Insights, News & Events
RECENT UPDATES
Timely, substantive
industry news
and insights.
Timely, substantive
industry news
and insights.
Can Cultural Polarization Lead to Nuclear Verdicts?
Can Cultural Polarization Lead to Nuclear Verdicts?
Cultural polarization has evolved beyond a political story into an inescapable and sometimes invisible force that shapes the jury in unpredictable ways. Media, both digital and social, and the socio-economic environment reward volume, certainty, and outrage, reinforcing “affective polarization” and…
EEOC’s Record Year: What It Means for Employers in 2026
EEOC’s Record Year: What It Means for Employers in 2026
On April 6, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its combined FY 2025 Agency Performance Report and FY 2027 Performance Plan, alongside the Office of General Counsel’s FY 2025 Annual Report. These reports detail a historic year characterized…
Jennifer Woulfe on St. Louis Lawsuits | STL Public Radio
Jennifer Woulfe on St. Louis Lawsuits | STL Public Radio
On April 28, 2026, Director Jennifer Woulfe of Galloway’s St. Louis office discussed local legal issues and notable cases on St. Louis Public Radio. She was a featured guest on “St. Louis on the Air,” which airs a monthly legal roundtable. The show explores issues facing…
Florida Case Law Update: Key Appellate Decisions for Litigators
Florida Case Law Update: Key Appellate Decisions for Litigators
Florida’s appellate courts have recently clarified several recurring litigation issues—from constructive notice and punitive damages to assignment‑of‑benefits standing and evidentiary limits on corporate representative testimony. Defense lawyers in Florida are carefully monitoring the impact that these decisions may have on…
Reputation at Stake: Medical Malpractice Defense
Reputation at Stake: Medical Malpractice Defense
In medical malpractice cases, an allegation against a healthcare provider goes beyond a claim for damages — it directly challenges professional standing and the standards of care that define a career. The most effective defense strategy recognizes this broader impact,…
The WDIR Trap: Where Termite Companies Get Pulled Into Lawsuits
The WDIR Trap: Where Termite Companies Get Pulled Into Lawsuits
Wood-destroying insect reports (WDIRs) are designed to bring clarity to a property transaction. In reality, they can pull termite companies into lawsuits when buyers, sellers, or lenders approach the document as a warranty instead of a point-in-time inspection. If you…
Louisiana Medical Malpractice Incident Reporting: A Practitioner’s Guide
Louisiana Medical Malpractice Incident Reporting: A Practitioner’s Guide
Overview When something goes wrong, move quickly and deliberately. In Louisiana, insurance notice duties are driven by your policy—and, for most providers, that means a claims‑made form requiring notice “as soon as practicable” not only of actual claims (demand letters,…
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
What “Best Interests of the Child” Means in Louisiana Custody Cases
“Best interests of the child” in Louisiana When Louisiana courts decide child custody, they consider what will best support a child’s health, safety, and stability. The “best interests of the child” is not meant to reward or punish either parent.…
AI, Brand Defense, and Nuclear Verdicts Discussed at Dallas Roundtable
AI, Brand Defense, and Nuclear Verdicts Discussed at Dallas Roundtable
For the second consecutive year, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith hosted an exclusive Roundtable Symposium on April 1, 2026 at the Firm’s Dallas office. The collaborative discussion gathered professionals and Galloway attorneys for insightful dialogue on significant challenges faced in…
Surrogate Health Care Decisions and Their Impact on Arbitration Agreements
Surrogate Health Care Decisions and Their Impact on Arbitration Agreements
Can a Healthcare Surrogate Bind a Patient to Nursing Home Arbitration in Mississippi? Arbitration agreements are common components of admission paperwork for assisted living facilities, long-term-healthcare facilities, and skilled-nursing facilities. Often, admission paperwork, inclusive of any arbitration agreement or clauses,…
Can Cultural Polarization Lead to Nuclear Verdicts?
Can Cultural Polarization Lead to Nuclear Verdicts?
Cultural polarization has evolved beyond a political story into an inescapable and sometimes invisible force that shapes the jury in unpredictable ways. Media, both digital and social, and the socio-economic environment reward volume, certainty, and outrage, reinforcing “affective polarization” and…
Galloway’s Gulfport Team Secures MSJ in Coverage Matter
Galloway’s Gulfport Team Secures MSJ in Coverage Matter
Matthew Williams and Chad Ruhr recently secured a favorable result through motion for summary judgment on behalf of their client. Galloway’s Gulfport team delivered persistent and proactive representation geared towards resolution. Case Details Galloway was retained in August 2025, in…
St. Louis Attorneys Secure Favorable Settlement in Illinois Products Liability Case
St. Louis Attorneys Secure Favorable Settlement in Illinois Products Liability Case
St. Louis attorneys Stephen Moore and Jennifer Woulfe brought a potentially troublesome products liability and personal injury case to a swift and cost-effective solution due to the Galloway team’s quick thinking and intricate understanding of Illinois law and procedure. With…
EEOC’s Record Year: What It Means for Employers in 2026
EEOC’s Record Year: What It Means for Employers in 2026
On April 6, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its combined FY 2025 Agency Performance Report and FY 2027 Performance Plan, alongside the Office of General Counsel’s FY 2025 Annual Report. These reports detail a historic year characterized…
Jennifer Woulfe on St. Louis Lawsuits | STL Public Radio
Jennifer Woulfe on St. Louis Lawsuits | STL Public Radio
On April 28, 2026, Director Jennifer Woulfe of Galloway’s St. Louis office discussed local legal issues and notable cases on St. Louis Public Radio. She was a featured guest on “St. Louis on the Air,” which airs a monthly legal roundtable. The show explores issues facing…
EVENTS