Louisiana

Located in the southeastern region of the United States, Louisiana is the 25th most populous, and 31st largest state by land area in the country. The Capital is Baton Rouge and the state’s largest city is New Orleans. It was the 18th state admitted to the union on April 30, 1812.  The Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803, which made Louisiana a US territory until its statehood in 1812. President Thomas Jefferson took possession of Louisiana and other states purchased, by the territories which were ceded by France.

The Louisiana government is comprised of three branches, much like the federal government: the executive, legislative and judicial branches. The Executive Branch of Louisiana government includes the Governor's Office, the Lieutenant Governor, the Governor's Cabinet, and the Office of Civil Service.  Most state departments are under the direct control of the Governor and the Office of Civil Service. The Legislative Branch contains the Louisiana State Legislature, the Louisiana House of Representatives, and the Louisiana State Senate.  The Judicial Branch contains the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeal, and District Courts.  Louisiana is the only US state with political subdivisions throughout, which are locally referred to as parishes.

The National Law Review covers litigation in the Louisiana courts, including litigation regarding employment issues and the governor’s executive orders.  Additionally, the National Law Review has locally-based experts who keep a close eye on the state’s tax situation and provide insights into how legislation and regulation could impact business.

The economy in the state is highly driven by Mardi Gras, its fishing industry, petroleum and coal products, and tourism. Local casinos and gaming are also popular area attractions in the state. Popular attractions include Bourbon Street, Preservation Hall, Mardi Gras World, the Saint Louis Cathedral, and City Park. Louisiana State University, Rutgers, Tulane University, and Xavier University are among the most well-known  schools in the state.

The National Law Review covers several stories, news, and topics, coming from the state of Louisiana. Tax controversies, LGBTQ rights and marriage, workplace and employment lawsuits, disaster relief protections, and other stories, are covered by the National Law Review. Visitors will always find the latest coverage, and updated stories on the site as they are reported on.

