Victory in Fight Against Lawsuit Abuse in Louisiana

07/16/2020

On Thursday, Governor John Bel Edwards signed House Speaker Clay Schexnayder’s HB 57, which will help to lessen lawsuit abuse and lift the burden it places on Louisianans. With citizens across the state demanding solutions to lessen the harm caused by lawsuit abuse, this legislation earned widespread support in both the House and the Senate...

TAGS: auto insurance, Get Louisiana Working, lawsuit abuse, legal reform

Pelican Applauds Legislature on Passage of Significant Legal Reform

07/01/2020

Today, the Louisiana Legislature passed HB 57 by Speaker Clay Schexnayder, the Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020, in an overwhelming majority. HB 57 is a major victory for curbing lawsuit abuse and lessening the personal financial pain it causes, as well as its damaging effects to our state’s economy The following is a statement from...

TAGS: auto insurance, Get Louisiana Working, lawsuit abuse, legal reform

Poor Legal Climate Leads to Higher Auto Insurance Rates

By Robert Ross

03/22/2013

Louisiana has once again earned the dubious distinction of having the most expensive auto insurance rates in the country.

TAGS: auto insurance, insurance rates, lawsuits, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch, Tort Reform

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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