Interstate Commerce Definition in Motor Carrier Act: Escobedo v. Ace Gathering, Inc. Analysis Introduction The case of Elizabeth Escobedo, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Ace Gathering, Incorporated,...
Waiver-Based Remand Orders as Jurisdictional Under 28 U.S.C. §1447: Analysis of ABN & Stogner v. Festeryga Introduction The case of Abraham Watkins Nichols Agosto Aziz & Stogner, Plaintiff-Appellee,...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Resolution of Contractual Ambiguity Against Drafter in Keiland Construction v. Weeks Marine Introduction Keiland Construction, L.L.C. (hereinafter "Keiland") and Weeks Marine,...
Enhancing Pleading Standards: The Settoon Towing Decision on Multi-Defendant Liability Introduction In the landmark case Settoon Towing, L.L.C. et al. v. Terrance M. Shelley et al., decided by the...
Fifth Circuit Reverses Bankruptcy Fraud Conviction Due to Improper Indictment Sealing: A New Precedent on Statute of Limitations Tolling Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Joseph...
Affirmation of Municipal Proactive Inspection Programs under Constitutional Standards: SO Apartments v. City of San Antonio Introduction In the case of SO Apartments, L.L.C.; Station at Elm Creek,...
Inclusion of Similar Misdemeanor Offenses in Criminal History Points: Insights from United States v. Hildreth Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Taylor Hildreth, the United...
Affirmation of Felon Disenfranchisement under Mississippi Constitution: Fifth Circuit Upholds Section 241 Introduction In the case of Dennis Hopkins et al. v. Secretary of State Michael Watson, the...
Arlington's Donation Box Ordinance: A New Precedent in First Amendment Jurisprudence Introduction In the landmark case National Federation of the Blind of Texas, Incorporated v. City of Arlington,...
Enforcement of Forum-Selection Clauses Under Maritime Law: An Analysis of Matthews v. Tidewater Introduction Marek Matthews v. Tidewater, Incorporated; Tidewater Crewing, Limited is a landmark case...
Res Judicata and Procedural Due Process in Academic Dismissal: Comprehensive Analysis of Doe v. University of North Texas Health Science Center Introduction Doe v. University of North Texas Health...
Affirmation of Age-Discrimination Claims in Dean Dabbasi v. Motiva Enterprises Introduction The case of Dean Dabbasi v. Motiva Enterprises, L.L.C. adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...
Interpretation of Force Majeure in Energy Contracts: Fifth Circuit Establishes Critical Precedent Introduction In the recently adjudicated case of Mieco, L.L.C. v. Pioneer Natural Resources USA,...
United States v. Jean: Expanding Grounds for Compassionate Release Introduction In United States of America v. Joel Francois Jean, 108 F.4th 275 (5th Cir. 2024), the United States Court of Appeals...
Application of Amended Social Security Listings to Pending Claims: Affirmation of Commissioner’s Denial in Joshua Jones v. Martin O'Malley Introduction In the case of Joshua Jones,...
Conspiracy and Aiding & Abetting in Drug Trafficking: Affirming Convictions in Cervantes v. United States Introduction In United States of America v. Priscilla Yvette Cervantes, 107 F.4th 459 (5th...
Affirmation of Brady and Giglio Protections in Felon Firearm Possession Cases Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Braylon Ray Coulter, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Affirmation of Dismissal in Monell Claims: Establishing the Necessity for Specificity and Pattern in Municipal Liability Introduction The case of Jantzen Verastique et al. v. City of Dallas et al....
5th Circuit Declares HISA’s Enforcement Provisions Unconstitutional Under Private Nondelegation Doctrine Introduction The case of National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association; Arizona...
Affirming Bankruptcy Court's Authority to Enforce Sale Orders and Personal Property Turnover Introduction In the appellate decision, In the Matter of RE Palm Springs II, L.L.C. Debtor, v. RE Palm...