Louisiana Ranks Among America’s Worst “Judicial Hellholes” for Fifth Year

By Margaret Viator

01/07/2015

Louisiana has earned the seventh-highest ranking in the 2014–2015 American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) Judicial Hellholes® report of the worst places to be sued.

TAGS: judicial hellholes, LLAW, Melissa Landry, Tort Reform

Louisiana’s Legislative Elections Could Jumpstart Litigation Reform Efforts

By Kevin Mooney

09/30/2011

A recent survey that shows a substantial majority of Louisiana voters favor tort reform could serve as a catalyst for bipartisan legislation next year aimed at alleviating costly litigation practices, according to top officials with citizen watchdog groups and business advocacy organizations.

TAGS: Coalition for Common Sense, Elections, judicial hellholes, lawsuits, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch, Tort Reform

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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