Federal Courts of Appeals

Court Upholds Denial of Sanctions and Fees Against Attorney

Court Upholds Denial of Sanctions and Fees Against Attorney

August 26, 2002 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented an attorney in the appeal of an order denying the opposing party’s request for sanctions and attorney’s fees under 28 U.S.C. § 1927.  The Fifth Circuit summarily affirmed. Temple v. American Airlines, No. 01-11569 (5th Cir. 2002).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice
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Court Reverses Order Striking Down Arbitration Agreement

Court Reverses Order Striking Down Arbitration Agreement

November 29, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented AFC in the appeal of the district court’s order refusing to enforce AFC’s arbitration agreement on the ground that it violated Texas public policy under Worker’s Compensation Act.  The Fifth Circuit reversed and remanded the case for arbitration.  Strawn v. AFC Enterprises, Inc., No. 99-41384 (5th Cir. 2000) (unpublished opinion).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Business Litigation
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$8 Million Legal Malpractice Case Settles After Briefs Filed

$8 Million Legal Malpractice Case Settles After Briefs Filed

January 18, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a law firm in the appeal of an $8.0 million judgment by the bankruptcy court in a legal malpractice lawsuit.  The case settled in mediation after briefs were filed.  Vaughn v. Akin, Gump, Hauer & Feld L.L.P. (filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice
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Court Affirms Injunction Under Relitigation Exception

Court Affirms Injunction Under Relitigation Exception

June 21, 1999 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Next Level in the appeal of an injunction against DSC’s prosecution of a state court lawsuit pursuant to the relitigation exception of the Anti-Injunction Act.  The Fifth Circuit affirmed the injunction.  Next Level Communications, L.P. v. DSC Communications Corp., 179 F.3d 244 (5th Cir. 1999).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Procedural & Evidentiary Issues
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Court Affirms $4.5 Million Lender Liability Judgment

Court Affirms $4.5 Million Lender Liability Judgment

June 14, 1999 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Perry Brothers in the appeal of a $4.5 million judgment in its favor in a lender liability suit.  The Fifth Circuit affirmed.  NationsBank of Texas, N.A. v. Perry Brothers, Inc., No. 98-40237 (5th Cir. 1999) (unpublished opinion).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Business Litigation
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