All posts tagged "judge haynes"

Convictions of Ex-Texas Mayor and Developer Upheld, Legal Battle Continues While Couple Remain on Bond

Appeals Court Verdict is Vacated in Part, No Doubt to Aid the Extended Time Before these Convicted Felons Actually Report to Prison.

First Class from the Fifth Circuit

Benjamin argues that precedent relied on by the district court does not adequately support difference between first class and certified mail.

Predatory Lending: The Ultimate Betrayal of Elder Citizens Post 2008 by the American Government

Greed: The greatest theft of American's homes was decided after the 2008 financial crisis where banks were bailed out and homeowners evicted.

Fifth Circuit Approach the $75K Min. Sum Required for Federal Jurisdiction and Reject Deutsche Bank’s Arguments

Judge Andrew 'Andy' Oldham penned the Opinion for the 3-panel known to favor Deutsche Bank, and which included Judge Haynes and Jolly.

Holland and Knight Enter the Foreclosure Business and Judge Catharina Haynes is Smilin’

George G. Robertson is a litigation attorney in Holland & Knight's Houston office. He focuses on complex commercial litigation matters.

The Silence is Broken as Stroope Smokes Into Federal Court Hopin’ to Avoid Texas Brisket

When McGlinchey Stafford were at a recent Oral Argument at the Fifth Circuit in Louisiana, Judge Stewart compared Texas Courts to Brisket.

Judge James Ho’s Wife Defines Judicial Recusal in Amicus Brief Before Fifth Circuit

Judicial recusal doctrines raise structural, not substantive, considerations. They serve to protect the parties basic right to a fair trial.

Trappin’ Lawyers and a Debt Dispute Has Sparks Flyin’ in Federal Court.

Senior Judge Sam Sparks acted with improper personal hostility toward counsel throughout the proceedings in this and similar cases.

Despite Merger, Knight is Still Bringing Frivolous Lawsuits for Corrupt Petrobras Entities

However, from the oral arguments, Petrobras has strong support from Justice Brett Busby, a fmr Judge Tjoflat clerk ("a little gloss here").

Young’s ‘Pretty Good Deal’ is Another Baked Fifth Circuit Foreclosure Opinion by an Infamous 3-Panel

Compare, for example, the foreclosure case of Rob authored by Judge Stephen Higginson in 2018 which reversed and rendered for homeowners.

Followin’ the Dirty Money Leads to Petrobras and Bankers JPMorgan in Brazil

Brazilian authorities are investigating whether JPMorgan Chase & Co played a role in an alleged bribery and money laundering scheme.

Criminal Trial II After Fifth Circuit Appeal Finds Corrupt Laura Jordan and Dowry Hubby Guilty, Again

Our elected officials are held to the highest standards, and former Mayor Laura Jordan traded her responsibility to serve her constituents to...

The Rub of the Green Goes Windsor’s Way in this Foreclosure Appeal

Judges Hayne, Ho and Willett side with US Bank and Freedom Mortgage in this Texas foreclosure case removed to federal court.

CFPB v Ocwen, Florida: Motion for Reconsideration and Recusal of Judge Kenneth A. Marra

This court unlawfully denied the Burkes access to court documents. Both sets of counsel conspired with the Court and committed perjury, repeatedly.

CPFB v Ocwen, Florida: Renewed Motion to Intervene and Memorandum in Support

This court unlawfully denied the Burkes access to court documents. Both sets of counsel conspired with the Court and committed perjury, repeatedly.

Say A Prayer for Rev. Wesley Wilson. He Was Hopin’ For a Miracle.

Part-Time or Random Residence Ain’t A Family Homestead Exemption in Texas Law

When Alwin Gerald Morgan filed his Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, he claimed a family homestead exemption for a property in which he...

A Fifth Circuit Foreclosure Appeal, A Dissent and A Look at the Panel’s History and Experience

We, Judge Owen and Judge Costa, disagree with the dissenting opinion by Judge Haynes regarding the alleged misrepresentation by a Wells Fargo...