Affirmation of First Amendment Protections for Public Employees in Retaliation Cases: Shelton Charles v. Gary Grief Introduction In Shelton Charles v. Gary Grief, 522 F.3d 508 (5th Cir. 2008), the...
Affirmation of Mendoza's Conviction: Precedents on Prosecutorial Comments and Guilt Knowledge Introduction The case of United States v. Francisco Mendoza, Jr., 522 F.3d 482 (5th Cir. 2008), involves...
Affirmation of Scienter Requirements in False Claims Act Suit: Farmer v. City of Houston Introduction In United States of America ex rel. Marsha Farmer v. City of Houston; Houston Area Urban League,...
In Pari Delicto Affirmed as a Defense in Civil RICO Claims: Analysis of Rogers v. McDorman (5th Cir. 2008) Introduction In Rogers v. McDorman, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Burden of Proof in 'As Is' Vehicle Lease Agreements Under Texas DTPA Introduction The case of Antwane Owens v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, decided by the United States District Court for the Northern...
Bank Fraud Classified as an Aggravated Felony Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) & Eligibility for Waiver of Inadmissibility Introduction The case of Jose Martinez v. Michael B. Mukasey,...
Establishing Prevailing Party Status under 42 U.S.C. § 1988(b): Analysis of DEARMORE v. CITY OF GARLAND Introduction The case of DEARMORE v. CITY OF GARLAND, adjudicated by the United States Court of...
5th Circuit Affirms Upward Sentencing Departure Based on Controlled Substance Offense Classification Introduction In United States of America v. Rene Herrera-Garduno, 519 F.3d 526 (5th Cir. 2008),...
Chambers v. Mukasey: Establishing Waiver of Service Defects and Ineligibility for Adjustment of Status in Removal Proceedings Introduction The case of Clairence Nzelle Chambers v. Michael B. Mukasey,...
Reaffirmation of Robins Dry Dock Principle in Maritime Contract Disputes: Norwegian Bulk Transport A/S v. International Marine Terminals Partnership Introduction The case of Norwegian Bulk Transport...
Fifth Circuit Reinforces Materiality and Fixed Obligation Standards in False Claims Act Qui Tam Dismissal Introduction The case of United States of America, ex rel. Robert Daniel Marcy v. Rowan...
Syl v. Lufkin Industries: 5th Circuit Clarifies EEOC Exhaustion and Promotion Practices in Title VII Disparate-Impact Class Actions Introduction Syl v. Lufkin Industries, Inc., 519 F.3d 264 (5th Cir....
Qualified Immunity Not Available to Forensic Experts Engaging in Evidence Fabrication or Concealment: Brown v. Miller Introduction The case of Dennis Patrick Brown v. Nace Jerry Miller addresses...
CBC Innovis Inc. v. Audler: Fifth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Negligence Claims in Flood Zone Determination Case Introduction In the landmark case Brian A. Audler v. CBC Innovis Inc., the United...
Affirmation of Qualified Immunity and Entity Capacity in Crull v. City of New Braunfels Introduction Larry Dean Crull v. City of New Braunfels, Texas; New Braunfels Police Department; Michael O....
Clarifying Mold Exclusions and Mitigation Duties in Texas Homeowners Insurance: Insights from Ja v. Carrizales Introduction The case of Ja v. Carrizales; E, decided by the United States Court of...
Extrateritorial Jurisdiction and Profit Disgorgement under the Lanham Act: Insights from American Rice, Inc. v. Producers Rice Mill, Inc. Introduction The case of American Rice, Inc. v. Producers...
Balancing Public Employee Speech and Official Duties: The Davis v. McKinney Precedent Introduction The case of Cynthia M. Davis v. Michael McKinney, M.D., adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Above-Guidelines Sentencing Post-Booker: United States v. George W. Williams Introduction In the case of United States v. George W. Williams, 517 F.3d 801 (5th Cir. 2008), the United...
Admissibility of Redacted Factual Resumes Under FRE 801(d)(1)(A): United States v. Cisneros-Gutierrez Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Osvaldo Cisneros-Gutierrez (517 F.3d...