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Murrill joins push to stop feds' effort to prosecute Trump

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a multi-state effort led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to affirm the dismissal of U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of former President Donald Trump.

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Catholic Diocese of Alexandria seeks 'mediated resolution' for sexual abuse victims

By Michael Carroll |
The Diocese of Alexandria is moving to conduct a “mediated resolution” with victims of alleged sexual abuse by priests prior to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – a scenario that may offer both benefits and challenges for abuse victims, according to observers.

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Federal regulators reject Energy Transfer bid for review of competitor's Louisiana pipeline project

By Michael Carroll |
A northern Louisiana energy project that will bring natural gas from the Haynesville Shale region to Gulf Coast markets will not be subject to oversight from federal regulators, a panel decided last month.

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Murrill files brief to stop electric truck mandate

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers.

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Louisiana AG joins coalition supporting opt-out rights for parents regarding school books

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office has joined a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in a U.S. Supreme Court case.

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Louisiana roofing company hit with cease-and-desist order after allegedly trying to defraud homeowners, insurer

By Michael Carroll |
Exercising enhanced enforcement powers in a new state law, Louisiana’s insurance commissioner has issued a cease-and-desist order to a roofing contractor over an alleged attempt to defraud homeowners and their insurer.

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AG part of coalition asking Congress to protect AM radio access

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024..

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AGs ask American Academy of Pediatrics to disclose gender dysphoria guidance, methodology

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a 20-state coalition to put the American Academy of Pediatrics on notice for possible violations of state consumer protection statutes over its evidence free standards on gender dysphoria care for minors.

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Google privacy settlement a $62M windfall for trial lawyers, left-wing groups: Court filings

By Jonathan Bilyk |
Twenty GOP state attorneys general have filed a brief in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a group of objectors, seeking to undo approval of a settlement that would steer most of $62 million from Google to trial lawyers and the ACLU and other groups to advance left-wing social and political causes

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Baton Rouge mayor-president offers transition plan for breakaway St. George

By Michael Carroll |
Baton Rouge’s mayor-president has proposed a transition plan to allocate local revenues to the new city of St. George in the wake of the city’s Transition District authorizing a lawsuit against the city-parish over the transfer of sales tax revenues.

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Murrill says groups trying to create confusion about abortion laws

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is accusing the media, political organizations, candidates and pro-abortion organizations of creating “confusion and doubt” about the state’s anti-abortion laws.

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Louisiana looks to further ensure non-citizens can't vote in state elections

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry recently signed an executive order aimed at helping to further ensure non-citizens can’t vote in all state elections.

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Claims severity, litigation seen as key reasons behind high Louisiana auto insurance rates

By Michael Carroll |
More expensive car insurance claims in Louisiana, along with associated litigation and inflationary pressures, have pushed up costs for policyholders as the state emerged from the coronavirus pandemic, a business professor recently told a legislative panel.

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Murrill warns Louisiana residents about price gouging ahead of Francine

By Chris Dickerson |
As Hurricane Francine moves inland after hitting the Louisiana coast on Wednesday, Attorney General Liz Murrill is warning residents to be on the lookout for price gouging.

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New Louisiana law allows release of mugshots of nonviolent offenders

By Michael Carroll |
A new Louisiana law took effect last month that allows mugshots of nonviolent offenders to be released to the public, one of several “tough-on-crime” measures that critics say could prejudice potential jurors and punish offenders trying to turn their lives around.

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Louisiana AG joins coalition fighting ‘Frame or Receiver’ firearms rule

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office has joined a 27-state coalition of attorneys general asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rein in the Biden-Harris administration’s “Frame or Receiver” firearms rule.

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Louisiana Public Service Commission settles litigation, agrees to small rate hike, pricing reforms

By Michael Carroll |
The Louisiana Public Service Commission and Entergy Louisiana have resolved years of litigation over policies and pricing related to nuclear energy and agreed to new retail electricity rates for Entergy customers in the state.

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Energy Transfer petition to FERC: Pipeline companies must 'play by the rules'

By Michael Carroll |
Two energy companies involved in building natural gas infrastructure in the Louisiana-Texas region are locked in a dispute over whether the Williams Companies Inc. is “playing by the rules” in planning its extensive pipeline network.