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Galloway’s Managing Director Jason P. Waguespack to Speak at Marine Insurance Nordics
Galloway’s Managing Director Jason P. Waguespack to Speak at Marine Insurance Nordics
Director Jason Waguespack will participate in a panel discussion at Marine Insurance Nordics on May 6, 2021. The panel discussion topic is Geopolitics and Sanctions- Keeping the Right Side of the Law. The session will review the latest sanctions rules, including…
Director Joe Hassinger to Participate in Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation (PON) Global Program
Director Joe Hassinger to Participate in Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation (PON) Global Program
Director Joe Hassinger will participate in Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation (PON) Global program in February. PON Global’s intensive format is designed to provide attendees with cutting-edge negotiation skills, teach them to overcome emotional and rational biases, and help them…
Galloway Director Nicole Fluet to Speak at Perrin Conferences’ Insurance Coverage and Allocation Issues Conference
Galloway Director Nicole Fluet to Speak at Perrin Conferences’ Insurance Coverage and Allocation Issues Conference
Galloway Director Nicole Fluet will speak at Perrin Conferences’ Insurance Coverage and Allocation Issues Conference that will be held virtually on January 12, 2021. This high-level conference brings together panels of thought leaders from all perspectives of insurance—leading plaintiff and defense…
Galloway Sponsored the Houston Insurance Professionals’ Christmas at Kinder Event
Galloway Sponsored the Houston Insurance Professionals’ Christmas at Kinder Event
Galloway was pleased to sponsor the Houston Insurance Professionals’ “Christmas at Kinder” event for the second year. Volunteers in the Houston insurance industry, including Houston Associate, Juvie Cruz Cardenas (not pictured here), come together each year to coordinate this event in…
Galloway Sponsored and Director Trip McCormick Presented at American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana (ACECL) 2020 Business Forum Webinar Series
Galloway Sponsored and Director Trip McCormick Presented at American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana (ACECL) 2020 Business Forum Webinar Series
Galloway was proud to sponsor ACECL’s 2020 Business Forum Webinar Series that took place on December 7-9. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana (ACEC of Louisiana) is a business association of over 130 Louisiana engineering firms providing tools…
Galloway to Sponsor and Managing Director Jason Waguespack to Present at Marine Insurance London’s 2020 Conference
Galloway to Sponsor and Managing Director Jason Waguespack to Present at Marine Insurance London’s 2020 Conference
Galloway will sponsor London’s premier Marine Insurance conference, ‘Marine Insurance London,’ on December 8-10, 2020. This event serves as London’s premier marine insurance conference where insurers, brokers and third parties can discuss the latest developments in the market. Galloway Managing…
Galloway to Sponsor the 28th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP) Conference
Galloway to Sponsor the 28th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP) Conference
Galloway is proud to sponsor The Texas Minority Counsel Program annual conference for the fifth consecutive year. The conference will take place from October 28-30. TMCP is the premier client development, networking, and CLE event for attorneys in Texas. The…
Galloway to Host Employment Law Webinar: “What’s Trending in Employment Law: Real-Life Examples”
Galloway to Host Employment Law Webinar: “What’s Trending in Employment Law: Real-Life Examples”
To register, click here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3306584817623532811
Galloway Partners with Polaris Forensics to Host Webinar on Hurricane Preparedness During a Pandemic
Galloway Partners with Polaris Forensics to Host Webinar on Hurricane Preparedness During a Pandemic
Hurricanes are disruptive to businesses both on the coast and further inland, and getting caught without a plan in place can worsen the impact. Please join Doris Bobadilla and Matthew Williams of Galloway, and James Plantes of Polaris Forensics as…
Galloway Director Kathryn Platt to Speak at ASCE Gulf Coast Branch Virtual Meeting
Galloway Director Kathryn Platt to Speak at ASCE Gulf Coast Branch Virtual Meeting
Galloway Director Kathryn Platt to speak at American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Gulf Coast Branch virtual meeting on the topic of “Learning from Others’ Mistakes: Avoiding Litigation or Being Prepared if It Knocks on Your Door.” The meeting will…
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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