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At The Louisiana Record, we strive to provide in-depth coverage of the legal system in our state, helping you, our readers, stay informed about public affairs. Our focus is primarily on civil legal actions, often referred to as torts, which are frequently overlooked by mainstream media despite their significant influence on the lives of Louisianans. We are dedicated to safeguarding the public interest by delivering comprehensive and insightful reports on Louisiana’s civil justice system.

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Louisiana in the midst of an oil and gas industry slump, new report concludes

6 days ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

Oil and gas drilling activities in Louisiana jurisdictions and federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico slumped at the beginning of the year despite the Trump administration’s decision to reverse Biden-era leasing and environmental restrictions, a new report found. The March report from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) indicates that the energy exploration trends in the state mirror what’s happening nationwide. The study, which draws statistics from Baker Hughes Inc.
Federal judge rules Columbia University student held in Louisiana can be deported

1 week ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

A Columbia University student who is accused of taking part in antisemitic protests and posing a threat to U.S. foreign policy remains in detention in Jena, La., after a federal immigration judge said he could be deported based on U.S. immigration law.
Governor, insurance commissioner divided on key insurance reform measure

1 week ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

A rift between Gov. Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple over policies to lower insurance rates in Louisiana widened Wednesday as the two elected leaders gave dueling testimony about an insurance bill before lawmakers. Both Landry and Temple testified before the state House of Representatives’ Insurance Committee about House Bill 576, authored by Rep. Robby Carter (D-Amite), which the governor favors and the insurance commissioner opposes.
Murrill unveils 2025 legislative agenda

1 week ago | louisianarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has unveiled a list of legislation her office is supporting during the 2025 Regular Session of the state Legislature, which began Monday. “While we have made huge progress fighting crime since I took office, there is still a lot more work to do,” Murrill said in a press release.
Former U.S. Attorney General Barr urges Murrill to push back against coastal erosion lawsuits

1 week ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has rebuffed a request by former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr to marginalize the legal theory of Louisiana parishes in their coastal erosion lawsuits and to appeal a recent $745 million judgment against Chevron. Murrill said that though she had respect for Barr, the former attorney general’s position on the April 4 jury verdict against Chevron in Plaquemines Parish was at odds with the facts of the case and the law.
Campaign aims to raise awareness for Louisiana legal system abuse reform

1 week ago | louisianarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

The Insurance Information Institute has launched what it calls a comprehensive awareness campaign in Baton Rouge to highlight legal system abuse and its impact on Louisiana’s economy. The Triple-I campaign is meant to work in conjunction with the start of the 2025 state legislative session.
Louisiana joins legal challenge to support nuclear power

2 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

Louisiana is joining a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s “Utilization Facility Rule” as it applies to small modular reactors and related nuclear innovation. The lawsuit originally was filed in December by Texas, Utah and Last Energy Inc. Louisiana, Florida, the Arizona state legislature, Deep Fission Inc. and Valar Atomics Inc.
Louisiana's legal system ranked among worst in nation in new report on social mobility

2 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

Louisiana ranks dead last in people’s ability to get ahead and achieve their version of the American dream, a new report concludes, and a big part of the reason is a low-quality legal system embedded with corruption. The report titled “Building on Momentum: Louisiana’s Path to Mobility” was published on March 31 by the Washington-based Archbridge Institute and the Pelican Institute for Public Policy in New Orleans.
Chevron hit with $744 million jury verdict in coastal erosion lawsuit

2 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

A Plaquemines Parish jury’s decision on Friday to hold Chevron USA liable for $744 million in damages for its role in the erosion of Louisiana coastal lands will undermine the state’s energy industry and overall economic growth, critics say. The jury verdict in the civil case Plaquemines Parish v. Chevron USA Inc. is the first trial to be completed out of 42 lawsuits brought by parishes. The lawsuits allege that oil and gas drilling activities over many decades have degraded the state’s wetlands.
Supreme Court suspends law license of prominent Baton Rouge attorney

2 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

The Louisiana Supreme Court has temporarily suspended the law license of a prominent Baton Rouge civil rights attorney. In an April 2 order, the court granted a petition from the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel to suspend Ronald Sidney Haley Jr. because of concerns he poses a “threat of harm.” The court also ordered the ODC to protect Haley’s clients by appointing trustees to protect their interests. The details behind Haley’s suspension have not been released.