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Galloway Maritime Attorneys Published in “The Arbitrator”
Galloway Maritime Attorneys Published in “The Arbitrator”
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith maritime attorneys Jason Waguespack and Andy Waters of New Orleans have been published in The Arbitrator, the quarterly and respected industry publication of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators. With law clerk Fraser Mitchell assisting with valuable legal research, Jason…
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
When recognizable couples sign marital agreements, the media takes notice and the agreement becomes celebrity gossip with flashy headlines and pictures. It’s often overlooked, however, that a growing number of everyday couples are turning to postnuptial agreements as a smart…
Understanding Captive Insurance Groups: What Businesses Need to Know
Understanding Captive Insurance Groups: What Businesses Need to Know
In today’s complex business environment, effectively managing risk through strategic insurance solutions is essential. A strategy that’s gaining popularity among mid-sized and large businesses is the use of captive insurance. Captive insurance offers a flexible and cost-effective way for companies…
Why Civility and Professionalism Still Matter in 2025
Why Civility and Professionalism Still Matter in 2025
The legal profession is built on advocacy and argument, so naturally, civility may seem like a quaint idea when the stakes are so high. But let me assure you – civility is not weakness. It is strength under control. It…
New Orleans Maritime Attorneys Featured as the Face of Maritime Law
New Orleans Maritime Attorneys Featured as the Face of Maritime Law
New Orleans maritime attorneys, and members of Galloway’s Longshore team in Louisiana, have been featured as the Face of Maritime Law by New Orleans Magazine in its May 2025 issue. Kathleen Charvet, Heather Angelico, Francis Waguespack, and Bobbi Roquemore represent the maritime expertise and experience that Galloway…
Noncompetes on a Rollercoaster: Status of FTC Rule and State Law Restrictions
Noncompetes on a Rollercoaster: Status of FTC Rule and State Law Restrictions
The legal landscape of noncompete agreements in the U.S. has changed significantly. It remains in flux, particularly considering the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) actions regarding its final rule on the matter. Employers – and those keeping up with employment law…
From Clerks to Courtroom: Building Stronger Summers at Galloway
From Clerks to Courtroom: Building Stronger Summers at Galloway
Each summer, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith brings bright, talented, and eager law students to its law clerk program and to the results-driven client service of a premier corporate defense and litigation firm. Clerks go beyond observing – they…
Workers’ Compensation Alert: New Rules on MSA
Workers’ Compensation Alert: New Rules on MSA
A new reporting rule went into effect on April 4, 2025, that could impact employers and businesses in the Gulf South, Midwest, and nationwide. Now, Medicare requires workers’ compensation payers to report MSA (Medicare Set Aside) amounts in any settlement…
Rising to the Challenge: Embracing the New Era of Legal Talent Despite the Decline of New Litigators
Rising to the Challenge: Embracing the New Era of Legal Talent Despite the Decline of New Litigators
Where have all the lawyers gone? Law firms large and small across the country, even those with the strongest and deepest benches, have been asking this question since 2020. Faced with the challenge of a dwindling talent pool, in-house legal…
Balancing Success: How Galloway Attorneys Champion Their Professional and Personal Lives
Balancing Success: How Galloway Attorneys Champion Their Professional and Personal Lives
It’s been said that juggling personal and professional obligations can be like juggling glass and plastic balls. Not every family ball is glass, and not every work ball is glass either. Determining which obligation takes priority – to keep all…
Florida Defense Attorneys Secure Dismissal in Tree Root Property Damage Case
Florida Defense Attorneys Secure Dismissal in Tree Root Property Damage Case
Florida defense attorneys Autumn George and Christine Freer successfully defended a property owner in a dispute involving alleged damage from encroaching tree roots. Their knowledge and strategic application of Florida law resulted in a complete dismissal of the claims and proved to be…
Sweet Support: Galloway Associate’s Viral Moment After Bar Exam Takes the Cake
Sweet Support: Galloway Associate’s Viral Moment After Bar Exam Takes the Cake
Pensacola attorney Steffanie Pasquale is going viral for sharing her bar exam journey on social media, and with followers commenting and views climbing, even People Magazine took notice of her story. She has been featured on the magazine’s website in a…
Galloway Maritime Attorneys Published in “The Arbitrator”
Galloway Maritime Attorneys Published in “The Arbitrator”
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith maritime attorneys Jason Waguespack and Andy Waters of New Orleans have been published in The Arbitrator, the quarterly and respected industry publication of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators. With law clerk Fraser Mitchell assisting with valuable legal research, Jason…
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
Postnuptial Agreements: Why Couples Protect Their Futures After “I Do”
When recognizable couples sign marital agreements, the media takes notice and the agreement becomes celebrity gossip with flashy headlines and pictures. It’s often overlooked, however, that a growing number of everyday couples are turning to postnuptial agreements as a smart…
Understanding Captive Insurance Groups: What Businesses Need to Know
Understanding Captive Insurance Groups: What Businesses Need to Know
In today’s complex business environment, effectively managing risk through strategic insurance solutions is essential. A strategy that’s gaining popularity among mid-sized and large businesses is the use of captive insurance. Captive insurance offers a flexible and cost-effective way for companies…
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