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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…
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…
Third Jones Act Waiver Takes Effect Today. How Does It Differ? WorkBoat
Third Jones Act Waiver Takes Effect Today. How Does It Differ? WorkBoat
The latest Jones Act waiver significantly narrows the relief available to maritime operators and introduces new requirements for companies seeking to transport eligible cargo aboard foreign-flag vessels. Galloway Managing Director Jason Waguespack recently spoke with WorkBoat about the third Jones…
Legal Discovery is Entering the AI Era
Legal Discovery is Entering the AI Era
Artificial Intelligence and Discoverability The use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is continuing its wildfire like spread across almost every facet of daily life. From personal use, integration into education, and in many aspects of business operations, AI has continued to…
Montgomery v. Caribe: Supreme Court Preserves FAAAA Safety Exception
Montgomery v. Caribe: Supreme Court Preserves FAAAA Safety Exception
Supreme Court Clarifies FAAAA in Montgomery v. Caribe The interplay between federal preemption doctrine and state tort law has long generated significant litigation in the transportation sector. The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (“FAAAA”), codified in relevant part…
Defense Base Act Claims and Oath Issues in Iraqi Witness Testimony
Defense Base Act Claims and Oath Issues in Iraqi Witness Testimony
In Search of the Sworn Truth: Recent Developments in Oath Administration for Iraqi Witnesses Testifying under oath is common practice in legal proceedings in the United States. However, in countries, such as Iraq, with specific “blocking statutes,” or laws designed…
DOJ v. Uber: Federal Court Greenlights Major ADA Pattern-or-Practice Lawsuit
DOJ v. Uber: Federal Court Greenlights Major ADA Pattern-or-Practice Lawsuit
DOJ’s Suit Against Uber Shows Why Front-Line Training Matters People across the country rely on rideshare platforms for daily life, medical appointments, and employment commutes. Recognizing this importance of the platform in people’s daily lives, the U.S. Department of Justice…
Jones Act vs Longshore: Business Impact and Counsel’s Role
Jones Act vs Longshore: Business Impact and Counsel’s Role
In the maritime industry, workers are usually protected by one of two federal acts – the Jones Act or the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). Knowing which one applies is critical for any maritime employer. The Jones Act…
Missouri Court Resets § 537.065 Strategy
Missouri Court Resets § 537.065 Strategy
Missouri’s Court of Appeals for the Western District has re‑centered § 537.065 practice. In Lyda v. Allstate, the court reversed a $6.14M agreed judgment and held that intervening insurers must be allowed to contest liability and damages—including conducting discovery, filing…
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…
Gulfport Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in Sideswipe Trial
Gulfport Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict in Sideswipe Trial
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured a defense verdict in a Mississippi sideswipe case. Matthew Williams and Chad Ruhr, both of Galloway’s Gulfport office, provided high-quality representation that led to the favorable result. The case stemmed from an alleged…
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…
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