Small business roundtable on legal reform set for February in Baton Rouge

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Leah Long NFIB State Director - Official Website
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Feb 3, 2026
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NFIB and Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) are organizing a Small Business Roundtable on Legal Reform for Louisiana small business owners. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mestizo Louisiana-Mexican Cuisine in Baton Rouge.

Leah Long, NFIB State Director, stated that the roundtable will offer small business owners an opportunity to receive updates on legal reform efforts, examine new data regarding the economic effects of lawsuit abuse, and interact directly with state leaders.

Additional details and information about registration will be provided soon.

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