Establishing Default Judgment Procedures in Asset Forfeiture Introduction In the case of United States of America v. 1998 Freightliner VIN #: 1FUYCZYB3WP886986, the United States District Court for...
Affirmation of Aiding and Abetting Murder Conviction in United States v. Gulley Introduction United States v. Arzell Gulley, 526 F.3d 809 (5th Cir. 2008), is a significant appellate decision...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Enhanced Sentencing for Repeat Illegal Re-entry under §3553(a) Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Raul Lopez-Velasquez, also known as Raul Camacho-Salazar,...
Fiduciary Duties in Employee Investment Plans: Kirschbaum v. Reliant Energy, Inc. Analysis Introduction Kirschbaum v. Reliant Energy, Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Strict Compliance with EEOC Filing Deadlines and Entity Identification in Hartz v. Tulane Educational Fund Introduction The case of Renee S. Hartz, MD, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Administrators of the...
Affirmation of Non-Guideline Sentences Amidst Sentencing Guideline Misapplication: United States v. Bonilla Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Carlos Constantino Bonilla, the...
Proper Calculation of AEDPA's Timeliness and Separation of Civil and Criminal Counsel Responsibilities in Starns v. Andrews Introduction James Starns v. O. Kent Andrews, 524 F.3d 612 (5th Cir. 2008),...
Ramos-Cardenas v. United States: Upholding Convictions under the Bruton Exception and Sufficient Evidence Standards Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Ramos-Cardenas et al., 524...
Strict Adherence to Rule 9011 Service Requirements Affirmed in IN RE PRATT, Jr. Introduction The case of The Cadle Company v. Jack E. Pratt, Jr. (524 F.3d 580) adjudicated by the United States Court...
General Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants: Velkis Johnston et al. v. Multidata Systems International Corp. Introduction The case of Velkis Johnston; Natasha Chandler; Min v. Multidata Systems...
Reevaluation of Anti-Concurrent Cause Clauses in Catastrophic Insurance Claims: Broussard v. State Farm Introduction Broussard v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. is a landmark appellate decision...
Upholding Sentencing Disparity Authorized by Fast Track Programs: Analysis of United States v. Gomez-Herrera Introduction In United States v. Gomez-Herrera, 523 F.3d 554 (5th Cir. 2008), the United...
Federal Question Jurisdiction and Preemption under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act: Bernhard v. Whitney National Bank Introduction Barry Bernhard and Sheryle Bernhard initiated a lawsuit against...
Establishing Employer Liability for Negligent Supervision of Off-Duty Employees on Premises Introduction In the appellate decision titled Mike FORADORI, etc.; et al., Plaintiffs, Michael Foradori,...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Sentencing Enhancements and Upholds Fast-Track Program Disparities in Illegal Reentry Case Introduction The case of UNITED STATES of America v. Walter Walmores Rodriguez,...
Reversible Plain Error in Prosecutorial Bolstering of Witness Credibility: United States v. Gracia, Jr. Introduction United States of America v. Apolinar Gracia, Jr. is a landmark case adjudicated by...
Fifth Circuit Rules Bondholders' Fraud Claims Against Third Parties are Separate from Bankruptcy Estate Introduction In the case of Highland Capital Management LP et al. v. Chesapeake Energy...
Affirmation of Prison Officials' Authority in Administrative Lockdown: Hernandez v. Velasquez Introduction In the case of Robert Z. Hernandez, Jr. v. Arthur H. Velasquez, 522 F.3d 556 (5th Cir....
Procedural Exhaustion and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel under AEDPA: Ries v. Quarterman Introduction Ries v. Quarterman, 522 F.3d 517 (5th Cir. 2008), is a significant decision by the United...
Defining 'Necessary Steps': 5th Circuit Reinforces Clear Standards in Public Smoking Ordinances Introduction In the landmark case of Roark Hardee LP v. City of Austin, the United States Court of...