Mandatory Function-by-Function Analysis in Residual Functional Capacity Assessments: Mascio v. Colvin Introduction In Bonnilyn A. Mascio v. Carolyn W. Colvin et al., 780 F.3d 632 (4th Cir. 2015), the...
Fourth Circuit Reinforces Proper Residual Functional Capacity Assessment Procedures in Social Security Disability Cases Introduction In the case of Bonnilyn A. Mascio v. Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting...
Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Claims: SMITH v. RAY Introduction The case of Amanda Deanne Smith v. Officer R.R. Ray represents a significant judicial examination of qualified...
Fourth Circuit Clarifies Judicial Notice and Strengthens Scienter Requirements in Securities Fraud Cases Introduction In the landmark case Roman ZAK, Indi v. Chelsea Therapeutics International, LTD.,...
Pleading Standards in Title VII Discrimination Claims: Insights from McCleary–Evans v. Maryland Department of Transportation Introduction The case of Dawnn McCleary–Evans v. Maryland Department of...
Affirming Criminal Contempt: Burden of Proof in Advice-of-Counsel Defense Introduction The case of United States of America v. Tamny Westbrooks addresses significant issues surrounding criminal...
Affirmation of Commissioner’s Decision in Nichols v. Colvin: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of Robert A. Nichols v. Carolyn W. Colvin, the United States District Court for...
Enhanced ADA Protections for Mental Health Disabilities: Jacobs v. N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts Introduction Christina Lynn Jacobs, employed as a deputy clerk in New Hanover County, North...
Deliberate Indifference in Eighth Amendment Claims: Makdessi v. Defendants Introduction Makdessi v. Defendants is a significant case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth...
Enhanced ADA Protections and Employer Responsibilities: Insights from Jacobs v. N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts Introduction In Christina Lynn Jacobs v. N.C. Administrative Office of the...
Reversing Procedural Due Process Claims on Death Row: Insights from Prieto v. Clarke Introduction Case: Alfredo Prieto, Plaintiff–Appellee, v. Harold Clarke, Director; A. Da Court: United States...
Ensuring Reliability of Expert Evidence: Fourth Circuit Affirms Exclusion in Eeoc v. Freeman Introduction In the case of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) v. Freeman, the United States...
Affirmation of Disability Benefits Denial Based on Substantial Evidence Despite Mandate Rule Misapplication Introduction The case of Madeline Brown Tanner v. Commissioner of Social Security (602 F....
Affirmation of Expanded Whistleblower Protections under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Introduction The case of Andrea Gail Jones v. SouthPeak Interactive Corporation serves as a pivotal decision in the...
Fourth Circuit Reaffirms Home Curtilage Protections Under the Fourth Amendment in Covey v. Manchas Introduction In Christopher J. Covey; Lela G. Covey v. Assessor of Ohio County; et al., 777 F.3d 186...
Affirmation of VWCA's Exclusivity in Demetres v. East West Construction: Establishing Limits on Personal Injury Suits in Virginia Introduction The case of James Thomas Demetres v. East West...
Fourth Circuit Reinforces Implied Certification Doctrine under the False Claims Act Introduction The case of United States of America v. Triple Canopy, Inc., adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Wrongful Discharge for Refusal to Engage in Illegal Acts: Weidman v. ExxonMobil Sets Virginia Precedent Introduction Weidman v. ExxonMobil, 776 F.3d 214 (4th Cir. 2015), is a pivotal case in Virginia...
Walker v. Mod–U–Kraf Homes: Establishing the Threshold for Hostile Work Environment Claims Introduction In Walker v. Mod–U–Kraf Homes, LLC, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Fourth Circuit Ruling Affirms Unconstitutionality of North Carolina's Compelled Speech in Abortion Procedures Introduction In the landmark case of Stuart v. Camnitz, decided on December 22, 2014, the...