United States v. Griffin & Robertson: Zero‑Point Offender Eligibility, Grouping of Fraud Schemes, and Limits on Forfeiture for Financial Aid Fraud I. Introduction This First Circuit decision arises...
United States v. Griffin & Robertson: Traceable Proceeds, Zero-Point Offenders, and Sentencing in Federal Fraud Prosecutions I. Introduction United States v. Griffin (consolidated appeals of United...
“Traceable” Proceeds, Zero-Point Offenders, and Sentencing Disparity: A Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Robertson (1st Cir. Dec. 19, 2025) I. Introduction United States v. Robertson is a...
“Rumors, Denials, and Actual Knowledge”: The First Circuit Narrows Title IX Liability and Clarifies State-Created Danger in Hewes v. Gardiner I. Introduction In Hewes v. Gardiner, No. 24-1736 (1st...
Terenzio v. Urena: Substantive Due Process, Voluntary State Care, and the Limits of Government Liability for COVID-19 in Veterans’ Homes I. Introduction In Terenzio v. Urena, No. 24-1244 (1st Cir....
United States v. Abercrombie: Constructive Possession of Vehicle Firearms Proven by a Circumstantial “Mosaic” I. Introduction In United States v. Abercrombie, Nos. 24‑1474 & 24‑1867 (1st Cir. Dec....
United States v. Abercrombie: Circumstantial Evidence and Constructive Possession of Firearms in Vehicle Stops I. Introduction United States v. Abercrombie, Nos. 24‑1474 & 24‑1867 (1st Cir. Dec. 16,...
Prospective Defunding, Not Punishment: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. v. Kennedy and the Limits of Bill of Attainder and Unconstitutional‑Conditions Challenges 1. Introduction The...
Targeted Medicaid Defunding, the Bill of Attainder Clause, and “Affiliates”: Commentary on Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. v. Kennedy I. Introduction In Planned Parenthood Federation...
Ambiguity, AEDPA Deference, and Batson/Powers Challenges: A Commentary on Garrey v. Kelly I. Introduction The First Circuit’s decision in Garrey v. Kelly, No. 21‑1197 (1st Cir. Dec. 12, 2025), sits...
Informal Corporate Arrangements, Defamation Per Se, and Limits on Federal Anti‑Injunction Power: A Commentary on Orkin v. Albert I. Introduction The First Circuit’s decision in Orkin v. Albert, Nos....
Implied Compensation, Conversion of Corporate Funds, and Limits on Federal Anti‑Suit Power: A Commentary on Orkin v. Albert I. Introduction Orkin v. Albert, a December 11, 2025 decision of the U.S....
Defamation Per Se, Implied Compensation, and Limits on Federal Anti‑Suit Injunctions: Commentary on Orkin v. Albert, 1st Cir. Dec. 11, 2025 I. Introduction Orkin v. Albert is a dense and important...
United States v. Yu: First Circuit Adopts Preponderance Standard for Selective Enforcement and Affirms Trade Secret Conviction I. Introduction In United States v. Yu, Nos. 23‑1585 & 24‑1325 (1st Cir....
United States v. Yu: The Preponderance Standard for Selective Enforcement and Trade Secret Protection After Product Release I. Introduction The First Circuit’s decision in United States v. Yu is...
Nexus, Not Relationship Status: First Circuit Reaffirms Causation Requirement in Domestic Violence–Based Asylum Claims Commentary on De La Cruz‑Quispe v. Bondi, No. 25‑1421 (1st Cir. Dec. 5, 2025) I....
Rule 67 Deposits, Mootness, and Prevailing-Party Fees: A Commentary on Cruz v. UIA (1st Cir. 2025) I. Introduction Cruz v. Unión Independiente Auténtica de los Empleados de la Autoridad de Acueductos...
Dor v. Bondi: Fixing the Relevant Time for “Controlled Substance” Deportability to the Date of Conviction I. Introduction In Dor v. Bondi, No. 25-1278 (1st Cir. Dec. 1, 2025), the First Circuit...
Physician Orders as a Safe Harbor for Laboratory Scienter under the False Claims Act Commentary on United States, ex rel. Omni Healthcare Inc. v. MD Spine Solutions LLC (1st Cir. Dec. 1, 2025) I....
United States v. SpineFrontier, Inc.: Limiting Implied Waiver of Corporate Attorney‑Client Privilege When Executives Raise “Involvement‑of‑Counsel” Defenses Introduction This First Circuit decision...