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Louisiana business groups urge governor to end federal jobless assistance payments
A coalition of Louisiana business groups is urging the governor to end Louisiana’s participation in the federal COVID-19 supplemental unemployment assistance program because thousands of jobs are currently going unfilled. -
Farmers returns to Louisiana insurance market amid insurer recruitment push
Farmers’ Insurance Exchange is returning to the Louisiana insurance market this week and will issue auto insurance policies after a seven-year absence from doing business in the state, the company said. -
Landry’s latest move affecting oil industry seeks to restart Keystone pipeline
Attorney General Jeff Landry on Wednesday added Louisiana to a 21-state lawsuit that aims to overturn President Biden’s cancellation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline – just weeks after Landry drew oil industry criticism by approving a coastal erosion legal settlement. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: McMahen Selected to LABI Emerging Leaders Council
Taylor Porter attorney Coulter McMahen has been selected to the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (“LABI”) Emerging Leaders Council, a select group of distinguished young executives from each region of Louisiana and across a range of industry sectors who have a demonstrated commitment to making the state a great place to live and work. -
LABI Chief: 'Biden's moratorium on new oil and gas drilling leases is shortsighted'
The oil and gas industry accounts for some 30% of Louisiana's GDP -
New Louisiana tort-reform law may take a year to affect car insurance rates, supporters say
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. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Louisiana business groups urge court to keep coastal erosion lawsuits in federal court
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. -
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. -
Businesses hopeful about marketing campaign to lure insurers to Louisiana
Louisiana businesses hammered by insurance costs are hopeful that the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s campaign to bring more insurers back into the state will lead to economic benefits, LABI reports. -
LABI gives high marks to 'MVP' lawmakers for passing pro-business legislation
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released its "2020 Legislative Scorecard," highlighting the lawmakers and leaders inside the State Capitol who supported pro-business legislation in both this year’s regular session and the first special session. -
LABI, coalition partners market Louisiana to out of state auto insurance companies
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) and its legal reform partners sent more than 1,100 letters to auto insurance companies who currently do not operate in Louisiana, marketing the potential of bringing business back to the state after the passage of legal reform legislation during the first special session of 2020. -
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. -
LABI launches new website to give voters information on the judiciary
The Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute has launched a new website to provide voters more information about Louisiana judges and the court system. -
LABI reacts to enactment of 'Civil Justice Reform Act'; Says it will bring competition back to insurance market
BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a compromise tort-reform bill - the Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020 - and now proponents are optimistic that more can be done in future sessions. -
Louisiana lawmakers send revised tort reform plan to governor
The Louisiana legislature this week overwhelmingly passed a revamped tort reform bill that supporters say will improve the state’s legal climate and reduce auto insurance rates in the state. -
LABI calls for legislators to protect Louisiana businesses as they reopen
NEW ORLEANS – As Louisiana businesses reopen, the threat of unwarranted lawsuits could stifle the struggling state economy as it reorganizes and re emerges, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) warned. -
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% -
LABI announces recommendations to reform liability policies amidst COVID-19
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has released its recommendations for liability policy reform in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Louisiana Association of Business, Industry slates recommendations for education policy during COVID-19
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced recommendations April 30 for policies intended to improve the stability of the state’s public education and address workforce needs, even as the state works through the initial phase of its response to COVID-19.