U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
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Appeals court rejects Louisiana GOP officials' arguments on congressional redistricting
In a two-sentence opinion, a federal appeals court has shot down a bid by attorneys for Louisiana’s Republican legislative leaders, attorney general and secretary of state to reconsider the need for the state to have two Black-majority congressional districts. -
Louisiana State Bar Association activities must be related to legal profession, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court has affirmed that the Louisiana State Bar Association violated a New Orleans attorney’s right to free speech and free association when it engaged in activities that were not germane to the legal profession. -
U.S. Supreme Court stays 5th Circuit order enjoining White House from coercing social media platforms
The case alleges that Youtube, Twitter and Facebook acted as arms of the federal government -
Appeals court rules Biden administration illegally pressured social media platforms
A federal appeals court has affirmed that some federal agencies coerced social-media companies in violation of the First Amendment, but justices also narrowed a lower court decision in litigation advanced by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry. -
Federal appeals court declines to take up Louisiana sales tax complaint
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a small Arizona firm that argued Louisiana’s system for paying taxes on remote sales is so complex that it illegally stymies interstate commerce. -
Federal appeals court dismisses Rev. Spell's COVID-19 lawsuit, but challenge may return to state court
A federal appeals court last month affirmed the dismissal of the Rev. Tony Spell’s lawsuit against Gov. John Bel Edwards and his stay-at-home order issued at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
'We're back in court': Recent Supreme Court rulings could revive pastor's lawsuit against state's COVID-19 mandates
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings could breathe new life into a Louisiana pastor's COVID-19 lawsuit. -
BP loses appeal of Mississippi Walmart settlement classification after Deepwater Horizon spill
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled Jan. 28 that the Walmart store in Pass Christian, Mississippi was correctly classified as a startup business in the settlement agreement process following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010, which is the exact opposite of the claim filed by BP Exploration & Production. -
Fifth Circuit Court won't rehear police officer's case against Black Lives Matter activist over injuries
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit refused a request by Officer John Doe to rehear a case en banc against DeRay McKesson and Black Lives Matter with an 8-8 decision. -
Plaintiff fails to prove he was entitled to larger benefits payout from Sun Life Assurance Co.
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Sun Life Assurance Co. in a case in which it was accused of miscalculating benefits on a work-related injury claim for more than a decade. -
Appeals court rules on Nabors Offshore Corp. bankruptcy case after filing puts stop to Whistler Energy drilling project
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has ironed out a case between parties whose contract was terminated after one of the companies filed bankruptcy. -
Appeals court upholds ruling that fees are reimbursable in lawsuit over no-money-down bankruptcy filings
NEW ORLEANS – A bankruptcy court made the right decision when it said that “no-look fees” were not reimbursable, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit determined on May 13. -
Fifth Circuit affirms deceased man's ex-wife entitled to $500K from 401(k) after widow sues
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ironed out a case between a deceased man’s widow and ex-wife, siding with the ex-wife and ruling that she’s owed $500,000 from the decedent’s 401(k) balance. -
Appeals court backs ruling on provisional status for Tangipahoa Parish schools
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board lost its appeal of a lower court's ruling that granted provisional unitary status for the Louisiana school district. -
Appeals court vacates summary judgment, sending Waste Management's case against rivals accused of bribing Nagin to trial
On April 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit sided against a company accused of bribing a former New Orleans mayor to close a landfill and reversed a previous summary judgment ruling in its favor. -
5th Circuit agrees nursery creditors do not have seniority among liens on bankrupt farm
NEW ORLEANS – Two nurseries lost their appeal in an agricultural lien contest after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling on April 10. -
BP is denied discretionary review in appeal of Deepwater Horizon settlement
NEW ORLEANS – In one of the remaining ongoing litigations from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit affirmed a ruling concerning costs in a settlement agreement that BP appealed. -
Appeals court affirms ruling that health care lawyer is not entitled to disability benefits because of migraines
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit recently affirmed a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana that determined a New Orleans health care lawyer was not owed disability benefits from her employer after suffering migraines. -
Officers' motion to dismiss is deemed untimely, meaning they will stand trial for wrongful prosecution
A group of law officers’ appeal in an exonerated man’s case against them was untimely, causing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to determine it didn’t have jurisdiction on March 11. -
Federal judge stays worker's suit claiming injuries from cleanup following Deepwater Horizon spill
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently granted a stay in lawsuit filed a Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup worker against two BP subsidiaries over illnesses he claims were brought on by exposure to crude oil and other hydrocarbons.