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Conservative PAC targets trio of state lawmakers who blocked auto insurance reform law
A conservative political action committee has targeted three state lawmakers – including one Republican – over what the group says is the legislators' failure to lower auto insurance rates for Louisiana drivers. -
Transparency needed in state's judiciary, lobbyist says
The director of civil justice, energy and environmental quality for the state's largest lobbying organization, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, said more work needs to be done to increase transparency and accountability in the state's judiciary. -
LMOGA's Gray notes competitiveness in the oil and gas industry is 'constantly evolving'
The recent legislative session has been a popular topic of discussion for think tanks and reform groups in Louisiana, as there was a number of both good and bad bills alike that were killed and passed. -
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry reflects on missed opportunities from legislative session
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has offered its takeaway on the 2019 legislative session. -
Lawsuits filed against energy companies jeopardize business climate, LABI executive says
While New Orleans Parish seeks to sue the energy companies for alleged damage to the state’s coastline, pro-business groups speculate the litigation could cause economic damage to the state. -
Business leader says drop in auto insurance rates doesn't eliminate need for legislative reform
Auto insurance rates are dropping across Louisiana, a recent announcement from the insurance commissioner states, but the decreases are unrelated to the need for reform, much to the dismay of certain groups. -
Governor, trial lawyers killed the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act and other measures, Horton says
BATON ROUGE – Legislation intended to lower Louisiana's high auto insurance rates, increase time to file auto accident lawsuits, and address jury trial thresholds didn't make it this session because that's what Gov. John Bel Edwards wanted, a state representative said. -
Grow Louisiana Coalition solicits candidates' positions on oil and gas industry issues
With many companies within Louisiana’s oil and gas industry facing lawsuits condemning their operations, hopefuls for the position of governor are taking every opportunity they can to voice their opinions on the condition of business in the state. -
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch executive director says gubernatorial candidates must address tort reform
As Louisiana’s oil and gas industry deals with a number lawsuits condemning its operations, candidates for governor are seizing every opportunity they have to share their opinions on the condition of business in the state and what changes they want to bring. -
Business and industry leaders fear erosion lawsuits will 'chase the golden goose away'
The City of New Orleans is joining six parishes in a lawsuit alleging that the oil and gas industries are to blame for the coastal erosion that is eating away at the state’s coastline. -
Civil justice reform a tall order for an election year, LLAW exec says
Some civil justice reform legislation has already been filed this year in the Louisiana legislature, but a state tort reform advocate believes it will be a difficult task seeing it through to the finish line in 2019. -
LFEI pushes for more transparency in judicial elections
Louisiana business interest groups are seeking more transparency when it comes to the selection of judges, citing the state's history of challenges related to trials and litigation, many of which they believe are caused by trial lawyers’ influence in judicial elections. -
LABI seeks reform to address state's auto-insurance crisis
According to a Fox News report, Louisiana lawmakers plan to address the state's notoriously high auto-insurance rates in the next legislative session. -
LABI program of judicial review 'is a call to engage'
The state's business community is eager to implement judicial-review measures following a summit hosted by Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) and other special-interest groups. -
LLAW, LABI seek to improve state's judicial system for businesses
As part of its efforts to push for reforms to the Louisiana judicial system that would make it more supportive of the business community, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is reintroducing judicial ratings, seeking more pro-business judges in the area, according to TruthOut.org. -
LABI's Chauvin details true cost of direct action against insurance companies
According to a recent article by The Advocate, Louisiana -- which has long been known as "a judicial hellhole" -- is struggling amid a flood of auto insurance lawsuits. -
LABI leads local business groups in discussion about legal reform in Louisiana
A coalition of business associations recently gathered to discuss what they believe to be a worsening legal climate in the state of Louisiana -
Louisiana business associations seek legal reform
The Louisiana Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) was one of several business groups that recently met in an effort to seek reform in Louisiana's legal system -
Grow Louisiana Coalition and other business groups rallying for legal reform
Several business groups recently gathered to discuss options for improving what they consider to be a worsening legal climate in the state of Louisiana -
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says state 'at a critical juncture' regarding legal system reforms
A group of Louisiana-based business associations recently hosted a luncheon to discuss changes they believe are necessary to improve the legal environment in the state.