Fifth Circuit Affirms Conspiracy Claim in First Amendment Retaliation Case, Limiting Qualified Immunity for Public Officials Introduction In the case of Terry Bevill v. Jeffrey Fletcher; Thomas...
Enforcing the Automatic Stay: Upholding Sanctions in In re Cleveland Imaging & Surgical Hosp., L.L.C. Introduction In re Cleveland Imaging and Surgical Hospital, L.L.C., Debtor is a landmark decision...
Reinforcing the Boundaries between Lay and Expert Testimony: Sanofi’s Improper Use of Rule 701 Under the Fifth Circuit Introduction In the landmark case of Barbara Earnest v. Sanofi U.S. Services,...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment Standards in Cross-Border Contract Disputes: MDK v. Proplant Introduction The case of MDK Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada v. Proplant Incorporated (25 F.4th 360)...
Affirmation in Ruvalcaba v. Angleton ISD: Reinforcing Standards for Equal Protection and Title IX Claims in Educational Settings Introduction The case of Yasmin Ruvalcaba v. Angleton Independent...
Affirming Limits on Personal Jurisdiction: Danziger & De Llano v. Morgan Verkamp Explained Introduction The case of Danziger & De Llano, L.L.P. v. Morgan Verkamp, L.L.C. adjudicated by the United...
Enhanced Sentencing Under ACCA: Divisibility of Texas Simple Robbery Statute Affirmed 1. Introduction The case of United States of America v. David Lee Garrett, 24 F.4th 485 (5th Cir. 2022),...
Reliance on Bare Arrest Records in Sentencing: Insights from United States v. Zarco-Beiza Case Reference: United States of America v. Heriberto Zarco-Beiza, 24 F.4th 477 (5th Cir. 2022) Introduction...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Strict Standards for Extraordinary Ability Visa: Emphasis on Agency Discretion and Exhaustion Requirements Introduction The case of Bhaveshkumar Amin v. Alejandro Mayorkas et...
Williams v. Boeing Company: Fifth Circuit Sets New Standards for Asbestos Litigation and Wrongful Death Claims in Louisiana Introduction The case of Tarsia Williams and Breck Williams v. Boeing...
Qualified Immunity Reinforced in Use of Tasers During Traffic Stops Introduction In the landmark case Timothy Betts, Sr., Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Ross Brennan; Louisiana State Police; Department of...
Affirmation of Conviction for Drug Trafficking: Circumstantial Evidence and Rule 704(b) Expert Testimony in United States v. Lara Introduction The case of United States of America v. Mary Ann Lara;...
Enforcing Settlement Agreements: Insights from Vikas WSP v. Economy Mud Products Co. Introduction The case of Vikas WSP, Limited v. Economy Mud Products Company, heard by the United States Court of...
Enhancing Accountability in Class Action Attorney Fees: Insights from Fessler v. Porcelana Corona De Mexico Introduction The case of Mark Fessler et al. v. Porcelana Corona De Mexico, S.A. de C.V....
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Retaliation Claims under Title VII: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wantou v. Wal-Mart Introduction The case of Yves Wantou v. Wal-Mart Stores Texas, L.L.C. (23 F.4th...
Failure to Respond to Rule 36 Requests for Admissions Leads to Summary Judgment: Poon-Atkins v. Sappington & Wal-Mart Introduction The case of Christy Poon-Atkins, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Sammy M....
Vacating Preliminary Injunction in Daves et al. v. Dallas County: Appellate Insights on Jurisdictional and Abstention Issues Introduction In the case of Daves et al. v. Dallas County, Texas, a group...
Reaffirming Public Access: Fifth Circuit Clarifies Standards for Sealing Judicial Records in June Medical Services v. Louisiana Introduction In June Medical Services, L.L.C. v. Louisiana, the United...
Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements by Third Parties: Newman v. Plains All American Pipeline Introduction Newman v. Plains All American Pipeline is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court...
Limits of Equitable Tolling in AEDPA Applications: Jones v. Lumpkin Introduction Sam Jones v. Bobby Lumpkin, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 2022, addresses...