Williams v. United States: Reinforcing Fourth Amendment Boundaries on Traffic Stop Extensions Introduction In the case of Williams v. United States (808 F.3d 238, 4th Cir. 2015), the United States...
Appealability of Dismissals Without Prejudice: Goode v. Central Virginia Legal Aid Society Establishes Key Jurisdictional Standards Introduction Goode v. Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (807 F.3d...
LexisNexis Class Action Settlement Reinforces FCRA Applicability to Data Brokers Introduction In the landmark decision Berry v. LexisNexis Risk & Information Analytics Grp., Inc., the United States...
Affirming the Heck Bar: Limitations on §1983 Brady Claims in Griffin v. Baltimore Police Department Introduction In Griffin v. Baltimore Police Department, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
4th Circuit Sets Precedent: State-Created Entities with Financial Independence Are Persons Under the False Claims Act Introduction In the landmark decision of United States ex rel. Jon H. OBERG v....
Establishing Appellate Jurisdiction Standards in Habeas Corpus: The Porter v. Davis Case Introduction Porter v. Davis, 803 F.3d 694 (4th Cir. 2015), represents a significant case in the realm of...
Reaffirmation of the Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel: United States v. Ductan Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Phillip Ductan, decided on September 2, 2015, by the United States...
Fourth Circuit Establishes Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud, or Coercion Is Not Categorically a Crime of Violence under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Kevin...
Fourth Circuit Abolishes 'Manager Rule' and Adopts Holistic Test for Oppositional Conduct in Title VII Retaliation Claims Introduction The case of J. Neil DeMasters v. Carilion Clinic (4th Cir. 2015)...
Enforceability of Mixed Arbitration Clauses: Insights from Chorley Enterprises Inc. v. Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Introduction The case of Chorley Enterprises, Inc., et al. v. Dickey's...
Fourth Circuit Clarifies Private Cause of Action Under FLSA Tip-Credit Provisions Introduction In the landmark case of Patricio Da v. d TREJO, et al., adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Review of United States v. Madison Duane McRae: New Precedent on Rule 60(b) and Successive Habeas Petitions Introduction In United States v. Madison Duane McRae, 793 F.3d 392 (4th Cir. 2015), the...
Fourth Circuit Rules Certificate of Appealability Not Required for Mixed Rule 60(b)/§2255 Motions Introduction United States of America v. Madison Duane McRae, 793 F.3d 392 (4th Cir. 2015), addresses...
Enhanced Protections for Inmate Religious Rights under RLUIPA and First Amendment: Insights from Jehovah v. Clarke Introduction In Jesus Emmanuel Jehovah v. Harold W. Clarke et al., 798 F.3d 169 (4th...
Employer Liability in Hostile Work Environment: Pryor v. United Airlines Introduction The case of Renee Pryor v. United Airlines, Inc. (791 F.3d 488, 4th Cir. 2015) serves as a pivotal precedent in...
District Court Jurisdiction Affirmed for § 362(k) Automatic Stay Violations in Houck v. Substitute Trustee Services 1. Introduction The case of Diana Louise Houck; Steven G. Tate v. Substitute...
Fourth Circuit Establishes District Court Jurisdiction for § 362(k) Claims Introduction The case of Diana Louise Houck; Steven G. Tate v. Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. addressed critical issues...
Clarifying Procedural Due Process in Extended Solitary Confinement: Insights from Lumumba K. Incumaa v. Stirling Introduction In the landmark case of Lumumba K. Incumaa v. Bryan P. Stirling, 791 F.3d...
Fourth Circuit Vacates Dismissal of RCRA Claims: Clarifications on Anti-Duplication and Motion to Dismiss Standards Introduction The case of Bruce Goldfarb et al. v. Mayor and City Council of...
Newbold v. United States: Redefining Armed Career Criminal Designations Post-Simmons Introduction In United States v. Joseph K. Newbold, 791 F.3d 455 (4th Cir. 2015), the United States Court of...