reinforcing-the-implied-covenant-of-good-faith-in-commercial-development-contracts:-anthony& Case Commentaries

“Speculation Is Not Probable Cause” – The Michigan Supreme Court’s Implicit Re-affirmation of Robust Gatekeeping at the Preliminary Examination in People v. Amaree Darvell Terry

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“Speculation Is Not Probable Cause” – The Michigan Supreme Court’s Implicit Re-affirmation of Robust Gatekeeping at the Preliminary Examination in People v. Amaree Darvell Terry 1. Introduction On 25...

“Adequate Findings Doctrine” in Petroleum-Cleanup Reimbursement Appeals: The Vermont Supreme Court’s Guidance in In re Cote/Maquam Shore Market (2025 VT 42)

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“Adequate Findings Doctrine” in Petroleum-Cleanup Reimbursement Appeals: Guidance from the Vermont Supreme Court in In re Cote/Maquam Shore Market (2025 VT 42) 1. Introduction This commentary...

State v. LaGore: Vermont Supreme Court Tightens Relevance Standard for Admitting a Child-Victim’s Prior Allegations Against Third Parties

Date: Jul 30, 2025

State v. LaGore: Vermont Supreme Court Tightens Relevance Standard for Admitting a Child-Victim’s Prior Allegations Against Third Parties Introduction In State v. Andy LaGore, 2025 VT 41, the Vermont...

The “Effective Termination” Doctrine: Merithew v. City of Omaha (2025) and the Expanded Definition of Adverse Employment Action Under the NFEPA

Date: Jul 30, 2025

The “Effective Termination” Doctrine: Merithew v. City of Omaha (319 Neb. 551, 2025) and the Expanded Definition of Adverse Employment Action Under the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act...

State v. Dolinar: Permanent Waiver of Nebraska’s Statutory Speedy-Trial Right by Defense-Requested Continuance & Expanded Use of Judicial Notice

Date: Jul 30, 2025

State v. Dolinar: Permanent Waiver of Nebraska’s Statutory Speedy-Trial Right by Defense-Requested Continuance & Expanded Use of Judicial Notice Introduction On 25 July 2025, the Nebraska Supreme...

No Automatic Prejudice for Material Discovery Violations & Unified Standard for Speedy-Trial Review: A Commentary on State v. Ramos (319 Neb. 511)

Date: Jul 30, 2025

No Automatic Prejudice for Material Discovery Violations & Unified Standard for Speedy-Trial Review: A Commentary on State v. Ramos (319 Neb. 511) Introduction State v. Ramos, 319 Neb. 511 (Neb. Sup....

“Successive Replacement” under Alaska’s Ranked-Choice Voting – A Commentary on Alaska Democratic Party & Thorne v. Beecher (2025)

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“Successive Replacement” under Alaska’s Ranked-Choice Voting Comprehensive Commentary on Alaska Democratic Party and Anita Thorne v. Director Carol Beecher, et al. Supreme Court of Alaska, Opinion...

“Direct-Appeal Rule” for Alaska Adoptions: Only a Direct Appeal of the Decree Tolls AS 25.23.140(b)

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“Direct-Appeal Rule” for Alaska Adoptions: Only a Direct Appeal of the Decree Tolls AS 25.23.140(b) Introduction This commentary examines the Alaska Supreme Court’s decision in In re Adoption of C.R....

Beyond the Interstate Compact: Alaska Supreme Court Holds ICPC Inapplicable When a Child Is Properly Released to a Parent Under AS 47.14.100(p)

Date: Jul 30, 2025

Beyond the Interstate Compact: Alaska Supreme Court Holds ICPC Inapplicable When a Child Is Properly Released to a Parent Under AS 47.14.100(p) Introduction Native Village of Saint Michael v. State...

“Beyond Mere Opposition to Gangs” – The Second Circuit’s Re-affirmation of the Nexus and Credibility Thresholds for Gang-Related Asylum Claims after Matter of A-B-III

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“Beyond Mere Opposition to Gangs” – The Second Circuit’s Re-affirmation of the Nexus and Credibility Thresholds for Gang-Related Asylum Claims after Matter of A-B-III Introduction In Acero-Zaruma v....

