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Barbier issues order reaffirming states rights to choose counsel in BP litigation
Caldwell U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier issued an order Tuesday reaffirming the rights of states in pursuing litigation against BP for damages relating to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill. -
Reports state Louisiana AG to switch to GOP
Caldwell A report posted Tuesday afternoon on NOLA.com states that Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell plans to switch his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican this week. -
AGs want New GM to continue mercury program
Caldwell BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Friday that she has joined attorneys general and agency heads from eight other states in asking General Motors to continue in a National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program. -
Barbier clarifies pre-trial order coordinating government claims
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier clarified a pre-trial order meant to coordinate state and federal government counsel during a status conference for the BP multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. -
Barbier says no to separating state and federal government claims from private suits
Caldwell U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier rejected pleas from the federal government and 15 states to separate their suits over the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill from private civil suits. -
State AGs resist plaintiff steering committee in BP litigation
McDaniel NEW ORLEANS – Fifteen states join Louisiana and Mississippi in resisting representation by the plaintiff steering committee U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier picked to lead litigation over the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. -
J &J verdict puts St. Landry Parish on judicial 'Hellhole' watch list
Landry The American Tort Reform Association's list of judicial "Hellholes" placed St. Landry Parish on its "watch list." -
AG meets with Houma businesses over disputed BP contract wages
Caldwell The Louisiana Attorney General's office confirmed an article posted on HoumaToday.com which said that attorneys working for AG Buddy Caldwell met with business owners in regards to alleged non-payment of BP contracts. -
Louisiana AG sues drug companies for overcharging Louisiana Medicaid
Caldwell Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is suing 18 drug companies the 19th Judicial District for allegedly inflating drug costs through the state's Medicaid program. -
AG Caldwell seeks to keep private lawyers from taking fees in state oil spill claims
Caldwell Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell aims to prevent private lawyers from controlling state oil spill claims and reaping fees from state recoveries. -
Med mal suit raises constitutionality questions in Orleans Parish
Belsome A Gretna couple is challenging the constitutionality of liability caps on medical malpractice cases in Louisiana in a suit in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Caldwell retains Baron & Budd attorney for state's suits against BP
Leblanc Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell announced Friday that it would retain the services of Baton Rouge attorney Burt LeBlanc to "provide a comprehensive evaluation of all environmental and economic damage" as a result of the BP oil spill. -
Tobacco settlement survives another challenge, appeal coming
Bader A federal appeals court decided Tuesday that 1998's Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement is constitutional, ruling against a challenge by the Competitive Enterprise Institute. -
Business group never behind Senate's contingency bill
Chaisson (D) BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana business group says it refused to support the Senate version of a bill that would have allowed the Louisiana attorney general to hire private attorneys to sue BP on a contingency fee. -
Louisiana Senate contingency fee bill heads to the House
Chaisson With a 21-16 vote, the Louisiana Senate passed a controversial bill that would allow the state's attorney general to hire outside counsel via contingency contracts. Yesterday, the bill was read in the House and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure. -
BP battle at center of contingency fee debate
Chaisson The ongoing BP oil leak has sparked debate around the state's ability to defend itself in litigation with corporations. -
Louisiana's claims against Vioxx heading to trial
U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon has scheduled a lawsuit brought by Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell against Merck to begin April 12 in New Orleans federal court. -
Judge's decision on Chinese drywall award will be bellwether
After hearing testimony from several Virginia homeowners during a February bench trial against Chinese drywall manufacturer Taishan Gypsum Co., U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon's highly anticipated ruling is expected to be a bellwether.