McDaniel v. State: Continued Talking Can Render Miranda “Invocations” Equivocal; Rule-of-Completeness Claims Fail Absent a Definitive Ruling and a Showing of Harm 1. Introduction In McDaniel v. State...
Noncompliant Statutory Speedy-Trial Demand Must Be Considered Under Barker’s “Assertion” Factor; Trial Courts Must Separately Weigh “Uncommonly Long” Delay 1. Introduction Price v. State (Supreme...
Gaming Act Definitions Inform Crimes Code “Slot Machine,” but Gaming Act Licensing/Tax Regime Targets Only Board-Licensed Use Introduction Justice Brobson’s concurring and dissenting opinion...
Administrative-Agent Standing Without a Financial Stake; Judicial Sales Must Maximize Competition I. Introduction Case: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Larry Winget (Sixth Circuit, 2026-06-15). Parties:...
Ahmed v. Hamtramck Public Schools: Pleading-Stage Rules for Futility—Paid Administrative Leave Can Be an Adverse Action for FMLA Retaliation and Title IX Employment Discrimination (Post-Muldrow) I....
Disbarment for Defaulted Misconduct Featuring Client Abandonment and Fabricated Court Filings (Rules 8.4(a)(4) and 8.1(a)) 1. Introduction In the Matter of Mylee McKinney (Supreme Court of Georgia,...
State v. Brantley: Prior Sexual Assault Evidence as Intrinsic “Motive/Story” Evidence; Rule 403 Exclusion Is Extraordinary and Disfavored 1. Introduction In State v. Brantley (Supreme Court of...
OCGA § 51-13-1(b) Damages Cap Cannot Be Partially Applied Where a Verdict Includes Nestlehutt-Protected Noneconomic Damages 1. Introduction CLARK v. LEIGH (And Vice Versa) is a consolidated appeal...
OCGA § 51-13-1 Cannot Be Applied Piecemeal When a Medical-Malpractice Verdict Includes Nestlehutt-Protected Noneconomic Damages I. Introduction CAYAMCELA v. ADVOCACY TRUST, LLC (Two Cases)...
“Already Has Counsel” Under Crim. P. 35(c)(3)(V): No Court-Appointed Supplementation When a 35(c) Motion Is Filed by Private Counsel 1. Introduction Case: In re The People of the State of Colorado v....
Colorado Recognizes a Narrow Public-Policy Wrongful-Discharge Claim for Lawful Self-Defense at Work I. Introduction In Moreno, Mary v. Circle K, 2026 CO 46, the Colorado Supreme Court answered a...
Citizen Initiatives Cannot Amend Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreements: PUD Amendments Are Administrative, Not Legislative I. Introduction In Kavanaugh, Tiffany v. Telluride Locals Coalition,...
Mootness of Injunction Appeals When DHS Rescinds Reinstatement and a New Final Removal Order Supersedes the Dispute 1. Introduction Arguello v. Mullin (10th Cir. June 15, 2026) concerns a Venezuelan...
“Already Has Counsel” Under Crim. P. 35(c)(3)(V): Counsel-Filed Motions Cannot Be Supplemented by Appointed Counsel After Withdrawal I. Introduction In People v. Roberts, 2026 CO 45, the Colorado...
State’s Mental-State Expert May Testify in Case-in-Chief; Trial Courts May Vary Order of Proof Under Rule 5-607(J) I. Introduction In State v. Cuellar (N.M. June 15, 2026) (unpublished; Rule 12-405...
Post-Snyder Alternative-Theory Error: Multi-Object § 371 Conspiracies and Pinkerton FCPA Convictions Must Be Vacated Absent Certainty the Jury Convicted on a Valid Object Case: United States v....
Matter of Chilliest: Rule 8.4(h) Applies Even When Misconduct Also Violates Other Rule 8.4 Provisions Introduction Matter of Chilliest (2026 NY Slip Op 03760 [1st Dept 2026]) is an...
NSCB Cannot Award Private Contract Damages Even After a Contractor Defaults; Voluntary “Surrender Request” Does Not Bar Regulatory Fines 1. Introduction Assured Dev., Inc. v. Nev. State Contractors...
FAPA Section 2 Retroactively Eliminates RPAPL 1301(3) as a CPLR 204(a) Toll in Foreclosure-Related Limitations Disputes Case: Rouge v U.S. Bank Trust N.A. (2026 NY Slip Op 03769) (App Div, 1st Dept,...
McCoy v. State: Deference to Trial-Court Credibility (Including Implicit Findings) in OCGA § 16-3-24.2 Immunity Rulings 1. Introduction In McCoy v. State (Supreme Court of Georgia, June 16, 2026),...