Rooker-Feldman Doctrine Reinforced: Eighth Circuit Vacates Permanent Injunction in Mar v. Fielder Introduction In the landmark case of Mar v. Fielder, et al., indi (188 F.3d 1031), decided by the...
Interactive Process and Reasonable Accommodation: Insights from Ellen Fjellestad v. Pizza Hut of America, Inc. Introduction The case of Ellen Fjellestad v. Pizza Hut of America, Inc., decided by the...
Tolling of AEDPA’s One-Year Limit: Jon Mills v. Larry Norris Introduction The case of Jon Mills v. Larry Norris (187 F.3d 881) adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit...
Prosecutorial Conduct and Effective Assistance: Insights from James v. Bowersox Introduction The case of Steffano James v. Michael Bowersox, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Establishing Standards for Attorney's Fees Under the Health Care Quality Improvement Act Introduction In the case of Stephen P. Sugarbaker, M.D., Appellee, v. SSM Health Care, d/b/a St. Marys Health...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Same-Sex Sexual Harassment Claims under Title VII in Schmedding v. Tnemec Introduction The case of Nicholas J. Schmedding v. Tnemec Company, Inc. addressed the boundaries of...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADA and Title VII Employment Discrimination Case: Floyd v. State of Missouri Department of Social Services 1. Introduction Floyd v. State of Missouri Department of...
Expanding ADA Protections: Unauthorized Medical Information Disclosure in Cossette v. Minnesota Power Light Introduction Diane M. Cossette filed a lawsuit against her employer, Minnesota Power Light...
DuBose v. Kelly: Eighth Circuit on Section 1983 Due Process Violations in Judicial Conspiracies Introduction Gerry C. DuBose v. John D. Kelly, indi, 187 F.3d 999 (8th Cir. 1999), is a significant...
RLA's Mandatory Arbitration Precedence Over ERISA Claims in Pension Disputes: Analysis of Ste v. Jenisio Introduction Ste v. Jenisio, 187 F.3d 970 (8th Cir. 1999), is a pivotal case that addresses...
Affirmation of Dismissal: Standing Requirements for Civil RICO Claims – Hamm v. Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Introduction In Hamm v. Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the...
Eighth Circuit Defines Boundaries of Qualified Immunity in Police Excessive Force and Wrongful Death Claims Introduction The case of Essalene Lambert et al. v. City of Dumas et al. adjudicated by the...
Strict Enforcement of Federal Rule 37: Upholding Sanctions for Systematic Discovery Abuse in Chrysler Corp. v. Carey et al. Introduction The legal landscape was significantly shaped by the appellate...
Establishing Barriers Against Malicious Prosecution Claims in Trademark Disputes Introduction The case POROUS MEDIA CORPORATION v. PALL CORPORATION, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for...
United States v. Horn: Eighth Circuit Affirms Probable Cause and Clarifies Sentencing Enhancements in Child Pornography Cases Introduction In United States of America v. Robert Gerard Horn, 187 F.3d...
United States v. Emery: Eighth Circuit Clarifies Statute of Limitations and Forfeiture Doctrine in Federal Capital Crimes Introduction The case of United States of America v. Tony E. Emery,...
Eighth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment in Keathley v. Ameritech: Establishing New Standards for Age Discrimination and Contractual Obligations Introduction The case of Barbara Dibartolo Keathley v....
Eighth Circuit Limits Batson to Race and Gender: Age-Based Peremptory Challenges Permitted and ADA Disability Not Established Introduction The case of Da v. d Weber, decided by the United States...
Amir v. St. Louis University: Eighth Circuit Clarifies ADA Retaliation Standards in Academic Settings Introduction Guy Amir v. St. Louis University is a landmark case adjudicated by the United States...
Deliberate Indifference in Pretrial Detention: Spencer v. Knapheide Truck Equipment Co. 1. Introduction Joseph L. Spencer v. Knapheide Truck Equipment Co. is a pivotal case decided by the United...