Maritime Jurisdiction Clarified: Centaur, L.L.C. v. Barrios Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case Devin Barrios v. Centaur, L.L.C., the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Unjust Enrichment Claims Require Well-Supported Allegations: Badeaux v. BP Exploration & Production Introduction The case of BARRY J. BADEAUX, Plaintiff - Appellant v. BP EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION,...
Whistleblower Protections Limited to Post-Report Retaliations: Frye v. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Introduction In Lea S. Frye, Plaintiff - Appellant v. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Defendant -...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Welsh v. Fort Bend Independent School District: Adverse Employment Actions Defined Introduction The case of Guadalupe A. Welsh v. Fort Bend Independent School...
Substantial Evidence Standard Upholds SSA Disability Denial in Conley-Clinton Case Introduction The case of Tabatha R. Conley-Clinton v. Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of Social Security presents a...
Reaffirmation of Strict Criteria for Compassionate Release: United States of America v. Lawrence Stowe Introduction The case of United States of America v. Lawrence Stowe adjudicated by the United...
Affirmation of Dismissal in Walker & Haynes v. Beaumont ISD: Enforcing Pleading Standards and Immunity Protections Introduction In the case of Calvin Gary Walker; Walker's Electric; Jessie Haynes,...
Borrowed Servant Doctrine in Workers' Compensation: Mays v. Huntington Ingalls, Inc. Introduction Mays v. Huntington Ingalls, Inc. (938 F.3d 637, 5th Cir. 2019) addresses significant issues under the...
Retaliation Under the False Claims Act: Esteban Garcia v. Professional Contract Services, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Esteban Garcia v. Professional Contract Services, Incorporated, 938...
Strengthening the Standards for “Particular Social Group” in Asylum Claims: Gonzales-Veliz v. Barr Introduction The case Maria Suyapa Gonzales-Veliz v. William P. Barr (No. 18-60174, 938 F.3d 219,...
Clarifying the Scope of COV: Impact of Davis on § 924(c) Residual Clause Introduction The case of United States of America v. Antonyo Reece (938 F.3d 630) addresses significant constitutional...
Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements and Unconscionability under Texas Law Introduction The case of Jesus Maravilla v. Gruma Corporation addresses the enforceability of arbitration agreements within...
United States v. Pervis and Gray: Affirmation of Bank Robbery as a 'Crime of Violence' under 18 U.S.C. §2113(a) and Implications for Sentencing under §924(c) Introduction In the case of United States...
Jones v. United States: Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Maritime Negligence Case Introduction In the case of Wilfred Jones v. United States of America, decided on August 28, 2019, the United...
Clarifying Standing Requirements in Equal Protection Claims: Stallworth v. Governor Bryant et al. Introduction The case Jeffery A. Stallworth, Plaintiff, v. Governor Dewey Phillip "Phil" Bryant; et...
Cole v. Carson: Defining the Boundaries of Qualified Immunity in Police Use of Deadly Force Introduction The case of Cole v. Carson (935 F.3d 444) presents a critical examination of the doctrine of...
Accrual of § 1983 Claims in False Arrest and Wrongful Detention: Insights from Roberto Garcia v. San Antonio Introduction The case of Roberto Garcia v. San Antonio addresses critical issues...
Martinez v. Walgreens: Establishing the Limits of Pharmacists' Duty of Care to Third Parties in Texas Introduction Martinez v. Walgreens is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADEA Age Discrimination Case: McMichael v. Transocean Introduction In the case of Robert McMichael, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling,...
Reaffirming Jurisdictional Standards in Immigration Proceedings: United States v. Carlos Pedroza-Rocha Introduction The case of United States of America v. Carlos Pedroza-Rocha (933 F.3d 490)...