Eighth Circuit Limits ADA's Reach: Eleventh Amendment Immunity Affirmed Introduction In the landmark case of Christopher B. Alsbrook v. City of Maumelle et al., the United States Court of Appeals for...
Establishing Employer Liability in Co-Worker Sexual Harassment: Insights from Kristen Dhyne v. Meiners Thriftway, Inc. Introduction The case of Kristen Dhyne v. Meiners Thriftway, Inc., decided by...
8th Circuit Establishes Limits on Equitable Remedies Under ERISA in Kerr v. Vatterott Co. Introduction Kerr v. Charles F. Vatterott Co.; Commerce Bank of St. Louis, N.A. is a pivotal decision by the...
Affirmation of Rational Basis Review in Equal Protection Claims: Knapp and Tinder v. Hanson et al. Introduction In Knapp and Tinder v. Hanson et al. (Indi, 183 F.3d 786, 1999), the appellants, Larry...
Establishing Pattern and Practice of Racial Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act: Eighth Circuit Affirms Introduction The case of United States of America v. Big D Enterprises, Inc.; Dr. Edwin...
Laches as a Defense in Preliminary Injunctions for Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement: Hubbard Feeds, Inc. v. Animal Feed Supplement, Inc. Introduction The case of Hubbard Feeds, Inc. v. Animal...
Probable Cause Standards for Vehicle Searches in Traffic Stops: Analysis of United States v. Randall E. Neumann Introduction The case of United States of America v. Randall E. Neumann (183 F.3d 753)...
Affirming Fourth Amendment Authority in Traffic Stop Canine Sniffs: Alexander v. United States Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Stephen Alexander, the United States Court...
Affirmed Standards for Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Claims under Title VII: Insights from Scusa v. Nestle Introduction In the landmark case Scusa v. Nestle U.S.A. Company, Inc., the...
Affirmation of Validated Selection Tests Under Title VII in Cota B. Allen v. Entergy Corporation Introduction Cota B. Allen et al. v. Entergy Corporation et al., 181 F.3d 902 (8th Cir. 1999), is a...
Affirmation of ALJ's Residual Functional Capacity Findings in Disability Benefits Denial Introduction The case of William A. Weiler v. Kenneth S. Apfel, Commissioner of Social Security (179 F.3d...
Constructive Possession and Protective Sweeps: Insights from United States v. Boyd Introduction United States of America v. Willie E. Boyd is a seminal case from the United States Court of Appeals...
Affirmation of Union Labor Preferences in Public Contract Bidding: Da v. Hanten Commentary Introduction Da v. Hanten, Da, a 1999 decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit,...
Boysiewick v. Schriro & Nixon: Eighth Circuit Establishes Precedents on Rape Shield Laws and Effective Counsel in Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Stanley L. Boysiewick...
Abstention Doctrine Reinforced: Yamaha Motor Corp. v. Stroud (8th Cir. 1999) Introduction The case of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. v. Patricia Stroud involves a dispute over the establishment of...
Kerns v. Capital Graphics: Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Gender Discrimination Claim Introduction Kerns v. Capital Graphics, Inc., 178 F.3d 1011 (8th Cir. 1999), is a significant appellate case...
Affirmation of "Qualified Individual" Status Under ADA: Browning v. Liberty Mutual Introduction Winifred Browning filed a lawsuit against Liberty Mutual Insurance Company after her employment was...
Sliding Scale Standard for Fiduciary Conflicts in ERISA Benefit Determinations: Barnhart v. UNUM Introduction Janice M. Barnhart brought an appeal against UNUM Life Insurance Company of America...
Riggins v. Apfel: Reinforcing Standards for Evaluating Disability Claims Involving Subjective Pain Introduction Riggins v. Apfel, 177 F.3d 689 (8th Cir. 1999), is a pivotal appellate decision by the...
Summary Judgment Affirmed in Stanback v. Best Diversified Products: Reinforcing the Burden-Shifting Framework in ADA and Title VII Discrimination Cases Introduction Jacqueline Stanback v. Best...