William M. Backstrom, Jr., and Kimberly Lewis Robinson, both partners on the firm's State & Local Tax Team, were quoted extensively in the Bloomberg BNA article, "Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Tax Bills; Biggest Burden Would Fall on Businesses." Following the Louisiana legislative session, Mr. Backstrom and Ms. Robinson discuss the state's new budget and the increases to business taxpayers in Louisiana. Both partners also discuss the possibility of a special legislative session during 2016 to deal with the tax issues after the election of a new Governor and Legislature.