5th Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Disparate Impact in Employment Discrimination: Insights from Frank v. Xerox Corp.

Date: Oct 1, 2003

Establishing Disparate Impact in Employment Discrimination: Insights from Frank v. Xerox Corp. Introduction The case of Carol Frank et al. v. Xerox Corporation adjudicated by the United States Court...

Maritime Liens and Intervention in Admiralty Proceedings: Effjohn International Cruise Holdings v. AL Sales

Date: Sep 20, 2003

Maritime Liens and Intervention in Admiralty Proceedings: Effjohn International Cruise Holdings v. AL Sales Introduction The case of Effjohn International Cruise Holdings, Inc. v. AL Sales, Inc.,...

Deferential Review of Effective Assistance of Counsel in Pondexter v. Dretke

Date: Sep 17, 2003

Deferential Review of Effective Assistance of Counsel in Pondexter v. Dretke Introduction Pondexter v. Dretke, 346 F.3d 142 (5th Cir. 2003), is a pivotal case addressing the standards of federal...

Complete Preemption Under the Carmack Amendment: Hoskins v. Bekins Van Lines

Date: Sep 11, 2003

Complete Preemption Under the Carmack Amendment: Hoskins v. Bekins Van Lines Introduction In the case of Eugenia T. Hoskins v. Bekins Van Lines, 343 F.3d 769 (5th Cir. 2003), the United States Court...

Fifth Circuit Clarifies Arbitration Jurisdiction over Sovereign Non-Signatories

Date: Sep 10, 2003

Fifth Circuit Clarifies Arbitration Jurisdiction over Sovereign Non-Signatories Introduction The case of Bridas S.A.P.I.C. et al. v. Government of Turkmenistan et al. represents a pivotal moment in...

Impact of Business Operations on Rural Homestead Exemptions: Perry v. Dearing

Date: Sep 5, 2003

Impact of Business Operations on Rural Homestead Exemptions: Perry v. Dearing Introduction The case of Robert D. Perry v. Dennie and Ellen Dearing; The Bank and Trust, SSB explores the intricate...

Strengthening Age Discrimination Protections: Insights from Palasota v. Haggar Clothing Co.

Date: Sep 4, 2003

Strengthening Age Discrimination Protections: Insights from Palasota v. Haggar Clothing Co. Introduction The case of Jimmy Palasota v. Haggar Clothing Co., decided by the United States Court of...

Reversing Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims: Insights from Lewis v. Bank of America

Date: Sep 3, 2003

Reversing Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims: Insights from Lewis v. Bank of America Introduction The case of Billy Lewis v. Bank of America NA et al., adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Affirmation of the 'Reasonable Basis' Standard in Fraudulent Joinder under Diversity Jurisdiction: Ross et al. v. Citifinancial, Inc.

Date: Aug 30, 2003

Affirmation of the 'Reasonable Basis' Standard in Fraudulent Joinder under Diversity Jurisdiction: Ross et al. v. Citifinancial, Inc. Introduction Ross et al. v. Citifinancial, Inc. is a seminal case...

Enhanced Pleading Standards for Reverse False Claims Act Actions: Analysis of DOE v. Dow Chemical Company

Date: Aug 30, 2003

Enhanced Pleading Standards for Reverse False Claims Act Actions: Analysis of DOE v. Dow Chemical Company Introduction The case UNITED STATES of America, ex rel. John DOE v. DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY (343...

Dismissal with Prejudice in Securities Fraud Class Action: Alpert Group v. Physicians Resource Group Inc.

Date: Aug 30, 2003

Dismissal with Prejudice in Securities Fraud Class Action: Alpert Group v. Physicians Resource Group Inc. Introduction The case of Alpert Group, et al. v. Physicians Resource Group Inc. and Others,...

Recognition of Labor Obligations under Surety Bonds: Weeks Marine, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.

Date: Aug 28, 2003

Recognition of Labor Obligations under Surety Bonds: Weeks Marine, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. Introduction The legal landscape surrounding surety bonds and their obligations towards...

Balancing Implied Licenses, Estoppel, and State Conversion Claims in Copyright Law: The Carson v. Dynegy Decision

Date: Aug 28, 2003

Balancing Implied Licenses, Estoppel, and State Conversion Claims in Copyright Law: The Carson v. Dynegy Decision Introduction The case of William C. Carson v. Dynegy, Inc. (344 F.3d 446, 2003)...

Establishing a Certificate of Appealability Under AEDPA: An In-Depth Analysis of Cotton v. Cockrell

Date: Aug 22, 2003

Establishing a Certificate of Appealability Under AEDPA: An In-Depth Analysis of Cotton v. Cockrell Introduction The case Marcus Bridger Cotton v. Janie Cockrell, adjudicated by the United States...

Choice of Law Distinction in Contract and Tort Claims: Benchmark Electronics v. J.M. Huber Corp. Establishes Texas Law for Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims Despite Contractual Choice of New York Law

Date: Aug 21, 2003

Choice of Law Distinction in Contract and Tort Claims: Benchmark Electronics v. J.M. Huber Corp. Establishes Texas Law for Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims Despite Contractual Choice of New York...

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5th Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Disparate Impact in Employment Discrimination: Insights from Frank v. Xerox Corp.

Maritime Liens and Intervention in Admiralty Proceedings: Effjohn International Cruise Holdings v. AL Sales

Deferential Review of Effective Assistance of Counsel in Pondexter v. Dretke

Complete Preemption Under the Carmack Amendment: Hoskins v. Bekins Van Lines

Fifth Circuit Clarifies Arbitration Jurisdiction over Sovereign Non-Signatories

Impact of Business Operations on Rural Homestead Exemptions: Perry v. Dearing

Strengthening Age Discrimination Protections: Insights from Palasota v. Haggar Clothing Co.

Reversing Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims: Insights from Lewis v. Bank of America

Affirmation of the 'Reasonable Basis' Standard in Fraudulent Joinder under Diversity Jurisdiction: Ross et al. v. Citifinancial, Inc.

Enhanced Pleading Standards for Reverse False Claims Act Actions: Analysis of DOE v. Dow Chemical Company

Dismissal with Prejudice in Securities Fraud Class Action: Alpert Group v. Physicians Resource Group Inc.

Recognition of Labor Obligations under Surety Bonds: Weeks Marine, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.

Balancing Implied Licenses, Estoppel, and State Conversion Claims in Copyright Law: The Carson v. Dynegy Decision

Establishing a Certificate of Appealability Under AEDPA: An In-Depth Analysis of Cotton v. Cockrell

Choice of Law Distinction in Contract and Tort Claims: Benchmark Electronics v. J.M. Huber Corp. Establishes Texas Law for Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims Despite Contractual Choice of New York Law

Establishing Limits on Judicial Consideration of External Reports in Section 1983 Claims: Scanlan v. Texas AM University

Sentencing Guidelines in Federal Bank Fraud: Clarifying Intended vs Actual Loss

Affirmation of Statute of Limitations in §1981 Racial Discrimination Claims: Jones v. Alcoa, Inc.

Brady Disclosure Obligations in Capital Cases: Analyzing Graves v. Cockrell

Effectiveness of Appellate Counsel in Federal Habeas Relief: Schaetzle v. Cockrell