Adopting a PSR and “Generally Clear” Reasons Suffice for Consecutive Sentences; No Fact-by-Fact Proof Required for §2K2.1(b)(6)(B) on Plain-Error Review Introduction In United States v. Jason Matthew...
State v. Khalif: Noncompliant R.C. 2945.75(A)(2) Verdict Forms Remain Error, but Unobjected-to Errors Require Plain-Error Prejudice Beyond the Missing Degree/Element 1. Introduction In State v....
Permanent Injunctions Are Not “De Minimis” Success Under § 1988; Consolidation Does Not Justify Unexplained Fee Cuts Introduction Sisters for Life, Inc. v. Louisville-Jefferson Cnty. Metro. Gov’t...
Compassionate Release Requires Evidence of Caregiver Incapacitation or Unmet Specialized Medical Care; § 3553(a) Can Independently Defeat Relief I. Introduction In United States v. Kenneth Collins...
Permanent Injunctions Are Not “De Minimis” Success Under § 1988; Consolidation and Unreached Theories Do Not Justify Undifferentiated Fee Cuts I. Introduction Sisters for Life, Inc. v....
Insurance Brokers Are Not “Semi-Professionals” Exempt from the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Introduction In James G. Lowe, M.D. v. Bernard Audet (N.J. July 15, 2026), the Supreme Court of New Jersey...
USSG § 3B1.1(c) in Money-Laundering Sentencing: Oversight of Non-Indicted Participants Supports Role Enhancement Introduction In United States v. Gordon Johnson (3d Cir. July 15, 2026)...
Voluntary Dismissal Before Any Claim Is Finally Resolved Is Not Appealable and Forfeits Review of Interlocutory Orders I. Introduction In Maniago v. Desert Cardiology Consultants' Medical Group, Inc....
In re Spielbauer: Disciplinary Restitution to Nonclients Is Proper for Specific Out-of-Pocket Losses Even if the Underlying Harm Sounds in Tort 1. Introduction Case: In re Spielbauer (Supreme Court...
Blight Abatement as a Governmental Function: Dual-Purpose Motives and Procedural Missteps Do Not Defeat Municipal Sovereign Immunity (Non-Takings Claims) Introduction In City of Hopewell v. Shree...
Foreclosure Appeals Not Moot After Sale-Proceeds Distribution: R.C. 2329.45 Restitution Available Without a Stay I. Introduction In Wells Fargo Bank, Natl. Assn. v. Doberdruk, Slip Opinion No....
Probate Fiduciary Roles Are Not “Trust Business” Under S.C. Code § 34-21-10 Introduction In SC Board of Financial Instituions v. CDM Corp, Inc. (S.C. July 15, 2026), the Supreme Court of South...
United States v. Hernandez: Reasonable Suspicion for Supervised-Release Searches Based on Specific Non-Anonymous Gun Allegations, Concealment, and Monitoring Data; Predicate...
Attorney Discipline for Retaliatory Civil Suits and Harassing “Debt-Collection” Communications in a Personal Dispute I. Introduction In Dayton Bar Assn. v. Baker, Slip Opinion No. 2026-Ohio-2673...
Pennsylvania Bar Reciprocity Expanded: Remote Practice Credit, UBE-Score Pathway, and Clarified “Practice of Law” Under Pa.B.A.R. 204 1. Introduction On July 16, 2026, the Supreme Court of...
Pre-Effective-Date Cure Opportunity Before Administrative Suspension for CLE Noncompliance Under Pa.R.C.L.E. 111(b) 1. Introduction This Supreme Court of Pennsylvania administrative matter, captioned...
Post–Matter of S-S-F-M- Rule: Domestic-Violence PSGs Defined by Harm Are Not Cognizable; Vague Anonymous Threats Usually Fail Nexus Case: Berlyn Maryrenis Espinoza-Reyes v. Todd Blanche (Acting U.S....
Consecutive Revocation Sentences Upheld for Pre-Revocation Misconduct When the Revoking Court Was Unaware; “Breach of Trust” Remains a Proper Revocation Rationale After Esteras Case: United States v....
NJFCA “Opposition Amendment” Is Procedural: Attorney General May Defeat the Public Disclosure Bar in Pending Qui Tam Cases by Post-Amendment Notice 1. Introduction In State of New Jersey ex rel....
Trial Courts Must Decide Timely Motions to Open Before Finalizing Adoption When the Motion Could Affect Best-Interest Determinations Case: In re Jewelyette M. (SC 21227) — Supreme Court of...