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Louisiana watchdog group: SB 254 is about generating lawsuits, not equal pay
BATON ROUGE -- The Louisiana Senate passed a bill that would require many private employers to compensate men and women equally for the same work. Opponents, however, argue the bill would not only contradict federal and state laws prohibiting the discrimination addressed in the proposed bill, but it would open a floodgate of lawsuits. -
Jeff Landry discusses chief deputy choice, top priorities as attorney general
BATON ROUGE—Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry named Wilbur “Bill” Stiles as his chief deputy last month, saying Stiles will bring extensive legal experience to the position while helping achieve his goal of establishing an office that the people of Louisiana can have confidence in. -
Conservative blogger sues state officials after access to public records denied
Scott McKay, editor of The Hayride BATON ROUGE – The editor of the Louisiana online news website and blog The Hayride is suing the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives record custodians after he was allegedly denied access to records. -
Louisiana lawmakers propose new BP oil spill legislation
Connick Several proposed new laws in Louisiana's legislature would make it easier for Louisiana residents to sue BP, eliminating filing deadlines and retroactively nullifying settlement agreements. -
Chinese drywall legislation awaits governor's signature
Payton The Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill that prohibits insurance companies from canceling or not renewing policies of homeowners with Chinese drywall. -
Dangerous Louisiana contingency fee bill heads to the House
Landry Melissa Landry is Executive Director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch. LLAW is a non-partisan, non-profit, citizen watchdog group dedicated to stopping lawsuit abuse that hurts Louisiana families and threatens our jobs and health care. Learn more at www.LLAW.org or follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/ReformLouisiana. -
Louisiana Senate contingency fee bill heads to the House
Chaisson With a 21-16 vote, the Louisiana Senate passed a controversial bill that would allow the state's attorney general to hire outside counsel via contingency contracts. Yesterday, the bill was read in the House and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.