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Applicability of Louisiana’s Single Named Storm Deductible Rule — Authorized v. White List
Applicability of Louisiana’s Single Named Storm Deductible Rule — Authorized v. White List
The tumultuous 2020 Hurricane Season has resulted in a record-tying four named storms to strike the State of Louisiana. Hurricane Laura struck Southwest Louisiana on August 26, 2020 as a Category 4 with winds in excess of 120 mph and…
Juvie Cruz Cardenas Nominated for The 2020 Federation of Insurance Women of Texas, Inc.’s Community Service Award
Juvie Cruz Cardenas Nominated for The 2020 Federation of Insurance Women of Texas, Inc.’s Community Service Award
Galloway is pleased to announce that Juvie Cruz Cardenas has been nominated for the 2020 Federation of Insurance Women of Texas (FIWT), Inc.’s Community Service Award. The purpose of this award is to honor a member of FIWT for outstanding community…
Hurricane Preparation Tips
Hurricane Preparation Tips
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32 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch
32 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch
Galloway is pleased to announce that the following attorneys were selected for the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch. Congratulations! To view the full list, please click here.
Legal Update: Ring Leader of Staged Accident Probe Exposed by Galloway Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
Legal Update: Ring Leader of Staged Accident Probe Exposed by Galloway Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
Damien Labeaud, one of the ring leaders of a staged accident ring acting out of New Orleans East, plead guilty to federal charges on August 6. This comes after James Prather and Bowman Fetzer of Galloway successfully defended a civil lawsuit in…
Louisiana Provides Schools and School Authorities Limited Immunity for COVID-19-Related Claims
Louisiana Provides Schools and School Authorities Limited Immunity for COVID-19-Related Claims
On July 8, 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law Louisiana Revised Statute 17:439.1 and 17:3391, precluding the liability of public and non-public schools, as well as school authorities, relating to alleged exposure to COVID-19 or acts undertaken in…
Coverage for COVID-19? – Louisiana Business Interruption Claims
Coverage for COVID-19? – Louisiana Business Interruption Claims
COVID-19 has torn across the world, creating a health crisis and leaving a devastating economic wake. Governors across the United States have issued varied emergency proclamations, nearly all of which remain in effect in varying degrees across the country. As…
Mississippi Aims to Limit Civil Liability for Businesses for COVID-19-Related Exposure
Mississippi Aims to Limit Civil Liability for Businesses for COVID-19-Related Exposure
On July 8, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves signed into law Mississippi’s Back-To-Business Liability Assurance Act. As passed, the Act limits civil liability for business owners in certain circumstances for claims for injuries and damages resulting from exposure to COVID-19. To…
Kenneth Hall and David Burr Obtain Victory in Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Kenneth Hall and David Burr Obtain Victory in Florida Second District Court of Appeal
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s denial of the plaintiff’s entitlement to attorney’s fees and costs in a case handled by Kenneth Hall and David Burr of our Tampa office on behalf of a homeowner’s…
Mississippi Establishes Statute of Limitations for Civil Actions Against Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Brokers and Agents
Mississippi Establishes Statute of Limitations for Civil Actions Against Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Brokers and Agents
On June 25, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves approved Senate Bill 2430 to establish a statute of limitations for civil actions asserted against real estate appraisers, brokers and salespersons. Below is the full text of the newly passed bill, which will…
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
Refining Removal? A Question for the U.S. Supreme Court
New Orleans Maritime Attorney Published in “Following the Fifth” Kathleen Charvet, an admiralty and maritime attorney in Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith’s New Orleans office, has published an article in the inaugural edition of Following the Fifth, a new publication from the Bar Association…
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Pay Transparency & FLSA Bonuses: Key Issues for Southeast Employers
Compliance Considerations for the End of the Year With many employers finalizing year-end bonuses and preparing for 2026 recruiting, questions continue to arise regarding pay transparency requirements and the proper classification of bonuses under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).…
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
Tidings of Comfort and Custody: Navigating the Holidays After Divorce
For some, the holiday season is a time of comfort and joy: holiday-card-picture perfect families with traditions, smiles, and laughter. Other parents are threading the needle carefully, and for those who are separated or divorced, the holidays are accompanied by…
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Galloway Achieves Summary Judgment for First Party Case in Fort Lauderdale
Edward Krakauer, an attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office of Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, won a motion for summary judgment in a complex first party residential case. With sophisticated representation, the Galloway team achieved another positive outcome on…
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Prevails in Lafayette Workers’ Compensation Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has prevailed on a complete defense verdict in a workers’ compensation case in Lafayette, Louisiana. Jason Wilson and Jared Nelson secured the dismissal with prejudice. With experience and expertise, Galloway handles complex employment law…
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