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Jun
10
2020
Louisiana Legislature Ratifies and Extends Governor’s Extension of Legal Deadlines Jones Walker LLP
Jun
10
2020
COVID-19: US Developments – Implementation and Oversight of CARES Act – June 10, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
29
2020
When Do Price Gouging Laws Expire? Proskauer Rose LLP
May
23
2020
Louisiana Department of Revenue Grants Sales Tax Relief Related to COVID-19 Jones Walker LLP
May
19
2020
COVID-19-Related Jones Act Suit Filed Jones Walker LLP
May
19
2020
Louisiana Tax Commission Issues Additional Guidance on Property Tax Filing Deadlines Jones Walker LLP
May
6
2020
Louisiana and New Orleans Offer New Guidance on Reopening Bracewell LLP
Apr
29
2020
States Create Presumptions for Essential Workers to Become Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits During Pandemic Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
28
2020
Texas Probate Court Did Not Have Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over A Title Dispute To Real Property In Louisiana Winstead
Apr
27
2020
Reminder: Not All Louisiana Sales Tax Return Deadlines Have Been Extended Bracewell LLP
Apr
23
2020
Divided Supreme Court Rules that State Jury Verdicts for Serious Crimes Must Be Unanimous Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
23
2020
Louisiana Department of Revenue Extends April 25, 2020 Severance Tax Filing and Payment Deadline to June 25, 2020: Automatic Extension with No Penalties or Interest Jones Walker LLP
Apr
23
2020
BCI Delays Deadlines For Incentive Programs Jones Walker LLP
Apr
20
2020
What Will Reopened Casinos Look Like in Louisiana and Mississippi After the Coronavirus Shutdown Ends? Bracewell LLP
Apr
16
2020
Louisiana Tax Commission Sets Dates and Schedule for 2021 Rules and Regulations Process Bracewell LLP
Apr
13
2020
BTA Notice Regarding Status Conferences Bracewell LLP
Apr
9
2020
As of 4/9/2020: Continued Updates on the Impact of State and Local “Stay-at-Home” or “Shelter-in-Place” Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Apr
8
2020
Louisiana Tax Commission Issues Additional Guidance on Hearings and Property Tax Filing Deadlines Jones Walker LLP
Apr
8
2020
Update: Louisiana Joins States Proposing Legislation to Require Insurers to Cover COVID-19 Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Apr
6
2020
Novel Virus Brings Novel Coverage Theories ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
4
2020
Defining Business in Louisiana Non-Competition Agreements is Essential, Appeals Court Holds Jones Walker LLP
Apr
3
2020
April 3 UPDATE: Impact of State and Local "Stay at Home" or "Shelter in Place" Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Apr
1
2020
Louisiana’s Governor Signs Proclamation Regarding Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Jones Walker LLP
Mar
31
2020
Louisiana Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order Through at Least April 30, 2020 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
31
2020
LDEQ Issues Second Amended COVID-19 Emergency Declaration and Administrative Order Bracewell LLP
Mar
31
2020
Some States Are Prioritizing Telehealth Through Section 1135 Waiver Requests Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Mar
30
2020
As of 3/30/2020: Continued Updates on the Impact of State and Local “Stay-at-Home” or “Shelter-in-Place” Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Bracewell LLP
Mar
27
2020
Impact of State and Local “Stay-at-Home” or “Shelter-in-Place” Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Mar
26
2020
Impact of State and Local "Stay-at-Home" or "Shelter-in-Place" Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Mar
26
2020
Assessors Extend LAT Filing Deadline Until May 1, 2020 Bracewell LLP
Mar
25
2020
Louisiana Tax Commission Issues Guidance on Hearings and Property Tax Filing Deadlines Bracewell LLP
Mar
25
2020
LDEQ Issues COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order Jones Walker LLP
Mar
24
2020
First U.S. Business Files Suit Against Insurance Carrier for Losses Resulting From Coronavirus (COVID-19) Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Mar
23
2020
Louisiana Suspends Legislative Session Bracewell LLP
Mar
21
2020
State Telemarketing Restrictions During the Coronavirus Pandemic Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Mar
19
2020
LDR Issues New Guidance on Filing and Extension Relief for Certain Taxes Due March 20 Bracewell LLP
Mar
18
2020
Louisiana to Suspend Legislative Session Jones Walker LLP
Mar
18
2020
And So It Begins: The COVID-19 Coverage Cases Start Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Mar
9
2020
National P3 Update - Transportation Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
27
2020
To the Victor Go the Spoliation Sanctions: Eastern District of Louisiana Exercises Inherent Power to Issue Sanctions for Spoliation Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
19
2020
Louisiana Supreme Court Concludes that Permanently Moored Riverboat Casinos Are Not “Vessels” Under Maritime Law Jones Walker LLP
Feb
13
2020
Louisiana Supreme Court Concludes That Permanently Moored Casinos Are Not “Vessels” Under Maritime Law Jones Walker LLP
Jan
30
2020
Competing Views on Non-Compete Agreements: Changes May be Coming Across the Nation to Employers’ and Business Purchasers’ Ability to Limit Competition Jones Walker LLP
Jan
29
2020
Louisiana Supreme Court “Deals” a Win to Wal-Mart.com and other Online Marketplaces Jones Walker LLP
Jan
23
2020
Growing Number of States Enact Drug Pricing Transparency Laws Mintz
Jan
14
2020
Louisiana Supreme Court to Address Whether Permanently Moored Casinos Are “Vessels” Under Maritime Law Jones Walker LLP
Jan
13
2020
Rainbow USA, Inc., to Pay $11,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Jan
6
2020
U.S. P3 Market Year in Review Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
18
2019
2019 Gaming Highlights Bracewell LLP
Dec
10
2019
Louisiana State Government Systems Down Following Ryuk Ransomware Attack Robinson & Cole LLP
 

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