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Galloway Obtains Early Dismissal in Favor of a Mississippi-based Medical Transport Company
Galloway Obtains Early Dismissal in Favor of a Mississippi-based Medical Transport Company
Matthew Williams and Jennifer Young, attorneys from Galloway’s Gulfport office, obtained an early dismissal in favor of a Mississippi-based medical transport company. Following a traffic stop, the plaintiff alleged that she was arrested and mishandled by various individuals, including law…
Galloway to Sponsor the 28th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP) Conference
Galloway to Sponsor the 28th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP) Conference
Galloway is proud to sponsor The Texas Minority Counsel Program annual conference for the fifth consecutive year. The conference will take place from October 28-30. TMCP is the premier client development, networking, and CLE event for attorneys in Texas. The…
Single Named Storm Deductible Rule: Deductibles by “Authorized” Insurers
Single Named Storm Deductible Rule: Deductibles by “Authorized” Insurers
As discussed in our recent article, La. R.S. § 22:1337 prohibits “Authorized” Insurers from assessing more than one named storm deductible within a calendar year. The question then becomes what deductible may be assessed? To continue reading, click here.
Applicability of Louisiana’s Single Named Storm Deductible Rule — Authorized v. White List
Applicability of Louisiana’s Single Named Storm Deductible Rule — Authorized v. White List
The tumultuous 2020 Hurricane Season has resulted in a record-tying four named storms to strike the State of Louisiana. Hurricane Laura struck Southwest Louisiana on August 26, 2020 as a Category 4 with winds in excess of 120 mph and…
Galloway to Host Employment Law Webinar: “What’s Trending in Employment Law: Real-Life Examples”
Galloway to Host Employment Law Webinar: “What’s Trending in Employment Law: Real-Life Examples”
To register, click here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3306584817623532811
Juvie Cruz Cardenas Nominated for The 2020 Federation of Insurance Women of Texas, Inc.’s Community Service Award
Juvie Cruz Cardenas Nominated for The 2020 Federation of Insurance Women of Texas, Inc.’s Community Service Award
Galloway is pleased to announce that Juvie Cruz Cardenas has been nominated for the 2020 Federation of Insurance Women of Texas (FIWT), Inc.’s Community Service Award. The purpose of this award is to honor a member of FIWT for outstanding community…
Hurricane Preparation Tips
Hurricane Preparation Tips
To view a list of hurricane preparation tips and recourses, please click here.
32 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch
32 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch
Galloway is pleased to announce that the following attorneys were selected for the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch. Congratulations! To view the full list, please click here.
Galloway Partners with Polaris Forensics to Host Webinar on Hurricane Preparedness During a Pandemic
Galloway Partners with Polaris Forensics to Host Webinar on Hurricane Preparedness During a Pandemic
Hurricanes are disruptive to businesses both on the coast and further inland, and getting caught without a plan in place can worsen the impact. Please join Doris Bobadilla and Matthew Williams of Galloway, and James Plantes of Polaris Forensics as…
Legal Update: Ring Leader of Staged Accident Probe Exposed by Galloway Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
Legal Update: Ring Leader of Staged Accident Probe Exposed by Galloway Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
Damien Labeaud, one of the ring leaders of a staged accident ring acting out of New Orleans East, plead guilty to federal charges on August 6. This comes after James Prather and Bowman Fetzer of Galloway successfully defended a civil lawsuit in…
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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