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Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment

By Thomas J. Crane on July 25, 2013
Posted in First Amendment, Litigation and trial practice

It is not often that the Fifth Circuit overturns summary judgment.  The chances of that happening are about ten percent, according to one study.  I previously discussed that study here.  in Haverda v. Hays County, No. 12-51008 (5th Cir. 7/17/13), the 20 year employee Richard Haverda supported the incumbent in his race for…

Texas Lawyer Sues over Rights to Web Address

By Thomas J. Crane on March 8, 2011
Posted in First Amendment, General, Worker's compensation

A Lubbock, Texas lawyer has filed suit against against the Texas Department of Insurance, Worker’s Compensation Division because the Texas Dept. of Insurance sent him a "cease and desist" letter.  The TDI had sent John Gibson a letter warning him to stop using the words "Texas" and "worker’s compensation" in the web address.  Mr. Gibson…

Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Protestors

By Thomas J. Crane on March 2, 2011
Posted in First Amendment, General

The Supreme Court says it is permissible to protest at funerals for dead service members with very provocative signs, such as "You are Going to hell," "Thank God for dead soldiers" and worse.  See Yahoo news report.  As an Iraq veteran, I would like to "free speech" that pastor in the face.  He is deliberately…

Three Teachers Fired After Complaining to KENS 5

By Thomas J. Crane on October 14, 2010
Posted in Discrimination, First Amendment

In a recent lawsuit, three former teachers claim their First Amendment rights were violated after they told a KENS 5 reporter that their principal kept some sex toys in her office.  See San Antonio Express News report.    The three teachers formerly taught at Gabriel Tafollla charter school in Uvalde.  They had complained to a…

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