2019

Powerful business group to start evaluating judges, critics fear 'simplistic' approach

After years of complaining that Louisiana judges don’t support business and a sheaf of corporate scorecards criticizing the state’s court...

Lawsuits From Private, Politically-Connected Lawyers “Not The Answer,” Local Group Says

The executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch said lawsuits on behalf of state and local governments “involving private...

Louisiana Supreme Court taps Judge Susan Chehardy to fill temporary vacancy

The Louisiana Supreme Court has tapped 5th Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Susan Chehardy to temporarily fill the vacant seat on the high...

State lawsuit involving connected attorneys 'not the answer' to opioid crisis, Louisiana Lawsuit Abu

BATON ROUGE – Is it right for politically connected private attorneys to handle major lawsuits on behalf of a state? Read more...

LMOGA says maligned oil and gas industry may have the key to eradicating coastal erosion

According to The Advocate, Louisiana’s oil and gas industry, which has been criticized for its alleged involvement in coastal erosion,...

List of firms handling Louisiana's opioid lawsuit balloons to 17, including politically connected on

Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry don’t agree on much. The two have vastly different political...

Watchdogs say average Louisiana family foots $4,000 annual bill for state's litigious climate

Reform groups have long been cautioning against the woes that are high insurance rates in the state of Louisiana, which is one of the top...

Industry group says jurisdiction battles steal resources from taxpayers, oil and gas companies

For several years, the state of Louisiana has been faced with numerous battles between parishes and the oil and gas companies over the...

Governor, trial lawyers killed the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act and other measures, Horton says

BATON ROUGE – Legislation intended to lower Louisiana's high auto insurance rates, increase time to file auto accident lawsuits, and...

New report shows Louisianans bombarded with ads for legal services

Television viewers in Louisiana’s three largest media markets were bombarded by more than 250,000 ads for lawyers, lawsuits and legal...

With some Louisiana tort reform up for discussion next week, LLAW exec says state has 'reached a cri

BATON ROUGE – With some tort reform due for action in the Louisiana Legislature early next week, state residents are beyond ready for...

Civil justice reform a tall order for an election year, LLAW exec says

Some civil justice reform legislation has already been filed this year in the Louisiana legislature, but a state tort reform advocate...

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