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Galloway Obtains Complete Defense Verdict in Landlord-Tenant Lawsuit
Galloway Obtains Complete Defense Verdict in Landlord-Tenant Lawsuit
Galloway attorney Nathan L. Burrow recently obtained a complete defense verdict in favor of the firm’s clients in a landlord-tenant lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, AL. The plaintiff alleged that she and her children developed reactive airway…
Galloway Pensacola Attorney Achieves Favorable Summary Judgment in a Defamation Case by Proving Lack of Provable Harm to the Plaintiff
Galloway Pensacola Attorney Achieves Favorable Summary Judgment in a Defamation Case by Proving Lack of Provable Harm to the Plaintiff
In an example of the approach trial courts are encouraged to take under Florida’s new summary judgment standard, Pensacola attorney Austin Moretz recently achieved summary judgment in favor of a defendant in Florida’s First Judicial Circuit. In a case that…
In the News: Another Workers’ Compensation Win – What Can Employers Take Away?
In the News: Another Workers’ Compensation Win – What Can Employers Take Away?
Galloway attorneys Doris Bobadilla and Kelsey Bonnaffons recently obtained a complete defense verdict in a workers’ compensation case in which these questions arose: Did the claimant meet his burden of proving a work-related accident? Did the claimant prove a causal…
Understanding The E1 Nonimmigrant Visa Classification
Understanding The E1 Nonimmigrant Visa Classification
The E-1 nonimmigrant classification allows for the nationals of treaty countries to enter the United States to engage in international trade. The 54 current treaty countries whose nationals are eligible for E-1 visas include, among others, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada,…
Employers Take Note: Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims is Prohibited
Employers Take Note: Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims is Prohibited
On March 3, 2022, the Federal Arbitration Act was amended to allow employees subject to pre-dispute mandatory arbitration agreements to pursue their claims of sexual assault or sexual harassment in court. The amendment defines a “sexual harassment dispute” as “a…
Galloway New Orleans Attorneys Successfully Defend a Louisiana Worker’s Comp Claim By Proving Fraud
Galloway New Orleans Attorneys Successfully Defend a Louisiana Worker’s Comp Claim By Proving Fraud
New Orleans attorneys Heather Angelico and Francis Waguespack successfully defended against a Louisiana workers’ compensation claim by establishing that the injured worker committed fraud and had, therefore, forfeited all rights to benefits. Records discovered from Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App…
Galloway Tampa Attorneys Obtain Summary Judgment for Florida Real Estate Brokerage
Galloway Tampa Attorneys Obtain Summary Judgment for Florida Real Estate Brokerage
Tampa attorneys Sarah Baggett, Mark Lehman, and Lara Breslow obtained final summary judgment on behalf of a real estate brokerage in Collier County, Florida. The plaintiff, a buyer in a real estate transaction, fell victim to nefarious hackers who compromised…
Tips for Employers: Top 5 Employee Policies for 2022
Tips for Employers: Top 5 Employee Policies for 2022
Are you ready for 2022’s employment challenges? For employers, updating (or introducing) an employee handbook often feels like a thankless task. As employment lawyers, we see the pitfalls employers face when they do not utilize written employment policies and/or when…
Significant Changes to Procedural Laws Effective January 1, 2022
Significant Changes to Procedural Laws Effective January 1, 2022
Louisiana made changes to procedural rules that took effect at the start of the new year. Defendants now have 21 days to file an answer to a petition after service of citation, instead of the previous 15-day period. La. C.C.P.…
Negotiation & Mediation Advocacy
Negotiation & Mediation Advocacy
This spring, New Orleans Director Joe Hassinger will once again serve as an adjunct professor at Tulane Law School, in a class entitled, “Negotiation & Mediation Advocacy.” This class is led by Tulane Professor Gabe Feldman. “It is an honor…
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Louisiana trial attorney Richard Duplantier, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s New Orleans offices, has been selected to be a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In joining ABOTA, Rick brings decades…
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Now in its eighth year, the Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton. The session insights, conversations, and connections combined for an incredibly successful event that industry professionals traveled…
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Exploring How Bias Can Shape Decision-Making In the complex world of corporate transactions and commercial disputes, negotiation is a valuable skill for in-house counsel. Whether resolving contract issues, managing risk, or navigating settlement discussions, the ability to negotiate effectively can have a profound…
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
James Prather and Josh Dierker in Galloway’s Mandeville, Louisiana office secured a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment win in a Hurricane Ida commercial first party case. As a part of their extensive pre-trial strategy and dispositive motion practice, the Galloway…
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
More animals seem to be assisting people these days — in airports, offices, and even classrooms. Not all animals that provide help or comfort qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and understanding the distinction matters…
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