Balderas Galvan v. Bondi: Second Circuit Reaffirms Asylum Applicant’s Burden to Prove Unreasonableness of Internal Relocation in Private-Actor Persecution Claims

Date: Jul 30, 2025

Balderas Galvan v. Bondi: Second Circuit Reaffirms Asylum Applicant’s Burden to Prove Unreasonableness of Internal Relocation When Persecution Is Attributed to Private Actors Court of Appeals for the...

Kabir v. Bondi: Re-affirming the “Pretextual Prosecution” Test for Anti-Corruption Asylum Claims

Date: Jul 30, 2025

Kabir v. Bondi: Re-affirming the “Pretextual Prosecution” Test for Anti-Corruption Asylum Claims Introduction In Kabir v. Bondi, No. 23-6179 (2d Cir. July 25, 2025), the United States Court of...

Satymbaev v. Bondi: The Second Circuit’s Re-emphasis on Exhaustion and Corroboration in Asylum Proceedings

Date: Jul 30, 2025

Satymbaev v. Bondi: The Second Circuit’s Re-emphasis on Exhaustion and Corroboration in Asylum Proceedings Introduction In Satymbaev v. Bondi, No. 22-6504 (2d Cir. July 25 2025) (summary order), the...

Re-affirming Credibility and Corroboration Duties in Asylum Law: A Commentary on Trejo Gomez v. Bondi (2d Cir. 2025)

Date: Jul 30, 2025

Re-affirming Credibility and Corroboration Duties in Asylum Law: A Commentary on Trejo Gomez v. Bondi (2d Cir. 2025) 1. Introduction Trejo Gomez v. Bondi, No. 23-6468, is a 2025 summary order from...

“Meaningful Review” Re-Examined: Walker v. Bellnier and the Constitutional Limits on Rote Solitary-Confinement Assessments

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“Meaningful Review” Re-Examined: Walker v. Bellnier and the Constitutional Limits on Rote Solitary-Confinement Assessments 1. Introduction In Walker v. Bellnier, the United States Court of Appeals...

“Velasquez v. U.S. Attorney General”: The Eleventh Circuit Confirms that the INA’s 30-Day Review Period Is a Waivable Claim-Processing Rule

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“Velasquez v. U.S. Attorney General”: The Eleventh Circuit Confirms that the INA’s 30-Day Review Period Is a Waivable Claim-Processing Rule 1. Introduction In Pablo Velasquez v. U.S. Attorney...

United States v. Carey: “Prior Sentence” Includes Post-Conviction, Pre-Resentencing Terms & Other Lessons on Limited Remand

Date: Jul 30, 2025

United States v. Carey: “Prior Sentence” Includes Post-Conviction, Pre-Resentencing Terms & Other Lessons on Limited Remand Introduction United States v. Damon Todd Carey (3d Cir. July 25 2025)...

“When the Heat Itself Cries Out”: The Fifth Circuit’s Refined Standard for Deliberate Indifference to Extreme Temperatures in Texas Prisons – Commentary on Coones v. Cogburn (5th Cir. 2025)

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“When the Heat Itself Cries Out” The Fifth Circuit’s Refined Standard for Deliberate Indifference to Extreme Temperatures in Texas Prisons – Commentary on Coones v. Cogburn (5th Cir. 2025) 1....

“Diligence or Dismissal” – The Sixth Circuit Tightens the Reins on Equitable Tolling and Pleading Standards in § 1983 Litigation (Anthony Mario Wynn v. City of Covington, 6th Cir. 2025)

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“Diligence or Dismissal” – The Sixth Circuit Tightens the Reins on Equitable Tolling and Pleading Standards in § 1983 Litigation Commentary on Anthony Mario Wynn v. City of Covington, Ky., 6th Cir....

“All-Claim” Requirement Reaffirmed: Sixth Circuit Limits what Counts as a PLRA Strike and Restricts Post-Notice District Court Revisions

Date: Jul 30, 2025

“All-Claim” Requirement Reaffirmed: Sixth Circuit Limits what Counts as a PLRA Strike and Restricts Post-Notice District Court Revisions 1. Introduction Davariol Marquavis Taylor, an incarcerated...

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