LABI launches new website about Louisiana judges; see district maps and more

LABI launches new website about Louisiana judges; see district maps and more

July 13   

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry launched a website Monday about the state’s judiciary, with district maps, judge biographies and other information. The website, LouisianaJudiciary.com, says that it’s dedicated to making voters as informed about the judges … Continue reading LABI launches new website about Louisiana judges; see district maps and more

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Our Views: Supreme Court falls short on accountability for Louisiana judges

April 19   

The state Supreme Court, with a long history of protecting misbehaving judges instead of guarding the public, seems to finally be feeling the heat. Before the coronavirus crisis sent them home, legislators were gearing up to force the … Continue reading Our Views: Supreme Court falls short on accountability for Louisiana judges

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Louisiana Supreme Court to make hearings public for judges accused of wrongdoing

April 13   

The Louisiana Supreme Court announced Monday that it will begin allowing members of the public to attend hearings against judges who have been accused of misconduct — a major change to a long-standing secretive process — though the … Continue reading Louisiana Supreme Court to make hearings public for judges accused of wrongdoing

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Legal advisory council will help inform public on important cases and judges who decide them

August 29   

As part of an effort to expand its outreach and public presence, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry is looking to create a legal advisory council to evaluate judges, their decisions, and how those affect the business … Continue reading Legal advisory council will help inform public on important cases and judges who decide them

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