Eighth Circuit Expands Protections Against Retaliation for Inmate Grievance Activities under First Amendment Introduction In Lamar v. Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC), the United States Court...
Clarifying Qualified Immunity Standards for Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest: 8th Circuit in Setchfield v. St. Charles County Introduction The case of James W. Setchfield v. St. Charles County et...
First Amendment Supremacy: Missouri's Lobbying Ban Deemed Unconstitutional by Eighth Circuit Introduction In the landmark case of Miller et al. v. Ziegler et al., the United States Court of Appeals...
Eighth Circuit Sets Precedent on Class Member Objections and Attorneys' Fees in Data Breach Settlements Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit delivered a significant...
Eighth Circuit Clarifies Standards for Adverse Employment Action in Discrimination Claims Following Muldrow Decision Introduction In the case of Michelle Collins v. Union Pacific Railroad Company,...
Establishing Precedents in Sex Trafficking Law: United States v. Dalonte Foard Introduction The case of United States of America vs. Dalonte Foard serves as a pivotal judicial decision in the realm...
Subjective Intent Essential for K9 Bites to Constitute Fourth Amendment Seizure: McNamara v. Irish Introduction In the case of Daniel Irish Plaintiff-Appellee v. Keith McNamara, the United States...
Affirmation of Assault and Firearm Discharge Conviction in Federal Officers Case Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Jackie Davidson, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Unanimous Jury Agreement on Predicate Felonies Essential: Eighth Circuit's Clarification in United States v. Sledge Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America Petitioner-Appellee...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Unconstitutional Age Restriction on Minnesota's Permit-to-Carry Laws Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently rendered a pivotal decision...
Affirmation of 'Lascivious Exhibition' Standards in Digital Recording under 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a) Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Matthew McCoy, the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Crimes of Violence Classification and Limitations on Acceptance of Responsibility in United States v. Donath Introduction The case of United States of America Plaintiff - Appellee v....
Eighth Circuit Clarifies Eleventh Amendment Immunity and Supervisory Liability in Sam Wolk v. City of Brooklyn Center Introduction The case of Sam Wolk v. City of Brooklyn Center adjudicated by the...
Eighth Circuit Sets Precedent on Excessive Force Limits in Use of Chemical Projectiles by Police Introduction In the aftermath of the George Floyd protests, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Waiver of Arbitration Rights Through Litigation Conduct: Insights from In re Pawn America Consumer Data Breach Litigation Introduction The case In re: Pawn America Consumer Data Breach Litigation v....
Establishing Foreseeability in Environmental Negligence: Scott v. Dyno Nobel, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Teddy Scott; Melanie Scott v. Dyno Nobel, Inc., the United States Court of...
Sufficient Factual Allegation in Breach of Employment Contract Claims: DeCastro v. Hot Springs Neurology Clinic Introduction DeCastro v. Hot Springs Neurology Clinic, P.A. is a pivotal case...
Affirmation of Dismissal in UnitedHealth Group Cross-Plan Offset Case Sets New Precedent on ERISA Fiduciary Duties Introduction The case of Rebecca Smith and Cristine M. Ghanim v. UnitedHealth Group...
Reaffirming Confrontation Clause Principles and Supervisory Release Standards in United States of America v. Norman Thurber Introduction In the landmark decision of United States of America Plaintiff...
Establishing the Limits of Religious Discrimination Claims in Workplace Vaccination Policies: Clobes v. 3M Company Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas Clobes, Plaintiff-Appellant v. 3M...