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Compromise announced on 'legacy lawsuit' reform
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - After weeks of contentious debate, a compromise has been announced on Louisiana legacy lawsuit reform.
Controversial presentation on creating 'legacy lawsuits' uncovered
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - A video has recently surfaced that shows a consultant advising a group of trial lawyers to find the defendants with deep pockets when pursuing a "legacy lawsuit."
Legacy lawsuits bill being 'held hostage,' supporter says
Briggs BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - A bill supported by the oil and gas industry that would change the way legacy lawsuits are handled is being "held hostage," according to one of its staunchest supporters.
La. rep. says opponent threatened his career over legacy lawsuit reform
Abramson BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Weeks before a Louisiana House committee voted on a civil litigation reform measure, state Rep. Neil Abramson said he was lured to a remote part of the capitol and had his career threatened by an individual whose identity he is not revealing.
'Legacy lawsuit' reform makes it through La. House committee
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - A bill that would reform handling of "legacy lawsuits" in Louisiana has made its way through the House Civil Law Committee.
La. industry groups pushing 'legacy lawsuit' reform
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - A joint statement has been released by a trio of energy and industry associations detailing their plans to push ahead with "legacy lawsuit" reform legislation despite opposition from landowners.
Plaintiff attorney seeks to depose LSU researcher who authored 'legacy lawsuits' study
Dismukes BATON ROUGE - A plaintiff's attorney is attempting to depose a Louisiana State University researcher over a study he released regarding the economic damage of "legacy lawsuits."
Compromise on Louisiana's legacy lawsuit issue uncertain
Landry BATON ROUGE -- At the spring session heats up, state legislators, energy industry officials and trial lawyers are reportedly not any closer to a compromise on "legacy" lawsuit reform.
Study: 'Legacy lawsuits' costing Louisiana billions
Dismukes BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Damage to the economy by so-called "legacy lawsuits" aimed at past environmental pollution by energy producers is at the heart of a study released by Louisiana State University.
BP claims fund to be taken over by court-appointed administrator
Barbier NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Federal judge Carl Barbier has taken the next step in settlement proceedings in the BP Deepwater Horizon trial.
Estimated $7.8 billion to be paid in BP settlement
Barbier NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Details about a settlement in the Deepwater Horizon trial between BP and the plaintiffs steering committee are beginning to come into focus as sources from both sides of the case have released information on the deal.
BP reaches settlement in oil spill case
Barbier
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Federal Judge Carl Barbier has filed a motion announcing a settlement agreement between BP and the plaintiffs' steering committee in the Deepwater Horizon case.
Former BP employee files whistleblower suit over oil spill cleanup
Barbier NEW ORLEANS - A former BP employee from has filed a suit under the Louisiana Environmental Whistleblower Act in federal court claiming he was terminated over concerns he brought up in BP's oil spill cleanup effort following the Deepwater Horizon incident in 2010.
Suit alleges two La. law firms helped misappropriate funds
Godbey DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - Two Louisiana defense firms have been accused of helping finance mogul R. Allen Stanford misappropriate $7 billon in funds from investors.
No expert found co-defendant contributed to Gulf oil spill
Barbier NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Documents pertaining to the dismissal of Swiss oil rig equipment manufacturer Weatherford have been unsealed by U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier in the ongoing BP oil spill litigation.
BP contractor dismissed from oil spill case
Barbier NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - All claims against BP contractor Weatherford International, Inc., in the Gulf oil spill multidistrict litigation proceeding have been dismissed.