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The Equal Pay Act and Salary History Bans: What You Need to Know
The Equal Pay Act and Salary History Bans: What You Need to Know
One of the most anticipated employment cases before the Supreme Court this term was Yovino v. Rizo. The issue was whether an employer may properly rely on a new hire’s salary history to establish starting pay under the federal Equal…
Title VII/LGBT – Is Sexual Orientation or Transgender-Based Discrimination Considered Discrimination “Because of … Sex”?
Title VII/LGBT – Is Sexual Orientation or Transgender-Based Discrimination Considered Discrimination “Because of … Sex”?
Employers across the nation should be closely monitoring three cases currently pending before the Supreme Court relating to the scope of protection, if any, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 affords against sexual orientation and gender identity-based…
Galloway’s Lafayette Office Wins Trial on Behalf of Acadian Ambulance Services, Inc.
Galloway’s Lafayette Office Wins Trial on Behalf of Acadian Ambulance Services, Inc.
Katie Penny and Steven Bucher from Galloway’s Lafayette office obtained a no liability verdict from the jury in an auto liability case on behalf of Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. Congratulations to Katie and Steve on their hard work for Acadian…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the tenth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has been ranked in the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list…
Act No. 408 amends La. R.S. § 32:681 and allows officers to determine whether a driver should be tested for drugs and alcohol in crashes that involve serious bodily injuries.
Act No. 408 amends La. R.S. § 32:681 and allows officers to determine whether a driver should be tested for drugs and alcohol in crashes that involve serious bodily injuries.
On July 19, 2019, Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law Act No. 408, also known as “Katie Bug’s Law,” which requires all drivers involved in crashes that end in a serious injury to submit to a drug test. Katie…
Galloway Exposes Medical Funding Scheme and Obtains Victory for Defense on Collateral Source Rule
Galloway Exposes Medical Funding Scheme and Obtains Victory for Defense on Collateral Source Rule
In a consolidated three-plaintiff personal injury lawsuit, Galloway attorneys James Prather and Bowman Fetzer obtained a significant victory for our client in what was originally thought to be a legitimate trucking accident but was later uncovered to apparently have been…
Eight Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Eight Galloway Attorneys Recognized in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Galloway is pleased to announce the following eight attorneys who have been selected for the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Congratulations to Leslie Pickett, Thomas Smith, James Prather, Doris Bobadilla, Kathleen Charvet, Richard Duplantier, Lambert “Joe” Hassinger, and…
Lafayette Attorney Steven Bucher to be a Contributing Author in ABA Article on Cybersecurity
Lafayette Attorney Steven Bucher to be a Contributing Author in ABA Article on Cybersecurity
Lafayette attorney Steven Bucher is a contributing author to “Recent Developments in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy” in the Spring 2019 edition of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal. Steven’s contribution primarily focuses on the interplay…
Galloway Wins Workers’ Compensation Trial on Behalf of National Trucking Company
Galloway Wins Workers’ Compensation Trial on Behalf of National Trucking Company
In a bifurcated workers’ compensation trial, Galloway successfully obtained a determination that benefits were not owed by a national trucking company to the claimant. Attorney Jessica Scholl handled the case, arguing both issues of fact related to the claimant’s alleged…
Galloway Earns 100 percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 17th Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality
Galloway Earns 100 percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 17th Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr, & Smith is the first and only Louisiana-based law firm to receive a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices…
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Employment Law Lessons from the Tyler Skaggs Civil Trial
Setting the Scene Effective workplace oversight isn’t just an HR ideal — it’s a company’s first line of defense against risk, liability, and reputational harm. When managers enforce policies consistently and act on warning signs, they protect both people and…
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
Ticket for Due Process – The Right to Live Testimony in DBA Claims
A recent decision by Administrative Law Judge John Herke provides guidance when a claimant attempts to submit deposition or unsworn testimony in lieu of testifying live at Formal Hearing. With DBA claimants continuing to allege claims related to delayed-onset psychological…
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. As a full-service and proactive corporate defense firm that prioritizes the highest level of client service and strategic partnerships, Galloway stands at the…
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Richard Duplantier Selected to American Board of Trial Advocates in Louisiana
Louisiana trial attorney Richard Duplantier, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s New Orleans offices, has been selected to be a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In joining ABOTA, Rick brings decades…
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Now in its eighth year, the Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton. The session insights, conversations, and connections combined for an incredibly successful event that industry professionals traveled…
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