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ADA Accommodations That Work for Neurodivergent Employees
ADA Accommodations That Work for Neurodivergent Employees
October is recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in an effort to promote inclusive workplaces and recognize the contributions of employees with disabilities. A growing segment of the workforce are neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism. Employers and those…
Choosing Video Depositions vs. Live Testimony at Trial
Choosing Video Depositions vs. Live Testimony at Trial
For insurance adjusters and claims representatives, heading into trial can be a busy and stressful time. One of the most important decisions is whether to call your own expert witnesses live at trial or to present them by video trial…
Managing ADA Accommodations at Work, HR.com
Managing ADA Accommodations at Work, HR.com
An employee’s casual comment about a medical limitation can trigger accommodation obligations, making a manager’s response critical to supporting the employee and reducing the company’s legal risk. In an HR.com article, Galloway employment lawyers Doris Bobadilla and Wendell Hall share…
The New Rules of Maritime Risk Management, MarineLink
The New Rules of Maritime Risk Management, MarineLink
Geopolitical instability is reshaping the risks facing maritime businesses, making proactive planning for trade disruptions, sanctions, and shifting global routes increasingly critical. In a new article published by MarineLink, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith maritime attorneys Jason Waguespack and…
Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is working diligently, through its expertise and leadership, to restart the Louisiana Chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). Three of Galloway’s Greater New Orleans attorneys are serving on the Board: Katherine…
Ethical AI Use for In-House Counsel
Ethical AI Use for In-House Counsel
When it comes to Artificial Intelligence in the legal profession, it’s no longer “if” but “how.” Corporate legal teams across the Gulf South and Midwest feel the dynamic tension to enable AI’s business value while maintaining ethical guardrails. Ultimately, in-house…
Florida HB 803: Important Considerations for HOA and Construction Law
Florida HB 803: Important Considerations for HOA and Construction Law
Effects of Florida HB 803 on HOA and Construction Law: Important Considerations for Contractors, Liability Insurers, and Community Associations Florida’s House Bill 803 took effect on July 1, 2026, and while there has been much attention concerning the most visible…
Immigration Enforcement: Year-End Strategies for Gulf Coast Employers
Immigration Enforcement: Year-End Strategies for Gulf Coast Employers
Immigration Enforcement and the Gulf Coast Employer: Preparing and Reviewing Immigration Files at Year-End Fall on the Gulf Coast means oyster season and Friday Night Lights football, while still keeping an eye on potential hurricanes. As we approach the end…
Off the Clock and Out of Line: Navigating Employee Political Speech
Off the Clock and Out of Line: Navigating Employee Political Speech
For small and mid-sized businesses, the fallout from an employee’s off-duty conduct rarely starts with national headlines. Instead, it begins with an angry phone call from a client, a string of 1-star Google reviews, or a local social media flare-up…
U.S. IEEPA Tariff Ruling’s Impact on International Importers
U.S. IEEPA Tariff Ruling’s Impact on International Importers
The United States Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs; international importers that paid IEEPA tariffs should prepare to pursue refunds through Post‑Summary Corrections (for unliquidated entries), timely…
Galloway Secures Defense Verdict in Florida Security Negligence Case
Galloway Secures Defense Verdict in Florida Security Negligence Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith demonstrated its negligent security experience and Florida in-market strength with a confirmed defense verdict following a weeklong jury trial in late 2025, that was recently memorialized in a Final Judgment. Director J. Michael “Mike”…
ADA Accommodations That Work for Neurodivergent Employees
ADA Accommodations That Work for Neurodivergent Employees
October is recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in an effort to promote inclusive workplaces and recognize the contributions of employees with disabilities. A growing segment of the workforce are neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism. Employers and those…
Two Mississippi Medical Malpractice Suits Dismissed Under MTCA
Two Mississippi Medical Malpractice Suits Dismissed Under MTCA
Galloway’s healthcare litigation team in Gulfport secured two early dismissals in Mississippi medical malpractice lawsuits by enforcing the Mississippi Tort Claims Act’s (MTCA) strict pre-suit notice and one-year statute of limitations requirements. Nathan Burrow and Phillip LeMere protected their client,…
Choosing Video Depositions vs. Live Testimony at Trial
Choosing Video Depositions vs. Live Testimony at Trial
For insurance adjusters and claims representatives, heading into trial can be a busy and stressful time. One of the most important decisions is whether to call your own expert witnesses live at trial or to present them by video trial…
Galloway Secures $1.4M Tariff Refund in International Court
Galloway Secures $1.4M Tariff Refund in International Court
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith represented a European wood products company in a tariff refund claim and successfully secured the entire $1.4 million refund. New Orleans attorney Parker Bradley led the Firm’s efforts and worked with Managing Director Jason…
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