Mandatory Arbitration of Statutory Discrimination Claims in Collective Bargaining Agreements: Analysis of Austin v. Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. Introduction The case Linda Austin v....
Limitations of the ADA in Correctional Settings: Analyzing Pierce v. King Introduction Pierce v. King, 918 F. Supp. 932 (E.D. N.C. 1996), addresses the applicability of the Americans with...
Establishing Limits on Use of Force in Prisons: Insights from Williams v. Lieber Correctional Institution Introduction Williams v. Lieber Correctional Institution is a landmark case decided by the...
Fourth Circuit Restricts Delegation of Authority for Restitution and Fine Determinations and Modifies Counterfeiting Sentencing Enhancements Introduction The case of United States of America v. James...
Same-Gender Sexual Harassment Actionability Under Title VII: Insights from Hopkins v. Baltimore Gas Electric Co. Introduction Hopkins v. Baltimore Gas Electric Company is a pivotal case adjudicated...
Enforcement of Arbitration Awards Must Conform to Collective Bargaining Agreements Introduction The case of Mountaineer Gas Company v. Oil, Chemical Atomic Workers International Union represents a...
Towler v. Sayles: Affirming the Need for Sufficient Evidence of Access and Substantial Similarity in Copyright Infringement Claims Introduction Towler v. Sayles is a seminal case adjudicated by the...
Evaluation of Subjective Pain Claims in Disability Determinations: Insights from Ronda S. Craig v. Chater 1. Introduction Ronda S. Craig v. Shirley S. Chater, 76 F.3d 585 (4th Cir. 1996), is a...
Strict Adherence to Appellate Deadlines: The Thompson v. DuPont Decision Introduction In the case of Wilma J. Thompson v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours Co., adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...
Defining the Boundaries of 'Search Incident to Arrest': Insights from United States v. Eldon Han Introduction United States of America v. Eldon Han, 74 F.3d 537 (4th Cir. 1996), presents a pivotal...
Reversing Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: McNamara v. United States Introduction United States of America v. Warren Harding McNamara, Jr. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court...
Application of Updated Sentencing Guidelines for Marijuana Cultivation: United States v. Arthur Fletcher Introduction The case of United States of America v. Arthur Fletcher, decided by the United...
Double Jeopardy Protections Reinforced in GILLIAM v. FOSTER Introduction In the landmark case of GILLIAM v. FOSTER (75 F.3d 881, 1996), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit...
Affirming Dismissal under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d) for Litigious Prisoner Complaints: The Fourth Circuit's Approach Introduction The case of Dennis Wayne Cochran v. E. C. Morris et al. presents a...
Ratification of Voidable Retirement Agreements Affirms Waiver of ADEA Claims: Blistein v. St. John's College Introduction In Burton Blistein v. St. John's College, 74 F.3d 1459 (4th Cir. 1996), the...
State Parole Eligibility Discretion Upheld: Vann v. Angelone Introduction The case of Anthony Leon Vann v. Ronald Angelone, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in...
Fourth Circuit Establishes Limits on Appeal Waivers for Restitution Orders under VWPA Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Josephine L. Broughton-Jones, decided by the...
Strategic Trial Concessions and the Strickland Standard: Analyzing Bell v. South Carolina Introduction Bell v. South Carolina, 72 F.3d 421 (1995), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...
Deliberate Indifference in Prisoner Welfare: An Analysis of ANSAARI SHAKKA v. SMITH Introduction In the landmark case of Ansaari Shakka v. Sewall Smith, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Jury Trials in Combined Admiralty and Law Claims: Insights from Vodusek v. Bayliner Marine Corp Introduction Shirley Vodusek, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Donald E....