Judicial Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Tactical Defense Decisions: Thomas v. United States Introduction In the case of Dwight A. Thomas v. United States, decided by the United...
Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Under 28 U.S.C. § 2255: Analysis in Ke v. n WALKING EAGLE Introduction The case of Kevin Walking Eagle versus the United States of America...
Eighth Circuit Defines Limits of Non-Compete Clauses and Oral Contract Extensions under Minnesota Law Introduction In Loftness Specialized Farm Equipment, Inc. v. Terry Twiestmeyer et al., the United...
Affirmation of Constructive Possession under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1): United States v. Chatmon Introduction In United States of America v. Johnny L. Chatmon, 742 F.3d 350 (8th Cir. 2014), the United...
Clarifying Qualified Immunity: Eighth Circuit's Ruling in Scott v. Benson Introduction Scott v. Benson is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on...
Remittitur in Negligence Litigation: The 8th Circuit's Approach in Tedder v. American Railcar Industries Introduction Tedder v. American Railcar Industries, Inc., 739 F.3d 1104 (8th Cir. 2014), is a...
Retaliation for Protected Activity Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Spencer v. Jackson County Missouri Introduction In the landmark case of Randy G. Spencer v. Jackson County Missouri, the United States Court...
Eighth Circuit Limits Colorado River Abstention in Federal Derivative Actions Involving Exclusive Federal Claims Introduction In the case of John Cottrell, Deri v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (737 F.3d...
Hill v. Walker: Upholding FMLA Eligibility and Essential Job Functions under ADA Introduction In Yulanda Hill vs. Carolyn Walker, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit...
Establishing Security Interests and Defining Consumer Transactions in Missouri: Insights from Crozier v. Wint Introduction In the case of Bob D. Crozier and Karen K. Crozier v. Stanley L. Wint,...
Refining Standards for Mental Retardation in Capital Cases: An In-depth Analysis of Sasser v. Hobbs Introduction Andrew Sasser v. Ray Hobbs, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Refining §1983 and FMLA Pleading Standards Under Qualified Immunity: Insights from Hager v. Arkansas Department of Health Introduction In the landmark case of Barbara Hager v. Arkansas Department of...
Equitable Tolling in Section 2255 Motions: Insights from Theotis A. Muhammad v. United States Introduction In the case of Theotis A. Muhammad v. United States, decided by the United States Court of...
Conflict Preemption and Fair Housing: Comprehensive Analysis of the Eighth Circuit's Decision in KELLER v. CITY OF FREMONT Introduction In the landmark case of Fred H. Keller, Jr.; Juan Doe; Juana...
Affirmation of Dismissal in Shareholder Fiduciary Duty and Contract Claims: Horras v. American Capital Strategies, Ltd. Introduction In Thomas M. Horras v. American Capital Strategies, Ltd., 729 F.3d...
Procedural Due Process in Extracurricular Sanctions: Analysis of Kroupa v. Nielsen [8th Cir. 2013] Introduction In Kroupa v. Nielsen, Greg Kroupa, acting as guardian ad litem for his minor daughter...
Qualified Immunity in Law Enforcement: Insights from Thompson v. King and Furr Introduction The case of Elaine Thompson, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Johnny Dale...
Determining-Factor Standard in Retaliation and Racial Discrimination Claims Affirmed: Wright v. St. Vincent Health System Introduction In Wright v. St. Vincent Health System, Janice Wright, a...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Lack of Adverse Employment Action: Jackman v. Iowa Department of Corrections Introduction In Jackman v. Iowa Department of Corrections, the United States Court of...
RELCO Locomotives v. National Labor Relations Board: Strengthening NLRA Protections and Upholding NLRB Enforcement Introduction In the landmark case of National Labor Relations Board v. RELCO...