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Louisiana bill to help prisoners convicted by non-unanimous juries dies in committee
A Louisiana State Senate panel voted earlier this month to table a bill that would have provided a way for inmates convicted by non-unanimous juries to challenge their sentences after such jury verdicts were designated unconstitutional. -
New Louisiana law on human trafficking not expected to have big effect on civil asset forfeiture policies
A new Louisiana law will require district attorneys to submit annual reports dealing with human trafficking and the value of civil asset forfeiture related to such crimes, but the law won’t do much to reform the larger issue of Louisiana’s asset forfeiture policies, observers say. -
Gov. Edwards’ Appointment to the Red River Commission Upheld by Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal
Gov. Edwards’ Appointment to the Red River Commission Upheld by Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal. -
Baton Rouge City Court Judge Yvette M. Alexander Is Sworn in as President of the American Judges Association
Baton Rouge City Court Judge Yvette M. Alexander Is Sworn in as President of the American Judges Association. -
Legislators consider Louisiana abandoning current 'jungle' mixed system for primaries
Louisiana state legislators have formed a task force to consider if the state should abandon a current primary political system where a candidate for office runs against every other candidate regardless of political party, referred to as a “jungle system.” -
Critics fear negative effects of sports betting after most Louisiana parishes legalize it
Eighty-six percent of Louisiana’s parishes voted on Nov. 3 to allow sports betting within their borders, leading critics of legalized gambling to warn of over-promised revenue benefits and a rise in youth gaming addiction. -
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. -
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% -
Louisiana senator: There's more to session's tort reform than lower car insurance rates
BATON ROUGE - Important tort reform measures are rapidly advancing in the state legislature, which according to Republican state Sen. Conrad Appel will improve Louisiana's business climate. -
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. -
Senate committee guts provision forcing insurers to pay COVID-19 business losses, but bill requires greater transparency on coverage
Business owners denied business loss insurance coverage can still turn to the courts if they care to challenge. -
New GOP state House, Senate leaders seem poised to work more closely together
As the Louisiana legislature gears up for its 2020 spring session opening on March 9, some are optimistic that the retirement of GOP Senate President John Alario may mean a new spirit of cooperation. -
Tort reform advocates optimistic about 2020 after raising awareness in 2019, LLAW exec says
WASHINGTON – Louisiana tort and legal reform advocates are optimistic about the new year, in spite of a few disappointments in 2019, says the head of a state advocacy group. -
2020 is 'going to be an exciting year' in Louisiana politics, state business advocate says
BATON ROUGE – With dozens of freshman state legislators, a highly respected new Supreme Court Justice and a governor who narrowly won a second term, politics in Louisiana next year could be a whole new world, a business advocate said. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Welcomes Three Students for 2019 Fall Law Clerk Program
Taylor Porter welcomes three students for the 2019 Fall 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. -
Lawsuit abuse 'a serious problem in Louisiana," state Senate candidate Robert Mills says
BENTON – In an article posted on shreveporttimes.com, Robert Mills, who is running for the state Senate in District 36, said lawsuit abuse cost the nation $429 billion, with Louisiana’s portion, $7 billion, making up one of the largest percentages of any state. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: “2019 Summer Law Clerk Feature”: LSU Students Share What They Learned
As part of Taylor Porter's annual summer law clerk program, our Firm hosted eight students from five law schools for the first session, including four students from LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. The LSU law students included Beverly Perkins, 2L; and Braxton Duhon, Zach Lester, and Patrick Riley, 1L's. -
Louisiana law protecting pipelines from protestors challenged, as oil group defends its passage
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) – A change to Louisiana's anti-protest law, now being challenged in federal court, didn't trouble the vast majority of lawmakers when it passed last year, the head of the group that proposed and drafted the amendment said during a recent interview. -
With some Louisiana tort reform up for discussion next week, LLAW exec says state has 'reached a crisis point'
BATON ROUGE – With some tort reform due for action in the Louisiana Legislature early next week, state residents are beyond ready for change, a tort reform advocate said during a recent interview. -
Governor signs bill concerning divorce and spousal support
BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards recently signed a bill expanding on and clarifying legislation related to divorce and spousal support.