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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.
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…
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Navigating Cognitive Bias in Corporate Counsel Negotiation and Mediation
Exploring How Bias Can Shape Decision-Making In the complex world of corporate transactions and commercial disputes, negotiation is a valuable skill for in-house counsel. Whether resolving contract issues, managing risk, or navigating settlement discussions, the ability to negotiate effectively can have a profound…
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
Galloway Prevails in Louisiana Hurricane Ida Commercial Insurance Case
James Prather and Josh Dierker in Galloway’s Mandeville, Louisiana office secured a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment win in a Hurricane Ida commercial first party case. As a part of their extensive pre-trial strategy and dispositive motion practice, the Galloway…
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals: ADA Rules for Employers
More animals seem to be assisting people these days — in airports, offices, and even classrooms. Not all animals that provide help or comfort qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and understanding the distinction matters…
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Louisiana Defense Lawyer Roy Schroeder Joins Esteemed FDCC Membership
Roy L. Schroeder, a Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith in the firm’s Mandeville office, has been accepted as a member of the exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Roy joins a distinguished network of civil defense and…
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Strategies for Managing Generational Differences: Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla at ACC 2025
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith attorneys Autumn George and Doris Bobadilla will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Their session will be Monday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. As the modern workforce…
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