“No Legitimate Purpose” Under 18 U.S.C. § 1514(b): Post-Conviction Third-Party Contact Framed as Parental Outreach Can Constitute Harassment Case: United States v. Brandon Jennings (4th Cir. May 20,...
Speculation and Administrative Delay Do Not Establish Deliberate Indifference in Detainee Medical-Care Claims Case: Emmanuel Holliday v. Centurion Medical (3d Cir. May 20, 2026) (not precedential)...
Sherman Act Conspiracy Allegations Do Not Plead an “Occurrence” Under Colorado CGL Policies (No Duty to Defend) Case: Chaussee v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company, No. 25-1120 (10th Cir. May 21, 2026)...
Summary Judgment Cannot Rest on “Waiver Alone,” and Sua Sponte Case Dismissal Requires Notice and a Chance to Respond I. Introduction In Arocho-Rodriguez v. Roldan-Concepcion (1st Cir. May 21, 2026),...
Serious Youthful Offenders: Firearm Enhancements Under Section 31-18-16(A) Are Capped at One Year 1. Introduction In State v. Salinas (N.M. May 21, 2026) (unpublished, nonprecedential under Rule...
Anonymous 911 “Shots Fired” Reports Can Supply an Objectively Reasonable Basis for Warrantless Emergency-Aid Entry Case: John W. Bloch, III v. United States (7th Cir. May 21, 2026) (nonprecedential...
Reaffirming Keene Harmless-Error Review: Disputed Guideline Enhancements Need Not Be Resolved When the District Court Would Impose the Same Sentence and the Result Is Substantively Reasonable I....
Plausible Personal-Animus Allegations Defeat Alabama Deputy-Sheriff State Immunity at the Motion-to-Dismiss Stage 1. Introduction In Chantele Foster v. Kevin Emberg (11th Cir. May 19, 2026)...
Non-Hearsay “Effect on Listener” Informant Statements and Text-Based Attempted Drug Deals as Relevant Conduct 1. Introduction In United States v. Demetris Bellamy (11th Cir. May 20, 2026) (per...
West Virginia Adopts Gross Disproportionality (Economic Waste) Limit on Construction-Contract Damages; Diminution-in-Value Calculation and Breaching-Party Burden Introduction Case: Corotoman, Inc. v....
Confrontation Clause Claims Must Be Specifically Preserved—A Hearsay Objection (or Passing Reference) Is Not Enough 1. Introduction In State of West Virginia v. Heath Allen Rose (Supreme Court of...
State v. Korsakas: No Structural “Complete Denial of Counsel” When Plea-Withdrawal Motion Is Raised at Sentencing but Counsel Remains Appointed; CrR 4.2(f) Motions May Be Oral Before Judgment 1....
Res Judicata Bars Later Civil-Rights Damages Claims Not Raised in a Quasi-Judicial CACFP Administrative Review Introduction In El Bebe Day Care Center, Inc. v. Rhode Island Department of Elementary...
Legal Malpractice: Limitations Period Runs No Later Than Termination/File Transfer; Discovery Rule Barred by Objective Notice and Sham Affidavit 1. Introduction In John H. Williams et al. v....
ERISA Remand Orders Without a Sum-Certain Benefits Award Are Not Final and Are Appealable Only After Post-Remand District Court Disposition 1. Introduction In W. v. California Physicians Service...
Colorado Auto-Insurance Disclosure: “Copy” Means the Full Policy, Relevance Is Broad, and the § 10-3-1117 Penalty Accrues Once Per Claim Case: Fogel v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Company (10th Cir. May...
Police Return of Firearms Does Not Justify Acquittal: Courts May Strike Closing Arguments That Drift from Mens Rea to an Impermissible “Trust the Police” Theory 1. Introduction United States v....
Warrant Checks Remain “Ordinary Inquiries” During a Traffic Stop; ACCA Enhancement Vacated Where Conceded Predicates Leave Only Two Violent Felonies I. Introduction In United States v. Wiggins (10th...
Reverse False Claims Against Online Marketplaces Require Particularized Scienter; Routine Platform Operations Do Not Plead FCA Conspiracy Case: United States v. Amazon.com, Inc. (No. 25-207-cv)...
Property Interest in 24‑Hour Medicaid Personal Care Services (NY), Yet Existing “Enroll‑Then‑Request‑Increase” Appeals Process Satisfies Due Process Bellin v. McDonald (2d Cir. May 21, 2026) (Carney,...