Battle Brews over Texas Bills Aimed at Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawsuits March 25, 2021 By Stephanie K. Jones A battle is brewing between trucking and insurance industry interests and trial lawyers in Texas over a pair of companion...
Tougher Rules for Louisiana Car Accident Lawsuits Now in Place January 4, 2021 By Melinda Deslatte Louisiana motorists filing car accident lawsuits will encounter tougher rules to win damage awards, under a new law championed by...
Casualty Reinsurance Demand Rises in N. America Despite Hardening Primary Rates September 16, 2020 By L.S. Howard Although there is a significant market correction taking place in the North American liability insurance market, demand for casualty reinsurance...
Missouri Governor Signs Bill to Limit Lawsuits Against Businesses July 6, 2020 Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on July 1 signed a bill that’s part of a business-backed effort to rein in lawsuits...
Louisiana Legislature Passes Auto Accident ‘Tort Reform’ Bill June 2, 2020 Wrapping up a regular session shortened by the coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana’s Legislature gave the state’s business lobby a long-desired goal...
Louisiana Senate OKs Bill Aimed at Curbing Car Accident Lawsuits May 19, 2020 The Louisiana Senate has agreed to change the rules for lawsuits over car wrecks, aiming to limit damage claims against...
Legislation to Limit Car Accident Claims Advances in Louisiana May 14, 2020 By Melinda Deslatte Louisiana’s Republican lawmakers have advanced proposals to limit damage claims against businesses in car wreck lawsuits, pushing ahead with the...
Louisiana Suspends Legislative Session March 20, 2020 Louisiana has suspended its 2020 regular legislative session until March 31. State senators, representatives, stakeholders and citizens with an interest...
Louisiana Governor Backing Bills Prohibiting Discrimination in Insurance Rate Setting March 11, 2020 By Stephanie K. Jones There’s no doubt that auto insurance will be a dominant theme during this year’s legislative session in Louisiana. So far...
Louisiana Republicans, Business Aligned on Auto Insurance, Tort Reform March 10, 2020 By Melinda Deslatte Business groups see an opportunity with the new, more conservative Republican-led Louisiana Legislature to gain traction on a top goal,...