Ogden v. Jackson: Establishing Parameters for Loan Modification Agreements Introduction In the case of Roger Law v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, L.L.C., the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth...
Affirmation of Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Ritter v. Butterfield Bank: Establishing Jurisdictional Boundaries Introduction The case of Monkton Insurance Services, Limited, Acting by its Joint...
Strict Enforcement of 'Owned, Rented, or Occupied' Exclusions in Umbrella Insurance Policies: Pioneer Exploration v. Steadfast Insurance Introduction In the appellate case of Pioneer Exploration,...
Establishing Adverse Employment Action Through Diminished Job Responsibilities: Thompson v. City of Waco Introduction Allen Thompson v. City of Waco, Texas is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...
Restricting Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction Over Non-Estate Property: Vantage Drilling Co. v. Stment Co. Introduction In the landmark case Vantage Drilling Company v. Stment Company Limited, the United...
Fields v. United States: Affirmation of Conviction and Denial of Certificate of Appealability Introduction The case of United States of America v. Sherman Lamont Fields (761 F.3d 443, 5th Cir. 2014)...
Limitations on Jury Trial Rights for Litigation Trusts in Bankruptcy Fraud Claims: U.S. Bank Nat. Assn. v. Verizon Communications, Inc. Introduction The case of U.S. Bank National Association,...
Reaffirming 'Cause and Prejudice' in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Canales v. Stephens Introduction Anibal Canales, Jr. v. William Stephens is a landmark case adjudicated by the United...
Davis v. Fort Bend County: Strengthening Religious Accommodation Under Title VII Introduction In Davis v. Fort Bend County (765 F.3d 480, 5th Cir. 2014), Lois M. Davis, an IT Supervisor, challenged...
Federal Subject-Matter Jurisdiction under Section 301(a) of the LMRA: Houston Refining v. United Steel Workers 1. Introduction The case of Houston Refining, L.P. v. United Steel, Paper and Forestry,...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Strict Standards for Certificates of Appealability in Capital Cases: Bernard and Vialva Denied Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Brandon Bernard...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Excessive Force Appellate Decision Troy Thompson v. Sheriff Ira A. Mercer and Palo Pinto County, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2014 Introduction The...
Affirming Limits on First Amendment Rights to Immediate Access to Court Records Introduction The case of Sullo & Bobbitt, P.L.L.C.; Barry L. Bobbitt, Plaintiffs–Appellants v. Stewart Milner, et al....
Personal Jurisdiction in International Business Disputes: Analysis of Special Industries, Inc. v. Zamil Group Introduction The case of Special Industries, Incorporated (“SII”) versus Zamil Group...
Massi v. United States: Extending the Good Faith Exception in Prolonged Detentions Introduction Massi v. United States, 761 F.3d 512 (5th Cir. 2014), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...
Enforcement of Acceleration Clauses in Settlement Agreements under Louisiana Law: Celtic Marine Corp. v. James C. Justice Companies, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Celtic Marine Corporation...
Wells Fargo Foreclosure Practices Affirmed: Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction In the case of Robinsons v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the United States...
Affirmation of Conspiracy Convictions and Sentencing Enhancements in U.S. v. Wallace & Blocker: Interpretation of Rule 404(b) and § 851(a) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Michael...
Excessive Force and Bystander Liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: New Precedent Established by Denise Kitchen v. Dallas County Introduction The case of Denise Kitchen, Individually and as...
Exclusion of Medical Residents from FICA Taxes: The University of Texas System v. United States Introduction In the case of University of Texas System v. United States (759 F.3d 437), decided by the...