Fourth Circuit Clarifies Joint Employment Standards under the FLSA in DIRECTV Appellants v. DIRECTV Introduction In the landmark case of Marlon Hall et al. v. DIRECTV, LLC et al., the United States...
Protective Frisk Affirmed in Lawful Traffic Stops: Establishing New Fourth Amendment Precedent Introduction The case of UNITED STATES of America v. Shaquille Montel ROBINSON, decided by the United...
Enforcement of Special-Technique Regulations in SSA Disability Evaluations: The Patterson v. SSA Decision Introduction Patterson v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration, 846 F.3d 656 (4th...
Incidental Property and Anti-Modification Protections under 11 U.S.C. §1322(b)(2): A Comprehensive Analysis of In Re: Gregory Birmingham, Debtor Introduction In the matter of In Re: Gregory...
Clarifying Government Obligations in Plea Agreements: Interpretation of 'Applicable Guideline Range' in United States v. Tate Introduction In the case of United States v. Brandon Tate, 845 F.3d 571...
Establishing a Three-Year Statute of Limitations for ADA Disability Discrimination Claims in Absence of a Specific State Cause of Action Introduction In the landmark case of Brilliant Semenova v....
Fourth Circuit Affirmation in Peters v. United States: Clarifying Drug Quantity Attribution for §3582(c)(2) Sentence Reductions Introduction The case of United States of America v. Spencer Peters,...
Clarifying Drug Quantity Thresholds for Sentence Reduction: United States v. Spencer Peters Introduction United States v. Spencer Peters is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Enhancing Sentences Under ACCA: The Precedent in United States v. Doctor Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Kareem Antwan Doctor, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Affirmation of Dismissal in Discrimination Claims Against Charitable Organizations Introduction In the case of Sharon T. Thomas v. The Salvation Army Southern Territory et al., the plaintiff, Sharon...
Affirming Due Process Rights of Pretrial Detainees: Insights from Dilworth v. New Hanover County Introduction The case of Michael Anthony Dilworth v. New Hanover County (841 F.3d 246, 4th Cir. 2016)...
Deliberate Indifference to Medical Needs: 4th Circuit's Interpretation of the Eighth Amendment 1. Introduction The case of Paul Scinto, Sr. v. Warden Patricia Stansberry et al. presents a significant...
Affirming Employer's Defense Against FMLA Retaliation Claims: Sharif v. United Airlines Introduction Sharif v. United Airlines, Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Political Question Doctrine and Unlawful Conduct: Al Shimari v. CACI Premier Technology, Inc. Introduction Al Shimari v. CACI Premier Technology, Inc., 840 F.3d 147 (4th Cir. 2016), marks a...
Fourth Circuit Clarifies Qualified Immunity and Monell Liability in Public Employee Retaliation Case Introduction In the case of James Lane v. Sheriff John W. Anderson; Mayor & City Council of...
Fourth Circuit Clarifies Eighth Amendment Analysis and Discovery Requirements in Prison Conditions Claims Introduction In the case of Kory Putney v. R. Likin et al., the United States Court of...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Denial of Qualified Immunity in Eighth Amendment Deliberate Indifference Case Introduction In the case of Dewayne Jackson Cox v. Officers Quinn, Pinkerman, Baxley, and Miles,...
Fourth Circuit Establishes Enhanced Protections Against Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation in Guessous v. Fairview Property Investments Introduction In the landmark case of Monica Guessous v....
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Failure to Provide Adequate FMLA Notice Confirmed as Material Fact Issue in Vannoy v. FRBR Introduction The case of John Vannoy v. The Federal Reserve Bank of...
Thai Palace v. Board of License Commissioners: Redefining the Rooker-Feldman Doctrine in Federal Challenges to State Administrative Actions Introduction In the landmark case Sutasinee Thana; Michael...