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Cynthia Thomas Received Delta Safety Society Certificate of Appreciation…
Cynthia Thomas Received Delta Safety Society Certificate of Appreciation…
Cynthia Thomas of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith’s Mandeville, Louisiana office, received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Delta Safety Society. The Society was formed in 1942 with the purpose of establishing a collaborative relationship in order to foster a safer…
2011 Pro Bono Publico Award…
2011 Pro Bono Publico Award…
Lindsay Meador in the Lafayette office has been selected to receive the LSBA’s 2011 Pro Bono Publico Award! The Annual Awards Presentation will be held at the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans on May 24th.
IAAPA/IALDA Webinar on Crisis Management…
IAAPA/IALDA Webinar on Crisis Management…
IAAPA/IALDA Webinar on Crisis Management The Intl Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) will host a webinar on Crisis Management featuring IALDA attorneys. Crisis Management – A Legal Perspective April 27, 1 p.m. EDT This seminar will address…
Lambert J. Hassinger, Jr. (Joe) invited to become Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America…
Lambert J. Hassinger, Jr. (Joe) invited to become Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America…
Lambert J. Hassinger, Jr. (Joe) invited to become Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society. Membership is limited to 3,500 Fellows, representing less than one-half of one…
Corporate Intel Magazine Chose GJTBS as Winner of…
Corporate Intel Magazine Chose GJTBS as Winner of…
GJTBS has been successfully chosen as the winner of the Corporate Intl Magazine 2010 Legal Award for the following categories: “Construction Law Firm of the Year in Louisiana” and “Transport Law Firm of the Year in Louisiana”.
If You've Got Employees On Facebook, Then Next Week's Webinar Is For You…
If You've Got Employees On Facebook, Then Next Week's Webinar Is For You…
If You’ve Got Employees On Facebook, Then Next Week’s Webinar Is For You! Facebook and other social media sites can be great free tools to use to market your facility or build camaraderie among your team. Yet, these newer communications…
Notice from CPSC related to Walking Balls…
Notice from CPSC related to Walking Balls…
Notice from CPSC related to Walking Balls: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11185.html. According to the Notice, the CPSC has informed state amusement ride officials of the risks associated with this product and encourages state officials not to permit this ride in their state.
3 of GJTBS' Attorneys Named Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers…
3 of GJTBS' Attorneys Named Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers…
James Bailey, Ron Capehart and Kelly Hartmann have been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers® as Rising Stars for 2011. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor each year.
Tim Hassinger Elected As Director of District One for LADC…
Tim Hassinger Elected As Director of District One for LADC…
Timothy W. Hassinger “Tim” of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has been elected a Director of The Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel for District One. Congratulations!
Missouri Legislative Update 2011…
Missouri Legislative Update 2011…
By Stephen J. Moore Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith 7710 Carondelet Ave., Suite 404, St. Louis, Missouri 63105 Office: 314. 725.0525 E-mail: smoore@gjtbs.com With the 2011 legislative session under way, the Missouri General Assembly is considering a…
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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