5th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of § 841(a)(1) Convictions: Defining Unauthorized Controlled Substance Dispensation

Date: May 7, 2024

Affirmation of § 841(a)(1) Convictions: Defining Unauthorized Controlled Substance Dispensation Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Randy J. Lamartiniere (100 F.4th 625), the...

Limiting Qualified Immunity: Misstatements in Affidavits and Fourth Amendment Violations - Hughes v. Garcia & Few

Date: May 4, 2024

Limiting Qualified Immunity: Misstatements in Affidavits and Fourth Amendment Violations - Hughes v. Garcia & Few Introduction Hughes v. Garcia & Few, 100 F.4th 611 (2024), adjudicated by the United...

Mandamus in Venue Transfer: Reaffirming Appellate Jurisdiction Post-Interlocutory Appeal

Date: May 4, 2024

Mandamus in Venue Transfer: Reaffirming Appellate Jurisdiction Post-Interlocutory Appeal Introduction In the case of In re Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce et al., adjudicated by the United States...

Title VII Retaliation Claims: Upholding Procedural Standards in Pro Se Litigation

Date: May 2, 2024

Title VII Retaliation Claims: Upholding Procedural Standards in Pro Se Litigation Introduction The case of Raymond Pitts v. Waffle House, Incorporated presents a critical examination of the...

Holistic Interpretation of Non-Displacement Clauses in Licensing Agreements: BMC Software v. IBM

Date: May 1, 2024

Holistic Interpretation of Non-Displacement Clauses in Licensing Agreements: BMC Software v. IBM Introduction The case BMC Software, Inc. v. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), decided...

Fifth Circuit Upholds LDEQ's Permitting Decisions: Affirming the Use of Significant Impact Levels and AP-42 Emission Factors under the Clean Air Act

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Fifth Circuit Upholds LDEQ's Permitting Decisions: Affirming the Use of Significant Impact Levels and AP-42 Emission Factors under the Clean Air Act Introduction In the landmark case Sierra Club v....

Kinsale Insurance Co. v. Flyin' Diesel: Fifth Circuit Establishes Strict Interpretation of CGL Policy Exclusions

Date: Apr 27, 2024

Kinsale Insurance Co. v. Flyin' Diesel: Fifth Circuit Establishes Strict Interpretation of CGL Policy Exclusions Introduction In the landmark case of Kinsale Insurance Company v. Flyin' Diesel...

Affirmation of Expanded Background Checks for 18-20 Year Olds Under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Date: Apr 27, 2024

Affirmation of Expanded Background Checks for 18-20 Year Olds Under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Introduction The case Ethan McRorey; Kaylee Flores; Gun Owners of America, Incorporated; Gun...

Procedural Requirements for Sentencing Guideline Variances Confirmed: Analysis of United States v. Perkins

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Procedural Requirements for Sentencing Guideline Variances Confirmed: Analysis of United States v. Perkins Introduction In United States of America v. Thomas Scott Perkins, 99 F.4th 804 (2024), the...

Trustee Exclusivity and Judicial Estoppel in Bankruptcy Fraudulent Conveyance Claims: Salubrio v. Terry

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Trustee Exclusivity and Judicial Estoppel in Bankruptcy Fraudulent Conveyance Claims: Salubrio v. Terry Introduction The case of In the Matter of Salubrio, L.L.C., Debtor, v. Eric Terry, Trustee,...

Enhancing Fairness in Class Certification: Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund v. Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Enhancing Fairness in Class Certification: Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund v. Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Introduction In the landmark case Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund v. Anadarko Petroleum...

United States v. Sterling: Affirming Sixth Amendment Rights in Pro Se Representation and Competency Hearings

Date: Apr 26, 2024

United States v. Sterling: Affirming Sixth Amendment Rights in Pro Se Representation and Competency Hearings Introduction In the appellate case of United States of America v. Elliott Sterling (99...

Affirmation of Non-Party Appellants' Standing in Interlocutory Discovery Appeals: United States v. Fluitt

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Affirmation of Non-Party Appellants' Standing in Interlocutory Discovery Appeals: United States v. Fluitt Introduction In the case of United States of America v. George M. Fluitt, III, the United...

Maritime Negligence and Contractual Obligations: Insights from Paragon Asset Company v. Signet Maritime Corporation

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Maritime Negligence and Contractual Obligations: Insights from Paragon Asset Company v. Signet Maritime Corporation Introduction The case of Paragon Asset Company, Limited v. Signet Maritime...

Expanded Applicability of §523(a) Discharge Exceptions in Subchapter V Proceedings

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Expanded Applicability of §523(a) Discharge Exceptions in Subchapter V Proceedings Introduction The case In the Matter of GFS Industries, L.L.C. Debtor, v. GFS Industries, L.L.C., Appellee. Avion...

Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Successive Habeas Petition: Rivers v. Lumpkin

Date: Apr 16, 2024

Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Successive Habeas Petition: Rivers v. Lumpkin Introduction Rivers v. Lumpkin, 99 F.4th 216 (2024), represents a pivotal decision by the United States Court of...

Affirmative Defense Clarified: §5845(f) Exception Not an Element of Offense in Destructive Device Cases

Date: Apr 13, 2024

Affirmative Defense Clarified: §5845(f) Exception Not an Element of Offense in Destructive Device Cases Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Elden Don Brannan, adjudicated by the...

Free Exercise of Religion and Municipal Development: Perez v. City of San Antonio

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Free Exercise of Religion and Municipal Development: Perez v. City of San Antonio Introduction In the case of Gary Perez; Matilde Torres, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. City of San Antonio,...

Enhancing Religious Accommodations in Prisons: The Lozano Decision

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Enhancing Religious Accommodations in Prisons: The Lozano Decision Introduction The case of Eric Demond Lozano versus Bryan Collier, Lorie Davis, and Lettie Watkins marks a significant development in...

Fifth Circuit Reaffirms ERISA Fiduciary Duty Standards in Plan Mismanagement Case

Date: Apr 12, 2024

Fifth Circuit Reaffirms ERISA Fiduciary Duty Standards in Plan Mismanagement Case Introduction In the case of Perkins et al. v. United Surgical Partners International, Inc., the United States Court...