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Galloway Johnson's Missouri Title Litigation Team to Present Title Seminar in St. Louis on June 7
Galloway Johnson's Missouri Title Litigation Team to Present Title Seminar in St. Louis on June 7
St. Louis attorneys Scott Mueller, Brad Anderson, Mary Giles, and Anne Kelly will present “Title Law from Start to Finish” on Tuesday, June 7 at the Parkway Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Please click here for more information and to…
Les Pickett and Jake Kauffman Secure Appellate Victory Confirming Prohibition of Third-Party Actions Against Texas Insurers
Les Pickett and Jake Kauffman Secure Appellate Victory Confirming Prohibition of Third-Party Actions Against Texas Insurers
Les Pickett and Jake Kauffman of the firm’s Houston office recently obtained an appellate victory that simultaneously affirmed dismissal of a slip-and-fall claimant’s direct lawsuit against a commercial insurer and resolved an unsettled question of Texas law. The Plaintiff alleged…
Kellie Caggiano to Co-Chair CLM's Southwest Property Conference Committee
Kellie Caggiano to Co-Chair CLM's Southwest Property Conference Committee
Pensacola Director Kellie Caggiano is pleased to serve as committee conference co-chair for CLM’s (Claims and Litigation Management Alliance) 2016 Southwest Property Conference being held on November 3-4, 2016 in Dallas, TX. “The CLM Property Conference Committee is very excited…
Joe Hassinger to Co-Chair CLM's ADR Conference Committee
Joe Hassinger to Co-Chair CLM's ADR Conference Committee
New Orleans Director Joe Hassinger is pleased to serve as committee conference co-chair for CLM’s (Claims and Litigation Management Alliance) 2016 Southwest (ADR) Conference being held on November 3-4, 2016 in Dallas, TX. “As usual, CLM will present an exceptional…
Bobadilla and Laporte Secure Summary Judgment and Affirmation of Judgment on Appeal for Employer in LA Workers' Compensation Case
Bobadilla and Laporte Secure Summary Judgment and Affirmation of Judgment on Appeal for Employer in LA Workers' Compensation Case
Doris Bobadilla and Christie Laporte of the firm’s Mandeville office recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of an employer in a Louisiana workers’ compensation case. A Claimant alleged two separate work accidents resulted in a Grade V shoulder joint tear.…
Todd LaDouceur and Galloway Johnson's Georgia Trial Team Secure Swift and Impressive Trial Win in Wrongful Foreclosure Case
Todd LaDouceur and Galloway Johnson's Georgia Trial Team Secure Swift and Impressive Trial Win in Wrongful Foreclosure Case
Hot on the heels of a defense win wherein the U.S. Government was seeking 21 million dollars from our client, Director Todd LaDouceur with his Georgia trial team, recently secured another trial victory in a complicated, acrimonious, and hotly contested…
Galloway Johnson to Sponsor Claims & Litigation Management Alliance's Annual Conference – April 6-8
Galloway Johnson to Sponsor Claims & Litigation Management Alliance's Annual Conference – April 6-8
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is thrilled to be a Silver Sponsor for the 2016 Claims and Litigation Management Alliance’s (CLM) Annual Conference. The Conference will take place at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek on April 6-8, 2016. The…
Galloway Johnson to Sponsor Louisiana State Bar Association's Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession
Galloway Johnson to Sponsor Louisiana State Bar Association's Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession
Galloway Johnson will be a Gold Sponsor of the Louisiana State Bar Association’s 9th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession. The event will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center and…
St. Louis Title Attorneys to Present "Curing the Top Commercial Real Estate Title Defects"
St. Louis Title Attorneys to Present "Curing the Top Commercial Real Estate Title Defects"
St. Louis attorneys Scott Mueller and Anne Kelly will take part in the CLE seminar, “Curing the Top Commercial Real Estate Title Defects” on March 1, 2016. The presentations that day will go from 9am-4:30pm at the Clayton Plaza Hotel…
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Insurance Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Florida by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson Named 2016 Insurance Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Florida by Corporate INTL Global Awards
Galloway Johnson is pleased to announce that it has been named the 2016 Insurance Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Florida by Corporate INTL Global Awards. Corporate INTL’s research department conducts extensive reviews, draws insight from business leaders throughout…
Legal Analysis: $90M Nuclear Verdict Reversed in Texas Trucking Case
Legal Analysis: $90M Nuclear Verdict Reversed in Texas Trucking Case
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a $90 million verdict against Werner Enterprises, thrusting the case back into the spotlight after one of the more notable “nuclear verdicts” in Texas trucking litigation in the last 10 years. The decision reestablishes…
Risky Business: Avoiding Hidden Risks in Louisiana Contracts
Risky Business: Avoiding Hidden Risks in Louisiana Contracts
Don’t get stuck with defense and indemnity for damages that aren’t your fault! Indemnity clauses can shift legal and financial exposure onto your business, even when you’re not at fault. If you do business in the energy, transportation, and construction…
Running the Clock: Developing A Section 12 Defense Under the Defense Base Act
Running the Clock: Developing A Section 12 Defense Under the Defense Base Act
A recent decision by the Benefits Review Board may clarify how employers and carriers approach Section 12 notice defense strategies under the Defense Base Act. The Benefits Review Board’s ruling in March 2025 discusses when a claimant is presumed to…
Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win
Persistence Pays Off for Houston Attorneys in Construction Litigation Win
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in Houston, Texas, persisted in their vigorous construction litigation defense and earned another victory in a case where the Plaintiff sought monetary relief of over $1,000,000. Andy Krone and Les Pickett led the…
Tort Reform in the Bayou State: Louisiana’s Recent Legislative Changes
Tort Reform in the Bayou State: Louisiana’s Recent Legislative Changes
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Governor Jeff Landry signed several pieces of landmark legislation into law that are poised to significantly impact Louisiana’s insurance industry and insurance-related litigation. This legislative package is aimed at lowering insurance premiums and reducing frivolous…
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