Louisiana Attorney General
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Recent News About Louisiana Attorney General
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Former DEQ director: EPA regulations an 'attack' on energy industry
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell recently joined a lawsuit to put a stop to “extremely expensive and unproven” EPA Clean Air Act proposals that his office says would effectively prohibit construction of coal-fired power plants. -
Former Democratic candidate endorses Landry in AG runoff election
BATON ROUGE — Honesty is the best policy for former attorney general candidate Geri Broussard Baloney, and her endorsement of Jeff Landry reflects her principles. -
La. AG commissioner celebrates federal court ruling against WOTUS enforcement
BATON ROUGE – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently issued a nationwide stay temporarily prohibiting the enforcement of the Clean Water Act (CWA), much to the approval of Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain. -
Appeals court backs Louisiana attorney general, bans EPA rule
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked an EPA ruling the Louisiana attorney general says would have unjustly affected thousands of property owners in the state. -
Louisana Democratic Party calls attorney general's re-election campaign ugly
Opponents of Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell are calling his re-election campaign ugly. -
A.G. candidate Landry pledges transparency
An organization working to hold attorney general candidates accountable says Louisiana attorney general candidate Jeff Landry has made a pledge to be transparent in office. -
BP oil spill settlement to reimburse millions Louisiana paid to politically connected law firms
NEW ORLEANS – BP will pick up at least some of the legal bills the state of Louisiana incurred as part of a five-state settlement for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to recent court order. -
Republicans snub AG Buddy Caldwell’s reelection effort
BATON ROUGE — Incumbent Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell has been passed up by the Louisiana Republican Party in favor of opponent Jeff Landry. -
Attorneys set to pull billions out of BP settlement with states, local governments
NEW ORLEANS – Several attorneys are set to receive big paydays following last week’s $18.7 billion settlement between BP and five Gulf states along with more than 500 municipalities concerning damages stemming from the 2010 Gulf oil spill. -
BP comes to $18.7 billion oil spill settlement with state and local governments
NEW ORLEANS –BP PLC has reached a tentative, $18.7 billion settlement with the federal government and five Gulf Coast states for damages related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, court records show. The settlement by was brokered by BP’s U.S. -
Louisiana AG antitrust lawsuit against Pfizer remanded to federal court; Case relying on assistance from highly paid private attorneys
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office has again hired a list of political allies for help with an antitrust lawsuit brought against Pfizer which mirrors similar actions taken against several other pharmaceutical companies. Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell initially filed the lawsuit against Pfizer on behalf of the State of Louisiana in the 19th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge Parish on April 10. -
Louisiana AG antitrust lawsuit against Pfizer remanded to federal court; Case relying on assistance from highly paid private attorneys
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Former University of New Orleans student sued over unpaid tuition and fees
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Caldwell hires nine private law firms, 17 attorneys for federal antitrust pharmaceutical lawsuit
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Embattled parish president Peralta sues state AG’s office
About a week before he was indicted on perjury and falsifying public records charges, St. Bernard Parish President David Peralta filed suit against the state attorney general, several assistant attorneys general, and the office in a complaint related to a 2012 matter. -
Caldwell accusing AstraZeneca of preventing generic drug from hitting market
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Campaign finance records show plaintiffs attorneys bankrolling Louisiana AG Caldwell
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Louisiana AG political contributors reap lucrative legal contracts in BP litigation; Biggest contractor, caught napping in court, has reaped $12M
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Louisiana Attorney General’s Office accused by pharmaceutical giant of attempting to pursue case that was already settled
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell
