Upholding Institutional Security: The Eighth Circuit's Affirmation of Random Drug Testing Protocols in Spence v. Farrar Introduction In the landmark case of Spence v. Farrar (807 F.2d 753, 8th Cir....
Affirmation of Continuing Criminal Enterprise Conviction and Standards for Affidavit Reliability in United States v. Lueth Introduction The case of United States of America v. Amel F. Lueth et al....
Enhanced Rights for Indigent Pro Se Litigants: Brown v. Frey Overview Introduction Brown v. Frey, 806 F.2d 801 (8th Cir. 1986), is a significant appellate decision by the United States Court of...
Protection of Legal Mental Impressions: Shelton v. American Motors Introduction In the landmark case of Shelton v. American Motors Corporation, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth...
Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Appointing Counsel for Civil Section 1983 Claims Introduction In Re Steven Lane, 801 F.2d 1040 (8th Cir. 1986), is a pivotal case addressing the discretionary...
Expert Testimony on Victim Credibility in Child Abuse Cases: Precedent Set in Azure v. United States Introduction The case of United States of America v. Anthony Damian Azure, decided by the United...
Eighth Circuit Sets Precedent on Bail in Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Darrell Martin v. Herman Solem, Warden, South Dakota State Penitentiary, and Mark V....
Strengthening Prosecutions Under the Continuing Criminal Enterprise Statute: Analysis of United States v. Jones & Pfeister Introduction The case of United States of America v. Michael E. Jones and...
Miener v. State of Missouri: Expansion of Relief under the Education of Handicapped Act Introduction Miener v. State of Missouri is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for...
Establishing Copyright Protection for Case Report Arrangements: West Publishing Co. v. Mead Data Central Introduction West Publishing Company v. Mead Data Central, Inc. is a seminal case decided on...
Niagara of Wisconsin Paper Corp. v. Paper Industry Union-Management Pension Fund: Establishing Fiduciary Authority in Pension Fund Management Introduction In the landmark case of Niagara of Wisconsin...
Affirmation of Due Process and Limitations on First Amendment Rights in Public Employment Termination: Deretich v. Office of Administrative Hearings Introduction George Deretich appealed a judgment...
State’s Waiver of Exhaustion Requirement and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Nathaniel Wade v. Bill Armontroout (8th Cir. 1986) Introduction Nathaniel Wade v. Bill Armontroout is a pivotal case...
Federal Jurisdiction and Sovereign Immunity: Analyzing Weeks Construction v. Oglala Sioux Housing Authority Introduction The case of Weeks Construction, Inc. v. Oglala Sioux Housing Authority, United...
Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards and Exclusion of Alibi Evidence in Civil Rights Litigation: Hannah v. City of Overland Introduction Hannah v. City of Overland is a seminal case decided by the...
Expanding Adequate Protection: Labor Contributions in Chapter 11 Reorganization – IN RE AHLERS Introduction The case of James R. Ahlers and Mary M. Ahlers, Debtors versus Norwest Bank Worthington and...
Substantial Justification in Condemnation Actions: Insights from United States v. 1,378.65 Acres of Land Introduction The case United States of America v. 1,378.65 Acres of Land, More or Less (794...
Affidavit Omissions and Probable Cause: Establishing Standards in United States v. Kirk C. Reivich Introduction United States v. Kirk C. Reivich, 793 F.2d 957 (8th Cir. 1986), is a pivotal case...
Reliance on Physician's Opinion in Release Validity: Kegel v. Runnels & St. Paul Fire Introduction The case of Cathal L. Kegel, Guardian of the Person and Estate of Louis G. Kegel and Cathal L....
Morton v. Becker: Upholding the Necessity of Protected Property Interests and Causation in Section 1983 Claims Introduction Morton v. Becker is a significant case adjudicated by the United States...