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Joe Hassinger to Speak at LCA Conference
Joe Hassinger to Speak at LCA Conference
Joe Hassinger To Speak at LCA Conference New Orleans Director Joe Hassinger has been selected to present at the Louisiana Claims Association Annual Conference in June. His presentation will be “Negotiating Roadblocks to Successful Mediation.” In addition to maintaining a…
Mold Exposure Class Action
Mold Exposure Class Action
On September 17, 2012, David M. Moragas successfully argued before Chief Judge Brian A. Jackson in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, in a mold case against a hotel, a general contractor, and a subcontractor…
Office of Public Health Unveils Comprehensive Plan for Strengthening the State Process for Retail Food Inspections
Office of Public Health Unveils Comprehensive Plan for Strengthening the State Process for Retail Food Inspections
Thursday, December 20, 2012 | Contact: Bureau of Media & Communications (225) 342-1532 Baton Rouge: Today, Louisiana health officials unveiled their plan, in development since February 2012, for enhancing the state’s health inspection process for retail food establishments. In a…
St. Louis Office Obtains Trial Decision in Deed Reformation Case
St. Louis Office Obtains Trial Decision in Deed Reformation Case
Attorneys in GJTBS’s St. Louis Office, Scott B. Mueller and Kristin Steinkamp recently obtained a trial verdict in St. Louis County on a contentious action in equity to reform a Deed of Trust on behalf of a national lender that…
Six GJTBS Lawyers Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Six GJTBS Lawyers Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith congratulates its attorneys who were named “Top Lawyers” in the November 2012 issue of New Orleans Magazine: Larry Canada, Rick Duplantier, John Galloway, Tim Hassinger, Teresa Martin, and Jason Waguespack. New Orleans Magazine contracted…
Chinese Drywall Defense Verdict
Chinese Drywall Defense Verdict
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 3, 2012 CONTACT: Joe Hassinger, Director PHONE: 504-648-6294 E-MAIL: jhassinger@gjtbs.com CHINESE DRYWALL DEFENSE VERDICT New Orleans, LA – This afternoon a jury in United States District Court in New Orleans vindicated local distributor Interior Exterior…
Successful Subrogation
Successful Subrogation
Successful Subrogation Presented by Doris T. Bobadilla, Esq. to the CEU Institute
Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy
We extend our thoughts and prayers to our friends on the East Coast as you deal with Hurricane Sandy. We hope that you and your families are safe and secure. As you recover from the storm, please call if we…
New Case Decisions in Louisiana – October 2012
New Case Decisions in Louisiana – October 2012
Class Action/Mass Tort Litigation In Doe v. Southern Gyms, LLC, 92 So.3d 654 (La. App. 3rd Cir. 6/6/12) a defendant appealed certification of a class by the trial court, alleging the trial court had abused its discretion by…
GJTBS is proud to announce that Todd LaDouceur has been elected a shareholder of the Firm, and Adraon Greene, Kelly Hartmann, Anthony Sullivan, Jason Wilson, Ben Grau, Cherrell Simms, Cheri Chestnut, and Scott Mueller have been promoted to directors of the Firm.
GJTBS is proud to announce that Todd LaDouceur has been elected a shareholder of the Firm, and Adraon Greene, Kelly Hartmann, Anthony Sullivan, Jason Wilson, Ben Grau, Cherrell Simms, Cheri Chestnut, and Scott Mueller have been promoted to directors of the Firm.
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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