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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Frequently Asked Questions
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the criteria for eligibility for emergency paid sick leave (EPSLA)? How is the sick leave pay calculated? Employers are left with many questions about how to comply with the FFCRA. In this “FAQ” overview, we highlight some of…
Missouri Tort Reform 2020
Missouri Tort Reform 2020
Missouri’s legislative session runs from early January until mid-May. Following is a brief summary of some of the most important tort reform measures that have been introduced this year. We will continue to track the progress of these bills, and…
Update: California Court Rules that Louisiana Law Applies to Dispute Between a Vessel Owner and Operator and Their Employees
Update: California Court Rules that Louisiana Law Applies to Dispute Between a Vessel Owner and Operator and Their Employees
Recently, a California appellate court ruled in favor of a Louisiana vessel owner and operator and against its employees in a wage and hour class action. This article provides tips to mitigate the risk of wage and hour liability to…
Update: The Equal Pay Act and Salary History Bans: What You Need to Know
Update: The Equal Pay Act and Salary History Bans: What You Need to Know
Historically, some employers have relied on an applicant’s prior pay rate to set an employee’s salary. As a result, employees who had a record of higher pay were awarded higher salaries. Employers should now be wary of using it as…
Two Galloway Attorneys Named to Texas Rising Stars
Two Galloway Attorneys Named to Texas Rising Stars
Galloway is proud to announce that two of its attorneys have been named 2020 “Texas Rising Stars.” The ratings service recognizes up-and-coming Texas attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. No more than 2.5…
Galloway Director Fredrick (“Billy”) Swaim to Moderate P&I Breakfast Briefing at Marine Insurance London’s 2020 Conference
Galloway Director Fredrick (“Billy”) Swaim to Moderate P&I Breakfast Briefing at Marine Insurance London’s 2020 Conference
Galloway Director Fredrick (“Billy”) Swaim will moderate the P&I Breakfast Briefing at Marine Insurance London’s 2020 Conference on March 20. This event serves as London’s premier marine insurance conference where insurers, brokers and third parties can discuss the latest developments…
Negotiation and Mediation Advocacy
Negotiation and Mediation Advocacy
Joe Hassinger is privileged to serve as an adjunct professor at Tulane Law School for the Spring 2020 semester! Joe will serve as an instructor in Tulane’s course on Negotiation and Mediation Advocacy. “Effective negotiation and mediation advocacy are essential…
Galloway’s Lafayette Office Wins Trial on Behalf of Acadian Ambulance Services, Inc.
Galloway’s Lafayette Office Wins Trial on Behalf of Acadian Ambulance Services, Inc.
Megan Clark and Katie Penny from Galloway’s Lafayette office successfully defended firm client, Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. in an auto accident trial in St. Mary Parish last month. Congratulations to Megan and Katie on their hard work for Acadian Ambulance!
What are the “Terms, Conditions, or Privileges of Employment” Referred to in Title VII and Why it Matters
What are the “Terms, Conditions, or Privileges of Employment” Referred to in Title VII and Why it Matters
“Adverse employment action” is judicial shorthand for determining whether a plaintiff has demonstrated that an employer’s action sufficiently affected the employee’s “compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.” This is a crucial element to sustain a § 703 claim under…
The Equal Pay Act and Salary History Bans: What You Need to Know
The Equal Pay Act and Salary History Bans: What You Need to Know
One of the most anticipated employment cases before the Supreme Court this term was Yovino v. Rizo. The issue was whether an employer may properly rely on a new hire’s salary history to establish starting pay under the federal Equal…
Legal Analysis: $90M Nuclear Verdict Reversed in Texas Trucking Case
Legal Analysis: $90M Nuclear Verdict Reversed in Texas Trucking Case
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a $90 million verdict against Werner Enterprises, thrusting the case back into the spotlight after one of the more notable “nuclear verdicts” in Texas trucking litigation in the last 10 years. The decision reestablishes…
Risky Business: Avoiding Hidden Risks in Louisiana Contracts
Risky Business: Avoiding Hidden Risks in Louisiana Contracts
Don’t get stuck with defense and indemnity for damages that aren’t your fault! Indemnity clauses can shift legal and financial exposure onto your business, even when you’re not at fault. If you do business in the energy, transportation, and construction…
Running the Clock: Developing A Section 12 Defense Under the Defense Base Act
Running the Clock: Developing A Section 12 Defense Under the Defense Base Act
A recent decision by the Benefits Review Board may clarify how employers and carriers approach Section 12 notice defense strategies under the Defense Base Act. The Benefits Review Board’s ruling in March 2025 discusses when a claimant is presumed to…
Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win
Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in Houston, Texas, persisted in their vigorous construction litigation defense and earned another victory in a case where the Plaintiff sought monetary relief of over $1,000,000. Andy Krone and Les Pickett led the…
Tort Reform in the Bayou State: Louisiana’s Recent Legislative Changes
Tort Reform in the Bayou State: Louisiana’s Recent Legislative Changes
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Governor Jeff Landry signed several pieces of landmark legislation into law that are poised to significantly impact Louisiana’s insurance industry and insurance-related litigation. This legislative package is aimed at lowering insurance premiums and reducing frivolous…
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