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Galloway Labor Lawyers to Host Webinar on Defense Strategies in Employment Claims
Galloway Labor Lawyers to Host Webinar on Defense Strategies in Employment Claims
In “Cracking the Code: Demystifying Defense Strategies in Employment Claims,” Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s skilled labor & employment litigators share their tips and insights in handling EEOC claims. Doris Bobadilla, Wendell Hall, and Jose Barro will share their…
Michael Grimley Presenting at Construction Risk Conference in San Diego
Michael Grimley Presenting at Construction Risk Conference in San Diego
J. Michael “Mike” Grimley, a Director in our Pensacola office, will present at the International Risk Management Institute, Inc. Construction Risk Conference on October 29 in San Diego, California. The CRC offers education, networking, and business opportunities, making it an essential…
Galloway Attorney Presenting at Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas
Galloway Attorney Presenting at Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas
John Kemppainen, a Director in Galloway’s St. Louis office, will present on Bullying & Hazing in Youth Sports at the Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA) Inaugural Youth Sports Summit in Dallas on Friday, September 20. SERMA is the first risk…
Workers’ Comp Lawyer to Present for Mississippi State Agencies
Workers’ Comp Lawyer to Present for Mississippi State Agencies
Donald Moore, a workers’ comp lawyer in our Gulfport office, has been asked to present at the Mississippi State Agencies Annual Members’ Meeting on August 22, 2024. The interactive discussion will be focused on the settlement value of claims and…
Galloway Attorneys Presenting Panel for ACC Houston
Galloway Attorneys Presenting Panel for ACC Houston
Adraon Greene, a construction attorney in Galloway’s Houston office, and Dallas-based insurance defense attorney McKenzie Brown will present an educational panel at the ACC Houston – Association of Corporate Counsel 2024 Annual Symposium on Thursday August 15 at the Houstonian Hotel. Adraon…
Galloway to Present 7th Annual New Orleans Claims and Litigation Conference
Galloway to Present 7th Annual New Orleans Claims and Litigation Conference
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith will proudly present the 7th Annual New Orleans Claims and Litigation Conference on October 24, 2024 at The Ritz Carlton in New Orleans. Registration for this free event is now open. Participants will have…
Galloway St. Louis Attorneys Participate in 39th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute
Galloway St. Louis Attorneys Participate in 39th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute
Galloway’s St. Louis attorneys participated in the 39th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute, hosted by ACC St. Louis and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, on May 9. The firm supports the work of ACC St. Louis as a Silver…
Galloway Assists in Relaunch of Jacksonville Claims Association as Founding Sponsor
Galloway Assists in Relaunch of Jacksonville Claims Association as Founding Sponsor
Galloway has helped to re-establish the Jacksonville Claims Association as a Founding Sponsor. Director Autumn George shares her knowledge, leadership, and expertise as a Board Member, working diligently in the relaunch. Autumn was joined by Directors Nicole Fluet, Doris Bobadilla,…
Galloway Attorneys Present 9th Annual Tampa Claims Conference
Galloway Attorneys Present 9th Annual Tampa Claims Conference
The Galloway Tampa office recently hosted its ninth annual Claims Conference at the Current Hotel in Tampa, Florida. Galloway Directors Nicole Fluet, Sarah Baggett, Phillip Howell, Anna Kirkpatrick, Austin Moretz, and Special Counsel Lee Harang presented educational, informative, and engaging…
Galloway Associate James “Drew” Morock Leads Fundraising Efforts for Local St. Baldrick’s Foundation Event
Galloway Associate James “Drew” Morock Leads Fundraising Efforts for Local St. Baldrick’s Foundation Event
Galloway Associate James “Drew” Morock has been committed to St. Baldrick’s Day and kids with cancer for fourteen years and has served as lead event organizer for the last five years. A key hallmark of the event each year includes…
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…
Galloway Houston Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Galloway Houston Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Houston attorneys Adraon D. Greene and Mikhael Khan successfully defended an appeal of a dismissal of a premises liability case via the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c). The Plaintiff/Appellant appealed the trial court’s dismissal to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which…
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