legislators navigating new territory; not only did the House Speaker and Senate President for the first time in modern times forge a strong relationship that bridged a traditionally deep divide; but numerous curve-balls in the way of a novel coronavirus changed the game dramatically. -
LABI urges passage of federal COVID-19 legal protections
Amid stalled negotiations over a new COVID-19 relief bill, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry is pressing federal lawmakers to provide coronavirus legal liability protections to businesses and health care professionals. -
Louisiana AG praises use of natural gas in the state
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry penned an opinion piece in Houma Today on June 16 touting Act 46, a bipartisan measure that passed unanimously to stop local municipalities from banning natural gas connections. Landry calls the measure crucial for the state’s economic recovery and growth. -
A big step in the right direction for tort reform, Talbot says
BATON ROUGE – It is not the comprehensive package that Republicans had wanted, but after years of effort, Louisiana legislators have passed a bill that they hope will change legal regulations and promote lower auto insurance premiums in the state. -
Edwards signs bills giving Louisiana businesses sweeping protections from COVID liability
As businesses proceed with reopening amidst the COVID 19 crisis, many worry about liability if a customer or worker gets sick. -
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: Louisiana Governor Vetos Tort Reform Bill
Senate Bill 418, the “Omnibus Premium Reduction Act of 2020” that was passed by the Louisiana Legislature. -
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: New Tort Reform Legislation Could Alter Louisiana Litigation Climate
On May 29, 2020, Senate Bill 418, seeking to make sweeping changes in Louisiana tort litigation, was passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 72 to 28. -
Session ends before Senate vote on coastal lawsuits bill
A bill in the Louisiana Senate that would have given oil and gas companies a win in the effort to prevent lawsuits against them by parish governments over the loss of coastal wetlands stalled before being taken up by the full body of the Senate. -
House approves bill that will eliminate phantom damages in personal injury claims
House approves SB 395, which will regulate "jackpot" legal advertising -
Senate approves SB 418 to eliminate phantom damages and open access to jury trials for $5,000 claims
If enacted, SB 418 could also lower car insurance premiums by 10% -
Louisiana senator: There's more to session's tort reform than lower car insurance rates
BATON ROUGE - Important tort reform measures are rapidly advancing in the state legislature, which according to Republican state Sen. Conrad Appel will improve Louisiana's business climate.