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Commentary: Longhorn State Gets Tougher On Lawsuits; Will Louisiana Follow Suit?

By Jamison Beuerman
06/02/2011
'Loser pays' laws will severly hamper the will of parties to engage in baseless, cash-grabbing lawsuits.

TAGS: legal reform, Medical Malpractice, Tort Reform

Restraints on Medical Malpractice Damages Coming to Louisiana

By Robert Ross
06/01/2011
SB 61, which has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee, would give the legislature power to limit the amount of damages and losses for medical or health care providers as a result of malpractice.

TAGS: American Medical Association, Medical Malpractice, SB 61, Tort Reform, Uwe E. Reinhardt

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Center for Opportunity Policy / Research Report

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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