Caroline Smith

By now, attorneys practicing in the Fifth Circuit should know that if a case is in federal court on the basis of diversity jurisdiction, they must ensure that the record supports the diversity of citizenship requirement, lest...more For sellers of goods, it is all but impossible to escape the reach of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) because its Article 2 applies to sales of goods. The UCC contains several buyer friendly provisions (including certain...more Whether representing a plaintiff determining where to file a lawsuit or a defendant evaluating whether it can remove a state action to federal court, lawyers are often tasked with determining the citizenship of a party that...more From the perspective of both buyer and seller, warranties are an important part of any commercial transaction. It is well established that the Uniform Commercial Code (the “UCC”) will imply certain warranties into some...more