Affirmation of Hearsay Exclusion and Intrinsic Use of Gang Membership in Felon Firearm Possession: United States v. Dunn Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Darnell Andre Dunn,...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of 'Self-Determination' Claims in Pharmacist Prescription Refusal Case Introduction In the landmark case of William Salier; Karla Salier Plaintiffs - Appellants v....
Establishing Reliability in Expert Testimony: Insights from Lancaster v. BNSF Railway Company Introduction The case of Rebecca G. Lancaster, as the Executrix of the Estate of James L. Lancaster,...
Clarifying First Amendment Retaliation Protections: Eighth Circuit in Brandy v. City of St. Louis Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit delivered a significant...
Establishing Limits on Personal Jurisdiction in Online Sales: Kendall Hunt Publishing Co. v. The Learning Tree Publishing Corp. Introduction The case of Kendall Hunt Publishing Company v. The...
Affirmation of Probable Cause Through Trash Pull Evidence and Plain-View Doctrine in United States of America v. John Edward Juneau Introduction In the case of United States of America v. John Edward...
Railway Labor Act: Eighth Circuit Affirms Arbitration Requirement for Collective-Bargaining Agreement Disputes Introduction In the case of Nancy Avina Plaintiff - Appellant v. Union Pacific Railroad...
Discretionary Sentencing Under 18 U.S.C. § 924(j): Insights from United States v. Jones Introduction The case of United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v. Anthony D. Jones, Jr....
United States v. Defoggi: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Compassionate Release Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Timothy DeFoggi, the United States Court of Appeals...
Affirmation of Lawful Firearm Seizure from Mobility Devices and Felon Disarmament under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1): United States v. Cunningham Introduction In United States of America v. Sylvester...
Reaffirming Legislative Privilege in Civil Discovery: In re North Dakota Legislative Assembly Introduction The case of In re: North Dakota Legislative Assembly (70 F.4th 460) adjudicated by the...
Affirmation of Felon Firearm Possession Prohibition Under Second Amendment Introduction The case United States of America v. Edell Jackson (69 F.4th 495) addresses the constitutionality of...
Affirmation of Denial of COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims under Minnesota Insurance Law Introduction The case of Olmsted Medical Center v. Continental Casualty Company, 65 F.4th 1005 (8th Cir....
Criminal Sentencing and Retroactive Law Changes: Insights from United States v. Rodriguez-Mendez Introduction United States of America v. Rodrigo Rodriguez-Mendez, 65 F.4th 1000 (8th Cir. 2023),...
Exclusion of Unlawfully Present Aliens from Second Amendment Protections: Analysis of United States v. Sitladeen Introduction United States v. Sitladeen, 64 F.4th 978 (8th Cir. 2023), is a pivotal...
Affirmation of Remand in Minnesota v. Energy Companies: Jurisdictional Boundaries in Climate Litigation Introduction The case of State of Minnesota, by its Attorney General Keith Ellison v. American...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Case under ICRA and ADEA Introduction The case of Inge Smothers v. Rowley Masonic Assisted Living Community, LLC, adjudicated by the United...
Strict Supervision Maintained: Eighth Circuit Upholds Denial to Modify Internet Usage Conditions in Supervised Release Introduction In the appellate case United States of America v. James B. Norris,...
Dahle v. Kijakazi: Clarifying the Scope of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act in SSA Leadership Appointments Introduction In the landmark case Brian T. Dahle Plaintiff - Appellee v. Kilolo Kijakazi,...
Affirming Objective Reasonableness in Traffic Stops and Extensions: United States v. Rutledge Introduction The case of United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v. James Rutledge...