U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Bank Fraud Statute Encompasses Schemes Targeting Depositor Accounts

Date: Dec 13, 2016

Bank Fraud Statute Encompasses Schemes Targeting Depositor Accounts Introduction In the landmark case of Lawrence Eugene Shaw v. United States, the United States Supreme Court addressed the scope of...

Enhancing Tippee Liability: Insights from Salman v. United States on Fiduciary Breaches in Insider Trading

Date: Dec 7, 2016

Enhancing Tippee Liability: Insights from Salman v. United States on Fiduciary Breaches in Insider Trading Introduction The case of Salman v. United States represents a pivotal moment in the realm of...

Seal Violation Under the False Claims Act Does Not Mandate Dismissal: Analysis of State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. United States ex rel. Rigsby

Date: Dec 7, 2016

Seal Violation Under the False Claims Act Does Not Mandate Dismissal: Analysis of State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. United States ex rel. Rigsby Introduction The Supreme Court's decision in State...

Broad Interpretation of "Article of Manufacture" in Patent Damages: Samsung v. Apple

Date: Dec 7, 2016

Broad Interpretation of "Article of Manufacture" in Patent Damages: Samsung v. Apple Introduction The landmark case of SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., ET AL., PETITIONERS v. APPLE INC., decided by the...

Double Jeopardy and Issue-Preclusion: Insights from Bravo-Fernandez v. United States

Date: Nov 30, 2016

Double Jeopardy and Issue-Preclusion: Insights from Bravo-Fernandez v. United States Introduction Bravo-Fernandez v. United States (137 S. Ct. 352, 2016) is a seminal Supreme Court decision that...

Supreme Court Remands Arizona Juvenile Life Without Parole Cases in Light of Montgomery v. Louisiana

Date: Nov 1, 2016

Supreme Court Remands Arizona Juvenile Life Without Parole Cases in Light of Montgomery v. Louisiana Introduction The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Bobby Jerry Tatum v. Arizona (137 S. Ct. 11)...

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Sentencing: Insights from Elmore v. Holbrook

Date: Oct 18, 2016

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Sentencing: Insights from Elmore v. Holbrook Introduction Clark Elmore v. Donald R. Holbrook, Superintendent, Washington State Penitentiary is a pivotal...

Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in Stormans, Inc. v. Wiesman: Upholding Washington's Pharmacy Regulations and Its Impact on Religious Objections

Date: Jun 29, 2016

Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in Stormans, Inc. v. Wiesman: Upholding Washington's Pharmacy Regulations and Its Impact on Religious Objections Introduction The case of Stormans, Inc., dba Ralph's...

Balancing Transparency and First Amendment Rights: Insights from Delaware Strong Families v. Denn

Date: Jun 29, 2016

Balancing Transparency and First Amendment Rights: Insights from Delaware Strong Families v. Denn Introduction Delaware Strong Families v. Denn is a pivotal case that delves into the tension between...

McDonnell v. United States: Narrow Interpretation of "Official Act" in Federal Bribery Statute

Date: Jun 28, 2016

McDonnell v. United States: Narrow Interpretation of "Official Act" in Federal Bribery Statute Introduction Robert F. McDonnell v. United States is a landmark case decided by the United States...

Reckless Assaults as Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence Under §922(g)(9): Voisine v. United States

Date: Jun 28, 2016

Reckless Assaults as Misdemeanor Crimes of Domestic Violence Under §922(g)(9): Voisine v. United States Introduction In Stephen L. Voisine and William E. Armstrong, III, Petitioners v. United States,...

Reaffirming the Undue Burden Standard: Comprehensive Analysis of Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt

Date: Jun 28, 2016

Reaffirming the Undue Burden Standard: Comprehensive Analysis of Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt Introduction Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, 136 S. Ct. 2292 (2016), is a landmark decision...

Fourth Amendment Implications of Implied Consent Laws in DUI Cases

Date: Jun 24, 2016

Fourth Amendment Implications of Implied Consent Laws in DUI Cases Introduction The Supreme Court case Danny Birchfield, Petitioner v. North Dakota, along with related petitions William Robert...

Reaffirming the Elements-Only Categorical Approach in ACCA: Insights from Mathis v. United States

Date: Jun 24, 2016

Reaffirming the Elements-Only Categorical Approach in ACCA: Insights from Mathis v. United States Introduction Mathis v. United States, 136 S. Ct. 2243 (2016), is a landmark decision by the U.S....

Strict Scrutiny and Race-Conscious Admissions: Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin

Date: Jun 24, 2016

Strict Scrutiny and Race-Conscious Admissions: Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin Introduction Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin is a landmark case decided by the United States Supreme...

Attenuation Doctrine Refined: Admissibility of Evidence Following Unlawful Stops in Utah v. Strieff (2016)

Date: Jun 21, 2016

Attenuation Doctrine Refined: Admissibility of Evidence Following Unlawful Stops in Utah v. Strieff (2016) Introduction Utah v. Strieff, 136 S. Ct. 2056 (2016), is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Cuozzo v. Lee: Finality of Inter Partes Review Institution and Broadest Reasonable Construction Affirmed

Date: Jun 21, 2016

Cuozzo v. Lee: Finality of Inter Partes Review Institution and Broadest Reasonable Construction Affirmed Introduction In Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC v. Michelle K. Lee, 136 S. Ct. 2131 (2016), the...

Encino Motorcars v. Navarro: Limits on Chevron Deference in FLSA Exemption Interpretation

Date: Jun 21, 2016

Encino Motorcars v. Navarro: Limits on Chevron Deference in FLSA Exemption Interpretation Introduction Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Hector Navarro, 136 S. Ct. 2117 (2016), is a pivotal Supreme Court...

Affirming the Commerce Element in Hobbs Act Robberies Targeting Drug Dealers

Date: Jun 21, 2016

Affirming the Commerce Element in Hobbs Act Robberies Targeting Drug Dealers Introduction In David Anthony Taylor v. United States, 136 S. Ct. 2074 (2016), the United States Supreme Court addressed...

RICO's Private Right of Action and Extraterritoriality: Insights from RJR Nabisco, Inc. v. European Community

Date: Jun 21, 2016

RICO's Private Right of Action and Extraterritoriality: Insights from RJR Nabisco, Inc. v. European Community Introduction RJR Nabisco, Inc., et al., Petitioners v. European Community, et al., 136 S....

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