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Jason Waguespack discusses Anti-Suit Injunctions and Admiralty Law in the following article.
Jason Waguespack discusses Anti-Suit Injunctions and Admiralty Law in the following article.
Anti-Suit Injunctions and Admiralty Claims: The American Approach
A reminder to Motorists from the Louisiana Department of Insurance regarding Legislation that went into effect on August 1, 2012
A reminder to Motorists from the Louisiana Department of Insurance regarding Legislation that went into effect on August 1, 2012
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is Reminding Motorists to Be Aware of Two Pieces of Legislation That Took Effect August 1, 2012 ACT 512, which states that if a driver cannot provide proof of insurance their vehicle may be impounded,…
Meagan E. Messina provides an Update on Louisiana Anti-Indemnity Law.
Meagan E. Messina provides an Update on Louisiana Anti-Indemnity Law.
Despite the continued use of indemnity provisions in construction contracts, state legislatures have begun to pass anti-indemnity statutes invalidating such provisions given the public policy concern to protect certain workers on a construction project from another contracting party’s attempts to…
Another Victory for the New Orleans office!
Another Victory for the New Orleans office!
Rick Duplantier and Carlina Eiselen recently represented an expert/accountant who had performed work in a complex divorce proceeding. The party that hired the firm’s client refused to pay him for his services. Although the trial judge reduced the expert’s fee…
Mandeville Attorneys Secure Full Defense Verdict
Mandeville Attorneys Secure Full Defense Verdict
After a two-day trial, attorneys in our Mandeville office – Doris Bobadilla (Director) and John Getty (Associate) – successfully obtained a verdict of no liability for a local-area nail salon client. The plaintiff claimed that the nail salon’s manicurist accidently…
Lindsay Meador elected as President of Lafayette Young Lawyers Association
Lindsay Meador elected as President of Lafayette Young Lawyers Association
Lindsay Meador, an Associate in the Lafayette office, was elected as the incoming President of the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association. She will be sworn in on August 30, 2012 in Lafayette, La.
$2.5 Million Award Overturned by Texas Supreme Court: Failure to Pay Maintenance and Cure…
$2.5 Million Award Overturned by Texas Supreme Court: Failure to Pay Maintenance and Cure…
$2.5 Million Award Overturned by Texas Supreme Court: Failure to Pay Maintenance and Cure By James T. Bailey and Shannon L. Snider Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr and Smith The Texas Supreme Court recently overturned a jury award (affirmed by…
Lafayette Office Relocates…
Lafayette Office Relocates…
Galloway Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) is excited to announce the relocation of its Lafayette office. Mark Pharr. Lafayette attorney.
GJTBS Congratulates Ron Capehart…
GJTBS Congratulates Ron Capehart…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith is pleased to announce that Ron Capehart an Associate in its Houston, Texas office, has been invited to join the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). The CLM is a nonpartisan alliance comprised…
Two More Verdicts from the St. Louis Office…
Two More Verdicts from the St. Louis Office…
Summary Judgment to Obtain Access: The firm obtained summary judgment in Franklin County, Missouri to reform a deed of trust which failed to include a parcel connecting the residence to a public road. The landlocked collateral was unified through the…
Galloway Houston Secures Defense Victory in Southern District of Texas
Galloway Houston Secures Defense Victory in Southern District of Texas
Director Adraon D. Greene and Associate Nadia Savo secured a summary judgment on behalf of a national retail client in a trip and fall case in the Southern District of Texas. The experienced team at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith delivered another…
Nicole Fluet Recognized by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Nicole Fluet Recognized by Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorney Nicole Fluet was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Joseph P. Metzger Outstanding Achievement Award by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. She was honored at the association’s annual Florida Liability Claims Conference in Orlando,…
Florida Rule Changes Took Effect: Everything Changes…Or Did It?
Florida Rule Changes Took Effect: Everything Changes…Or Did It?
In July 2024, our Florida team of attorneys alerted clients on significant changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure promulgated by the Florida Supreme Court that took effect on January 1, 2025. Galloway’s four Florida offices – Pensacola, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Jacksonville – coordinated…
The EEOC’s New Employment Focus: Less DEI, More Scrutiny
The EEOC’s New Employment Focus: Less DEI, More Scrutiny
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is currently undergoing strategic reorientation under the leadership of Acting Chair Andrea R. Lucas. While enforcement priorities are being re-calibrated, the agency’s ability to implement broad policy adjustments is presently constrained by its lack…
Galloway’s Jacksonville Team Secures Summary Judgment Upholding HOA Authority
Galloway’s Jacksonville Team Secures Summary Judgment Upholding HOA Authority
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith and its team in Jacksonville has secured a complete summary judgment victory in favor of our client, a Florida homeowners’ association, in a case involving a challenge to mandatory membership and assessment obligations. The Court…
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