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5th Circuit Revives Employee's Racial Discrimination Case vs Enterprise

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment ruling, finding that a jury could reasonably conclude Enterprise Products Company terminated Justin Phillips in retaliation for his racial bias complaint. The court stressed it was not deciding the merits but found sufficient evidence for trial.

•Fifth Circuit reversed summary judgment, finding genuine disputes of material fact in racial discrimination case
•Phillips alleged supervisor conducted retaliatory 'fishing expedition' after racial bias complaint
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5th Circuit Vacates Sentence Over Sex Offender Tier Misclassification

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of Sergio Yovani Quintanilla-Matamoros, ruling that he was incorrectly classified as a tier III sex offender under SORNA when he should have been designated as tier I. The court remanded the case for resentencing following the classification error.

•Fifth Circuit vacated sentence due to incorrect tier III classification under SORNA
•Defendant should have been classified as tier I sex offender instead of tier III
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5th Circuit Rules on New Orleans Short-Term Rental Permit Challenge

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a per curiam opinion in Marquardt v. City of New Orleans, addressing constitutional challenges to the city's short-term rental permitting system. Both parties cross-appealed aspects of the district court's ruling on Takings Clause violations and attorney fee awards.

•Fifth Circuit issued per curiam opinion in constitutional challenge to New Orleans short-term rental permits
•District court found city violated Takings Clause during limited period before 2023 permit expiration
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5th Circuit Upholds Dismissal of TMX Finance Challenge to PA Investigation

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a federal district court's decision to dismiss TMX Finance Corporate Services' lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania banking regulators' investigation. The ruling allows the state's enforcement action seeking over $52 million in sanctions against TitleMax-affiliated entities to proceed.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissal of TMX Finance lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania banking investigation
•Pennsylvania seeks over $52 million in sanctions against TitleMax entities for alleged usury violations
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5th Circuit Withdraws Opinion, Affirms in Berryman Prison Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted rehearing in *Berryman v. Huffman*, withdrew its 2025 opinion, and issued a brief substituted ruling that affirmed the lower court's decision. Circuit Judge Dana Douglas dissented, highlighting concerns about a 1,233-day delay before trial.

•Fifth Circuit withdrew 2025 opinion and granted panel rehearing in prison-related case
•Court issued brief substituted opinion affirming lower court without detailed explanation
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Fifth Circuit Affirms Crop Insurance Denial Against Texas Farmer

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's summary judgment ruling in favor of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation against Texas farmer Derick Miller. The case involves a disputed federal crop insurance claim for Miller's 2021 cotton and peanut crops in Gaines County, Texas.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed district court's summary judgment for Federal Crop Insurance Corporation against Texas farmer Derick Miller
•Case involved denied crop insurance claim for 2021 cotton and peanut crops in Gaines County, Texas
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5th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Origin Bank in Vendor Dispute

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in favor of Origin Bancorp in a case where Salt and Light Energy Equipment alleged the bank interfered with customer relationships. The energy equipment company had sued its lender for allegedly causing a customer to terminate their vendor relationship.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Origin Bancorp against Salt and Light Energy Equipment
•Energy company unsuccessfully claimed bank interfered with customer relationships
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5th Circuit Affirms 262-Month Sentence for Career Offender

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a 262-month prison sentence for Quintell Dewayne Gladney, who was convicted of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and sentenced as a career offender under federal guidelines.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed 262-month sentence for career offender convicted of firearm possession
•Defendant challenged district court's reliance on presentence report to characterize prior Louisiana drug convictions
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Fifth Circuit Affirms Money Laundering Conviction in Cross-Border Drug Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentencing calculation for Liza Garcia, who pleaded guilty to drug-related money laundering charges in connection with a cross-border narcotics smuggling operation. The court rejected Garcia's challenge to the district court's base offense level calculation in a per curiam decision filed January 8, 2026.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed Garcia's money laundering conviction and sentencing calculation
•Garcia recruited David Apaseo to transport narcotics from Mexico to the United States
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Fifth Circuit Upholds Police Use of Force in League City Tackle Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's dismissal of an excessive force lawsuit filed by Yoni Orli Perdomo against League City police officers. Perdomo suffered serious head injuries when officers tackled him to the ground after he allegedly repeatedly struck an officer during a May 2022 confrontation.

•Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissal of excessive force lawsuit against League City police officers
•Yoni Perdomo suffered serious head injuries when tackled to concrete after allegedly striking officer
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