Substantial Evidence Upholds ALJ Credibility Findings in Social Security Disability Claims Introduction In the case of Tra v. s Dwayne CHANEY (812 F.3d 672, 8th Cir. 2016), the United States Court of...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed for Correctional Officials in Eighth Amendment PTSD Case Introduction In the landmark case of James Saylor v. State of Nebraska, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
8th Circuit Upholds ICCTA Preemption of State-Tort Claims Based on Unreasonable Burden Test Introduction In the case of Thomas Tubbs, Trustee of the Thomas Tubbs Revocable Trust and Individually,...
Clarifying Qualified Immunity Standards for Supervisory Liability: The S.M. v. Krigbaum Decision Introduction The case of S.M., et al. v. Michael Krigbaum, Sheriff (808 F.3d 335) presents a pivotal...
Lawson v. Colvin: Weighting Medical Evidence in Social Security Disability Claims Introduction Linda A. Lawson appealed the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit...
Affirmation of Missouri's Direct Connection Rule in Federal Habeas Corpus Review: Nash v. Russell, 8th Cir. 2015 Introduction Donald R. Nash, a resident of Bonne Terre, Missouri, was convicted in...
8th Circuit Reverses Preclusion-Based Dismissal in Corrado v. Life Investors Insurance Company Introduction In Corrado v. Life Investors Insurance Company of America, the United States Court of...
Upholding State Sovereign Immunity and Strict Standing Requirements: Digital Recognition Network v. Arkansas Introduction In the landmark case of Digital Recognition Network, Inc.; Vigilant Solutions...
Enhancing Employer Identification Under FLSA: Ash v. Anderson Merchandisers Introduction In Ash v. Anderson Merchandisers, LLC, West AM, LLC, AnConnect, LLC, 799 F.3d 957 (8th Cir. 2015), the United...
Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants through Contractual Business Activities: Creative Calling v. LF Beauty Introduction Creative Calling Solutions, Inc. v. LF Beauty Ltd. is a...
Qualified Immunity Overcome in Bivens Action for Retaliation and Excessive Force: Solomon v. Hunter PetRay et al. Introduction In the landmark case of James Clayton Solomon v. Hunter PetRay et al.,...
Eighth Circuit Clarifies De Minimis Standard in Fourth Amendment Excessive Force Claims: Davis v. White et al. Introduction In Davis v. White et al. (794 F.3d 1008, 2015), the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Case: Huynh v. U.S. Department of Transportation Introduction The case of Xuân Huỳnh v. United States Department of Transportation (DOT),...
Milam v. Colvin: Establishing Standards for Disability Benefit Evaluations Introduction Milam v. Colvin, 794 F.3d 978 (8th Cir. 2015), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Affirmation of ALJ’s Denial in Social Security Disability Case: Milam v. Colvin Introduction The case of Tracy Milam v. Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration (794...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Reverse Discrimination and Failure to Accommodate Claims: Schaffhauser v. United Parcel Service, Inc. Introduction In the case of Chris Schaffhauser v. United...
8th Circuit Upholds Six-Factor Test for §1359: Combating Manufactured Diversity through Corporate Structuring Introduction In the landmark case of The Branson Label, Inc. v. City of Branson,...
K–V Pharmaceutical SEC Safe Harbor Affirmed: Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction In the landmark case Frank Juliannello, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, Plaintiff Lori...
Eighth Circuit Affirms RFC Evaluation and Credibility Assessment in Social Security Disability Claims Introduction In Andrews v. Colvin, 791 F.3d 923 (8th Cir. 2015), the United States Court of...
Eighth Circuit Affirms ALJ's Discretion in Social Security Disability Assessments Introduction The case of Carrie Andrews v. Carolyn W. Colvin addresses the denial of disability benefits by the...