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Joe Hassinger to present "Premises Liability Law in Louisiana"
Joe Hassinger to present "Premises Liability Law in Louisiana"
On June 20th, Joe Hassinger, a Director in our New Orleans office, will present a CLE titled “Premises Liability Law in Louisiana.” The CLE will be presented at MAPS mediation services in Metairie, where Joe serves on the panel of…
Dave Jester recognized in Construction Law
Dave Jester recognized in Construction Law
Dave Jester has recently been recognized by the American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™ as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Construction Law.”
For the Third Year in a Row, Three of Our Attorneys Named to Texas Rising Stars
For the Third Year in a Row, Three of Our Attorneys Named to Texas Rising Stars
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC, a Gulf South regional law firm, is pleased to announce that James T. Bailey, Kelly C. Hartmann and Gregory M. Howard have been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers® as Rising Stars for 2013. …
Recent Missouri Appellate Court Decisions: The Slings and Arrows (and Frankfurters) of the Leisure and Sports Industry
Recent Missouri Appellate Court Decisions: The Slings and Arrows (and Frankfurters) of the Leisure and Sports Industry
The Missouri Appellate Court recently authored a pair of decisions with implications for the sports and leisure industries and their fans and spectators. In the first case, a Kansas City Royals baseball fan was injured when he was struck in…
Dismissal Obtained in Texas Nursing Home Case
Dismissal Obtained in Texas Nursing Home Case
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) attorneys Kelly Hartmann and Amanda Kurz recently obtained a dismissal under the Texas Medical Liability Act’s expert report requirement. The plaintiff brought a Health Care Liability claim against a nursing home seeking damages…
GJTBS Recognized for its Focus on Diversity
GJTBS Recognized for its Focus on Diversity
Today at its Sixth Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, the Louisiana State Bar Association recognized GJTBS for its outstanding efforts and advancements that are producing significant improvements in diversity and inclusion in the Louisiana Legal Community.
John Galloway Selected as 2013 CityBusiness Leadership in Law Honoree
John Galloway Selected as 2013 CityBusiness Leadership in Law Honoree
In its ninth year, Leadership in Law recognizes area lawyers whose successes in law and contributions to the region have set the pace for the legal community and how that success has impacted the great region as a whole. We…
It's on to San Francisco for the 2014 NRRDA Annual Conference!
It's on to San Francisco for the 2014 NRRDA Annual Conference!
At its annual conference in New Orleans last week, the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association announced that it would hold its 2014 conference in San Francisco. “The New Orleans conference was outstanding,” said Joe Hassinger, GJTBS Director who also…
National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association's Annual Conference
National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association's Annual Conference
Today at the National Retail & Restaurant Defense Association’s annual conference in New Orleans, firm Director Joe Hassinger was reelected to the Board of Directors. Joe was instrumental in the formation of NRRDA, and has led the organization’s annual conference…
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Michael Grimley
Tampa's Top Lawyers Recognizes Michael Grimley
As a result of excellence in his statewide practice, Michael Grimley was recently selected as one of Tampa’s Top Lawyers as recommended by his peers and seen in the National Law Journal.
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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