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Guest Commentary: AG Jeff Landry Moves Quickly to End the “Buddy System”

By Robert Ross
03/29/2016
Less than two months after taking office, Attorney General Jeff Landry is wasting no time declaring that there is a new sheriff in town.

TAGS: Attorney General, Jeff Landry, LLAW

Guest Commentary: Louisiana Attorney General’s Use of Contingency Fee Lawyers Legal?

By Editor
07/12/2012
Is Louisiana’s top law-enforcement officer violating the law by hiring private plaintiffs attorneys to pursue litigation on behalf of the state? That’s the fundamental question raised by the recent actions of Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.

TAGS: Attorney General, Buddy Caldwell, Contingency Fees, Litigation Reform, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch

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Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data


This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally. Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why Pelican set out to review and better understand the underlying...

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