8th Circuit Case Commentaries

Reaffirming Plea Withdrawal Standards: Analysis of Sisk v. United States

Date: Jun 4, 2021

Reaffirming Plea Withdrawal Standards: Analysis of Sisk v. United States Introduction United States of America v. Steven Lee Sisk, 999 F.3d 631 (8th Cir. 2021), is a pivotal case that delves into the...

Establishing the Plausibility of Title IX Sex Discrimination Claims in University Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Jun 2, 2021

Establishing the Plausibility of Title IX Sex Discrimination Claims in University Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction In the case of John Does 1-2; John Does 4-11 v. Regents of the University of...

Affirmation of Denial of Recusal and Certificate of Appealability in Johnson v. Steele: Implications for Judicial Impartiality

Date: Jun 2, 2021

Affirmation of Denial of Recusal and Certificate of Appealability in Johnson v. Steele: Implications for Judicial Impartiality Introduction In the case of Kevin Johnson Petitioner - Appellant v. Troy...

Deliberate Indifference in Prisoner's Eighth Amendment Claims: Axelson v. Watson

Date: May 29, 2021

Deliberate Indifference in Prisoner's Eighth Amendment Claims: Axelson v. Watson Introduction The case of Tim Axelson v. Randall Watson et al. addresses critical issues concerning the Eighth...

Relitigation Exception and Claim Preclusion in MDL Litigation: 8th Circuit Reverses District Court's Enjunction

Date: May 29, 2021

Relitigation Exception and Claim Preclusion in MDL Litigation: 8th Circuit Reverses District Court's Injunction Introduction The case of John Petitta v. 3M Company deals with intricate issues...

Establishing Limits on TASER Use and Punitive Damages: Insights from Masters v. Runnels

Date: May 28, 2021

Establishing Limits on TASER Use and Punitive Damages: Insights from Masters v. Runnels Introduction Bryce Masters v. Timothy Runnels is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Eighth Circuit Affirms Denial of Acceptance of Responsibility Reduction Based on Pre-Plea Conduct under U.S.S.G. §3E1.1

Date: May 26, 2021

Eighth Circuit Affirms Denial of Acceptance of Responsibility Reduction Based on Pre-Plea Conduct under U.S.S.G. §3E1.1 Introduction The case of United States of America v. Delwin T. Cooper, reported...

Affirmation of Dismissal in Warmington v. University of Minnesota: Stricter Standards for Pleading Discrimination Claims

Date: May 25, 2021

Affirmation of Dismissal in Warmington v. University of Minnesota: Stricter Standards for Pleading Discrimination Claims Introduction Joanna Warmington v. Board of Regents of the University of...

Affirmation of Sentence Enhancement for Supervised Release Violations in United States v. Clark

Date: May 25, 2021

Affirmation of Sentence Enhancement for Supervised Release Violations in United States v. Clark Introduction United States of America v. David E. Clark, 998 F.3d 363 (8th Cir. 2021) is a pivotal...

Eighth Circuit Upholds Armed Career Criminal Designation and Application of U.S.S.G. § 2A2.1 in Comly Case

Date: May 21, 2021

Eighth Circuit Upholds Armed Career Criminal Designation and Application of U.S.S.G. § 2A2.1 in Comly Case Introduction The case of United States of America Petitioner - Appellee v. Randall Lee Comly...

Eighth Circuit Affirms Initial-Interest Confusion in Trademark Infringement: Select Comfort Corp. v. Baxter

Date: May 12, 2021

Eighth Circuit Affirms Initial-Interest Confusion in Trademark Infringement: Select Comfort Corp. v. Baxter Introduction The case of Select Comfort Corporation; Select Comfort SC Corporation...

Eighth Circuit Clarifies Causation Standards for Retaliation Claims in Employment Litigation: Lissick v. Andersen Corp

Date: May 7, 2021

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Retaliation Claims Due to Insufficient Causation: Lissick v. Andersen Corporation Introduction In Thomas Lissick Plaintiff - Appellant v. Andersen Corporation...

Defining Adverse Employment Actions under Title VII: Insights from Watson v. Department of Veterans Affairs

Date: May 7, 2021

Defining Adverse Employment Actions under Title VII: Insights from Watson v. Department of Veterans Affairs Introduction Overview of the Case In the case of Monica Watson v. Denis McDonough,...

Affirmation of Employer's Attendance Policies in ADA and FMLA Context: Tori E v. Cooperative Response Center

Date: May 5, 2021

Affirmation of Employer's Attendance Policies in ADA and FMLA Context Introduction In the landmark case of Tori Evans v. Cooperative Response Center, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion for Extended Traffic Stops: Analysis of United States v. Pacheco

Date: May 1, 2021

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion for Extended Traffic Stops: Analysis of United States v. Pacheco Introduction The case of United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v. Reymundo Yanez Pacheco...

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment on Age and Disability Discrimination in Medical Residency Termination

Date: Apr 22, 2021

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment on Age and Disability Discrimination in Medical Residency Termination Introduction The case of Mary E. Canning Plaintiff - Appellant v. Creighton University...

Eighth Circuit Clarifies Statute of Limitations and Administrative Exhaustion in FMLA and ADA Claims

Date: Apr 20, 2021

Clarifying Statute of Limitations and Administrative Exhaustion in FMLA and ADA Claims: Insights from Weatherly v. Ford Motor Company Introduction In the landmark case of Malik Weatherly Plaintiff -...

Establishing Plausibility for Disparate Impact Claims under Title VII and ACRA: Analysis of Carson v. Lacy

Date: Apr 20, 2021

Establishing Plausibility for Disparate Impact Claims under Title VII and ACRA: Analysis of Carson v. Lacy Introduction Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Date: April 19,...

Reaffirming the Good-Faith Exception and Threshold for Franks Hearings in the Eighth Circuit: United States v. Mayweather

Date: Apr 10, 2021

Reaffirming the Good-Faith Exception and Threshold for Franks Hearings in the Eighth Circuit: United States v. Mayweather Introduction United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v. Jarmell Raymond...

United States v. Mays: Eighth Circuit Reinforces Standards for Warrantless Seizure and Supervisory Conditions

Date: Apr 7, 2021

United States v. Mays: Eighth Circuit Reinforces Standards for Warrantless Seizure and Supervisory Conditions Introduction In United States of America v. Otis Ray Mays, Jr., 993 F.3d 607 (8th Cir....