U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Denial of Certiorari in Rodney Reed v. Texas: Implications for Brady Violations and Actual Innocence Claims

Date: Feb 25, 2020

Denial of Certiorari in Rodney Reed v. Texas: Implications for Brady Violations and Actual Innocence Claims Introduction The case of Rodney Reed v. Texas (140 S. Ct. 686) presents a complex interplay...

Jurisdictional Voidance of State Court Orders Post-Removal: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Juan v. Ace

Date: Feb 25, 2020

Jurisdictional Voidance of State Court Orders Post-Removal: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Juan v. Ace Introduction The case Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Juan v. Ace, 140 S. Ct. 696 (2020),...

Supreme Court's Stance on Emergency Stay Applications: Analyzing CHAD WOLF v. COOK COUNTY

Date: Feb 22, 2020

Supreme Court's Stance on Emergency Stay Applications: Analyzing Chad Wolf v. Cook County Introduction The case of Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois,...

Retirement Plans Committee of IBM v. Jander: Defining Fiduciary Duties under ERISA in the Context of Insider Information

Date: Jan 15, 2020

Retirement Plans Committee of IBM v. Jander: Defining Fiduciary Duties under ERISA in the Context of Insider Information Introduction Retirement Plans Committee of IBM v. Jander, 140 S. Ct. 592...

Finality and Appealability of Stay-Relief Motions in Bankruptcy: Insights from Ritzen Group, Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC

Date: Jan 15, 2020

Finality and Appealability of Stay-Relief Motions in Bankruptcy: Insights from Ritzen Group, Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC Introduction Ritzen Group, Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC, 140 S. Ct. 582...

Application of the American Rule under 35 U.S.C. § 145 in Peter v. NantKwest, Inc.

Date: Dec 12, 2019

Application of the American Rule under 35 U.S.C. § 145 in Peter v. NantKwest, Inc. Introduction Peter v. NantKwest, Inc. (140 S. Ct. 365) is a landmark case decided by the United States Supreme Court...

Rotkiske v. Klemm: Supreme Court Establishes Start of FDCPA Statute of Limitations

Date: Dec 11, 2019

Rotkiske v. Klemm: Supreme Court Establishes Start of FDCPA Statute of Limitations Introduction Rotkiske v. Klemm (140 S. Ct. 355, 2019) is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court...

Freedom of Speech in Defamation Cases: Insights from National Review, Inc. v. Michael E. Mann

Date: Nov 26, 2019

Freedom of Speech in Defamation Cases: Insights from National Review, Inc. v. Michael E. Mann Introduction The case of National Review, Inc. v. Michael E. Mann addresses pivotal issues surrounding...

Thompson v. Hebdon: Reevaluation of Alaska's Campaign Contribution Limits under First Amendment Standards

Date: Nov 26, 2019

Thompson v. Hebdon: Reevaluation of Alaska's Campaign Contribution Limits under First Amendment Standards Introduction Thompson v. Hebdon is a significant case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on...

Safeguarding Asylum Procedures: A Dissent in Barr v. East Bay Sanctuary Covenant

Date: Sep 12, 2019

Safeguarding Asylum Procedures: A Dissent in Barr v. East Bay Sanctuary Covenant Introduction The case of William P. Barr, Attorney General, et al. v. East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, et al. brought...

Reevaluating Brady Obligations and Certificate of Appealability Standards: Insights from McGee v. McFadden

Date: Jun 29, 2019

Reevaluating Brady Obligations and Certificate of Appealability Standards: Insights from McGee v. McFadden Introduction Shannon D. McGee, Sr. v. Joseph McFadden, Warden is a pivotal case that...

Warrantless Blood Alcohol Tests Permitted for Unconscious Drivers Under Exigent Circumstances

Date: Jun 28, 2019

Warrantless Blood Alcohol Tests Permitted for Unconscious Drivers Under Exigent Circumstances Introduction Mitchell v. Wisconsin, 139 S. Ct. 2525 (2019), represents a significant Supreme Court...

Rucho v. Common Cause: Federal Courts Decline to Rule on Partisan Gerrymandering as a Non-Justiciable Political Question

Date: Jun 28, 2019

Rucho v. Common Cause: Federal Courts Decline to Rule on Partisan Gerrymandering as a Non-Justiciable Political Question Introduction Rucho v. Common Cause, 139 S. Ct. 2484 (2019), is a landmark...

Department of Commerce v. New York: Upholding Congressional Authority and Ensuring Reasoned Administrative Action in the Census

Date: Jun 28, 2019

Department of Commerce v. New York: Upholding Congressional Authority and Ensuring Reasoned Administrative Action in the Census Introduction Department of Commerce v. New York (139 S. Ct. 2551, 2019)...

Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Supervised Release Revocations and the Right to Jury Trial: United States v. Haymond

Date: Jun 27, 2019

Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Supervised Release Revocations and the Right to Jury Trial: United States v. Haymond Introduction United States v. Haymond (139 S. Ct. 2369, 2019) addresses the...

Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Assn. v. Thomas: Commerce Clause Supersedes 21st Amendment Residency Restrictions

Date: Jun 27, 2019

Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Assn. v. Thomas: Commerce Clause Supersedes 21st Amendment Residency Restrictions Introduction In Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Thomas, 139...

Kisor v. Wilkie: Refining Auer Deference in Administrative Law

Date: Jun 27, 2019

Kisor v. Wilkie: Refining Auer Deference in Administrative Law Introduction In Kisor v. Wilkie (139 S. Ct. 2400, 2019), the United States Supreme Court addressed a pivotal issue in administrative...

Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media: Supreme Court Reinforces Broad Interpretation of FOIA's Exemption 4

Date: Jun 25, 2019

Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media: Supreme Court Reinforces Broad Interpretation of FOIA's Exemption 4 Introduction In Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media, the United States...

Iancu v. Brunetti: Striking Down the "Immoral or Scandalous" Trademark Bar

Date: Jun 25, 2019

Iancu v. Brunetti: Striking Down the "Immoral or Scandalous" Trademark Bar Introduction Iancu v. Brunetti, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24, 2019, marks a significant moment in trademark...

Limitation of Remedies: Punitive Damages Not Available in Unseaworthiness Claims – Dutra Group v. Batterton

Date: Jun 25, 2019

Limitation of Remedies: Punitive Damages Not Available in Unseaworthiness Claims – Dutra Group v. Batterton 1. Introduction Dutra Group v. Batterton, 139 S. Ct. 2275 (2019), is a pivotal U.S. Supreme...