Federal Preemption in Immigration Law: Analysis of United States v. South Carolina Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. State of South Carolina; Nikki Haley, the United...
Establishing Parameters for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Eyewitness Identification: Analysis of Moore v. Hardee Introduction Thomas Moore, Jr., Petitioner-Appellee, v. Michael A. Hardee;...
Fourth Circuit Establishes Validity of Electronic Copyright Assignments within Automated Database Registrations Introduction In the landmark case of Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. v....
Balancing Pleading Standards: Insights from Sundersingh Bala v. Commonwealth of Virginia DCR Introduction The case of Sundersingh Bala v. Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Conservation and...
Enforcement of Fair Housing Act: Landmark Decision in Corey v. HUD Introduction The case of Michael Corey v. The Secretary, United States Department of Housing & Urban Development represents a...
CentrO TEPEYAC v. MONTGOMERY COUNTY: Upholding First Amendment Rights in Compelled Speech Introduction In the landmark case CentrO TEPEYAC v. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, the United States Court of Appeals for...
4th Circuit Emphasizes Importance of Discovery in First Amendment Summary Judgment Cases: Baltimore Ordinance Challenge Remanded Introduction In the landmark case Greater Baltimore Center for...
Ranta v. Gorman: Dual Role of Social Security Income in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Introduction Ranta v. Gorman, 721 F.3d 241 (4th Cir. 2013) is a pivotal case in bankruptcy law that addresses the nuanced...
Chilling Effect of Professional Regulation on Free Speech: Ste v. Cooksey Introduction In Ste v. Cooksey, 721 F.3d 226 (4th Cir. 2013), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit...
Eleventh Amendment Protections Reinforced in Garnishment Actions Against States Introduction In the landmark case of Carpenters Pension Fund of Baltimore, Maryland v. Maryland Department of Health...
Consolidated Sentences and Career Offender Enhancement: United States v. Davis Introduction United States of America v. Zavier Marquis Davis (720 F.3d 215) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...
Fourth Circuit Establishes Exception to Res Judicata for FSIA §1605A Claims Against Foreign State Sponsors of Terrorism Introduction The case of Jennifer Clodfelter, Indi v. Republic of Sudan (720...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Presumption of Consideration in §3582(c)(2) Motions: United States v. Smalls Introduction In United States v. Mitchell Smalls (720 F.3d 193, 4th Cir. 2013), the United States...
Affirmation of FDIC's Holder Status and Limited Evidentiary Role of IRS Form 1099–C in Debt Cancellation: FDIC v. Cashion, 720 F.3d 169 (4th Cir. 2013) Introduction In the case of Federal Deposit...
Daubert Standard Reinforced: District Court Excludes Unreliable Expert Witnesses in C.R. Bard’s Pelvic Mesh Litigation Introduction In the landmark case In re C.R. Bard, Inc., Pelvic Repair System...
Effective Assistance and the Good-Faith Exception: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Baker Introduction United States v. Mario N. Baker, 719 F.3d 313 (4th Cir. 2013), presents a critical...
Discovery Rule and Materiality Standards Affirmed for FDCPA Claims in Fourth Circuit Introduction In the case of Gerald A. Lembach; Debbie L. Lembach, Plaintiffs - Appellants v. Howard Norman...
Involuntary Medication and Trial Competency: Insights from United States v. Frank Chatmon Introduction The case of United States of America v. Frank Chatmon, decided by the United States Court of...
Westmoreland Coal Co. v. Cochran: Clarifying the Boundaries of Legal Pneumoconiosis under the Black Lung Benefits Act Introduction The case of Westmoreland Coal Company, Incorporated v. Jarrell D....
Stratton v. Mecklenburg County: Reinforcing Rooker-Feldman and Substantiality Doctrines in Dismissing Frivolous Claims Introduction Stratton v. Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services is a...