5th Circuit Case Commentaries

Private Right of Action under ADA for Inaccessible Sidewalks Established in FRAME v. CITY OF ARLINGTON

Date: Sep 16, 2011

Private Right of Action under ADA for Inaccessible Sidewalks Established in FRAME v. CITY OF ARLINGTON Introduction In the landmark case FRAME v. CITY OF ARLINGTON, decided by the United States Court...

Fifth Circuit Affirms Proper Application of Retroactive Sentencing Guidelines in United States v. Garcia

Date: Sep 13, 2011

Fifth Circuit Affirms Proper Application of Retroactive Sentencing Guidelines in United States v. Garcia Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Summary of the Judgment 3. Analysis 3.1 Precedents Cited...

Establishing Hostile Work Environment Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Milan Dediol v. Best Chevrolet, Inc.

Date: Sep 13, 2011

Establishing Hostile Work Environment Claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Milan Dediol v. Best Chevrolet, Inc. Introduction The case of Milan Dediol v. Best Chevrolet, Inc....

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Case: Frensley v. North Mississippi Medical Center

Date: Sep 9, 2011

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Case: Frensley v. North Mississippi Medical Center Introduction The case of Jennifer Frensley v. North Mississippi Medical Center,...

Fifth Circuit Establishes Strict Criteria for CAFA Jurisdiction in Insurance Discrimination Cases

Date: Sep 7, 2011

Fifth Circuit Establishes Strict Criteria for CAFA Jurisdiction in Insurance Discrimination Cases Introduction The case of Toni Hollinger et al. v. Home State Mutual Insurance Company et al. serves...

Affirmation of Deed of Trust and Note Inseparability Under Texas Law: DeFranceschi and Riedo v. Wells Fargo & US Bank

Date: Sep 1, 2011

Affirmation of Deed of Trust and Note Inseparability Under Texas Law DeFranceschi and Riedo v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and U.S. Bank National Association 1. Introduction In the landmark case of...

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Judicial Immunity in Frivolous §1983 Conspiracy Claims: Modelist v. Multiple Defendants

Date: Aug 31, 2011

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Judicial Immunity in Frivolous §1983 Conspiracy Claims: Modelist v. Multiple Defendants Introduction In Shelton R. Modelist v. Judge Gray H. Miller et al., the United...

Preemption of State Product Liability Claims Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act: Wagoner v. ExxonMobil

Date: Aug 25, 2011

Preemption of State Product Liability Claims Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act: Wagoner v. ExxonMobil Introduction The case of James Wagoner, Jr. et al. v. ExxonMobil Corporation et al. (813...

Misrepresentation Exception to FTCA Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Upheld in Life Partners Inc. v. United States

Date: Aug 17, 2011

Misrepresentation Exception to FTCA Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Upheld in Life Partners Inc. v. United States Introduction Life Partners Inc. v. United States, 650 F.3d 1026 (5th Cir. 2011),...

Ameristar Airways v. Administrative Review Board: Affirmation of Retaliation Under AIR21

Date: Aug 12, 2011

Ameristar Airways v. Administrative Review Board: Affirmation of Retaliation Under AIR21 Introduction In the case of Ameristar Airways, Incorporated; Ameristar Jet Charter, Incorporated v....

Judicial Estoppel and Bankruptcy Trustees: Upholding the Integrity of the Bankruptcy Process

Date: Aug 12, 2011

Judicial Estoppel and Bankruptcy Trustees: Upholding the Integrity of the Bankruptcy Process Introduction The case of Diane G. REED v. CITY OF ARLINGTON (650 F.3d 571, United States Court of Appeals,...

Out-of-District Counsel Fee Awards in Title VII Class Actions: A Fifth Circuit Analysis

Date: Aug 9, 2011

Out-of-District Counsel Fee Awards in Title VII Class Actions: A Fifth Circuit Analysis Introduction The case of Syl v. Lufkin Industries, Inc. (No. 10-40036) adjudicated by the United States Court...

Public Disclosure Bar Upholds Dismissal in Jamison v. McKesson Corp.

Date: Aug 6, 2011

Public Disclosure Bar Upholds Dismissal in Jamison v. McKesson Corp. Introduction In the case of UNITED STATES of America ex rel. Thomas F. Jamison v. McKesson Corporation, the United States Court of...

Standing in First Amendment 'Chill' Claims: Insights from Crenshaw-Logal v. City of Abilene

Date: Aug 5, 2011

Standing in First Amendment 'Chill' Claims: Insights from Crenshaw-Logal v. City of Abilene Introduction Crenshaw-Logal v. City of Abilene is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Thomas v. City of Galveston: Establishing New Standards for Qualified Immunity and Municipal Liability

Date: Aug 2, 2011

Thomas v. City of Galveston: Establishing New Standards for Qualified Immunity and Municipal Liability Introduction Thomas v. City of Galveston is a seminal case adjudicated in the United States...

Incorporation of Online Terms in Maritime Contracts: One Beacon Ins. Co. v. Crowley Marine Services

Date: Jul 29, 2011

Incorporation of Online Terms in Maritime Contracts: One Beacon Insurance Company v. Crowley Marine Services Introduction The case of One Beacon Insurance Company v. Crowley Marine Services, Inc....

Affirming Mandatory Diversity Jurisdiction When Improper Joinder is Proven: CUEVAS v. COUNTRYWIDE (5th Cir. 2011)

Date: Jul 28, 2011

Affirming Mandatory Diversity Jurisdiction When Improper Joinder is Proven: CUEVAS v. COUNTRYWIDE (5th Cir. 2011) Introduction In the appellate case of Timoteo Cuevas; Eva Cuevas v. BAC Home Loans...

Preliminary Injunctions and Arbitration: Insights from JANVEY v. ALGUIRE

Date: Jul 23, 2011

Preliminary Injunctions and Arbitration: Insights from JANVEY v. ALGUIRE Introduction In the landmark case Ralph S. Janvey v. James R. Alguire et al. (647 F.3d 585, Fifth Circuit, 2011), the United...

Comprehensive Commentary on Druery v. Thaler: Denial of Certificate of Appealability

Date: Jul 21, 2011

Comprehensive Commentary on Druery v. Thaler: Denial of Certificate of Appealability Introduction The case of Marcus Ray Tyrone Druery v. Rick Thaler serves as a pivotal examination of the standards...

Clarifying the Independence of Defense and Indemnification Duties in Insurance Law: Insights from Colony Insurance Co. v. Peachtree Construction

Date: Jul 20, 2011

Clarifying the Independence of Defense and Indemnification Duties in Insurance Law: Insights from Colony Insurance Co. v. Peachtree Construction Introduction In the landmark case of Colony Insurance...

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