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In wake of Hughes controversy, more transparency regarding judges' backgrounds 'always a good thing,' professor says
NEW ORLEANS – A controversy involving Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jefferson Hughes has raised issues about transparency regarding the backgrounds of those serving as judges. -
Guidry's confirmation to federal bench in New Orleans makes sense, political science professor says
NEW ORLEANS – State Supreme Court Justice Greg Guidry will fill an opening in the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Louisiana following a recent U.S. Senate confirmation vote. -
Business leader says drop in auto insurance rates doesn't eliminate need for legislative reform
Auto insurance rates are dropping across Louisiana, a recent announcement from the insurance commissioner states, but the decreases are unrelated to the need for reform, much to the dismay of certain groups. -
Appeals court rules evidence of other officials' misappropriation of resources is admissible in St. James Parish employee's trial
The Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's discovery ruling siding with a public official alleged to have misused public resources. -
Auto insurance rates fall through competition, commissioner's office explains
For countless drivers in Louisiana, auto insurance rates have long been a burden. But relief is soon coming to policyholders of Louisiana Farm Bureau, the insurance commissioner says. -
Magee says diverting BP oil spill funds to road projects keeps the money from being wasted
NEW ORLEANS – Legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Tanner Magee, R-Houma, to divert millions of dollars from BP’s oil spill settlement with Louisiana toward infrastructure improvements was recently signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards. -
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." -
State watchdog executive says Senate Judiciary A Committee is 'foil for civil justice reform'
With auto insurance rates among the highest in the country, the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch organization expressed frustration that a reform proposal stalled during the recent legislative session. -
LLAW says state's obsession with litigation makes insurance reform legislation a challenge
The state of Louisiana has been battling record-high insurance costs for years, costing both individuals and larger entities dearly; it is not for lack of trying, however, that these insurance costs refuse to come down. -
Watchdog executive says Pelican State is 'glaring outlier' in litigation costs
Lana Venable of the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch commented on an article in The Advocate which points to trial lawyers and insurers as driving forces in high auto insurance rates - because the two feed one another. -
LLAW director Venable reflects on good and bad from latest legislative session
Reform groups in Louisiana have been eager to discuss the outcome of the recent legislative session and the bills that were passed vs. the ones that were killed. -
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. -
Pelican Institute official says 'bold leaders' are needed to enact comprehensive insurance reforms
For years, Louisiana has been fighting record-high auto insurance rates that has led to lost opportunities and has negatively impacted consumers -
Pelican Institute argues many legislators ignored 'the real issues' in recent session
Various Louisiana reform groups have been discussing the recent legislative session’s outcome, specifically the bills that were passed versus the ones that were killed. -
Louisiana Supreme Court revokes Baton Rouge attorney's probation for failing to submit to audits
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — The probation of longtime Baton Rouge attorney Mark G. Simmons has been revoked and he has been suspended following a June 26 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding. -
Ponchatoula attorney faces suspension for alleged misconduct in 2010 community property case
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Ponchatoula attorney Carol E. Parker faces possible suspension following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court over alleged misconduct committed nine years ago. -
'Political tricks and maneuvers' derailed insurance reform measure, Pelican Institute exec says
NEW ORLEANS – Failure to pass legislation that would have reformed auto insurance rates in Louisiana - which are among the highest in the country - is frustrating to a policy organization that had advocated for reform. -
Mansura attorney's probation revoked, suspension imposed after he twice tests positive for alcohol use
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — The probation of longtime Mansura attorney Todd A. Harris has been revoked and the deferred suspension imposed following a June 17 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after he twice tested positive for alcohol use earlier this year. -
New Orleans attorney imprisoned on child porn conviction is permanently disbarred
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Imprisoned Baton Rouge attorney Victor Roy Loraso III has been voluntarily and permanently disbarred following a June 17 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and his sentencing in March for child pornography. -
Springfield attorney voluntarily suspended over multiple charges in client matters
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Springfield attorney Ashton DeVan Pardue has been voluntarily suspended following a June 17 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding ahead of multiple formal charges.