After-Acquired Evidence and ADEA Remedies: McKENNON v. NASHVILLE BANNER PUBLISHING CO. Introduction McKENNON v. NASHVILLE BANNER PUBLISHING CO. is a landmark Supreme Court decision that addresses the...
Strict Interpretation of PVPA §2543: Selling Seed Only for Replanting Purposes 1. Introduction The Supreme Court case Asgrow Seed Company v. Denny Winterboer and Becky Winterboer, DBA DeeBee's...
ADA Preemption Clarified: Enforcing Airline Frequent Flyer Contracts vs. State Consumer Fraud Regulations Introduction The landmark case American Airlines, Inc. v. Wolens, decided by the U.S. Supreme...
Enforceability of Waivers in Plea Discussions: United States v. Gary Mezzanatto Commentary Introduction United States v. Gary Mezzanatto, 513 U.S. 196 (1995), stands as a pivotal Supreme Court...
Broad Interpretation of Federal Arbitration Act Reinforces Interstate Commerce Clause Introduction The case of ALLIED-BRUCE TERMINIX COMPANIES, INC., AND TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL COMPANY, PETITIONERS...
National Banks as Agents in Annuity Sales: A New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case NationsBank of North Carolina, N.A., et al. v. Variable Annuity Life Insurance Co. et al., the United...
Interstate Commerce Commission v. Transcon Lines: Upholding ICC Enforcement Authority Over Filed Rate Doctrine Introduction Interstate Commerce Commission v. Transcon Lines (513 U.S. 138, 1995) is a...
Tome v. United States: Prior Consistent Statements Must Predate Alleged Motive Introduction Matthew Wayne Tome v. United States, 513 U.S. 150 (1995), is a pivotal Supreme Court case that refined the...
States May Tax Interest from Repurchase Agreements Involving Federal Securities: Loewenstein v. Nebraska Department of Revenue Introduction In Loewenstein v. Nebraska Department of Revenue, the U.S....
Section 1151 of the Veterans' Benefits Statute: No Fault Requirement Established Introduction In the landmark case of Jesse Brown, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Petitioner v. Fred P. Gardner, 513...
Limitation on FEC's Authority to Independently Petition the Supreme Court: Analysis of FEC v. NRA Political Victory Fund Introduction The landmark Supreme Court case Federal Election Commission (FEC)...
REICH v. COLLINS: Establishing Protections Against Retroactive Tax Amendments Introduction REICH v. COLLINS, Revenue Commissioner of Georgia, et al. (513 U.S. 106, 1994) is a landmark Supreme Court...
United States v. X-Citement Video, Inc.: Affirming Scienter Requirement for Performer Age in Child Pornography Law Introduction United States v. X-Citement Video, Inc., et al. is a landmark 1994...
Supreme Court Establishes PATH is Not Protected by Eleventh Amendment Immunity in Hess v. Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation Introduction In Hess and Walsh v. Port Authority Trans-Hudson...
Supreme Court Clarifies Vacatur Limitations in Moot Cases Arising from Settlement Introduction In the landmark case U.S. Bancorp Mortgage Company v. Bonner Mall Partnership, 513 U.S. 18 (1994), the...
Shabani Case Establishes No Overt Act Requirement for Drug Conspiracy Under 21 U.S.C. § 846 Introduction The case of United States v. Shabani (513 U.S. 10) marks a significant decision by the United...
Johnson v. De Grandy: Supreme Court Defines Vote Dilution Standards under the Voting Rights Act Introduction In the landmark case Johnson, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, et al., v....
Operation Rescue v. Women’s Health Center: Establishing Buffer Zones for Clinic Access Introduction Operation Rescue, Inc. v. Women’s Health Center, Inc. (512 U.S. 753, 1994) is a landmark decision...
Size of Governing Authority Not Subject to Vote Dilution Challenges under §2 of the Voting Rights Act Introduction In the landmark case Holder, Individually and in His Official Capacity as County...
Reaffirming Constitutional Protections in Serious Contempt Fines: International Union v. Bagwell Introduction International Union, United Mine Workers of America, et al. v. Bagwell, et al., 512 U.S....