5th Circuit Case Commentaries

Fifth Circuit Upholds CEA §2(g) Exemption in Wire Fraud and Price Manipulation Case

Date: Jan 28, 2011

Fifth Circuit Upholds CEA §2(g) Exemption in Wire Fraud and Price Manipulation Case Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Mark Da Radley et al., the United States Court of...

Non-Preemption of Failure to Warn Claims Under the Medical Device Amendments: HUGHES v. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPoration

Date: Jan 22, 2011

Non-Preemption of Failure to Warn Claims Under the Medical Device Amendments: HUGHES v. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPoration Introduction HUGHES v. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPoration, 631 F.3d 762 (5th Cir....

Duvall v. Dallas County: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Conditions of Confinement under § 1983

Date: Jan 14, 2011

Duvall v. Dallas County: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Conditions of Confinement under § 1983 Introduction In Duvall v. Dallas County, Texas, 631 F.3d 203 (5th Cir. 2011), the United States...

Eleventh Amendment Immunity Denied to Louisiana Patient’s Compensation Fund Oversight Board in Abortion Providers Exclusion

Date: Jan 13, 2011

Eleventh Amendment Immunity Denied to Louisiana Patient’s Compensation Fund Oversight Board in Abortion Providers Exclusion Introduction In the landmark case K.P.; D.B., M.D.; Hope Medical Group for...

Hernandez v. Thaler: Clarifying Certificates of Appealability under AEDPA Post-Jimenez

Date: Jan 7, 2011

Hernandez v. Thaler: Clarifying Certificates of Appealability under AEDPA Post-Jimenez Introduction Hernandez v. Thaler, 630 F.3d 420 (5th Cir. 2011), is a pivotal case addressing the complexities...

Clarification of the Private Search Doctrine in United States v. Oliver

Date: Jan 7, 2011

Clarification of the Private Search Doctrine in United States v. Oliver Introduction United States v. Lonnie Oliver, Jr., 630 F.3d 397 (5th Cir. 2011), is a significant appellate case that delves...

Reevaluation of Reckless-Endangerment in Alien Transportation Under §2L1.1(b)(6)

Date: Jan 7, 2011

Reevaluation of Reckless-Endangerment in Alien Transportation Under §2L1.1(b)(6) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Rodrigo Rodriguez, decided by the United States Court of Appeals...

Affirming AEDPA Deference in Ineffective Assistance Claims: Charles v. Thaler

Date: Jan 4, 2011

Affirming AEDPA Deference in Ineffective Assistance Claims: Charles v. Thaler 1. Introduction Charles v. Thaler, 629 F.3d 494 (5th Cir. 2011), is a pivotal case examining the standards for...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case: Thomas v. Louisiana Department of Social Services

Date: Dec 31, 2010

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case: Thomas v. Louisiana Department of Social Services Introduction In the case of Linda A. Thomas v. State of Louisiana, Department of...

Speedy Trial Rights and Effective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from United States v. Bishop

Date: Dec 30, 2010

Speedy Trial Rights and Effective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from United States v. Bishop Introduction The case of United States of America v. Gladys Nell Bishop, adjudicated by the United...

Affirmation of Strict Liability Standards in Special Education Discrimination Claims under §504 and ADA

Date: Dec 29, 2010

Affirmation of Strict Liability Standards in Special Education Discrimination Claims under §504 and ADA Introduction In the case of D.A., by next friend and individually; LATASHA A.,...

Affirmation of Setoff Rights for Insurance Providers Across Distinct Claims

Date: Dec 24, 2010

Affirmation of Setoff Rights for Insurance Providers Across Distinct Claims Introduction The case of Quality Infusion Care, Inc. (QIC) v. Health Care Service Corporation (BCBS) addressed a pivotal...

Harmless Error and Sentencing Guidelines: Fifth Circuit's Decision in United States v. Ibarra-Luna

Date: Dec 23, 2010

Harmless Error and Sentencing Guidelines: Fifth Circuit's Decision in United States v. Ibarra-Luna Introduction The case of United States v. Jaime Ibarra-Luna is a pivotal decision by the United...

Clinton v. Pilgrim’s: Upholding Strict Pleading Standards for Fraud and Promissory Estoppel Claims

Date: Dec 22, 2010

Clinton v. Pilgrim’s: Upholding Strict Pleading Standards for Fraud and Promissory Estoppel Claims Introduction In the case of City of Clinton, Arkansas v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, 632 F.3d 148...

Clarifying the Scope of Qualified Immunity and Special Relationship: Kovacic v. Dully

Date: Dec 17, 2010

Clarifying the Scope of Qualified Immunity and Special Relationship: Kovacic v. Dully Introduction In the landmark case of Kovacic v. Dully, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Affirmation of Dismissal with Prejudice in Bellwether Litigation: In re FEMA Trailer Formaldehyde Products Liability Litigation

Date: Dec 15, 2010

Affirmation of Dismissal with Prejudice in Bellwether Litigation: In re FEMA Trailer Formaldehyde Products Liability Litigation Introduction The case of In re: FEMA Trailer Formaldehyde Products...

Associational Standing Confirmed for AAPS in Medical Board Disputes

Date: Dec 3, 2010

Associational Standing Confirmed for AAPS in Medical Board Disputes Introduction The case of Association of American Physicians Surgeons, Inc. v. Texas Medical Board (TMB) addressed significant...

Protected Property Interest under Due Process Requires Clear Entitlement: Gentilello v. Rege and Gilman

Date: Dec 2, 2010

Protected Property Interest under Due Process Requires Clear Entitlement: Gentilello v. Rege and Gilman Introduction The case of Larry M. Gentilello, M.D., Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Robert V. Rege,...

Retroactive Application of Prescriptive Statutes in Insurance Claims: Holt v. State Farm

Date: Dec 1, 2010

Retroactive Application of Prescriptive Statutes in Insurance Claims: Holt v. State Farm Introduction Holt v. State Farm Fire Casualty Co. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Enforcing MACT Standards: Insights from Sierra Club v. Sandy Creek Energy Associates

Date: Nov 24, 2010

Enforcing MACT Standards: Insights from Sierra Club v. Sandy Creek Energy Associates Introduction The case of Sierra Club, Inc.; Public Citizen, Inc. v. Sandy Creek Energy Associates, L.P. (627 F.3d...