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LABI launches new website to give voters information on the judiciary
The Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute has launched a new website to provide voters more information about Louisiana judges and the court system. -
LFEI executive says potential domino effect of high auto insurance costs is 'staggering'
Louisiana’s incredibly high auto insurance rates are well-publicized, and the reality is rates are so high that the state has repeatedly made the list of the nation’s top "judicial hellholes." -
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. -
Free enterprise advocates say Louisianans are paying attention to auto insurance tort reform
In a push to bring much-needed insurance reform to Louisiana, state Rep. Kirk Talbot is sponsoring House Bill 372, which would bring numerous changes to how courts handle car accident cases and presumably lower auto insurance rates. -
'No relief' for auto-insurance holders, LFEI says, as auto insurance rate bill fails
Louisiana legislators recently met with unforeseen pushback in their efforts to bring relief to residents who for a long time have been burdened with some of the highest auto-insurance rates in the U.S. -
Free Enterprise Institute touts new auto insurance bill as 'monumental opportunity'
Louisiana is well known for being one of the most expensive states to own a car, due in large part to inflated insurance rates created by the promise of potentially large settlements from even so little as minor fender benders. -
LFEI on approval of auto insurance bill and their hopes for lower rates
The Louisiana House of Representatives recently approved a bill which many business interest groups hope will bring lower auto insurance rates to the Pelican State. -
LFEI urges collaboration versus litigation on coastal erosion
The City of New Orleans has joined six other parishes alleging that energy companies are to blame for the state's coastal erosion. According to The Advocate, a lawsuit was filed in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute says coastal erosion suits may be more about payouts than protecting environment
Orleans Parish is among the parishes that have filed lawsuits against the oil and gas companies in the state alleging their operations are causing damage to wetlands and coastal erosion; but these allegations might be losing ground to stand on. -
Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute president critical of parish's 'heavy-handed' tactics to assess damages against oil and gas firms
Legal observers say Louisiana has long been home to trial attorneys who seek to make a profit by pursuing battles with large settlements attached, and a recent tactic in Terrebonne Parish is being brought to light by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch. -
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. -
'Predatory legal environment' a big problem in state, Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute says
In a recent article published in The Daily Caller, Lana Sonnier Venable of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) examined the legal climate in Louisiana and commented on what she believes to be a cry for reform -
Coastal lawsuits have economic consequences, Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute says
The Plaquemines Parish Council's recent vote on whether to withdraw from a series of coastal lawsuits filed against the oil and gas industries did not garner enough votes to bow out of the lawsuits, but it did send a message regarding the suits. -
Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute warns litigious climate stifles business
In a recent article published by The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, Stephanie Riegel brings to light factors that have made Louisiana rife with litigation and calls to action for increased reforms. -
Louisiana Oil and Gas says small group of lawyers cannot be allowed to ruin state's future
A small group of trial lawyers cannot be allowed to ruin Louisiana's future, says the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, after a survey showed that a majority of voters in Plaquemines Parish are opposed to lawsuits being filed against the industry. -
Survey: Most Plaquemines Parish voters oppose lawsuit against energy industry
Most Plaquemines Parish voters oppose Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' lawsuit against two major gas and oil companies, according to a survey conducted by the Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute (LFEI). -
Plaquemines Parish likely to suffer if erosion suit succeeds, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association says
The Plaquemines Parish Council has allowed plaintiff attorneys to file suit on its behalf against a number of oil, gas and pipeline companies accusing them of contributing to coastal erosion, but many Louisianans are not necessarily backing the initiative. -
Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute not surprised by Plaquemines Parish poll regarding coastal erosion suits
The Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute (LFEI) recently said it is not surprised by the results of its recent survey of Plaquemines Parish residents that found most are against the Parish Council's participation in lawsuits that blames coastal erosion on oil, gas and pipeline companies. -
Louisiana business group says Plaquemine Parish poll reflects frivolous nature of climate suits
A recent survey conducted by the Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute found that a majority or residents of Plaquemines Parish are siding with the energy industry regarding the Parish Council's participation in a lawsuit against gas and oil companies that seeks restitution for damages to wetlands. -
Pelican Institute calls Plaquemines Parish suit targeting energy companies an example of lawsuit abuse
In the wake of lawsuits alleging climate damage filed by Plaquemines Parish and by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards against leading energy and gas companies, organizations and parish residents are leaning more favorably toward the companies' side.