The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas recently denied an employer’s motion for summary judgment when its alleged shifting reasons for terminating the plaintiff’s employment ...

There are three main ways for a defendant to bring a lawsuit to an end. Each involves a different level of proof – and of expense and hassle. It's better to get a lawsuit “disposed of” as early as ...

The new statute governing summary judgment deadlines should be a positive development for courts, parties, and attorneys, but all involved need to understand the new deadlines, their purpose, and how ...

Two special circumstances permitting appellate review of a denial of summary judgment in federal court are: denial of the defense of qualified immunity, Mitchell v. Forsyth, 472 U.S. 511, 528-29 (1985 ...