Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: 4th Circuit Vacates Summary Judgment in HCV Treatment Denial Case Introduction The case of Carl D. Gordon v. Director Fred Schilling explores...
Government Liability for Negligent NICS Background Checks: Comprehensive Analysis of Sanders v. United States Introduction Examining the Fourth Circuit's Ruling on Government Immunity in the Context...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Evans v. International Paper Company Establishes Stringent Standards for Hostile Work Environment Claims Introduction In Deanna Evans v. International Paper...
Establishing Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Under Title VII: Analysis of Perkins v. International Paper Company (936 F.3d 196) Introduction The case of Matthew Perkins v. International...
Inmates' Right to Access and Compel Consideration of Video Surveillance in Disciplinary Hearings Introduction Lennear v. Wilson (937 F.3d 257, 4th Cir. 2019) marks a significant advancement in the...
Limits on Interlocutory Appeals of Sovereign Immunity Defenses in Civilian Contractor Tort Claims Introduction The case of Al Shimari et al. v. CACI Premier Technology, Inc. addresses significant...
Fourth Circuit Clarifies Claim Preclusion in Title VII Employment Discrimination Claims Following State Administrative Grievances Introduction In the case of Antonio Passaro Jr. v. Commonwealth of...
Enforcement of International Default Judgments: Hawkins v. i-TV Digitalis Sets New Standards on Jurisdictional Boundaries Introduction The case of Hawkins et al. v. i-TV Digitalis Távközlési Zrt. et...
Fourth Circuit Reinforces Categorical Approach: § 846 Conspiracies Not Qualifying as Controlled Substance Offenses for Sentencing Enhancements Introduction In United States of America v. Thomas...
Enhancing Sentences Based on Out-of-State Residency is Improper: United States v. McCall Introduction The case of United States of America v. Willie D. McCall, reported in 934 F.3d 380, addresses...
Clarifying 'Crime of Violence' Standards under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) and RICO in USA v. Mathis et al. Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in the case of United States...
Feres Doctrine Affirmed in Nacke v. United States Introduction In the case of Ian A. Nacke v. United States of America, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit addressed critical...
Fourth Circuit Sets Precedent on Sixth Amendment Rights in Controlled Substance Analogue Cases Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Benjamin Galecki, adjudicated by the...
Fourth Circuit Clarifies Standards for Qualified Immunity in False Arrest, Excessive Force, and Unlawful Search Claims: Insights from Tiffanie Hupp v. State Troopers Introduction The case of Tiffanie...
Hahn v. Moseley: Fourth Circuit Validates Tenth Circuit's Rentz Decision on § 924(c)(1) Firearm Convictions Introduction The case of Marcus Hahn v. Warden Bonita Moseley addresses critical issues...
Affirmed: Stand-Down Orders Do Not Constitute Affirmative Action Under State-Created Danger Doctrine Introduction In the pivotal case of Robert Sanchez Turner v. Al Thomas, Jr., the United States...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Qualified Immunity for Police Officers, Narrowing State-Created Danger Doctrine in Due Process Claims Introduction In the case of Eunice Graves and Carlin Robinson v. Daniel A....
Upholding Treaty Authority: Fourth Circuit Affirms Constitutionality of US-Canada Tax Collection Agreement Introduction In the landmark case of Paul M. Retfalvi v. United States (930 F.3d 600, Fourth...
Access to Voter Registration Lists Under Scrutiny: Fusaro v. Maryland State Board of Elections Introduction In the case of Dennis Fusaro v. Maryland State Board of Elections, the United States Court...
Compassionate Release Granted in Beck v. United States: Landmark Ruling on Inadequate Incarceration Conditions Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Angela Michelle Beck (425 F....