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Title VII/LGBT – Is Sexual Orientation or Transgender-Based Discrimination Considered Discrimination “Because of … Sex”?
Title VII/LGBT – Is Sexual Orientation or Transgender-Based Discrimination Considered Discrimination “Because of … Sex”?
Employers across the nation should be closely monitoring three cases currently pending before the Supreme Court relating to the scope of protection, if any, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 affords against sexual orientation and gender identity-based…
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.
Katie Penny and Steven Bucher from Galloway’s Lafayette office obtained a no liability verdict from the jury in an auto liability case on behalf of Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. Congratulations to Katie and Steve on their hard work for Acadian…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the tenth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has been ranked in the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list…
Galloway Director Andrea Albert Presents at TIDA’s 27th Annual Seminar
Galloway Director Andrea Albert Presents at TIDA’s 27th Annual Seminar
Galloway Director Andrea Albert presented at the Trucking Industry Defense Association’s (TIDA) 27th Annual Seminar on October 23-25th in Tampa, Florida. Andrea spoke on a panel titled “Safety vs. Claims.” The course explored the often competing priorities of the safety…
Act No. 408 amends La. R.S. § 32:681 and allows officers to determine whether a driver should be tested for drugs and alcohol in crashes that involve serious bodily injuries.
Act No. 408 amends La. R.S. § 32:681 and allows officers to determine whether a driver should be tested for drugs and alcohol in crashes that involve serious bodily injuries.
On July 19, 2019, Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law Act No. 408, also known as “Katie Bug’s Law,” which requires all drivers involved in crashes that end in a serious injury to submit to a drug test. Katie…
Galloway Exposes Medical Funding Scheme and Obtains Victory for Defense on Collateral Source Rule
Galloway Exposes Medical Funding Scheme and Obtains Victory for Defense on Collateral Source Rule
In a consolidated three-plaintiff personal injury lawsuit, Galloway attorneys James Prather and Bowman Fetzer obtained a significant victory for our client in what was originally thought to be a legitimate trucking accident but was later uncovered to apparently have been…
New Orleans Attorney John McCormick To Present at the 2019 ACEC-AIA Emerging Leaders Institute on August 28, 2019
New Orleans Attorney John McCormick To Present at the 2019 ACEC-AIA Emerging Leaders Institute on August 28, 2019
John “Trip” McCormick, an attorney in Galloway’s New Orleans office, has been asked to give a session at the 2019 Emerging Leaders Institute series presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Louisiana and The American Council of Engineering Companies…
Eight Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Eight Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Galloway is pleased to announce the following eight attorneys who have been selected for the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Congratulations to Leslie Pickett, Thomas Smith, James Prather, Doris Bobadilla, Kathleen Charvet, Richard Duplantier, Lambert “Joe” Hassinger, and…
Lafayette Attorney Steven Bucher to be a Contributing Author in ABA Article on Cybersecurity
Lafayette Attorney Steven Bucher to be a Contributing Author in ABA Article on Cybersecurity
Lafayette attorney Steven Bucher is a contributing author to “Recent Developments in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy” in the Spring 2019 edition of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal. Steven’s contribution primarily focuses on the interplay…
Florida Attorney Brittany Cover Named Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019
Florida Attorney Brittany Cover Named Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is pleased to announce Brittany Cover as a Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Florida are honored with this distinction. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a…
Six Galloway Attorneys Promoted to Director
Six Galloway Attorneys Promoted to Director
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith proudly announces that six attorneys have been promoted to Director, effective January 1, 2025. These six attorneys go way above and way beyond in contributing to the firm’s success and positive results for our…
Mobile, Alabama Real Estate Lawyer Secures Dismissal and Completes Claim Case in Less Than 30 Days
Mobile, Alabama Real Estate Lawyer Secures Dismissal and Completes Claim Case in Less Than 30 Days
In a case that highlighted the efficiency and proactive approach of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mobile defense lawyer George Gaston secured a dismissal with prejudice for a real estate case in Calhoun County, Alabama. From receiving the case…
Galloway Employment Lawyer Presents for New Orleans Bar Association
Galloway Employment Lawyer Presents for New Orleans Bar Association
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith employment lawyer Doris Bobadilla presented a CLE on employment law matters for the New Orleans Bar Association. The CLE was a part of the 2024 Procrastinators’ Program in December 2024. Doris presented on LGBTQIA+ issues…
Florida Litigators Win Trip and Fall Premises Liability Case for Landscaping Contractor
Florida Litigators Win Trip and Fall Premises Liability Case for Landscaping Contractor
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured another victory through summary judgment with Florida litigators M. Austin Moretz and Kirsten Freiheit working together to deliver a positive outcome for our clients, a landscaping contractor, in a premises liability case at…
Galloway Lawyers Named to 2024 Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Galloway Lawyers Named to 2024 Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith congratulates five New Orleans lawyers recognized in New Orleans Magazine’s “2024 Top Lawyers” list. The annual list highlights lawyers practicing in New Orleans for outstanding representation in their respective practice areas. This honor is a testament…
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