Digital Platforms May Be Compelled to Disclose Political-Ad Targeting and Delivery Data Under Washington’s FCPA Without Violating the First Amendment (As Applied) Commentary on State v. Meta...
State v. Vasquez: Smith v. Arizona Does Not Excuse Waiver of Confrontation Clause Objections to Supervisory DNA Testimony 1. Introduction In State v. Francisco Vasquez (R.I. June 18, 2026), the Rhode...
State v. Mata (2026): Express Disapproval of “Exhibit Dumps”—Offering Particularly Large Numbers of Cumulative Exhibits in Postconviction Proceedings Case: State v. Mata, 321 Neb. 566 (Neb. June 18,...
State v. Lovejoy (2026 VT 26): “Open and Gross Lewdness” Is Not a Lesser-Included Offense of § 2602(a)(1), and “Lewd or Lascivious” Is Disjunctive I. Introduction In State v. Dean A. Lovejoy, the...
For-Profit Nursing Home Medicaid Rate-Setting: Land Acquisition Value Excluded from Capital “Equity” Reimbursement; Methodological Challenges Must Be Brought Within Four Months 1. Introduction Matter...
EDTPA Immunity Requires a Case-Specific Nexus Between COVID-19 Response and the Alleged Malpractice (Not Mere Pandemic-Era Constraints) 1. Introduction Back v Facey (2026 NY Slip Op 03858) is a Third...
Outley “No-New-Crime” Plea Enhancements May Rest on Reliable Misconduct Proof Even if the New Charge Is Later Suppressed and Dismissed (People v Douglas) 1. Introduction People v Douglas (2026 NY...
Montana’s Emerging “Limited Admission Waiver” Framework for Community Justice Workers 1. Introduction This Supreme Court of Montana administrative matter (AF 11-0765) arises from a September 15, 2025...
Florida Probate Rules (2026): Curatorship Letters Must Specify Powers and PR Eligibility Disclosures Track Elder-Abuse Statutes 1. Introduction In In Re: Amendments to Florida Probate Rules, the...
Deputy Sheriff’s Refusal to Execute Time Pay Warrants Constitutes Neglect of Statutory Duty and Just Cause for Termination I. Introduction In Schmuecker v. Lancaster County, 321 Neb. 623 (June 18,...
People v. Ketter: “Course of Conduct” for Torture-Murder Attempt Requires Multiple Pain-Inflicting Acts; Psychological Terror Alone Is Insufficient 1. Introduction In People v Ketter (2026 NY Slip Op...
Organizational Standing and Ambiguous-Finality Timeliness in Substantial-Equivalency Enforcement 1. Introduction Matter of Young Advocates for Fair Educ., Inc. v. Rosa (2026 NY Slip Op 03861) arose...
Strict Enforcement of CPLR 9802 for Contract Counterclaims Against Villages; Litigation Participation Alone Does Not Create Estoppel I. Introduction In Incorporated Vil. of Freeport v Freeport Plaza...
Reliable Hearsay at SORA: Unsworn Victim Statements in Police Reports May Support Risk Factor Scoring, and Inconsistencies Between Admissible Hearsay Sources Do Not Alone Defeat Reliability 1....
Unit of Prosecution for NRS 200.508: Child Abuse May Be Charged as Separate Acts or as a Continuing Course of Conduct; Information by Affidavit Available After Discharge I. Introduction In CAUSEY...
Baro v. Blanche: The BIA’s 30-Day Appeal Deadline Is Nonjurisdictional and Equitable-Tolling Decisions Receive Deferential Review I. Introduction In Sona Baro v. Todd W. Blanche (6th Cir. June 16,...
§1519 Venue Is Limited to the District of Falsification, Not the District of the Investigation Introduction Abouammo v. United States (U.S. Supreme Court, June 11, 2026) resolves a recurring federal...
Advice-of-Counsel Instruction Requires Full Disclosure of Compensation Structure in Anti-Kickback Cases Case: United States v. Samuel Harris (No. 25-5540) Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth...
FINRA’s Jurisdiction Over Unregistered “Control Persons” and Strict § 78y(c)(1) Exhaustion of Jarkesy-Based Jury-Trial Objections Introduction In Eric Smith v. SEC (6th Cir. June 16, 2026), the Sixth...
RICO § 1965(b) “Ends of Justice” Requires More Than Convenience: Sixth Circuit Narrows Nationwide Service Over Non-Contact Defendants 1. Introduction In Aaron Hall v. Trivest Partners, L.P. (6th Cir....