Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages: Fifth Circuit Upholds Obergefell v. Hodges in Texas Introduction In the landmark case of Cleopatra DE LEON et al. v. Greg Abbott, the United States Court of Appeals...
Complete Preemption of State Trade Secret Claims by Federal Copyright Law in SMI v. BancorpSouth Introduction In Spear Marketing, Incorporated v. BancorpSouth Bank; Argo Data Resource Corporation,...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in FMLA Retaliation Case: Harrelson v. Lufkin Industries Introduction In Marcus Ray Harrelson v. Lufkin Industries, Incorporated, adjudicated by the United States...
Federal Appellate Ruling Clarifies Recording Duties under Texas Local Government Code § 192.007 Introduction In the case of Harris County Texas; Brazoria County Texas, on behalf of themselves and all...
Affirming Dismissal of TDCA and Negligent Misrepresentation Claims in Mortgage Foreclosure Suit Introduction In the case of Shelly D. Smith v. Bank of America, N.A.; Deutsche Bank National Trust...
Fifth Circuit Reverses Dismissal in Section 1983 Retaliation Claims for Public Contractors: Culbertson v. Harris County Introduction The case of Amanda Culbertson and Jorge Wong v. Pat Lykos, Rachel...
Waiver of Confrontation Rights Affirmed in United States v. Ceballos Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Sandra Lisseth Ceballos, 789 F.3d 607 (5th Cir. 2015), the United States...
Affirmation of Dismissal in Robb Billups v. Retail Merchants Association: Key Precedents and Legal Implications Introduction The case of Robb Billups v. Retail Merchants Association, Incorporated et...
Zastrow v. Houston Auto Imports Greenway: Defining Limits of RICO in Retaliation Claims Introduction The case of Mark Zastrow and Heights Autohaus v. Houston Auto Imports Greenway Limited addresses...
Establishing Sufficiency of Minimal Pleadings and Prove-Up Hearings in ADEA Default Judgments: Insights from Wooten v. McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Eddie...
Fannie Mae v. Hurst: Reinforcing Relevance in Discovery for Deficiency Judgment Litigation Introduction In the case of Fannie Mae, Plaintiff-Appellee v. John Hurst; Southern Holdings III, L.L.C.,...
Collateral Estoppel and Standing in RICO Claims: Analysis of BCR Safeguard Holding v. Morgan Stanley Real Estate Advisor Introduction The case of BCR Safeguard Holding, L.L.C., et al. v. Morgan...
Enhancing Judicial Discretion: 5th Circuit Vacates Career Offender Sentence in United States v. Clay Introduction In the landmark case United States v. Nickdaniel Dewayne Clay, the United States...
Scope of Arbitration Clauses in Subcontracts: Insights from TRC Environmental Corporation v. LVI Facility Services, Inc. Introduction The case TRC Environmental Corporation v. LVI Facility Services,...
Affirmation of Non-Waiver of Foreclosure Rights in Thompson v. Bank of America Introduction In the landmark case of David and Toni Thompson v. Bank of America National Association, 783 F.3d 1022 (5th...
Trademark Descriptiveness and Lack of Secondary Meaning in Mardi Gras Bead Dog Case Introduction The case of Nola Spice Designs, L.L.C. v. Haydel Enterprises, Inc. (783 F.3d 527) adjudicated by the...
Standing Requirements Confirmed in Fifth Circuit's Affirmation of DACA Directive Suit Introduction In the landmark case Christopher L. Crane et al. v. Jeh Charles Johnson et al. (783 F.3d 244, 5th...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Case: Squyres v. HEICO Companies Introduction In the case of Jerrell P. Squyres v. The HEICO Companies, L.L.C., the United States Court of...
Clarifying "Drug Trafficking Offense" Enhancements under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines: United States v. Gomez–Alvarez 1. Introduction United States v. Elmer Gomez–Alvarez, 781 F.3d 787 (5th Cir. 2015),...
Zannikos v. Oil Inspections: Clarifying FLSA Administrative Exemptions and Statute of Limitations Introduction In the case of Vasilios Zannikos, Individually and On Behalf of Others Similarly...