re: Fellow Louisiana Bar Members, did you know LSBA has taken positions on 2020 Bills?

Only outright support one bill filed by a Republican

I just requested a refund of my dues associated with these efforts. Here: the response I got from the Executive Director:

Dear Mr. AlxTgr:

The LSBA has been taking positions on pending legislation for years, all in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Association's Bylaws (LINK . The process is very transparent and everything is posted on our website. Notice of the positions was included in President Robert Kutcher's email to members which went out on Friday, May 1 (see attached) and was posted on the home page of our website on Wednesday, April 29.

The LSBA's positions are developed based on consideration of these guidelines and policy positions adopted by the 226-member House of Delegates (the LSBA's policy-making body). The process includes a number of meetings by the 25-member Legislation Committee (comprised of 15 members elected by and from the House of Delegates and 10 members appointed by presidents, all serving staggered terms). The Committee then makes recommendations to the 23-member Board of Governors, which can either accept the recommendations or opt to take no position. However, because the House is the policy-making body, the LSBA is obligated to take positions consistent with House of Delegates policies. You may link directly to the 2020 Regular Session positions here: LINK

The LSBA, like other mandatory bars, may take positions on pending legislation based on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Keller v. State Bar of California, provided that the association has a mechanism by which members may request a refund of that portion of membership dues devoted to lobbying. The LSBA has such a mechanism set forth in the Bylaws (accessible via the link above). There is a wealth of information on the LSBA's legislative activities available on our website at LINK

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.

Best regards,
Loretta

Loretta Larsen, CAE
Executive Director
Louisiana State Bar Association

Let us know how much they refund you. Curious to know what percentage is spent on lobbying efforts.

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You just said last week you handle plaintiff cases

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I have and do, but I would not be welcome in the LTLA...oh, wait, they changed their name to the Louisiana Association for Justice because they knew everyone hated trial lawyers.

No side wears a white hat, but mine is damned sure a lighter shade of grey than theirs.

An insurance defense attorney? please. I’m guessing you’re in New Orleans with the elitist attitude you have

ETA: nevertheless, i do agree that LSBA shouldn’t be taking dues from attorneys to lobby for a position on most issues

It’s geographically controlled to an extent also. Who in BR is active in it or cares? Being based in NOLA it’s influenced heavily based on what those NOLA attys want. I just wait on my monthly journal to see who got in trouble and when the next conclave on diversity is.

They sure as hell didn't ask for my opinion on these (although zero recovery under NPNP is harsh). I think they should poll all lawyers before taking positions, even though they would ignore the majority if they didn't agree. For the record I have never held a position with the LSBA or local bar and find the people who do to be a bunch of nerds who have nothing else to do, kinda like high school/college SGA's.

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I think they should poll all lawyers before taking positions

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they don't care

as has been stated before, this is a Nola-BR organization

the last thing they want is "country bumpkin" lawyers to have a say

Doctors have the same problem with the AMA.

Many were miffed that the AMA endorsed Obamacare and the mutilation of healthy bodies to treat 'gender dysphoria'.