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Jennifer Woulfe on St. Louis Lawsuits | STL Public Radio
Jennifer Woulfe on St. Louis Lawsuits | STL Public Radio
On April 28, 2026, Director Jennifer Woulfe of Galloway’s St. Louis office discussed local legal issues and notable cases on St. Louis Public Radio. She was a featured guest on “St. Louis on the Air,” which airs a monthly legal roundtable. The show explores issues facing…
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Galloway Awards Scholarships to Southern University Law Center Students
Adraon Greene, a Director in the Firm’s Houston office and co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, represented Galloway in presenting scholarships to two law students at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Galloway has supported SULC students…
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
“Best interests of the child” in Louisiana When Louisiana courts decide child custody, they consider what will best support a child’s health, safety, and stability. The “best interests of the child” is not meant to reward or punish either parent.…
Galloway’s Team Raises $50K at Hogs for the Cause 2026
Galloway’s Team Raises $50K at Hogs for the Cause 2026
Building on its impressive showing in 2025, the Galloway-sponsored team Aporkalypse Now doubled its fundraising and raised $50,000 for families of children battling pediatric brain cancer through Hogs for the Cause. The Firm has supported Hogs for sixteen years, with team…
Twelve Galloway Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in New Orleans
Twelve Galloway Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in New Orleans
In another recognition that highlights the Firm’s geographic footprint and deep roster of experienced lawyers, Biz New Orleans has included twelve Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in their annual list of Best Lawyers in New Orleans. The magazine honors those…
Recreational Immunity in the Gulf Coast: Hunt, Fish, and Limit Risk
Recreational Immunity in the Gulf Coast: Hunt, Fish, and Limit Risk
Hunting and fishing are central to life in Louisiana’s “Sportsman’s Paradise.” In the marshes and woodlands, outdoor recreation regularly intersects with landowner liability and recreational immunity, shaping how properties are opened and managed for non-commercial purposes. Liability risks often turn…
Galloway Associate Named Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas
Galloway Associate Named Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Associate Berenice Medellin Pruettiangkura has been named a Best Lawyer Under 40 in Dallas by D Magazine, a peer-voted recognition honoring rising legal talent in the Dallas legal community. View the full list. Berenice Medellin Pruettiangkura Berenice…
Jason Waguespack Elected Chairperson of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jason Waguespack Elected Chairperson of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Jason Waguespack, Managing Director of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been elected Chairperson of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. He has served on the museum’s Board of Trustees since 2020, most recently as Board Treasurer. “It is an honor…
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
Community Property in Louisiana: Partition Made Clear
For some South Louisiana families, dividing assets after a marriage ends can feel confusing and overwhelming. Yet, a community property partition doesn’t have to be chaotic or combative. With clarity, practical guidance, and a legal team that’s both emphatic and…
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
For some, the holiday season is a time of comfort and joy: holiday-card-picture perfect families with traditions, smiles, and laughter. Other parents are threading the needle carefully, and for those who are separated or divorced, the holidays are accompanied by…
U.S. IEEPA Tariff Ruling’s Impact on International Importers
U.S. IEEPA Tariff Ruling’s Impact on International Importers
The United States Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs; international importers that paid IEEPA tariffs should prepare to pursue refunds through Post‑Summary Corrections (for unliquidated entries), timely…
Exclusive Remedy Defense for Multi State Employers
Exclusive Remedy Defense for Multi State Employers
For multi‑state employers operating in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), the exclusive remedy defense can be an effective approach, but its strength turns on jurisdiction‑specific “statutory employer” rules, borrowed‑employee status, and exceptions…
What to Do After a Cyber Breach: A Post‑Breach Checklist for Corporate Counsel
What to Do After a Cyber Breach: A Post‑Breach Checklist for Corporate Counsel
In the first hours after a suspected cyber breach, treat the incident as a legal and insurance event: escalate to counsel, contain and investigate, preserve evidence, trigger cyber‑insurance notice, and plan regulator/consumer communications on jurisdiction‑specific timelines to avoid lost coverage…
Galloway Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2027 Across the Gulf South
Galloway Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2027 Across the Gulf South
65 Attorneys Recognized in Key Litigation Practices Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is pleased to recognize its attorneys who have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers and…
Third Jones Act Waiver Takes Effect Today. How Does It Differ? WorkBoat
Third Jones Act Waiver Takes Effect Today. How Does It Differ? WorkBoat
The latest Jones Act waiver significantly narrows the relief available to maritime operators and introduces new requirements for companies seeking to transport eligible cargo aboard foreign-flag vessels. Galloway Managing Director Jason Waguespack recently spoke with WorkBoat about the third Jones…
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