Louisiana Supreme Court
A Voter’s Companion to the March 29 Ballot
On March 29, after ample time to recover from Mardi Gras season, Louisianans will have the opportunity to [...]
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The Pelican Institute’s Recommendations for the December 7 Ballot
It’s late November in Louisiana and temperatures are finally starting to cool. Thanksgiving is this week, [...]
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Louisiana: Judicial Hellhole
December’s arrival means that it is time to take stock of the year that was. “Best of” and “Worst of” [...]
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Legal Reform in the Background as State Budget Woes Dominate the Start of Legislative Session
The short session, which opened last week and must conclude by June 11th, will be dominated by debate [...]
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Guest Commentary: Let the Sunshine In!
Now is the time for real openness and transparency when private lawyers are hired by the Attorney General [...]
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Guest Commentary: Lawsuit Reform in the 2014 Legislative Session
The Louisiana Legislature kicked off the 2014 regular session last week, beginning a series of [...]
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Study Alleges Majority of Legacy Lawsuits Fail to Produce Hard Evidence of Contamination
Are the attorneys and plaintiffs who file lawsuits built around oilfield contamination allegations [...]
Read moreMultiplying Environmental Claims Face New Accountability Procedures
Controversial litigation practices built around environmental remediation claims would be limited under [...]
Read moreAutomated Speed Cameras Face State-Wide Ban
As Louisiana municipalities struggle to mend their financial straits, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu [...]
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