Don R. Willett

“In sum, we hold that the Crude Haulers transport property 'in interstate or foreign commerce within the meaning of the Motor Carrier Act.' We accordingly REVERSE the district court's denial of summary judgment and REMAND with instructions to dismiss the plaintiffs' claims with prejudice.”

“This appeal raises a question of state law on which federal district courts in Louisiana disagree: Does Sec. 22:868 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes void an arbitration provision in a contract for surplus lines insurance? We venture an Erie guess and answer 'yes.' ... The judgment of the district court is accordingly AFFIRMED.”

“First United says CM's handling of its claim breached the insurance contract and various Louisiana insurance statutes. The district court agreed and, following a bench trial, awarded damages plus statutory penalties, attorney fees, and costs. CM appealed. We AFFIRM in part, REVERSE in part, and REMAND for further proceedings.”

“He appeals his conviction and sentence, arguing that (1) his conviction for firearm possession by a felon violates the Second Amendment, and (2) the district court erred in applying [the sentencing enhancements] ... We AFFIRM.”

“On appeal, Wilkerson argues that (1) the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions, and (2) the jury was improperly instructed. We disagree and AFFIRM his convictions.”

“We follow a different line of reasoning in some respects, but we agree that the district court reached the result that our precedent requires, and we therefore AFFIRM.”

“The issue is simply stated: Did the district court err in denying qualified immunity to Villanueva and Ebrom? We answer yes given the bare-bones nature of Shaw's allegations. ... We REVERSE.”

“We AFFIRM as to the Malley claim because the affidavit lacked any facts to establish probable cause. But we REVERSE as to the Franks claim because it is incompatible with a Malley theory.”

“Criminalizing a sexually violent predator's failure to pay for GPS monitoring is not "other legal process" under Sec. 407(a). The district court correctly interpreted the anti-attachment provision; the Texas officials are entitled to qualified immunity; and we AFFIRM.”

“The district court committed no error, and we AFFIRM in all respects.”

“We VACATE in part Rivas-Estrada's sentence and REMAND for the district court to amend its written judgment by removing the three unpronounced special conditions.”

“All to say, on-point res judicata precedent bars this suit. We AFFIRM.”