Substantial Evidence Validates Commissioner’s Determination of Residual Functional Capacity in Disability Benefits Denial: Fentress v. Berryhill Introduction The case of Donald Fentress v. Nancy A....
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Plea Bargaining: An Analysis of Glen Ray Allen v. United States Introduction Glen Ray Allen v. United States is a pivotal case reviewed by the United States Court...
Automobile Exception and Reasonable Suspicion: Insights from United States v. Murillo-Salgado Introduction United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v. Eleuterio Murillo-Salgado Defendant -...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Retaliation and Discrimination Claims: Mandy Liles v. C.S. McCrossan, Inc. Introduction In the appellate case Mandy Liles v. C.S. McCrossan, Inc., the United States...
Deliberate Indifference to Inmate Health: Eighth Circuit Sets New Precedent under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 1. Introduction The case of Dennis Ryan, Jr., as trustee for the heirs and next of kin of Jerome...
Retaliation Claims Under Title VII: Insights from LaKeysia Wilson v. Arkansas Department of Human Services Introduction LaKeysia Wilson v. Arkansas Department of Human Services, 850 F.3d 368 (8th...
Enhancing Sentencing in Sex Trafficking Cases: Analysis of United States of America v. Dontre D'Sean McHenry 1. Introduction United States of America v. Dontre D'Sean McHenry is a pivotal case...
FedEx Contractual Obligations and Independent Contractor Rights: Neubauer v. FedEx Commentary Introduction The case of Mark Neubauer, an individual in North Dakota; Marken, Inc., a North Dakota...
Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Case: Malone v. Hinman Introduction Malone v. Hinman is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on...
Deliberate Indifference and Qualified Immunity in Eighth Amendment Claims: An Analysis of Ste v. Kulkay Introduction Ste v. Kulkay, 847 F.3d 637 (8th Cir. 2017), is a pivotal case that delves into...
Qualified Immunity Reinforced in Ehlers v. City of Rapid City Introduction In the matter of Randall Ehlers Plaintiff - Appellee v. City of Rapid City, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
United States v. Fuehrer: Upholding Fourth Amendment Rights and Career Offender Enhancements Introduction United States of America v. Mark Fuehrer, 844 F.3d 767 (8th Cir. 2016), is a significant...
Voluntariness of Guilty Pleas and Magistrate Judge Procedures: Insights from United States v. Cortez-Hernandez Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v....
No Obligation to Pay HVAC and CAM Expenses: Gap, Inc. v. GK Development Introduction In the pivotal case of Gap, Inc., Plaintiff–Appellee v. GK Development, Inc.; Columbia Grand Forks, LLC,...
8th Circuit Limits Federal Question Jurisdiction in Natural Gas Act Breach of Contract Case Introduction The appellate decision in Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership v. Essar Steel...
Curtis Igo v. Colvin: Upholding Substantial Evidence Standards in Social Security Disability Claims Introduction In the case of Curtis Igo Plaintiff-Appellant v. Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting...
Eighth Circuit Upholds 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(B) Against Vagueness Claims Post-Johnson v. US Introduction In the case of United States of America v. John Prickett, Jr. (839 F.3d 697), the United...
Interpretation of "Substantially Prevails" Under CAFRA: United States v. Hinders Introduction The case of United States of America v. Carole Hinders; Mrs. Lady's Inc. (838 F.3d 930) presents...
8th Circuit Establishes Clear Standards for Intentional Business Interference and Unjust Enrichment in Telecommunications Disputes Introduction The case of Qwest Communications Corporation v. Free...
Absolute Immunity Clarified: The 8th Circuit's Decision in Sample v. City of Woodbury Introduction The case of David J. Sample v. City of Woodbury (836 F.3d 913) adjudicated by the United States...