All posts tagged "judgehaynes.com"

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.

Chief Judge Richman Owen Hecht Dissented in Free Speech, Free Press Case. It’s Now En Banc

Ochlocracy from the Court of Appeals for the 5th Cir.“Wouldn’t judges know more than police officers do?” Judge Catharina Haynes asked.

Free Living: Squatter Obtains More Empathy and Relief than Legitimate Homeowners in Texas Court

The Google Maps photo is taken in May of 2022. There's plenty of squatters snuggling down inside this quaint homestead.

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.

No Free Home: Judge Marcia A. Crone Recused. Reassigned to Judge Michael J. Truncale

Did Judge Crone recuse because of (a) BONYM or (b) Because George P. Bush is the Texas General Land Office Commissioner?

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.

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.

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").

Facing the Turncoats. An Incredible True Story Exclusively on LIT

The significant and distressing difference is the Burkes battle is not just with the opposing parties, but with the judicial machinery itself.

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.

Summary Judgment Entered in Byrd v. Lakeview Days After Order Allowing Byrd to Replace Counsel

Senior Judge David Erza in Austin, W.D. Tex. issued his order of summary judgment in favor of Lakeview 4 days after attorney...

Justice Sonia Sotomayor Unleashes on the Beastly Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Justice Sotomayor rips Fifth Circuit for their breathtaking defiance of the rule of law, precedent, and their flaming cowardice.

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.

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

Revisiting MERS and the Lyin’ Words in Fifth Circuit Opinions

As for MERS being both a “nominee” and a “mortgagee”, the idea that a principal can be its own agent does not...

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...

Oh Look Priscilla. It’s Premature.

Apparently premature is a word that the judicial colleagues of Chief Judge Priscilla Owen clearly understand without accenting in parenthesis.