Louisiana Chemical Association
Recent News About Louisiana Chemical Association
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LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of July 16, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments - 06/04/21
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Biden's 'cancer alley' remark is false
The notion of industrial production creating a “Cancer Alley” in Louisiana is false. -
Biden's remarks reignite debate over 'Cancer Alley' public health issues
Louisiana officials have labeled President Biden’s recent use of the phrase “Cancer Alley” to describe Louisiana’s key industrial corridor as an unfair slam against the state. -
Lawsuit against EPA takes aim at industrial flare pollution
Several environmental groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to review and update its regulations governing industrial flares in a case that could have repercussions for Louisiana’s energy industry. -
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. -
Cornerstone Chemical had no recourse but to sue Jefferson Parish, LCA director says
NEW ORLEANS – After having the permit for its proposal for an expansion of a cyanide plant in Waggaman denied by the Jefferson Parish council, Cornerstone Chemical is suing the parish. -
Louisiana Chemical Association seeking transparency on Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission decisions
The Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) is suing the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission, claiming the agency failed to take the proper steps when deciding on pilots' pay, a recent posting on the Advocate said. -
Louisiana Chemical Association monitors LaPlace chemical plant lawsuit
The Louisiana Chemical Association is awaiting the outcome of a lawsuit that has been filed by plaintiffs who are alleging the LaPlace chemical plant is causing health complications for those who live in the range of its emissions. -
Let science determine fate of suit alleging LaPlace plant is causing cancer, Louisiana Chemical Association says
A lawsuit prompted by the health concerns of 13 residents living near a chemical plant in LaPlace has been allowed to continue in U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, a recent Louisiana Records article said. -
Louisiana Chemical Association proceeding with lawsuit over change in state's tax laws
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) is proceeding with a lawsuit to challenge a shift in the state’s tax laws that are designed to raise tens of millions of dollars to help balance the state budget. -
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.