9th Circuit Case Commentaries

Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination Refusal on Compassionate Release: United States v. Baeza-Vargas

Date: Apr 6, 2021

Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination Refusal on Compassionate Release: United States v. Baeza-Vargas Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Lilia Baeza-Vargas, adjudicated in the United...

Strict Criteria for Compassionate Release: Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on Eligibility

Date: Feb 17, 2021

Strict Criteria for Compassionate Release: Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on Eligibility Introduction In the case of United States of America v. David Grummer, 519 F. Supp. 3d 760 (S.D. Cal. 2021),...

Reinforcing Standards for ALJ Evaluation of Medical Opinions in SSA Disability Cases

Date: Nov 11, 2020

Reinforcing Standards for ALJ Evaluation of Medical Opinions in SSA Disability Cases Introduction The case of Kathleen G. v. Commissioner of Social Security adjudicated in the United States District...

Interpretation of "Extraordinary and Compelling Reasons" for Compassionate Release under the First Step Act: Riley v. United States

Date: Apr 11, 2020

Interpretation of "Extraordinary and Compelling Reasons" for Compassionate Release under the First Step Act: Riley v. United States Introduction The case of Michael A. Riley v. United States of...

Judicial Adherence to FSA Exhaustion Requirements: Holden v. USA

Date: Apr 7, 2020

Judicial Adherence to FSA Exhaustion Requirements: Holden v. USA Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Jack Holden (452 F. Supp. 3d 964), the United States District Court for the...

Compassionate Release Denied Under § 3582(c)(1)(A)(i) Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: United States v. Eberhart

Date: Mar 26, 2020

Compassionate Release Denied Under § 3582(c)(1)(A)(i) Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: United States v. Eberhart Introduction United States v. Charles William Eberhart (448 F. Supp. 3d 1086, 2020) is a...

First Step Act Sets Precedent for Compassionate Release Based on Age and Health in Federal Sentencing: United States v. Mondaca

Date: Mar 4, 2020

First Step Act Sets Precedent for Compassionate Release Based on Age and Health in Federal Sentencing: United States v. Mondaca Introduction United States v. Mondaca is a landmark case adjudicated in...

Strict Standards for Sentence Reduction Reconsideration under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c): United States v. Greenhut

Date: Feb 1, 2020

Strict Standards for Sentence Reduction Reconsideration under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c): United States v. Greenhut Introduction The case of United States of America v. Ivan Greenhut presents pivotal...

Compassionate Release Denied: Implications for Inmate Medical Care and Bureau of Prisons Accountability

Date: Nov 26, 2019

Compassionate Release Denied: Implications for Inmate Medical Care and Bureau of Prisons Accountability Introduction The case of United States of America v. Antonio Rodriguez (424 F. Supp. 3d 674)...

Establishing Disability and Article III Standing in ADA Claims: Velez v. Il Fornaio

Date: Dec 11, 2018

Establishing Disability and Article III Standing in ADA Claims: Velez v. Il Fornaio Introduction In the case of Jose Velez v. Il Fornaio (America) Corporation; Tartine, Inc.; Tacos El Gordo De...

Default Judgment in ADA Compliance Case: Brooke v. A-Ventures, LLC

Date: Nov 22, 2017

Default Judgment in ADA Compliance Case: Brooke v. A-Ventures, LLC Introduction In the case of Theresa Brooke, Plaintiff, a disabled woman seeking equitable treatment under the Americans with...

Supplemental Jurisdiction and Forum Shopping: Insights from Scott Schutza v. Cuddeback

Date: Apr 11, 2017

Supplemental Jurisdiction and Forum Shopping: Insights from Scott Schutza v. Cuddeback Introduction The case of Scott Schutza v. William B. Cuddeback; Lou G. Cuddeback; Interstate Group LLC, reported...

Nationstar Mortgage v. Flamingo Trails: Clarifying Deposition Procedures and Sanctions for Non-Appearance

Date: Jul 29, 2016

Nationstar Mortgage v. Flamingo Trails: Clarifying Deposition Procedures and Sanctions for Non-Appearance Introduction In the case of Nationstar Mortgage, LLC v. Flamingo Trails No. 7 Landscape...

Superpriority HOA Liens and Foreclosure Procedures under NRS Chapter 116: Comprehensive Analysis of Deutsche Bank v. TBR I LLC

Date: Jul 23, 2016

Superpriority HOA Liens and Foreclosure Procedures under NRS Chapter 116: Comprehensive Analysis of Deutsche Bank v. TBR I LLC Introduction The case of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. TBR I,...

SFR Investments Pool 1 v. U.S. Bank: Reinforcing HOA Foreclosure Authority in Nevada

Date: Jul 1, 2016

SFR Investments Pool 1 v. U.S. Bank: Reinforcing HOA Foreclosure Authority in Nevada Introduction The case of Capital One, N.A. v. Las Vegas Development Group, LLC adjudicated in the United States...

Approval of FLSA Settlement in Selk v. Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District

Date: Jan 30, 2016

Approval of FLSA Settlement in Selk v. Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Introduction In the landmark case of Elena Selk v. Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, the United States District Court...

Establishing Standards for Emergency Motions and Discovery in Collective Wage-Hour Litigation: Insights from Cardoza v. Bloomin' Brands

Date: Oct 17, 2015

Establishing Standards for Emergency Motions and Discovery in Collective Wage-Hour Litigation: Insights from Cardoza v. Bloomin' Brands Introduction In the landmark case of Brooke Cardoza, et al. v....

Affirming Nevada’s HOA Superpriority Lien Over HUD-Insured Loans: Commentary on Freedom Mortgage v. Las Vegas Development Group

Date: May 20, 2015

Affirming Nevada’s HOA Superpriority Lien Over HUD-Insured Loans: Commentary on Freedom Mortgage v. Las Vegas Development Group Introduction The legal landscape concerning homeowners association...

Strict Pleading Standards for Alter Ego and Successor Liability in Federal Dismissal

Date: Jan 31, 2015

Strict Pleading Standards for Alter Ego and Successor Liability in Federal Dismissal Introduction In the case of Terry T. Gerritsen vs. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Katja Motion Picture Corp.,...

Enhancing Standards for In Forma Pauperis Proceedings in Social Security Appeals: Graves v. Colvin

Date: Jan 27, 2015

Enhancing Standards for In Forma Pauperis Proceedings in Social Security Appeals: Graves v. Colvin Introduction Graves v. Colvin is a pivotal decision rendered by the United States District Court for...