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Last year’s Seacor Power tragedy could change worker protections

More than a year after the April 2021 Seacor Power lift boat tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico, legal changes may be on the way that could have lasting effects on the Jones Act, reports Legal Reader.

First look: The Shed brings its famous barbecue to Baton Rouge  

The Shed BBQ is opening up a smokin’ new joint on Burbank Drive this Monday, June 13—just in time for those summertime barbecue cravings.

Summer 2022: Pent-up demand meets rising inflation

Small businesses that depend on outdoor crowds and free-spending tourists aren’t sure what to expect this summer.

Rising natural gas prices raise concerns for Louisiana industry

the Henry Hub price for natural gas is over $9 per million Btu, more than double what it was a year ago, which raises serious concerns for the domestic petrochemical industry. 

Business losses from Russian sanctions top $59B 

Companies around the world have racked up more than $59 billion in losses from their Russian operations

With judicial stay order, legislators ask Gov. Edwards to cancel special session

The Louisiana Legislature is planning to ask Gov. John Bel Edwards to rescind his call for a special session to redraw Louisiana’s congressional boundary line
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Real Estate Report: Seismic shifts upend commercial market 

The shutdown brought on by the pandemic caused perhaps the biggest changes in the business industry

Baton Rouge, New Orleans housing markets among nation’s least overpriced 

A recent study by Florida Atlantic and Florida International universities shows the Baton Rouge and New Orleans metro areas are two of the least-overpriced real estate markets in the country.

‘LaPolitics’: Turnover on the rise in state Senate 

When lawmakers are sworn into office in 2024, roughly 30% or more of the state Senate could be new faces, as compared to the start of the current term. Moreover, that figure may continue to climb.

More companies offering no-cost health insurance to retain employees  

Companies are increasingly revising the health benefits they offer in an effort to retain and recruit new employees, Inc. reports. Â