Affirming Contract Formation Standards in Arbitration Agreements: Rowland v. Morris Financial Introduction In Rowland v. Morris Financial & Estate Planning Services, LLC, the United States Court of...
Constructive Acceptance Suffices for Appellate Waivers in Plea Agreements: Insights from United States v. Soloff Introduction United States of America v. William Trevor Soloff, 993 F.3d 240 (4th Cir....
But-For Causation Required in Title IX Disciplinary Claims: Fourth Circuit in Sheppard v. VSU Introduction In the case of Malcolm X. Sheppard v. The Visitors of Virginia State University, Malcolm X....
4th Circuit Clarifies Standards for Compassionate Release Motions Filed by Inmates in United States v. Kibble Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Ryan Scott Kibble, the United...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Government's Authority Over Terrorist Screening Database Under Procedural Due Process Introduction In the landmark case of Anas Elhady et al. v. Charles H. Kable et al., the...
Qualified Immunity and Due Process in Prison Administrative Hearings: Insights from Halcomb v. Ravenell Introduction Halcomb v. Ravenell is a landmark case adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Qualified Immunity Overturned for Deliberate Indifference to Pretrial Detainee's Medical Needs in Mays v. Mays Introduction The case of Jeffery A. Mays, Administrator for the Estate of David Wayne...
Reinforcing Fourth Amendment Protections: The Drakeford Decision Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Tremayne Lamont Drakeford (992 F.3d 255), the United States Court of Appeals...
Aiding and Abetting as Valid Predicate Under §924(c) and Sequestration Standards: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Hassan Sharif Ali, 991 F.3d...
United States v. Rafiekian: Affirmative Defense Interpretation of 18 U.S.C. §951’s "Legal Commercial Transaction" Exception Introduction In United States of America v. Bijan Rafiekian, 991 F.3d 529...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADA and Title VII Claims: Jason Thomas v. City of Annapolis Introduction Jason Thomas v. City of Annapolis is an appellate case adjudicated by the United States...
Guidance on Evidentiary Hearings in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: United States v. Pressley Introduction United States v. James Rodreiqas Pressley, 990 F.3d 383 (4th Cir. 2021), presents...
Affirming the Limitations of Bivens: First Amendment Retaliation Claims in Federal Prisons Denied Introduction The case of Vernon Norman Earle v. Shreves et al. addresses a critical issue regarding...
Enhanced Standards for Corroborating Evidence in Asylum Claims: Analysis of Arita-Deras v. Wilkinson Introduction In the case of Maria Del Refugio Arita-Deras, L.A.P.A. v. Robert M. Wilkinson, Acting...
Sovereign Immunity Reinforced in Cunningham v. Lester: Implications for Federal Employees and TCPA Litigation Introduction In the case of Craig Cunningham v. Deborah S. Lester et al., the United...
Reaffirming the Sufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence in Conspiracy Convictions: United States v. Seigler Introduction In the case of United States v. Kevin Thomas Seigler, 990 F.3d 331 (4th Cir....
Fourth Circuit Affirms School Authority in Regulating Student Speech: The Robertson v. Anderson Mill Elementary Case Introduction The case of Hannah Robertson, Individually and on Behalf of her Minor...
Retroactive Application of United States v. Davis: Implications for §924(c) Convictions Introduction In Re: Dearnta Lavon Thomas (988 F.3d 783), adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for...
Establishing Genuine Issues of Material Fact in Premises Liability: Insights from Sedar v. Reston Town Center Property Introduction In Sedar v. Reston Town Center Property, LLC, the United States...
Enhanced Scienter Requirements Affirmed in In Re: Triangle Capital Corporation Securities Litigation Introduction In the case of In Re: Triangle Capital Corporation Securities Litigation, LifeWise...