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Landry vetoes bill that sought to make 'deepfake' depictions of political candidates illegal
Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed a measure aimed to prohibit intentionally manipulated images, audio or videos known as “deepfakes” that are designed to deceive voters or harm the reputation of political candidates during election campaigns. -
Senate panel puts the brakes on 2 key tort reforms that sailed through Louisiana House
Two key Louisiana tort-reform bills remained stalled in Senate Judiciary Committee A this week even after they overwhelmingly passed the state House of Representatives in March. -
Louisiana moves forward on regulation of vape products despite lawsuit
Louisiana regulators this month released their list of nearly 400 approved vaping products that can be sold in the state in the wake of a new law that raises taxes on such products and aims to protect minors from inexpensive, disposable e-cigarettes. -
Appeals court calls on Louisiana Legislature to come up with new congressional map by Jan. 15
A federal appeals court has called on the Louisiana Legislature to draw up a new congressional district map by Jan. 15 of next year in order to ensure the boundaries comply with the federal Voting Rights Act in time for the 2024 elections. -
New law mandates 'In God We Trust' motto in all Louisiana classrooms
A new law that took effect this month requires the display of the national motto “In God We Trust” in all Louisiana public school classrooms – a move some opponents say will blur the line between church and state. -
Insurance, legal reforms advance in Louisiana Legislature
Two bills designed to stabilize the property insurance market in Louisiana and keep bad actors out of the insurance claims process unanimously passed the state House of Representatives last month. -
Wind energy advocate: 'Offshore turbines could exceed more than 25,000 acres of real estate under new law'
The amount of Louisiana offshore real estate eventually occupied by wind energy turbines could be much more than 25,000 acres as prescribed in Act 443 -
Louisiana bill would provide protections for state workers who use medical marijuana
A bill that would protect state employees who use marijuana for medical purposes from discrimination has passed the Louisiana House of Representatives and is now advancing in the Senate as the 2022 session nears its end on June 6. -
Legislature finds establishing offshore wind energy rules for Gulf is not a breeze
Legislation that would establish state regulations for the leasing of offshore wind energy sites in the Gulf could be counterproductive due to a provision allowing the state to get a cut of the revenues generated, according to advocates for wind energy. -
Statement from Gov. John Bel Edwards on the Formation of the Legislative Select Committee to Investigate Ronald Greene Incident
Statement from Gov. John Bel Edwards on the Formation of the Legislative Select Committee to Investigate Ronald Greene Incident. -
State lawsuit challenges Edwards' moves to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for schoolchildren
Gov. John Bel Edwards this week overruled a legislative committee’s rejection of a rule requiring K-12 students to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the 2022-23 school year, prompting other state officials to file a lawsuit in East Baton Rouge. -
Legislative panel looks at funding alternatives for Louisiana courts
A commission set up by the state legislature is taking a holistic look at how the state’s court system is funded, with a focus on whether the system is overly dependent on fines and fees assessed on indigent defendants convicted of crimes. -
New Louisiana law will expand ability of child abuse victims to file civil lawsuits
Child abuse victims who were previously barred from filing civil litigation due to statutes of limitation (SOL) will soon have a three-year window to file their complaints, as a result of legislation signed by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of June 18, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Louisiana trial lawyer advertising bill passes with big bi-partisan margins in House, Senate
Senate Bill (SB) 43 passed the Louisiana House yesterday with two-thirds of the vote -
Bill to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession expected to pass Louisiana legislature
A bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana is scheduled for final passage in the Louisiana Senate on Sunday – a turn of events that supporters see as a sign of growing acceptance of marijuana use in the state. -
LMU not inclined to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students, despite faculty's urging
Louisiana State University officials say LMU won’t be able to require that students attending class in the fall be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, despite a Faculty Senate resolution calling for mandatory immunizations -
Bill to set up framework to tax recreational marijuana sales in Louisiana dies in House
Efforts to hash out a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in Louisiana came to an end this month as a tax framework bill for cannabis died on a 47-48 vote in the state’s House of Representatives. -
House Commerce Committee considers regulating legal ads; Bad ads are misleading and scaring people, sponsor says
The Louisiana House Committee on Commerce held a hearing today to discuss Senate Bill (SB) 43, which would regulate advertisements that solicit for legal services -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Welcomes First Round of 2021 Summer Law Clerks
Taylor Porter welcomes seven law students for the first round of the 2021 Summer Law Clerk Program in which under the guidance of practicing Taylor Porter attorneys and mentors, law clerks gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real life as a lawyer.