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Legal watchdogs, trade organization speak out on legal climate following poll ranking Louisiana 2nd worst in nation
NEW ORLEANS – On the heels of a survey ranking Louisiana as having the second worst legal climate in the country, prominent business organizations and legal reformers are speaking out. -
Industry notches up big win in LA Supreme Court victory concerning workplace hearing loss
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A reputation in the balance
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Legal reform needs are in the background for now, as state budget woes dominate the start of the legislative session
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Accountability and transparency needed in New Year
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National Report Reflects Tort Reform Wins in Louisiana–More work to be done
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For Louisiana’s Legal Climate, Perception is in Fact Reality
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Legacy lawsuits to be revealed in in-depth WWL series “Tainted Legacy”
NEW ORLEANS – The full extent of the controversy surrounding legacy lawsuits, in which lawsuits are filed against primarily oil producers over environmental damage, is being examined in a multi-part series by reporters David Hammer and Mike Perlstein that began airing on WWL-TV in New Orleans on July 8. -
Oil and gas achieve victories in state legislature; But 'legacy lawsuits' continue to plague industry
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas AssociationThe oil and gas industry was faced with several tough issues this Louisiana legislative session.The hot topic for debate were the pieces of legislation that would combat the hundreds of abusive lawsuits that are plaguing the oil and gas industry. Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, along with coalition members like the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil -
Legacy lawsuit reform again passes legislature, moves onto governor’s desk
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'Jackpot justice' is bad for Louisiana businesses
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Vitter: Finally, An End To Legacy Lawsuit Abuse
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) In Louisiana, we understand the challenge to increase offshore oil and gas production often gets the spotlight in the media. But, there has been another struggle for the oil and gas industry, largely behind the scenes, that is also vital for job creation — cleaning up legacy lawsuit abuse in Louisiana. -
Industry groups cite fundamental disagreement with Jindal on 'legacy lawsuit' reform
Briggs A joint statement has been released by a trio of energy and industry associations detailing their plans to push ahead with "legacy lawsuit" reform legislation despite opposition from landowners. -
Insurers and providers battle over work comp discounts at Supreme Court
Barrasso NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana's Supreme Court must settle a fight between insurers and health care providers over tens of millions of dollars. -
Supreme Court to decide statute of limitations in Katrina litigation
Culotta NEW ORLEANS – Thousands of Hurricane Katrina suits against insurers hang in suspense as the Supreme Court of Louisiana decides how to apply a statute of limitations. -
High court slashes judgments in test cases for Union Carbide paint thinner class
Bienvenu Louisiana Supreme Court Justices slashed judgments by almost 90 percent in test cases for a class action against Union Carbide over release of paint thinner. -
Union Carbide wants judgments overturned in chemical release class action
Lemmon Chemical company Union Carbide wants the Louisiana Supreme Court to reverse 12 judgments ranging from $750 to $3,500, in a personal injury class action over a release that sent no one to any doctor. -
Louisiana contractors OK with new law banning felons from bidding on public works
Hines A new law giving Louisiana public entities the authority to deny low bids from contractors convicted of a felony is being met with approval by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors (LAGC).
