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Employers Take Note: EEOC Issues New Standard for COVID-19 Screening
Employers Take Note: EEOC Issues New Standard for COVID-19 Screening
After a tumultuous couple of years in which the EEOC issued and updated COVID-related guidance atbreakneck speed, the pace has slowed. Nonetheless, as we are frequently reminded, COVID-19 is still with us. Accordingly, earlier this month, the EEOC issued new…
Significant Ruling on Employer Independent Negligence from Louisiana Supreme Court
Significant Ruling on Employer Independent Negligence from Louisiana Supreme Court
Yesterday, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Martin v. Thomas, No. 2021-01490 (La. 6/29/22). The issue before the Court was whether an employer, which stipulated to vicarious liability for any potential negligence of its driver, was entitled…
Galloway Wins Defense Verdict for Local Municipality in Negligence Case
Galloway Wins Defense Verdict for Local Municipality in Negligence Case
Last month, Galloway attorney Henry Weber obtained a defense verdict in a negligence case brought by a driver against a local municipality in the Gulf States concerning its road signage. Click HERE to read more.
Galloway Recognized as a Leading Firm in Louisiana
Galloway Recognized as a Leading Firm in Louisiana
Galloway is pleased to announce that the Firm has been listed in Chambers USA as a leading firm in Louisiana for insurance law. Chambers USA is one of the most respected and referenced to legal directories, and its ranking system…
Plaintiff Dismisses All Claims in Multi-count Lawsuit
Plaintiff Dismisses All Claims in Multi-count Lawsuit
Galloway Florida attorneys Autumn George and Arthur Alves secured a voluntary dismissal in a multi-count lawsuit. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3N82MPZ
Cyber Liability Trends 2022
Cyber Liability Trends 2022
The past couple years have seen significant changes in the cyber liability landscape. While the regulatory landscape is always changing, COVID-19 altered the way many employees perform job functions. With the rise of a remote workforce, companies changed the way…
5th Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment for Galloway’s Client in Mississippi Premises Liability Case
5th Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment for Galloway’s Client in Mississippi Premises Liability Case
A grant for summary judgement in favor of Galloway’s client in Mississippi was recently upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The ruling, in favor of a regional supermarket chain, was initially obtained from the U.S.…
Galloway Obtains Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Galloway Obtains Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Galloway Florida attorneys Sarah Baggett and Anna Kirkpatrick won summary judgment in favor of their client in Florida’s Fifth Judicial Circuit. Sarah and Anna represented the defendant in a negligence case regarding a plaintiff who severed his finger while completing…
Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Citizens Case
Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Citizens Case
April 26, 2022 Galloway Florida attorney Edward Krakauer obtained summary judgment on behalf of an insurer against a water mitigation company that brought suit under an assignment of benefits but failed to comply with the statutory notice requirement. On April…
Six Risk Management Tips for Real Estate Brokers/Agents
Six Risk Management Tips for Real Estate Brokers/Agents
Kathryn Breard Platt, Esq. Emma B. Ligon For the majority of our legal career, we have represented professionals and assisted them with navigating the stressful waters of an errors and omissions claim or lawsuit. Believe it or not, nearly all…
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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