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Billboards mocking attorneys could help Rispone, says LLAW
A gubernatorial candidate's billboards that take a jab at plaintiff attorneys has potential to resonate with voters who are sick of Louisiana's litigious culture, according to the head of a special-interest group trying to rid the state of lawsuit abuse. -
Terrebonne Parish seeks damage assessments before violations have been confirmed, state oil and gas offical argues
A recent op-ed written by Lana Venable, director of the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch, and published by Watchdog raises concerns about the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ recent appointment of the Terrebonne Parish district attorney to conduct damage assessments that are alleged to come from oil and gas development in the parish. -
Louisiana Oil and Gas Association reaffirms its commitment to protecting state's natural resources
In a recent op-ed, written by Lana Venable, director of the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch, and published by Watchdog, concerns have been raised about the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ recent appointment of the parish district attorney to conduct damage assessments that are alleged to come from oil and gas development in Terrebonne Parish. -
Disgraced Orleans Parish juvenile judge agrees to discipline, says she can't afford costs
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Slidell attorney and former Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Judge Yolanda Julie King must pay all costs and expenses in a long-running disciplinary matter against her, which she maintains she can't afford. -
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. -
CCS claims state's litigious culture drives insurance rates
Louisiana residents have for years paid some of the nation's highest auto-insurance rates, a burden the Coalition for Common Sense (CCS) says is the result of the state's rampant culture of litigation. -
LABI seeks reform to address state's auto-insurance crisis
According to a Fox News report, Louisiana lawmakers plan to address the state's notoriously high auto-insurance rates in the next legislative session. -
LABI program of judicial review 'is a call to engage'
The state's business community is eager to implement judicial-review measures following a summit hosted by Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) and other special-interest groups. -
LLAW, LABI seek to improve state's judicial system for businesses
As part of its efforts to push for reforms to the Louisiana judicial system that would make it more supportive of the business community, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is reintroducing judicial ratings, seeking more pro-business judges in the area, according to TruthOut.org. -
Pelican Institute says state sales tax structure discourages job creation, limits opportunity
Louisiana has recently become one of the states with the highest burdens from tort-related taxes. Now, the Pelican State is also among the worst states for sales tax. -
Motor Transport Association argues evidence of fraud is strong after plaintiff pleads the 5th
A federal judge has postponed a civil trial in a lawsuit that was filed after the plaintiff submitted an affidavit exercising his Fifth Amendment right to avoid incriminating himself at trial. -
Federal judge postpones trial in semi-truck accident that defendant has claimed was staged
A federal judge in New Orleans has decided to postpone a civil trial involving a car accident that allegedly took place between a truck and car and was later flagged as suspicious. -
Silence is Violence applauds decision to allow lawsuit against Orleans Parish D.A. to move forward
The executive director of Silence is Violence has applauded a federal judge for allowing a lawsuit to move forward against the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office, which allegedly used fake subpoenas to intimidate victims and witnesses into meeting with investigators and other officials. -
Loyola professor says Bossier Parish Schools settlement concerning religious freedom is 'important and positive step'
A professor and constitutional expert at Loyola University said the settlement by a Louisiana public school district that was promoting religious messages in the classroom is an important step for students of all faiths. -
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says opportunistic lawsuits may drive trucking companies out of state
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association is on the alert for car accidents that might fake as staged accidents are becoming increasingly common in the state. -
Pelican Institute warns staged-accident scams are egregious, yet unsurprising
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association is on high alert for auto accidents that might be out of the ordinary, as staged accidents are becoming all-too-common in the state. -
Expert says direct action against insurance companies contributes to state's 'judicial hellhole' label
Being repeatedly named "a judicial hellhole," Louisiana has come under extreme scrutiny in recent years due to the lawsuit culture that causes auto insurance companies to face more claims here than in most other states in the U.S., according to The Advocate. -
LABI's Chauvin details true cost of direct action against insurance companies
According to a recent article by The Advocate, Louisiana -- which has long been known as "a judicial hellhole" -- is struggling amid a flood of auto insurance lawsuits. -
IP lawyer explains importance for composers to control their work
A number of New Orleans establishment have been sued for playing unlicensed music, according to The New Orleans Advocate. -
ASCAP believes legal action is last measure to address establishments that play unlicensed music
A number of New Orleans bars are facing legal action for playing unlicensed music in their establishments, according to a report by The New Orleans Advocate.