State Governor John Bel Edwards (la)
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Recent News About State Governor John Bel Edwards (la)
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Statement from Gov. Edwards on Conclusion of Insurance Fund Special Session
“I am grateful to Senate President Page Cortez, House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, and the entire legislature for their willingness to come in for this brief special session. -
Gov. Edwards Celebrates First Year of Statewide Climate Action
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Climate Initiatives Task Force marked the first year of progress toward the goals of Louisiana’s Climate Action Plan with the release of the 2023 Annual Report. -
Justice Department Announces Investigation of Louisiana State Police
Justice Department Announces Investigation of Louisiana State Police. -
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Time Limitations in Six Parishes
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Time Limitations in Six Parishes. -
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Three Orders Following the Impact of Hurricane Ida
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Three Orders Following the Impact of Hurricane Ida. -
Gov. Edwards and DOTD Praise U.S. Senate for Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Gov. Edwards and DOTD Praise U.S. Senate for Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. -
Governor should protect public health by signing misleading attorney ad legislation
A television ad announces, “this is a Medical Alert.” As the FDA logo is displayed on the screen, a dire voice, suitable for a horror movie trailer, gets viewers’ attention, telling them a medication they are taking causes a lengthy list of serious health conditions and death. -
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues a New Order Imposing Moratorium on Jury Trials Until March 1, 2021
The Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order dated January 11 acting under the authority of Article V, Section 1 of Constitution of 1974, and the inherent power of this Court, and considering the continuing spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards’ declaration of public health emergencies in Proclamation Number 25 JBE 2020. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Congratulates John Ducrest on his Retirement from the Office of Financial Institutions
Gov. John Bel Edwards today congratulated John Ducrest, the former Commissioner of the Office of Financial Institutions on his retirement after 35 years of service to the state, at the start of December. Deputy Commissioner Christine Kirkland will serve as the acting commissioner. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal Emergency Matters Temporarily Transferred to Louisiana Fifth Court of Appeal
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson announced an Order temporarily transferring emergency matters from the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal to the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. -
LABI reacts to enactment of 'Civil Justice Reform Act'; Says it will bring competition back to insurance market
BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a compromise tort-reform bill - the Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020 - and now proponents are optimistic that more can be done in future sessions. -
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: Louisiana Governor Vetos Tort Reform Bill
Senate Bill 418, the “Omnibus Premium Reduction Act of 2020” that was passed by the Louisiana Legislature. -
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: New Tort Reform Legislation Could Alter Louisiana Litigation Climate
On May 29, 2020, Senate Bill 418, seeking to make sweeping changes in Louisiana tort litigation, was passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 72 to 28. -
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% -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Navigating Louisiana’s Public Bid Law During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since early March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a dozen or more proclamations addressing a broad spectrum of legal issues. -
State's oil and gas industry looking for better days ahead amid rough seas
Pandemic, oil and gas slump, lawsuits and more make it like no other year -
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. -
Louisiana's No. 4 place on 2020 'Judicial Hellhole' list shows state's open door for trial lawyers, tort reform advocate says
WASHINGTON – Louisiana's move up to the No. 4 spot in the nation on this year's American Tort Reform Association's Judicial Hellholes list, blamed largely on re-elected Gov. John Bel Edwards, wasn't a surprise to a tort reform advocate earlier today. -
Edwards won second term but WSJ label of Louisiana 'The Trial Lawyer State' remains, tort reform advocates say
BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards won his second term in Saturday's hard-fought runoff election but an up-north newspaper's rebuke of him and Louisiana earlier this month still remains, tort reform advocates say. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter’s Preston Castille Elected to BESE District 8 Board Seat
Taylor Porter Partner Preston Castille has been elected to the District 8 seat of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), following the results of the Oct. 12 primary election in Louisiana.