Huntsberry v. United States (956 F.3d 270): Upholding Felon-in-Possession Convictions and Validity of Charge Joinder Introduction In Huntsberry v. United States (956 F.3d 270), the United States...
Balancing Public Health and Reproductive Rights: The Fifth Circuit's Mandamus Decision on Texas GA-09 Introduction In the midst of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued...
Fifth Circuit Affirms 'Cat's Paw' Doctrine for Retaliation and Hostile Work Environment Claims in Title VII and Section 1981 Cases Introduction The case of Johnnie Melvin v. Barr Roofing Company...
Establishing First Amendment Standing in Public Censure Cases: Wilson v. Houston Community College System Introduction The case of David Buren Wilson v. Houston Community College System (955 F.3d...
Snap Removal and Exclusive Remedy in Arbitration: Insights from Texas Brine Co. v. AAA et al. Introduction The case of Texas Brine Company, L.L.C. v. American Arbitration Association, Inc. et al.,...
Reversal of Attorney Sanctions in FDCPA Debt Collection Case Clarifies Rule 11 Application and Fee-Shifting Limits Introduction In the case of Tejero v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, L.L.C.,...
Credibility Determinations and Corroboration Standards in Asylum Cases: Avelar-Oliva v. Barr, 5th Cir. 2020 Introduction Avelar-Oliva v. Barr, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Enforceability of Settlement Agreements Under FECA: Insights from Wise v. Wilkie Introduction The case of Patricia Melonee Wise v. Robert Wilkie, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for...
Fifth Circuit Defines Jurisdiction Limits and Unbridled Discretion Standards in First Amendment Viewpoint Discrimination: Cross v. Abbott Introduction In FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION, Inc.,...
Admissibility of Expert Lost-Profits Evidence: Jacked Up LLC v. Sara Lee Corp. Introduction The case of Jacked Up, L.L.C. v. Sara Lee Corporation brought before the United States Court of Appeals for...
Enhanced Standards for EEOC Charge Verification under the ADA: Insights from EEOC v. Vantage Energy Services Introduction EEOC v. Vantage Energy Services, Inc. is a landmark decision by the United...
Affirmation of EX PARTE YOUNG Exception in Education Rights: Indigo Williams v. Tate Reeves Introduction The case of Indigo Williams, on behalf of her minor child J.E.; Dorothy Haymer, on behalf of...
Denial of Compassionate Release Due to COVID-19 Risks in United States v. Clark Introduction The case of United States of America v. John E. Clark revolves around Defendant John E. Clark's motion to...
Muniz v. United States: Establishing Compassionate Release Criteria Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Introduction Muniz v. United States is a landmark case adjudicated by the United States District Court for...
Interpretation of Actual Cash Value in Homeowners Insurance: Fifth Circuit Sets Favorable Precedent for Insureds Introduction The case of Lorine Mitchell v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Company (954...
Affirmation of Sovereign Immunity in First Amendment Retaliation Claims: Corn & Jennings v. Mississippi Department of Public Safety Introduction In the case of Penny Nichols Corn; Twyla Jennings v....
Fifth Circuit Establishes New Standards for Personal Jurisdiction and Predominance in Nationwide Class Actions Introduction The case of David Cruson and John Denman v. Jackson National Life Insurance...
Clarifying Qualified Immunity and Probable Cause in False Arrest Claims: Insights from Voss v. Goode Introduction Voss v. Goode, 954 F.3d 234 (5th Cir. 2020), is a significant appellate decision that...
Enforcement of Collateral-Review Waivers in Light of Johnson v. United States Introduction The case of United States of America v. Michael James Barnes, 953 F.3d 383 (5th Cir. 2020), addresses the...
Balancing Public Access and Privacy: Precedent from SHANDELL MARIE BRADLEY v. LOUIS M. ACKAL Introduction The case of Shandell Marie Bradley, Tutrix on behalf of her minor child AJW v. Louis M....