‘Highly Unusual’ Rehearing of Louisiana Case Raises Judicial Independence Concerns
Louisiana Supreme Court Waffles Under Political Pressure, ATRA Brief Urges Court to Stand Strong
(U.S., filed December 15, 2022): Arguing that the Court should grant certiorari to place rational boundaries on the unpredictable and near limitless imposition of “per violation” civil penalties. Also, the Court should provide a constitutional backstop when the lack of clarity under unfair or deceptive acts and practices (UDAP) laws leads to arbitrary punishment. Lastly, the court should provide consistency between safeguards governing arbitrary and excessive punishment in other areas.
Louisiana Supreme Court Waffles Under Political Pressure, ATRA Brief Urges Court to Stand Strong
Left unchecked, these jurisdictions will continue dragging down economic growth and undermining justice through rampant lawsuit abuse.
Claimants Given Opportunity to Vote on Plan; Judge to Reconsider Scientific Validity of Plaintiffs’ Experts
Legitimate consumer protection demands sound science and impartial analysis — not distorted data designed to manufacture lawsuits.
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