5th Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Causal Link in Title VII Retaliation Claims: Insights from Sidna B. GEE v. Anthony PRINCIPI

Date: Apr 19, 2002

Establishing Causal Link in Title VII Retaliation Claims: Insights from Sidna B. GEE v. Anthony PRINCIPI Introduction The case of Sidna B. GEE v. Anthony PRINCIPI, adjudicated by the United States...

Fifth Circuit Clarifies Daubert Standards and Redhibition Limitations in Pipitone v. Biomatrix, Inc.

Date: Apr 19, 2002

Fifth Circuit Clarifies Daubert Standards and Redhibition Limitations in Pipitone v. Biomatrix, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas Pipitone and Bonnie Pipitone v. Biomatrix, Inc., 288...

Runyan v. United States: Balancing Fourth Amendment Protections and Interstate Commerce in Child Pornography Convictions

Date: Apr 19, 2002

Runyan v. United States: Balancing Fourth Amendment Protections and Interstate Commerce in Child Pornography Convictions Introduction In United States of America v. Robert Beam Runyan, the United...

Affirmation of Firearm Possession Conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g): Good-Faith Exception and Interstate Commerce Nexus Established

Date: Apr 13, 2002

Affirmation of Firearm Possession Conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g): Good-Faith Exception and Interstate Commerce Nexus Established Introduction The case of United States of America v. Jose Alberto...

Interpretation of Insurance Exclusions and Vicarious Liability under Louisiana Law in KNOE v. General Star Indemnity Co.

Date: Apr 10, 2002

Interpretation of Insurance Exclusions and Vicarious Liability under Louisiana Law in KNOE v. General Star Indemnity Co. Introduction The case of BOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO. v. General Star...

Coffel v. Stryker Corporation: Reinforcing Standards for Fraud Claims under Rule 50(b)

Date: Apr 10, 2002

Coffel v. Stryker Corporation: Reinforcing Standards for Fraud Claims under Rule 50(b) Introduction In Kenneth L. Coffel v. Stryker Corporation, 284 F.3d 625 (5th Cir. 2002), the United States Court...

Singletary Standard Applied to Physical Disabilities in Social Security Disability Claims

Date: Apr 9, 2002

Singletary Standard Applied to Physical Disabilities in Social Security Disability Claims Introduction In the case of Donna Watson v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security, the United...

Clarifying Timeliness Standards for Federal Court Removal: Insights from Bosky v. Kroger Texas

Date: Apr 9, 2002

Clarifying Timeliness Standards for Federal Court Removal: Insights from Bosky v. Kroger Texas Introduction In the landmark case of Jeanne Bosky v. Kroger Texas, LP; Kroger Limited Partnership I, the...

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Guidelines in Conspiracy to Encourage Illegal Immigration: Insights from United States v. Cabrera (2002)

Date: Apr 4, 2002

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Guidelines in Conspiracy to Encourage Illegal Immigration: Insights from United States v. Cabrera (2002) Introduction In the landmark case United States v. Cabrera (288...

5th Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment in Title VII Hostile Work Environment Claim: Ramsey v. Henderson

Date: Mar 30, 2002

5th Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment in Title VII Hostile Work Environment Claim: Ramsey v. Henderson Introduction In the case of Shirley A. RAMSEY v. William J. HENDERSON, Postmaster General, heard...

Affirmation of Eighth Amendment Adequacy of Prison Medical Care: Lawson v. Dallas County

Date: Mar 29, 2002

Affirmation of Eighth Amendment Adequacy of Prison Medical Care: Lawson v. Dallas County Introduction The case of Brent Lawson v. Dallas County addresses the critical issue of adequate medical care...

United States v. Louis Jones: Upholding Appellate Standards in Death Penalty Sentencing

Date: Mar 28, 2002

United States v. Louis Jones: Upholding Appellate Standards in Death Penalty Sentencing Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Louis Jones, decided by the United States Court of...

Broad Interpretation of "Relates To" Under 9 U.S.C. § 205 in Arbitration-Related Removal Cases

Date: Mar 20, 2002

Broad Interpretation of "Relates To" Under 9 U.S.C. § 205 in Arbitration-Related Removal Cases Introduction The case of Fred E. Beiser, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Ibolya Weyler et al. (284 F.3d 665)...

LPLA's Exclusive Remedy Provision Affirmed: Insights from Stahl v. Novartis

Date: Mar 16, 2002

LPLA's Exclusive Remedy Provision Affirmed: Insights from Stahl v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1. Introduction Case: Joseph B. Stahl v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Court: United States Court of...

Strict Deference Under AEDPA in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: NEAL v. STATE

Date: Mar 16, 2002

Strict Deference Under AEDPA in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: NEAL v. STATE Introduction The case of Howard Monteville NEAL v. Steve W. PUCKETT addresses the complex interplay between...

PRICE v. FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP.: Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Racial Discrimination Case

Date: Mar 13, 2002

Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal concerns, please consult a qualified attorney. PRICE v. FEDERAL...

Clarifying Ineffective Assistance of Counsel under AEDPA: The Alonzo Evans Case

Date: Mar 9, 2002

Clarifying Ineffective Assistance of Counsel under AEDPA: The Alonzo Evans Case Introduction The case of Alonzo Evans v. Janie Cockrell serves as a pivotal reference in understanding the boundaries...

Strict Adherence to Appellate Mandates: Upholding the Mandate Rule and Law of the Case in Recalculating Sanctions

Date: Mar 7, 2002

Strict Adherence to Appellate Mandates: Upholding the Mandate Rule and Law of the Case in Recalculating Sanctions Introduction The case of Sandy G. Tollett v. City of Kemah, adjudicated by the United...

Affirmation of Denial of Habeas Relief: Standards for Voluntariness of Guilty Pleas and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in the Fifth Circuit

Date: Feb 26, 2002

Affirmation of Denial of Habeas Relief: Standards for Voluntariness of Guilty Pleas and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in the Fifth Circuit Introduction Ronald Nelson Daniel, the...

Inadmissible Use of Relevant Conduct for Criminal History Departures in Federal Sentencing

Date: Feb 26, 2002

Inadmissible Use of Relevant Conduct for Criminal History Departures in Federal Sentencing Introduction The case of United States of America v. Sadar D. Cade (279 F.3d 265, 5th Cir. 2002) presents a...