Inclusive Remedies: Eighth Circuit Allows Amendment to Add 42 U.S.C. § 1981 Claims in Employment Discrimination Cases Introduction In the case of Jin Ku Kim v. Nash Finch Company (123 F.3d 1046),...
Affirming Summary Judgment in Bivens Action for Reverse Discrimination Claims: Duffy v. Wolle et al. Introduction In the case of David A. Duffy v. Charles R. Wolle, et al. (123 F.3d 1026), the United...
Enhanced Protections for Whistleblowing and Free Speech in Public Employment: Commentary on Ste v. N Cal Introduction Ste v. N Cal, 122 F.3d 1112 (8th Cir. 1997), presents a pivotal case in the realm...
Employer Liability for Sexual Harassment in Residential Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled Introduction The case of Aja M. Crist, Catherine E. Miskowic, Tracy J. Elbers, Appellants versus...
Establishing Privity of Contract Through Waiver: Analysis of National Liberty Corp. v. Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Introduction The case of National Liberty Corporation; Worldwide Underwriters Insurance...
Crane Co. v. Rabushka: Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Qui Tam False Claims Act Action Introduction The case of Stanley D. Rabushka, ex rel. United States of America; Stanley D. Rabushka v. Crane...
Ari Parnes v. Gateway 2000: Affirmation of the Bespeaks Caution Doctrine in Securities Fraud Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Ari Parnes; Deborah Slyne; Corey Emert; Faye Martin...
Eighth Circuit Rules on Procedural Requirements for Certificates of Appealability under AEDPA in Tiedeman v. Benson Introduction John R. Tiedeman v. Dennis Benson, 122 F.3d 518 (8th Cir. 1997), is a...
Determining Disability Onset in Social Security Claims: Grebenick v. Chater Introduction Parties Involved: Marlise Grebenick, Plaintiff-Appellant, versus Shirley S. Chater, Commissioner of Social...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Police Chief in Supervision-Related Section 1983 Claims Introduction In the case of Virgie Lee Otey, Administratrix of the Estate of Charles Otey,...
Supremacy of SGLIA Beneficiary Designations Over State Trusts: Prudential Insurance Co. v. Hinkel Introduction The case of Prudential Insurance Company, Plaintiff, v. Curtis R. Hinkel,...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADEA Age Discrimination Case Zotos v. Lindbergh School District, O. Victor Lenz, Jr., & Joseph A. Sartorius Case Citation: 121 F.3d 356 (8th Cir. 1997) Introduction...
Strict Standards for Procedural Defaults in Federal Habeas Corpus: Insights from WEEKS v. BOWERSOX Introduction WEEKS v. BOWERSOX (119 F.3d 1342) is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court...
Exclusion of Inmate from Religious Services: Montano v. Hedgepeth et al. Introduction Montano v. Hedgepeth, James Helling, and Dale Vande Krol is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court...
Eighth Circuit Sets Precedent on Due Process Rights and Limits of Immunity in Juvenile Custody: Whismans v. Rinehart Introduction In Whismans v. Rinehart, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Iowa Utilities Board v. FCC: Jurisdictional Boundaries in Telecommunications Regulation Introduction In the landmark case Iowa Utilities Board, Petitioner, Bell Atlantic Corporation; Bellsouth...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Conrad v. Davis: Eighth Circuit Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Ernest Conrad, Jr. v. Roger Davis (120 F.3d 92) adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Farmland Industries v. Vetter: Affirmation of Title VII Protections on Religious Accommodation Introduction Farmland Industries, Inc. v. Dean G. Vetter is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...
Forum Selection Clauses in Tort Claims: Insights from Terra International, Inc. v. Mississippi Chemical Corporation Introduction Terra International, Inc. v. Mississippi Chemical Corporation (119...
Affirmation of First Amendment Protections in Academic Freedom: BURNHAM v. IANNI Introduction The case of Albert Burnham; Ronald Marchese; Michael Kohn; Louise Kohn, Appellees v. Lawrence Ianni,...