Louisiana’s governor signed into law on June 11, 2020 a measure amending the state’s medical marijuana law to make it easier for patients to obtain medical marijuana. The current version of Louisiana’s medical marijuana law...more
On May 14, 2020, noting that (1) “since the time of the original Stay at Home order, the number of new COVID-19 cases and COVID-related hospitalizations in Louisiana have decreased, with the peak of hospitalizations occurring...more
On March 31, in further response to the public health emergency that he declared on March 11, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a proclamation announcing further measures to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus...more
On April 30, 2020, noting that “over the last two weeks, the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Louisiana has decreased significantly, and there is significant evidence that Louisiana has flattened the curve of the virus”,...more
On April 20, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Health issued an updated notice/order expanding the categories of medical and surgical procedures that may be performed, and issuing further guidance concerning certain other...more
Governor Edwards extends his stay-at-home order through April 30, 2020. Now extended through April 30, Louisiana’s stay-at-home order directs everyone in Louisiana to stay at home unless performing an “essential activity.”...more
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards recently issued Executive Proclamation Number 33 JBE 2020, requiring all residents of the state to remain in their homes until April 13. The Order, which went into effect at 5:00 p.m. CDT...more
On March 23, 2018, in a 4–3 decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court refused to consider Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’s appeal of the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal’s November 1, 2017, decision holding that...more
On August 12, 2016, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency in response to historic flooding in Louisiana. The state of emergency is set to expire on Monday, September 12, 2016. The most recent...more
In recent months, the Louisiana Legislature has passed several bills that have been signed into law, which will affect Louisiana employers. These new laws are effective August 1. In addition, the governor signed an executive...more