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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…
Mississippi Amends Law to Weaken Defense of Uninsured Motorist Carriers for Defense to Claims Involving Owners and Operators Subject to Immunity Under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act
Mississippi Amends Law to Weaken Defense of Uninsured Motorist Carriers for Defense to Claims Involving Owners and Operators Subject to Immunity Under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act
On June 10, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves signed into law Senate Bill 2230, aimed at expanding coverage under Mississippi’s Uninsured Motorist Act. The Bill, which will become effective July 1, 2020 expands coverage under the Uninsured Motorist Act to include…
Galloway Director Kenneth Hall Obtains Summary Judgement for Insurance Carrier
Galloway Director Kenneth Hall Obtains Summary Judgement for Insurance Carrier
In a hotly contested issue for homeowner’s insurance carriers around the State of Florida, Galloway Director, Kenneth Hall, received summary judgment on behalf of an insurance carrier in a property claim where the insured’s attorney claimed that the Policy’s Limited…
Title VII/LGBT – Is Sexual Orientation or Transgender-Based Discrimination Considered Discrimination “Because of … Sex”? Yes.
Title VII/LGBT – Is Sexual Orientation or Transgender-Based Discrimination Considered Discrimination “Because of … Sex”? Yes.
Title VII’s message is simple and momentous: An individual’s homosexuality or transgender status is not relevant to employment decisions. To read more, click here: Title VII-LGBT Galloway received a perfect score of 100 on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI),…
Florida Case Law Update
Florida Case Law Update
In the world of Florida insurance defense, we are obtaining positive gains in recent weeks. In addition to the recent Strems Order, we have also received two additional Court Orders that help us in our continued defense in first party…
The EEOC’s Latest Guidance on COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
The EEOC’s Latest Guidance on COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
EEOC’s Latest Guidance on COVID-19 and the ADA – As employers and employees navigate their way back to the workplace, the EEOC provides more guidance on the path forward. To learn more, click here: The EEOC’s Latest Guidance on COVID-19…
Missouri Tort Reform 2020 Update
Missouri Tort Reform 2020 Update
Missouri’s 2020 legislative session came to a close on May 15. Despite a strong start, the session ended with few items ticked off the majority’s tort reform to-do list. Efforts to shorten Missouri’s five-year statute of limitations for most tort…
Employers Receive Reprieve on EEO-1 Reporting Deadline Due to COVID-19
Employers Receive Reprieve on EEO-1 Reporting Deadline Due to COVID-19
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) delayed the collection of 2019 EEO-1 Component data to 2021 due to COVID-19. For more information, click here: Employers Receive Reprieve on EEO-1 Reporting Deadline Due to COVID-19
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…
Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case
Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Ryan O’Connor and Cody Castle secured a summary judgment win on behalf of the firm’s client, a Louisiana-based emergency medical transport company, in a medical malpractice case in Baton Rouge. Galloway continues to…
Jason Waguespack Named to CityBusiness Power List for Port & Maritime
Jason Waguespack Named to CityBusiness Power List for Port & Maritime
Jason Waguespack, a Director and Firm Managing Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been named to the 2026 Power List: Port & Maritime by New Orleans CityBusiness. The prestigious honor recognizes a small group of influential professionals and…
Galloway Announces Four Attorney Promotions to Director
Galloway Announces Four Attorney Promotions to Director
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier law firm with offices in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Alabama, and Georgia, is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been promoted to Director, effective January 1, 2026. Since its founding…
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).…
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