Establishing Boundaries on Equitable Remedies in Age Discrimination Cases: The Fifth Circuit’s Decision in PALASOTA v. HAGGAR CLOTHING CO. Introduction The case of Jimmy PALASOTA v. HAGGAR CLOTHING...
Citizenship Claims and Jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1503: An Analysis of Rios-Valenzuela v. Dept. of Homeland Security Introduction Arturo Rios-Valenzuela v. Department of Homeland Security, 506...
Fifth Circuit Establishes FCPA Applicability to Bribes for Reducing Duties and Taxes Introduction In UNITED STATES of America v. Da (513 F.3d 432), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth...
Affirmation of Guilty Plea and Sentencing Standards in Puckett v. United States Introduction United States of America v. James Benjamin Puckett is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...
Affirmation of Above-Guideline Sentencing in United States v. Peltier: Implications for Sentencing Discretion Introduction The case of United States of America v. Larry Paul Peltier, 505 F.3d 389...
Affirmation of Mental Retardation and Equitable Tolling in Habeas Corpus Petition: Rivera v. Quarterman Introduction Jose Alfredo Rivera v. Nathaniel Quarterman is a pivotal case decided by the...
Parker v. United States: Upholding Speedy Trial Protections Amid Excludable Delays Introduction In the case of UNITED STATES of America v. Charles Lee Parker, 505 F.3d 323 (5th Cir. 2007), the United...
RUIZ v. QUARTERMAN: Establishing the Importance of Meritorious Claims in Habeas Relief Introduction The case of RUIZ v. QUARTERMAN ([504 F.3d...
Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in Rehabilitation Act Disability Discrimination Case Against US Army Corps of Engineers Introduction In the case of Richard P. Washburn v. Francis J. Harvey,...
Establishing Grounds for Certificate of Appealability under AEDPA: Insights from Reed v. Quarterman Introduction Reed v. Quarterman is a significant appellate decision by the United States Court of...
Ensuring Compliance with ERISA's Disclosure Requirements: Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in CUSTER v. MURPHY OIL Introduction The case of F. Michael Custer and Marsha F. CUSTER v. MURPHY OIL...
Clarifying Merger Clauses and Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from General Retail Services, Inc. v. Wireless Toyz Franchise Introduction The case of General Retail Services, Inc. v. Wireless Toyz...
Strict Standards for Certificate of Appealability in Habeas Corpus Under AEDPA: Wood v. Quarterman Introduction The case of Wood v. Quarterman, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Limits of Section 1983 in Enforcing State Child Support Enforcement Actions: The Cuvillier v. Taylor Decision Introduction The case of Laurene C. Cuvillier v. Donald R. Taylor and Others, decided by...
Material False Statements and Sentencing Enhancements: Analysis of United States v. Trujillo Introduction In United States v. Mario Trujillo (502 F.3d 353, 5th Cir. 2007), the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute Under Rule 41(b) in Title VII Action Introduction The case of Brian Lewis v. Duane Hardy; Candace Dobbins; Sandra Hardy; Thadrion Johnson; Beverly...
Reaffirmation of Bureau of Prisons' Discretion in RDAP-Based Sentence Reductions Introduction In the appellate case Richardson v. Joslin, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit...
Reversal of Fraud Verdict in Allstate Insurance v. Receivable Finance Co. Introduction The case of Allstate Insurance Co. et al. v. Receivable Finance Company, L.L.C. et al. was adjudicated in the...
Affirmation of Res Judicata and Antitrust Standing in Employment Termination – Norris et al. v. Hearst Introduction The case of Norris, Rossi, Halpern, Payne, Packwood, and Stovall v. Hearst Trust,...
Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims Time-Barred under Pre-1997 Texas Statute of Limitations: 5th Circuit Sets Precedent Introduction The appellate case General Universal Systems, Inc. v. Eli Nassar...