Establishing Standards for Obscene Material under 18 U.S.C. § 1470 Introduction The case of United States of America v. Darrin Alonzo Miller addresses the criminal transfer of obscene material to a...
Delegation Clauses in Arbitration Agreements Enforced: Fourth Circuit Upholds Arbitration Compulsion in Modern Perfection LLC v. Bank of America Introduction The case of Modern Perfection, LLC;...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Convictions and Sentencing in United States v. Dunlap Introduction The case of United States of America v. Terrence Vernon Dunlap represents a significant judicial affirmation...
Affirmation of District Court’s Denial of Mixed Rule 60(b) and Successive § 2254 Petitions in Widmyer v. Ballard Introduction WILLIAM TRAMPAS WIDMYER v. WARDEN DAVID BALLARD is a noteworthy decision...
Fourth Circuit Establishes Enhanced Framework for Demonstrating Pretext in Title VII Discrimination Cases Introduction In the landmark case Carmen Wannamaker-Amos v. Purem Novi, Inc., the United...
Strict Adherence to Rogers Requirements for Supervised Release Conditions Reinforced in U.S. v. Chen Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Xiao Qi Chen, the United States Court of...
Reassessment of Agency Deference: Nicoletti v. Bayless Establishes Shift from Chevron to Skidmore 1. Introduction In the case of Paul Nicoletti, Petitioner - Appellant, v. M. J. Bayless, Respondent -...
Clarifying Final Order Jurisdiction in SEC Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction The case of Frank Harmon Black; Southeast Investments, N.C., Inc. v. Securities and Exchange Commission addresses...
Guilty Pleas and the Forfeiture of Statutory and Constitutional Challenges: An Analysis of Pittman v. United States Introduction Case: United States of America v. Charles Anthony Pittman Court:...
Void for Vagueness Doctrine Does Not Apply to Judicially Crafted Proportionality Tests in Recidivist Sentencing Introduction The case of Johnnie Franklin Wills v. Karen Pszczolkowski addresses a...
Maryland Robbery Affirmed as Violent Felony Under ACCA Introduction In the case of United States of America v. David Wilbert Shanton, Sr., the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit...
Fourth Circuit Upholds City's Authority to Abate Public Nuisance Without Compensation in Inverse Condemnation Claim Introduction In the case of D.A. Realestate Investment, LLC v. City of Norfolk,...
Establishing Precedent in Forced Labor Convictions: United States v. Luong Introduction United States of America v. Thuy Tien Luong is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...
Boulden v. O'Malley: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Evaluating Disability Claims Introduction In the case of Jasmine Boulden v. Martin J. O'Malley, Commissioner of Social Security, the United...
Establishing Title VI Accountability: Ricketts v. Wake County Public Schools Introduction Ricketts v. Wake County Public School System is a landmark decision by the United States Court of Appeals for...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Virginia's Total THC Standard for Hemp Products: Preemption and Dormant Commerce Clause Claims Denied Introduction The case of Northern Virginia Hemp and Agriculture, LLC; Rose...
Abandonment of Property and Probable Cause in United States v. Mayberry: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of United States of America v. Cornelius Mayberry presents critical judicial...
Fourth Circuit Reinforces Protections for Religious Exemptions in Workplace Vaccine Mandates Introduction In the landmark case of KRISTEN M. BARNETT, Plaintiff - Appellant v. INOVA HEALTH CARE...
Enhancing Actual Notice Standards in Title IX Claims: Doe v. North Carolina State University Introduction The case of John Doe 2, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. North Carolina State University,...
Fourth Circuit Establishes Importance of Logical Bridge in ALJ RFC Determinations Introduction The case of Matthew Dana Linger v. Commissioner of Social Security centers on the denial of disability...