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Galloway & The Council on Litigation Management Partners with New Orleans’ Lusher Charter School…
Galloway & The Council on Litigation Management Partners with New Orleans’ Lusher Charter School…
The Council on Litigation Management Partners with New Orleans’ Lusher Charter SchoolAugust 30, 2010 N ew York, NY – (PR.COM) – 8/30/2010 – The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) will be holding its Annual Conference in New Orleans from March 23-25,…
CPE webinar August 24th
CPE webinar August 24th
The BP Oil Spill Reimbursement Process CPE Credits: 4 Presenter: Phillip Howell, Director with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Individuals and businesses along the Gulf of Mexico coast have been hit hard by the economic impact of the 100+ day…
Pool & Spa community
Pool & Spa community
CPSC Changes VGB Interpretation to Include All Lodging August 2010 Open Letter to the Pool and Spa Community: On March 1, 2010, the Commission voted (4-1) to issue a proposed interpretive rule interpreting “public accommodations facility” to mean “an inn,…
New Jersey Supreme Court decision
New Jersey Supreme Court decision
Joe Hassinger has the report on an important new New Jersey Supreme Court decision affirming an order granting Summary Judgment to Powerhouse Gym based on an exculpatory agreement in a membership contract. The form stated, in part, that the member assumed all risks of…
NRRDA July Newsletter…
NRRDA July Newsletter…
BECOME A MEMBER OF NRRDA If you are not already a NRRDA member, here is how you can join this list of growing restaurant and retail professionals working together to reduce and manage the claims in our industry. www.joinnrrda.org Open,…
Galloway Community Support in Alabama
Galloway Community Support in Alabama
The Mobile Young Lawyers’ golf tournament was held June 25th, 2010. The proceeds from this event went to the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (“AIDB”). Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith was a hole sponsor and were delightfully…
Free Webinar: How to Investigate the Suspicious Personal Injury Claim
Free Webinar: How to Investigate the Suspicious Personal Injury Claim
ADDITIONAL BENEFIT TO NRRDA MEMBERS FREE WEBINAR!! A special webinar will be held Wednesday, August 18 at 2p.m. CST. “Catching them Cold: How to Investigate the Suspicious Personal Injury Claim” The presented topics will include: 1. Creating a strategic plan to…
Happy Birthday NRRDA!
Happy Birthday NRRDA!
Happy Birthday NRRDA! The National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary and Launches 2010 Membership Drive The National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA), which represents some of the largest national retail and restaurant chains dedicated to the…
ACC Houston Chapter’s July CLE hosted by Galloway
ACC Houston Chapter’s July CLE hosted by Galloway
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Houston Chapter presents its monthly CLE July 13th sponsored by Galloway, Johnson, Tomkins, Burr & Smith. The CLE will be taught by Thomas J. Smith, a Director of Galloway and Laura W. Doerre, Vice…
Six attorneys join the Galloway team
Six attorneys join the Galloway team
St. Louis- Matthew Barnhart New Orleans- Cheri Chestnut Houston- Anthony Sullivan Lafayette- Jason Wilson Tampa- Mike Ruel and Autumn George Please read their bios in the attorney section of the website for details. Welcome aboard ALL!
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. As a full-service and proactive corporate defense firm that prioritizes the highest level of client service and strategic partnerships, Galloway stands at the…
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…
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