Ensuring Genuine Disputes in Employment Discrimination: Insights from Heinsohn v. Carabin & Shaw, P.C. Introduction Heinsohn v. Carabin & Shaw, P.C. (832 F.3d 224, 5th Cir. 2016) is a significant...
Enforcement of Forum-Selection Clauses in International Employment Contracts: Barnett v. DynCorp International Introduction In the case of Jonathan Barnett v. DynCorp International, L.L.C.,...
Pullen v. Caddo Parish School Board: Reinforcing Employer Responsibilities under Title VII Introduction Pullen v. Caddo Parish School Board (830 F.3d 205, 5th Cir. 2016) represents a significant...
Preservation of Voter ID Law: An Analytical Commentary on the Fifth Circuit's En Banc Decision in Veasey et al. v. Abbott et al. Introduction The case of Marc Veasey et al. v. Greg Abbott et al....
Fifth Circuit Upholds Arbitration Agreements with Delegation Clauses in FLSA Collective Actions Introduction In the landmark case of Ted L. Kubala, Jr., Individually and on Behalf of All Other...
Proportionality in Attorney's Fee Awards under Title VII: Combs v. City of Huntington Introduction In Combs v. City of Huntington, 829 F.3d 388 (5th Cir. 2016), the United States Court of Appeals for...
Upholding Federal Ban on Machinegun Possession: Second Amendment Considerations in Hollis v. Lynch Introduction The case of Jay Aubrey Isaac Hollis, Individually and as Trustee of the Jay Aubrey...
Determining Governmental Plans under ERISA: Smith v. Regional Transit Authority Introduction In the landmark case of Mary Smith et al. v. Regional Transit Authority et al. (827 F.3d 412, 2016), the...
Affirming the At-Will Employment Presumption and Title VII Framework in Heggemeier v. Caldwell County Introduction In the case of Ronald R. Heggemeier v. Caldwell County, Texas, the United States...
Groden v. City of Dallas: Reevaluating Monell Standards for Municipal Liability 1. Introduction Groden v. City of Dallas, 826 F.3d 280, is a pivotal decision by the United States Court of Appeals for...
Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Claims: Salazar–Limon v. City of Houston Introduction The case of Ricardo Salazar–Limon v. City of Houston addresses significant issues concerning...
Dela v. PTech: Affirmation of ADA Compliance in Employment Termination Introduction The case of Danny J. Delaval v. PTech Drilling Tubulars, L.L.C., decided by the United States Court of Appeals for...
Reaffirmation of Chapter 95's Strict Liability in Oilfield Operations: Rose v. Callon Petroleum Company Introduction The case of Eric Y. Rose v. Callon Petroleum Company addresses critical issues...
Deportation Does Not Moot Sentencing Appeals: Insights from United States v. Heredia-Holguin Introduction The case of United States of America v. Heredia-Holguin, 823 F.3d 337 (5th Cir. 2016),...
Knowledge as a Critical Element in CSA Conspiracy: Analysis of United States v. Stanford Introduction In the case of United States v. Daniel James Stanford, decided on May 18, 2016, the United States...
Voluntary Conduct and Eighth Amendment Protections: Legate v. Livingston Affirms Limits Introduction The case of James Legate v. Brad Livingston addresses the extent to which the Eighth Amendment's...
Establishing Rigorous Gatekeeping for Expert Testimony Qualifications: Da v. Carlson Introduction Da v. Carlson, 822 F.3d 194 (5th Cir. 2016), is a pivotal appellate decision by the United States...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed for Tax Assessors in Fourth Amendment Context Introduction In the case of Cary KING; Melba Ireland King v. Lloyd G. Handorf, heard by the United States Court of Appeals...
Fifth Circuit Clarifies Loss Calculation in 8(a) Procurement Fraud: Government Benefits Rule Not Applicable Introduction The case of United States of America v. Thomas Gregory Harris, decided by the...
Arthur Whitehead v. Colvin: Affirmation of Disability Benefits Denial under Substantial Evidence Standard Introduction The case of Arthur Whitehead v. Carolyn W. Colvin, adjudicated by the United...