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Larry Canada Will Speak at Professional Liability Defense Federation Seminar
Larry Canada Will Speak at Professional Liability Defense Federation Seminar
On September 27th-28th 2012, Larry Canada is one of six attorneys that will speak at the Professional Liability Defense Federation seminar in Chicago. The seminar will include a variety of topics, including legal, medical, construction design, corporate goverance, lender, and…
EEOC Strengthens Initiative Against Systemic Discrimination…
EEOC Strengthens Initiative Against Systemic Discrimination…
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission develops a new strategic plan that was finally approved in the fiscal years 2012-2016. This plan renews and strengthens the EEOC’s focus on systemic discrimination litigation.
Changes To Mississippi's Workers’ Compensation Law…
Changes To Mississippi's Workers’ Compensation Law…
CHANGES TO MISSISSIPPI’S WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW By: Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith At the end of April, Mississippi legislators passed significant changes to the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation law. The Governor signed the bill on May 15, 2012 making the…
Four Jury Trial Victories in six months for GJTBS Pensacola…
Four Jury Trial Victories in six months for GJTBS Pensacola…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith’s Pensacola office had four jury trial victories in just six months. The cases were real estate and construction related. In addition, our clients were awarded from $80,000.00 to $585,000.000 for their losses.
Summary Judgment to Defeat Misplaced Vexatious Refusal…
Summary Judgment to Defeat Misplaced Vexatious Refusal…
GJTBS prevailed on its Motion for Summary Judgment in Clinton County, IL on behalf of a national title insurer faced with a complaint from an uninsured party. real estate transaction
Larry Canada Chosen as Chair of PLDF's Construction Design Claims Committee…
Larry Canada Chosen as Chair of PLDF's Construction Design Claims Committee…
The PLDF Board of Directors has chosen Larry Canada to serve as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of Professional Liability Defense Federation’s Construction Design Claims Committee for the 2012 term.
Summary Judgment Against Seller That Misrepresented Title Defect…
Summary Judgment Against Seller That Misrepresented Title Defect…
Summary Judgment Against Seller That Misrepresented Title Defect GJTBS represented a national title insurer in an action to enforce an indemnification agreement and warranty signed by a seller that the client relied upon in closing a real estate transaction, but…
Summary Judgment Obtained on Behalf of Insurance Carrier Client…
Summary Judgment Obtained on Behalf of Insurance Carrier Client…
GJTBS recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of an insurance carrier client in a first-party property claim. The Plaintiff, an animal removal services company, took an assignment from the insureds/homeowners, and claimed that bats had infested the property and the…
Missouri Court Invokes Ethridge to Deny Equitable Subrogation…
Missouri Court Invokes Ethridge to Deny Equitable Subrogation…
Missouri Court Invokes Ethridge to Deny Equitable Subrogation Blog written by Scott B. Mueller, Special Counsel at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith in St. Louis, Missouri
Public Bid Protest Verdict in Louisiana…
Public Bid Protest Verdict in Louisiana…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith (GJTBS) wins a public bid protest challenging the division of facility planning, State of Louisiana on a public university construction project. The judge issued an injunction prohibiting the award to another contractor. The legal issue…
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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