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...
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Jul 26, 2019
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...
Jul 26, 2019
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...
Jul 26, 2019
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...
Jul 25, 2019
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,...
Jul 21, 2019
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...
Jul 20, 2019
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...
Jul 19, 2019
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...
Jul 2, 2019
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...
Jun 10, 2019
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...
May 10, 2019
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...
Apr 26, 2019
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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