Enforcement of Exhaustion Requirements: Eighth Circuit Upholds Waiver of Appointments Clause Claims in SSA Cases Introduction The case of John J. Davis, Destiny M. Thurman, and Kimberly L. Iwan v....
Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Use of Tasers During High-Speed Pursuits: Boudoin v. Harsson Introduction Boudoin v. Harsson is a pivotal appellate decision from the United States Court of...
Establishing the Limits of Informational Privacy: Insights from Dillard v. O'Kelley et al. 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Dillard v. O'Kelley et al., the United States Court of Appeals for...
Reversing Summary Judgment in Coates v. Dassault Falcon Jet: Implications for FLSA Salary Basis Exemptions Introduction In the landmark case of Coates et al. v. Dassault Falcon Jet Corp., the United...
Knowledge of Felon Status in Firearm Possession: Insights from United States v. Coleman Introduction United States v. Jevonne Martell Coleman, 961 F.3d 1024 (8th Cir. 2020), is a pivotal case that...
Affirmation of Sentence Reduction under the First Step Act in United States v. Harris 1. Introduction United States of America v. Antonio Harris is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in McKay v. City of St. Louis: Implications for §1983 Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Cornell McKay v. City of St. Louis, decided by the United States...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Gibson v. Concrete Equipment Company: Reinforcing Employer’s Authority in Enforcing Harassment Policies Introduction In the landmark case of Amanda Gibson v....
Eighth Circuit Sets High Bar for ALJ's Evaluation of Treating Physician’s Opinions in Disability Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Eric Lucus v. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security...
Reaffirming the 'Immediate Threat' Standard for Use of Deadly Force: Cole v. Richards Introduction Cole v. Richards, 959 F.3d 1127 (8th Cir. 2020), is a pivotal appellate decision from the United...
Enhanced Fiduciary Standards under ERISA: Washington University Case Analysis Introduction Latasha Davis et al. v. Washington University in St. Louis is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...
Procedural Default and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from Thomas v. Payne (8th Cir. 2020) Introduction Mickey Thomas was convicted of capital murder in Arkansas after allegedly killing...
Mitchell v. Dakota County Social Services: Affirming Standing and Immunity in Child Welfare Litigation Introduction Mitchell v. Dakota County Social Services is a pivotal case decided by the United...
Clarifying Defamation Standards in Missouri Law: Turntine v. Peterson Introduction The appellate case of James Turntine and Promotional Services, Inc. v. Charles Peterson and RedEye Rhino, L.L.C....
Judgment Bar of the Federal Tort Claims Act Precludes Bivens Claims: Comprehensive Analysis of White v. USA and Hansen Introduction Hope Angelic White, Individually and as Personal Representative of...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment under McDonnell Douglas Framework in Age and Sex Discrimination Case Introduction In the case of Sheila Main Plaintiff - Appellant v. Ozark Health, Inc. Defendant -...
No Innocent Possessor Defense Recognized in Felon-in-Possession Cases – United States v. Becerra Introduction In the case of United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v. Erik Becerra Defendant -...
Clarifying the Standards for FMLA Interference and Retaliation Claims: Thompson v. Kanabec County Introduction The case of Wendy Thompson Plaintiff - Appellant v. Kanabec County; Mille Lacs County...
Administrative Closures and the Right to a Public Trial: Byron Smith v. Titus Introduction Byron David Smith was convicted of two counts of murder by a Minnesota state court jury in 2014, resulting...
Affirmation of Brady and Youngblood Violations in Habeas Corpus Relief: Jimerson and Brown v. Arkansas Department of Correction Introduction The case of Tina Jimerson and John Brown, Jr. v. Dexter...