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Will the Recent Decrease in Formalities Associated with Transferring Real Property Due to COVID-19 Last?
Will the Recent Decrease in Formalities Associated with Transferring Real Property Due to COVID-19 Last?
When COVID-19 reared its ugly head, the real estate industry was immediately threatened. The U.S. President as well as governors across the country declared public health emergencies. Social distancing measures were implemented to assist in preventing the spread of and…
Safe-Berth Clauses as an Absolute Warranty: What You Need to Know
Safe-Berth Clauses as an Absolute Warranty: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Supreme Court recently found in a 7-2 decision that the safe-berth clause at issue in the long-litigated ATHOS I oil spill constituted an absolute warranty in which the charterer promised the owner that the discharge port would be…
Galloway Coloring Pages
Galloway Coloring Pages
Looking for a fun activity for the kids or a way to relax and de-stress? Check out Galloway’s coloring book, with a page for each state where we have an office. Follow the link to join the fun: Galloway Coloring…
“Daily Rate” vs. “Salary Basis” – New Developments Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
“Daily Rate” vs. “Salary Basis” – New Developments Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Employers in the oil and gas industry might see new FLSA litigation over overtime compensation. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently held that an employee who is paid a daily rate is not paid on a…
Jason Waguespack Appointed to The Ogden Museum of Southern Art Board of Trustees
Jason Waguespack Appointed to The Ogden Museum of Southern Art Board of Trustees
Galloway congratulates our Managing Director, Jason Waguespack, on his appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The Ogden Museum is located in the Warehouse Arts District of downtown New Orleans and holds the largest…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): A Deep Dive into “Unable to Work (or Telework)”
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): A Deep Dive into “Unable to Work (or Telework)”
Regardless of the qualifying event (isolation order, childcare, COVID-19 diagnosis, etc.), employers must engage in an analysis to determine whether an absence qualifies for FFCRA leave. The touchstone for the analysis is whether, but for the qualifying event, the employee…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Frequently Asked Questions
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the criteria for eligibility for emergency paid sick leave (EPSLA)? How is the sick leave pay calculated? Employers are left with many questions about how to comply with the FFCRA. In this “FAQ” overview, we highlight some of…
Missouri Tort Reform 2020
Missouri Tort Reform 2020
Missouri’s legislative session runs from early January until mid-May. Following is a brief summary of some of the most important tort reform measures that have been introduced this year. We will continue to track the progress of these bills, and…
Update: California Court Rules that Louisiana Law Applies to Dispute Between a Vessel Owner and Operator and Their Employees
Update: California Court Rules that Louisiana Law Applies to Dispute Between a Vessel Owner and Operator and Their Employees
Recently, a California appellate court ruled in favor of a Louisiana vessel owner and operator and against its employees in a wage and hour class action. This article provides tips to mitigate the risk of wage and hour liability to…
Update: The Equal Pay Act and Salary History Bans: What You Need to Know
Update: The Equal Pay Act and Salary History Bans: What You Need to Know
Historically, some employers have relied on an applicant’s prior pay rate to set an employee’s salary. As a result, employees who had a record of higher pay were awarded higher salaries. Employers should now be wary of using it as…
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
Galloway Recognized and Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
NEW ORLEANS – Nov. 7, 2024 – Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier corporate defense and litigation firm in the Gulf South and Midwest, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. Firms included in…
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Louisiana Lawyers Secure Summary Dismissal of Insured’s Claims for Coverage
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys secured a summary dismissal in Louisiana, with James Prather and Frances McGinnis exemplifying the result-driven representation that has made Galloway a premier insurance defense firm in the Gulf South. Plaintiff/Named Insured owned and…
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
Jacksonville Attorney Notching Wins Shortly After Joining Galloway
In just a few short months, Special Counsel Catherine Arpen has notched several wins for Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith clients in Florida. Catherine joined the Jacksonville office in July 2024, and in short order, she has gone way…
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys in the firm’s Gulfport office were granted summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Director Matthew Williams, Special Counsel Susan Bruhnke, and Associate Clayton Welch delivered result-driven representation for our client,…
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans a Great Success
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith presented the Claims and Litigation New Orleans Conference on Thursday, October 24, at The Ritz Carlton Hotel. The daylong and annual event featured captivating presentations and lively conversation among industry professionals and Galloway’s skilled…
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