County Right-of-Way Permits Under § 86-704 Are Quasi-Judicial and Cannot Be Denied to Undermine PSC Broadband Grants Introduction In Pinpoint Communications v. Gage County, 321 Neb. 764 (July 10,...
First Amendment Limits on Florida Bar Rule 4-8.2(a) in Partisan “Legal Office” Campaigns Introduction In The Florida Bar v. Christopher W. Crowley (Fla. July 9, 2026), the Supreme Court of Florida...
Reasonable Reliance on “Duplicative Request” Case Law Can Justify Denial of Statutory Damages Under R.C. 149.43 1) Introduction In State ex rel. Mobley v. Franklin Cty. Bd. of Commrs., Slip Opinion...
Injured Judgment Creditors Lack Standing to Reform Liability Policies in Garnishment Proceedings I. Introduction Bocanegra v. Gonzalez, 321 Neb. 738 (July 10, 2026), arises from an effort by an...
AEDPA Deference Attaches to the Last Reasoned Merits Decision—Not to Unreached Strickland Prongs Addressed Only by a Lower Court Case: George Michael Steen v. Leslie Cooley Dismukes, et al. (4th Cir....
Invited Error Forecloses Sixth Amendment Sentencing-Inquiry Claims When the Defendant Disclaims Substitute Counsel Case: United States v. Michael Arnet Thomas (6th Cir. July 10, 2026) (not...
FOIA/Privacy Act as “Adequate Remedy” Bars APA & Mandamus to Compel Unredacted Security-Clearance Files; EO 12,968 Creates No Enforceable Rights Introduction In Ryan Baugh v. CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE...
Permit Indemnification Limited to Permittee Misconduct Does Not Create a Petition-Clause Unconstitutional Condition; Pennhurst Bars Federal Ultra Vires State-Law Relief I. Introduction Stephen and...
State v. Burries (2026): Pro Se Postconviction Filings While Represented by Counsel Are a Nullity (Except Motions to Discharge Counsel) I. Introduction Case: State v. Burries, 321 Neb. 776 (Neb. July...
State v. Mallozzi (Conn. 2026): Late-Disclosed Defense Experts Require Good Cause and a Meaningful Proffer Court: Supreme Court of Connecticut | Officially released: July 14, 2026 1. Introduction...
Grave-Risk Return Bar Under the Hague Convention Where Repatriation Would Expose a Child to a Parent’s Cartel Ties and Active Substance Addiction 1. Introduction Lozano v. Perez (5th Cir. July 9,...
Jus Cogens Violations Are Not “Official Acts”: No Conduct-Based Foreign Official Immunity for TVPA Extrajudicial Killing Claims Introduction In Gert Kuiper v. Mario Reyes Mena (4th Cir. July 8,...
SDCL 15-17-51 Frivolous-Fee Awards Are Premature Absent Dismissal of the Action; Only Contracting Parties May Seek Rescission Case: Estate of O'farrell v. O'farrell, 2026 S.D. 44 (S.D. July 9, 2026)...
Contextual Review of Sentencing Remarks: Hard 50 Departure Denials Reviewed for Abuse of Discretion 1. Introduction In State v. Sublett (Kan. July 10, 2026), the Kansas Supreme Court addressed who...
Rule 60(b)(1) Excusable Neglect Requires a Prompt Motion: An 11-Month Delay After Learning of Counsel’s Incapacity Is Unreasonable 1. Introduction In Jav Nikollbibaj v. US Foods, Inc. (7th Cir. July...
Only “Principal” Mitigation Must Be Addressed at Sentencing; Disparity Cannot Be Based on Later-Sentenced Co-Defendants; Below-Guidelines Disparity Challenges Are a “Nonstarter” Case: United States...
Unverified AI-Generated Citations Violate Counsel’s Duty of Competence and Candor (and Routine In‑Forum Training Does Not Create Florida Jurisdiction) Case: Estate of Lane Caviness v. Atlas Air, Inc....
Post-Accident Evidence, “Obvious Risk” to Trained Users, and Proof-Heavy Risk–Utility: Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Premises- and Products-Defect Claims Case: George v. SI Group (5th...
Interlocutory Appeal Bar: Partial Summary Judgment Foreclosing Only Permanent Injunctive Relief Is Appealable Under § 1292(a)(1) Only If Carson Is Satisfied 1. Introduction In Rey v. LCMC Health Care...
ADAAA Coverage Requires Evidence—No “Regulatory Presumption” of Disability from Stroke/Diabetes Without Substantial Limitation I. Introduction In Ester-Capers v. Walmart (5th Cir. July 8, 2026) (per...