Obstacle to Exhaustion: HILL v. HAYNES and the Mandate on Administrative Remedies under the PLRA Introduction Demetrius Hill v. Warden Haynes et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...
Retaliation Against Informants: Upholding Convictions in United States v. Van Cleve Ashley Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Van Cleve Ashley, the United States Court of Appeals...
Abuse of Discretion in Reduction of Contingency Fees: In re Abrams Abrams, P.A. Case Commentary Introduction The case In re Abrams Abrams, P.A.; St. Martin, Williams And Bourque, Appellants addresses...
Rule 34 Compliance: The Invalidity of Boilerplate Objections in Discovery Responses Introduction In the case of Kinetic Concepts, Inc. v. ConvaTec Inc., decided on May 12, 2010, by the United States...
Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines: Application of Perjury vs. Fraud in Bankruptcy Proceedings Introduction The case of UNITED STATES of America v. Amanda Boulware, reported in 604 F.3d 832, presents...
Affirmation of Administrative Subpoenas under Fourth Amendment in Child Pornography Enforcement Introduction The case of United States of America v. Marques Drakeford Bynum, decided by the United...
Affirmation of Federal Jurisdiction Under CAFA: Moffitt v. Residential Funding Company Introduction The case of Judith J. Moffitt, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Residential Funding Company, LLC; JP Morgan...
Relation Back Doctrine under Rule 15(c) in Civil Rights Litigation: Robinson v. Clipse Introduction Robinson v. Clipse is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth...
Procedural Adequacy in Sentencing: United States v. Hernandez Introduction United States v. Benjamin Islas Hernandez, 603 F.3d 267 (4th Cir. 2010), is a pivotal case addressing the procedural...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Virginia's Restrictions on Alcohol Advertising in College Publications Under Central Hudson Test Introduction In the case of Educational Media Company at Virginia Tech, Inc. v....
Preemption of State-Law Indemnity Claims under the ADA and FHA: Archstone v. Niles Bolton Associates Introduction The case of Equal Rights Center et al. v. Archstone Multifamily Series I Trust et...
Selective Application of Physical Fitness Tests as Pretext for Gender Discrimination: Merritt v. Old Dominion Freight Line Introduction Deborah Merritt, a female truck driver employed by Old Dominion...
Affirmation of Multiple Punishments under RICO and VICAR Statutes in Ayala v. United States Introduction The case of United States v. Edgar Alberto Ayala pertains to the prosecution of members of the...
Affirmation of Drug Conspiracy and Money Laundering Convictions in United States v. Green & Boyd Introduction The case of United States of America v. Phillip Wayne Green and Courtney Omar Boyd...
Defining Supervisory Authority in Sexual Harassment Cases: Fourth Circuit in Whitten v. Fred's, Inc. Introduction Clara Whitten v. Fred's, Incorporated is a landmark case adjudicated by the United...
The Affirmation of Officer Expertise in Fourth Amendment Analysis: United States v. Johnson Introduction In United States of America v. Larry Johnson, 599 F.3d 339 (4th Cir. 2010), the United States...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment: Reinforcing Attorney Diligence under Federal Rules 59(e) and 60(b) Introduction The case Thomas Robinson v. Wix Filtration Corporation LLC, adjudicated in the United...
Affirmation of Death Sentence Under FDPA: United States v. Carlos Caro Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Carlos David Caro, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Clarifying the Application of Vulnerable Victim Adjustments: Insights from United States v. Llamas Introduction United States v. Juan Luis Llamas is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court...
Fourth Circuit Limits Bankruptcy Courts' Jurisdiction Over Post-Petition Interest and Collection Costs Introduction In the case of In re Lisa M. Kirkland, Debtor, the United States Court of Appeals...