5th Circuit Case Commentaries

Reversing Summary Judgment: Vielma v. Eureka Company and the Interpretation of TCHRA's Filing Period

Date: Jul 21, 2000

Reversing Summary Judgment: Vielma v. Eureka Company and the Interpretation of TCHRA's Filing Period Introduction Vielma v. Eureka Company is a landmark case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Establishing Personal Liability of Sole Shareholders Under PACA: Golman-Hayden Co., Inc. v. Tomaneng

Date: Jul 18, 2000

Establishing Personal Liability of Sole Shareholders Under PACA: Golman-Hayden Co., Inc. v. Tomaneng Introduction The case Golman-Hayden Co., Inc.; Ideal Sales Inc. v. Tomaneng, adjudicated by the...

Redefining 'Agent' and Nexus Requirements under 18 U.S.C. § 666: Insights from the Fifth Circuit in United States v. Phillips & Newman

Date: Jul 14, 2000

Redefining 'Agent' and Nexus Requirements under 18 U.S.C. § 666: Insights from the Fifth Circuit in United States v. Phillips & Newman Introduction The case of United States of America v. Chaney L....

Combined Impairment Evaluation in Disability Claims Reiterated in Loza v. Apfel

Date: Jul 14, 2000

Combined Impairment Evaluation in Disability Claims Reiterated in Loza v. Apfel Introduction Parties Involved: Porter G. Loza (Plaintiff-Appellant) vs. Kenneth S. Apfel, Commissioner of Social...

De Minimis Exception in Rule 50 Motions: Insights from Taylor Publishing Co. v. Jostens Inc.

Date: Jul 13, 2000

De Minimis Exception in Rule 50 Motions: Insights from Taylor Publishing Co. v. Jostens Inc. Introduction Taylor Publishing Company v. Jostens Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Establishing Boundaries on Collateral Attacks in Deportation Proceedings - Lara v. Trominski

Date: Jul 11, 2000

Establishing Boundaries on Collateral Attacks in Deportation Proceedings: A Comprehensive Analysis of Francisco R. Lara v. E.M. Trominski Introduction The case of Francisco R. Lara v. E.M. Trominski,...

Limitation on Habeas Corpus Relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241: Insights from James David Pack v. Yusuff

Date: Jul 11, 2000

Limitation on Habeas Corpus Relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2241: Insights from James David Pack v. Yusuff Introduction James David Pack v. Khurshid Z. Yusuff is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Proper Filing and Tolling under AEDPA: Williams v. Cain Analysis

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Proper Filing and Tolling under AEDPA: Williams v. Cain Analysis Introduction Elmore J. Williams v. Burl Cain, 217 F.3d 303 (5th Cir. 2000), addresses critical issues surrounding the timeliness of...

Fifth Circuit Limits Punitive Damages in Title VII Retaliation Claims: Rubinstein v. Tulane Educational Fund

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Fifth Circuit Limits Punitive Damages in Title VII Retaliation Claims: Rubinstein v. Tulane Educational Fund Introduction Rubinstein v. Tulane Educational Fund, 218 F.3d 392 (5th Cir. 2000), is a...

Defining 'Possession in Furtherance' Under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(i): Insights from United States of America v. Javier Ceballos-Torres

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Defining 'Possession in Furtherance' Under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(i): Insights from United States of America v. Javier Ceballos-Torres Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America...

Title VII Retaliation and Statute of Limitations: The Fifth Circuit's Decision in Vadie v. Mississippi State University

Date: Jul 6, 2000

Title VII Retaliation and Statute of Limitations: The Fifth Circuit's Decision in Vadie v. Mississippi State University Introduction In the landmark case of Ahmad A. Vadie, Doctor v. Mississippi...

Qualified Immunity in § 1983 Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Piazza v. Mayne

Date: Jun 30, 2000

Qualified Immunity in § 1983 Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Piazza v. Mayne Introduction Piazza v. Mayne, 217 F.3d 239 (5th Cir. 2000), addresses the complex interplay between malicious...

Balancing Trademark Rights and First Amendment Protections in Magazine Titles: Westchester Media v. PRL USA Holdings

Date: Jun 28, 2000

Balancing Trademark Rights and First Amendment Protections in Magazine Titles: Westchester Media v. PRL USA Holdings Introduction The case of Westchester Media; Navasota Holding Co., L.L.C. v. PRL...

Affirmation of ERISA Preemption: Clancy v. Employers Health Insurance Co. Reinforces Exclusive Remedy Principle Under §502(a)

Date: Jun 27, 2000

Affirmation of ERISA Preemption: Clancy v. Employers Health Insurance Co. Reinforces Exclusive Remedy Principle Under §502(a) Introduction In Shawn S. Clancy v. Employers Health Insurance Company,...

Limited Preemption of State Law Claims under Pilot Records Sharing Act: JOHNSON v. BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Date: Jun 23, 2000

Limited Preemption of State Law Claims under Pilot Records Sharing Act: JOHNSON v. BAYLOR UNIVERSITY Introduction Vernon G. JOHNSON v. BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, 214 F.3d 630 (5th Cir. 2000), addresses the...

ERISA Compliance and Timely Claim Filing Upheld in Bratton v. National Union Fire Insurance Company

Date: Jun 21, 2000

ERISA Compliance and Timely Claim Filing Upheld in Bratton v. National Union Fire Insurance Company Introduction The case of Estate of Larry M. Bratton v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of...

State Habeas Applications Toll AEDPA Limitation Period: Dilworth v. Johnson

Date: Jun 20, 2000

State Habeas Applications Toll AEDPA Limitation Period: Dilworth v. Johnson Introduction Rodney James Dilworth v. Gary L. Johnson is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Qualified Immunity in § 1983 Claims: Mendenhall v. Riser (2000)

Date: Jun 20, 2000

Qualified Immunity in § 1983 Claims: Mendenhall v. Riser (2000) 1. Introduction Mendenhall v. Riser, 213 F.3d 226 (5th Cir. 2000), is a significant appellate decision addressing the doctrine of...

Hernandez v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice: Establishing Standards for Certificate of Appealability in Death Penalty Cases

Date: Jun 17, 2000

Hernandez v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice: Establishing Standards for Certificate of Appealability in Death Penalty Cases Introduction Hernandez v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice, 213...

Limited Estoppel Remedy Recognized for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies in ERISA Claims: Bourgeois v. Sante Fe International Corporation

Date: Jun 15, 2000

Limited Estoppel Remedy Recognized for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies in ERISA Claims: Bourgeois v. Sante Fe International Corporation Introduction Bourgeois v. Sante Fe International...

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