juvenile-sentencing-guidelines:-iowa-supreme-court Case Commentaries

In re C.N. et al.: Mandating Specific Factual Findings and Proper Dispositional Standards in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

Date: Jun 10, 2025

In re C.N., D.N., H.N-1, I.P. & H.N-2: Mandating Specific Factual Findings and Proper Dispositional Standards in Child Abuse & Neglect Proceedings Introduction In this appeal, the Supreme Court of...

Stipulating ‘Court May Impose’ Consecutive Sentences: Resolving Ambiguities in Oregon Plea Agreements

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Stipulating ‘Court May Impose’ Consecutive Sentences: Resolving Ambiguities in Oregon Plea Agreements Introduction In State of Oregon v. James Clare Walsh IV (373 Or 712, June 5, 2025), the Oregon...

No Enhanced Duty for Voluntary Safety Precautions: Saunders v. Home Depot

Date: Jun 10, 2025

No Enhanced Duty for Voluntary Safety Precautions: Saunders v. Home Depot Introduction In Angela Saunders v. Home Depot, Inc., 2025 WL 1234567 (6th Cir. June 5, 2025) (not recommended for...

Article III Standing Requirements in Organizational Challenges to Voter-Registration Policies under the NVRA

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Article III Standing Requirements in Organizational Challenges to Voter-Registration Policies under the NVRA Introduction In Tenn. State Conference of the NAACP v. William Lee, 25a0148p (6th Cir....

Reinforcing Constructive Possession and Discretionary Sentencing Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Reinforcing Constructive Possession and Discretionary Sentencing Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) Introduction United States v. Kenneth Kunkel, decided by the Sixth Circuit on June 5, 2025, addresses two...

Clarifying the “Reasonable Opportunity to Observe” Standard and Mistrial Evaluation in Minor Sex-Trafficking and Child Pornography Prosecutions

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Clarifying the “Reasonable Opportunity to Observe” Standard and Mistrial Evaluation in Minor Sex-Trafficking and Child Pornography Prosecutions Introduction United States v. Lavonte Sampson,...

Clarification of Ambiguous Sentences: The Role of Written Judgments in Federal Sentencing Post-United States v. Tracey Shaw

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Clarification of Ambiguous Sentences: The Role of Written Judgments in Federal Sentencing Post-United States v. Tracey Shaw Introduction The Sixth Circuit’s decision in United States v. Tracey Shaw,...

Restricting Federal Habeas Relief Under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 to Underlying Conviction Challenges: Excluding Post-Conviction Procedural Claims

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Restricting Federal Habeas Relief Under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 to Underlying Conviction Challenges: Excluding Post-Conviction Procedural Claims Introduction Williams v. Bridges, No. 25-6025 (10th Cir. June...

Categorical Exclusion of Attempted Hobbs Act Robbery from “Crime of Violence” Under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Categorical Exclusion of Attempted Hobbs Act Robbery from “Crime of Violence” Under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) Introduction This commentary examines the Seventh Circuit’s decision in United States v. Deaunta...

Permissible Inferences from Silence and Nationality Neutrality in Sentencing: United States v. Paul Williams Anti

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Permissible Inferences from Silence and Nationality Neutrality in Sentencing: United States v. Paul Williams Anti Introduction United States v. Paul Williams Anti is a Seventh Circuit decision issued...

Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: The Supreme Court Abolishes the “Background-Circumstances” Hurdle for Majority-Group Plaintiffs under Title VII

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: The Supreme Court Abolishes the “Background-Circumstances” Hurdle for Majority-Group Plaintiffs under Title VII Introduction In Ames v. Ohio Department of...

“Extraordinary Means Extraordinary”: The Supreme Court Re-cements the Rigid Threshold for Rule 60(b)(6) Motions and Rejects Any Balancing with Rule 15(a)

Date: Jun 10, 2025

“Extraordinary Means Extraordinary”: The Supreme Court Re-cements the Rigid Threshold for Rule 60(b)(6) Motions and Rejects Any Balancing with Rule 15(a) 1. Introduction In BLOM Bank SAL v....

