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Louisiana Supreme Court justice Hughes sues The Advocate for defamation
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jefferson Hughes is suing The Advocate for defamation over the newspaper’s coverage of the justice’s alleged actions in a child custody case in the 1990s. -
Appeals court rules Louisiana pipeline company violated landowners' rights
Property rights supporters are claiming a major victory as a result of a recent Louisiana appeals court decision that concluded the Bayou Bridge Pipeline Co. (BBP) violated the law in building a section of pipeline on privately owned land. -
Louisiana bar exam requirement waived due to coronavirus
A divided Louisiana Supreme Court this week said it will allow “qualified” candidates for admission to the Louisiana State Bar to practice law without having to take the traditional bar exam. -
Governor, attorney general trade insults in debate over coronavirus responses
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry have engaged in a war of words in recent weeks, with each presenting opposing views on the legalities of coronavirus measures. -
Businesses sue over Shreveport mayor's mask mandate
Several Shreveport businesses have won a temporary restraining order against Mayor Adrian Perkins’ July 8 mandatory mask order as a result of a lawsuit that alleges Perkins exceeded his authority in issuing the coronavirus decree. -
Louisiana loggers hopeful that tort reform will cut down insurance rates
Representatives of Louisiana’s logging industry this week expressed gratitude that Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a major tort-reform bill, saying it would help to bring down insurance rates paid by commercial transport companies. -
Governor signs bill providing COVID-19 legal liability to Louisiana school districts, colleges
Gov. John Bel Edwards last week signed legislation that will help to shield school districts and colleges from civil damages resulting from injuries or deaths related to alleged exposure to the coronavirus on campuses. -
Landry vows to defend state medical rules in wake of high court's abortion decision
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has vowed to continue to defend the state’s remaining medical regulations governing abortion services in the wake of the June 30 U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Louisiana’s Act 620. -
Louisiana tort-reform bill seen as jobs booster
A compromise tort-reform bill sitting on Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ desk will lift some of the financial burdens that lawsuit abuse places on households and encourage businesses to expand job offerings. -
ACLU of Louisiana launches 'Justice Lab' to combat police misconduct
NEW ORLEANS – Partnering with top-tier private law firms and legal clinics across the country, the ACLU in Louisiana is taking on police misconduct. -
Louisiana lawmakers send revised tort reform plan to governor
The Louisiana legislature this week overwhelmingly passed a revamped tort reform bill that supporters say will improve the state’s legal climate and reduce auto insurance rates in the state. -
A big step in the right direction for tort reform, Talbot says
BATON ROUGE – It is not the comprehensive package that Republicans had wanted, but after years of effort, Louisiana legislators have passed a bill that they hope will change legal regulations and promote lower auto insurance premiums in the state. -
Edwards signs bills giving Louisiana businesses sweeping protections from COVID liability
As businesses proceed with reopening amidst the COVID 19 crisis, many worry about liability if a customer or worker gets sick. -
Gov. Edwards vetoes trio of key tort-reform bills
Gov. John Bel Edwards trounced tort reformers on Friday by vetoing three bills that proponents said would lead to a fairer legal system, lower auto insurance rates and create more accountability for billboard ads that promote “jackpot justice.” -
Reform advocates urge governor to sign bill aimed at lowering auto insurance rates
Tort reform advocates in Louisiana are hailing a bill that has passed the legislature and are calling on the governor to sign it into law. -
So far, so good, as Louisiana courts reopen.
Louisiana State Bar Association President Robert A. Kutcher said that the reopening of Louisiana’s court system after the COVID 19 shutdown seems to be going smoothly. -
LABI calls for legislators to protect Louisiana businesses as they reopen
NEW ORLEANS – As Louisiana businesses reopen, the threat of unwarranted lawsuits could stifle the struggling state economy as it reorganizes and re emerges, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) warned. -
'Jackpot justice' legal advertising is on Louisiana's legislative chopping block
SB395 requires legal advertising to disclose how much monetary awards are impacted by attorney fees and court fees -
Senate approves SB 418 to eliminate phantom damages and open access to jury trials for $5,000 claims
If enacted, SB 418 could also lower car insurance premiums by 10% -
GOP lawmaker says it's time to put on masks and get back to work
Louisiana Republicans are bristling at the continuation of the Covid-19 emergency shutdown in Louisiana.