Senator tries again to curtail trial lawyer advertising after Gov. Bel Edwards veto

Sen. Barrow Peacock (R-37) has re-introduced a bill that would have reined in lawyer advertising last year had it not been for Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto. Read more...

In staged accident scheme, New Orleans woman becomes 31st defendant to plead guilty

Latrell Johnson has become the 31st defendant to plead guilty in a broad scheme to stage accidents with 18-wheelers in New Orleans and file fraudulent lawsuits and insurance claims. Read more...

Excessive litigation costs Louisiana $3.2B, thousands of jobs

Nonpartisan Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch is highlighting the economic costs of excessive tort litigation in Louisiana as lawmakers prepare for the regular legislative session that begins today, The Center Square reports. Read more...