“Automatic Personal Jurisdiction” under the FSIA: CC/Devas v. Antrix and the Demise of the Minimum-Contacts Overlay

Date: Jun 10, 2025

“Automatic Personal Jurisdiction” under the FSIA: CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. & Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd. (U.S. 2025) I. Introduction The Supreme Court’s unanimous opinion in...

No Proselytization Requirement: The Denominational-Neutrality Rule Refined in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin LIRC (U.S. 2025)

Date: Jun 10, 2025

No Proselytization Requirement: The U.S. Supreme Court Refines the Denominational-Neutrality Rule in Religious Employer Exemptions Introduction In Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor &...

When the High Court Abstains: Laboratory Corp. of America v. Davis and the Unsettled Doctrine of “Mixed-Injury” Class Certification

Date: Jun 10, 2025

When the High Court Abstains: Laboratory Corp. of America v. Davis and the Unsettled Doctrine of “Mixed-Injury” Class Certification 1. Introduction On 5 June 2025 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a...

Aiding-and-Abetting under PLCAA Requires Active, Targeted Participation: Commentary on Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos (605 U.S. ___ 2025)

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Aiding-and-Abetting under PLCAA Requires Active, Targeted Participation: An In-Depth Commentary on Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, 605 U.S. ___ (2025) 1. Introduction In...

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juvenile-sentencing-guidelines:-iowa-supreme-court Case Commentaries

In re C.N. et al.: Mandating Specific Factual Findings and Proper Dispositional Standards in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

Stipulating ‘Court May Impose’ Consecutive Sentences: Resolving Ambiguities in Oregon Plea Agreements

No Enhanced Duty for Voluntary Safety Precautions: Saunders v. Home Depot

Article III Standing Requirements in Organizational Challenges to Voter-Registration Policies under the NVRA

Reinforcing Constructive Possession and Discretionary Sentencing Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)

Clarifying the “Reasonable Opportunity to Observe” Standard and Mistrial Evaluation in Minor Sex-Trafficking and Child Pornography Prosecutions

Clarification of Ambiguous Sentences: The Role of Written Judgments in Federal Sentencing Post-United States v. Tracey Shaw

Restricting Federal Habeas Relief Under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 to Underlying Conviction Challenges: Excluding Post-Conviction Procedural Claims

Categorical Exclusion of Attempted Hobbs Act Robbery from “Crime of Violence” Under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)

Permissible Inferences from Silence and Nationality Neutrality in Sentencing: United States v. Paul Williams Anti

Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: The Supreme Court Abolishes the “Background-Circumstances” Hurdle for Majority-Group Plaintiffs under Title VII

“Extraordinary Means Extraordinary”: The Supreme Court Re-cements the Rigid Threshold for Rule 60(b)(6) Motions and Rejects Any Balancing with Rule 15(a)

“Automatic Personal Jurisdiction” under the FSIA: CC/Devas v. Antrix and the Demise of the Minimum-Contacts Overlay

No Proselytization Requirement: The Denominational-Neutrality Rule Refined in Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin LIRC (U.S. 2025)

When the High Court Abstains: Laboratory Corp. of America v. Davis and the Unsettled Doctrine of “Mixed-Injury” Class Certification

Aiding-and-Abetting under PLCAA Requires Active, Targeted Participation: Commentary on Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos (605 U.S. ___ 2025)

Irrevocability Requirement for Government-Granted Property Interests under Florida’s Takings Clause

Mandating Multilingual Residential Eviction Summons: Enhancing Procedural Fairness under Florida Rule 1.923(a)

Inherent Docket-Management Authority and Fair-Notice Pleading: Gorawara v. Caprio

Second Circuit Upholds the “Reasonable Opportunity to Observe” Mens Rea Standard in 18 U.S.C. § 1591(c)