Imaging Enhanced Disability Evaluations: Insights from Wiese v. Astrue Introduction The case of Christina M. Wiese v. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, adjudicated by the United...
Establishing Boundaries of Attorney-Client Relationships in Loan Participation Agreements: Insights from Leonard et al. v. Dorsey Whitney LLP Introduction The case of Leonard et al. v. Dorsey Whitney...
United States v. Howell and Thomas: Eighth Circuit Upholds SORNA & §2250 Under Commerce Clause Introduction In United States of America v. David Matthew Howell and United States of America v. Charles...
Limits on District Court’s Authority to Reduce Sentences Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c): United States v. Starks Introduction United States v. Mar (551 F.3d 839) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
Liberty Life Assurance Co. v. Willcox: Establishing Standards for ERISA Discretion Abuse Introduction In the landmark case Theresa Willcox v. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, the United...
Affirmation of RLUIPA Claim Denial for Inmate Religious Practices under Settlement Agreement Introduction In the case of Lawrence Gladdson, Darrell Smith, and Scott Howrey v. Iowa Department of...
Affirmation of Jurisdictional Limits in Blue Cross v. Little Rock: Analyzing Ancillary Enforcement Jurisdiction and the All Writs Act Introduction In Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield v. Little...
Liability of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers for Methamphetamine-Related Government Costs Established in ASHLEY COUNTY v. Pfizer, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Ashley County, Arkansas et al. v....
Federal Preemption of State Claims in Medical Device Litigation: Analysis of In re Medtronic, Inc. Sprint Fidelis Leads Products Liability Litigation Introduction The case of In re Medtronic, Inc....
Enhancing Access to Class Certification Information in FLSA Cases: Knutson v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Introduction In the landmark case of Knutson v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of...
Controlling Weight of Treating Physician's Medical Opinions in Social Security Disability Cases: Analysis of Ste v. n T. Owen Introduction In Ste v. n T. Owen, 551 F.3d 792 (8th Cir. 2008), the...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Employer’s Call-In Policy Compliance in FMLA Dispute: Bacon v. Hennepin County Medical Center Introduction Bacon v. Hennepin County Medical Center (550 F.3d 711) is a pivotal...
Qualified and Official Immunity in Foster Care Liability: McLean v. Gordon Introduction The case of Brandie McLEAN, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus Mark Gordon, Treva Gordon, and the Missouri Department...
United States v. Colin Spotted Elk et al.: Fourth and Sixth Amendment Implications Introduction The case of United States of America v. Colin Spotted Elk, et al., decided by the United States Court...
Substantial Evidence and Credibility in Disability Claims: Eighth Circuit Upholds Denial in Finch v. Astrue Introduction The case of Gary W. Finch v. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social...
Termination of Consent Decree in Prison Medical Care: HINES v. ANDERSON Introduction In the landmark case Howard Lansing HINES; Robert Monge; Emil Johnson; Wardell Hicks; and on behalf of all others...
Interference and Retaliation under the FMLA: Insights from Phillips v. Mathews 1. Introduction In Phillips v. Mathews, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit addressed critical...
Eighth Circuit Tightens 'Good Cause' Standard for Remand in Disability Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) Introduction The case of Bruce Mouser v. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner, Social Security...
PHELPS-ROPER v. NIXON: Redefining First Amendment Protections in Funeral Picketing Introduction PHELPS-ROPER v. NIXON, 545 F.3d 685 (8th Cir. 2008), is a landmark case that addresses the balance...
Clarification of "Applicable Commitment Period" as a Temporal Requirement under BAPCPA: IN RE FREDERICKSON Introduction In the landmark case In re Craig Matthew Frederickson, Debtor, the United...