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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…
Cynthia Thomas Retires From Law Practice…
Cynthia Thomas Retires From Law Practice…
Cynthia J. Thomas of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith’s Mandeville Office Retires From Law New Orleans, Louisiana (April 2, 2012) – Cynthia J. Thomas of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) is retiring after 33 years of…
GJTBS Lands Title Resolution Team…
GJTBS Lands Title Resolution Team…
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith (GJTBS) is excited to announce the addition of the Title Resolution Team to the St. Louis office. The group is led by attorney Scott B. Mueller, a former Principal of Danna McKitrick, P.C., and…
Mike Grimley Received Highest Peer Review Rating…
Mike Grimley Received Highest Peer Review Rating…
J. Michael Grimley Jr. of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith’s Pensacola Office Received Highest Peer Review Rating™ from LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell
NRRDA Annual Conference a Resounding Success…
NRRDA Annual Conference a Resounding Success…
The National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association held its third annual conference in San Diego February 22-24th. GJTBS Director Joe Hassinger was privileged to serve as the Conference Advisor – the member of the NRRDA Board of Directors responsible for organization and oversight of the Conference.
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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