reversal-of-trade-secret-misappropriation-claim-due-to-lack-of-reasonable-secrecy-efforts:-electro-craft-corp.-v.-controlled-motion Case Commentaries

Non-Compelled Supervised Visitation for Traumatized Children Is Not Improper Delegation; Extracurricular Costs Must Be Reasonably Scoped and Properly Allocated

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Non-Compelled Supervised Visitation for Traumatized Children Is Not Improper Delegation; Extracurricular Costs Must Be Reasonably Scoped and Properly Allocated 1. Introduction Marriage of Bull (Mont....

Reasonable, Viewpoint-Neutral No-Recording Policies in Government Service Offices Survive First Amendment Challenge in Limited/Nonpublic Forums

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Reasonable, Viewpoint-Neutral No-Recording Policies in Government Service Offices Survive First Amendment Challenge in Limited/Nonpublic Forums I. Introduction Lana Patrick v. Pasco County Florida...

Coram Nobis Is Unavailable to Re-Litigate a Mens Rea Indictment Challenge Already “Passed Upon” in Prior § 2255 Proceedings, Even After Counterman

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Coram Nobis Is Unavailable to Re-Litigate a Mens Rea Indictment Challenge Already “Passed Upon” in Prior § 2255 Proceedings, Even After Counterman Case: Mr. Mark Richard Hillstrom v. United States...

Execution Sales Must Maximize Competition: All-or-Nothing Bid Floors and Information Asymmetry Require Setting Aside Judicial Auctions

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Execution Sales Must Maximize Competition: All-or-Nothing Bid Floors and Information Asymmetry Require Setting Aside Judicial Auctions I. Introduction Case: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Larry Winget...

Gaming Act Licensing and Slot-Tax Limits: Title 4 Authorizes Only Board-Licensed Slot Operations; Illicit Machines Are Governed by 18 Pa.C.S. § 5513

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Gaming Act Licensing and Slot-Tax Limits: Title 4 Authorizes Only Board-Licensed Slot Operations; Illicit Machines Are Governed by 18 Pa.C.S. § 5513 1. Introduction This consolidated Pennsylvania...

Rease v. State: Unobjected Prosecutorial Opening/Closing Argument Is Waived (No Plain-Error Review) and DNA Frequency Testimony Is Proper When Tied to the Evidence Profile

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Rease v. State: Unobjected Prosecutorial Opening/Closing Argument Is Waived (No Plain-Error Review) and DNA Frequency Testimony Is Proper When Tied to the Evidence Profile 1. Introduction In Rease v....

Conclusory “Substantial Identity” Allegations Do Not Cure Failure to Name the Correct EEOC Respondent; Leave to Amend Requires a Specific Proposed Cure

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Conclusory “Substantial Identity” Allegations Do Not Cure Failure to Name the Correct EEOC Respondent; Leave to Amend Requires a Specific Proposed Cure I. Introduction In Borsody v. Frontier Heritage...

United States v. Ricardo Delgado, II — Intent-to-Reoffend Statements and Intertwined Violence Evidence Are Admissible; Continuance Denials Require Specific Prejudice; Unstated Guidelines Range Is Harmless Absent a Different Outcome

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Intent-to-Reoffend Statements and Intertwined Violence Evidence Are Admissible; Continuance Denials Require Specific Prejudice; Unstated Guidelines Range Is Harmless Absent a Different Outcome...

Extraordinary Medical Condition Is Not Dispositive: Sixth Circuit Affirms Denial of Compassionate Release When § 3553(a) Factors Still Justify the Original Term

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Extraordinary Medical Condition Is Not Dispositive: Sixth Circuit Affirms Denial of Compassionate Release When § 3553(a) Factors Still Justify the Original Term I. Introduction In United States v....

McDaniel v. State — Ambiguous Miranda Invocations and Rule-of-Completeness Objections Require Clarity (and Harm)

Date: Jun 17, 2026

McDaniel v. State: Continued Talking Can Render Miranda “Invocations” Equivocal; Rule-of-Completeness Claims Fail Absent a Definitive Ruling and a Showing of Harm 1. Introduction In McDaniel v. State...

Noncompliant Statutory Speedy-Trial Demand Must Be Considered Under Barker’s “Assertion” Factor; Trial Courts Must Separately Weigh “Uncommonly Long” Delay

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Noncompliant Statutory Speedy-Trial Demand Must Be Considered Under Barker’s “Assertion” Factor; Trial Courts Must Separately Weigh “Uncommonly Long” Delay 1. Introduction Price v. State (Supreme...

Gaming Act Definitions Inform Crimes Code “Slot Machine,” but Gaming Act Licensing/Tax Regime Targets Only Board-Licensed Use

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Gaming Act Definitions Inform Crimes Code “Slot Machine,” but Gaming Act Licensing/Tax Regime Targets Only Board-Licensed Use Introduction Justice Brobson’s concurring and dissenting opinion...

Administrative-Agent Standing Without a Financial Stake; Judicial Sales Must Maximize Competition

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Administrative-Agent Standing Without a Financial Stake; Judicial Sales Must Maximize Competition I. Introduction Case: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Larry Winget (Sixth Circuit, 2026-06-15). Parties:...

Ahmed v. Hamtramck Public Schools: Pleading-Stage Rules for Futility—Paid Administrative Leave Can Be an Adverse Action for FMLA Retaliation and Title IX Employment Discrimination (Post-Muldrow)

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Ahmed v. Hamtramck Public Schools: Pleading-Stage Rules for Futility—Paid Administrative Leave Can Be an Adverse Action for FMLA Retaliation and Title IX Employment Discrimination (Post-Muldrow) I....

Disbarment for Defaulted Misconduct Featuring Client Abandonment and Fabricated Court Filings (Rules 8.4(a)(4) and 8.1(a))

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Disbarment for Defaulted Misconduct Featuring Client Abandonment and Fabricated Court Filings (Rules 8.4(a)(4) and 8.1(a)) 1. Introduction In the Matter of Mylee McKinney (Supreme Court of Georgia,...

State v. Brantley: Prior Sexual Assault Evidence as Intrinsic “Motive/Story” Evidence; Rule 403 Exclusion Is Extraordinary and Disfavored

Date: Jun 17, 2026

State v. Brantley: Prior Sexual Assault Evidence as Intrinsic “Motive/Story” Evidence; Rule 403 Exclusion Is Extraordinary and Disfavored 1. Introduction In State v. Brantley (Supreme Court of...

OCGA § 51-13-1(b) Damages Cap Cannot Be Partially Applied Where a Verdict Includes Nestlehutt-Protected Noneconomic Damages

Date: Jun 17, 2026

OCGA § 51-13-1(b) Damages Cap Cannot Be Partially Applied Where a Verdict Includes Nestlehutt-Protected Noneconomic Damages 1. Introduction CLARK v. LEIGH (And Vice Versa) is a consolidated appeal...

OCGA § 51-13-1 Cannot Be Applied Piecemeal When a Medical-Malpractice Verdict Includes Nestlehutt-Protected Noneconomic Damages

Date: Jun 17, 2026

OCGA § 51-13-1 Cannot Be Applied Piecemeal When a Medical-Malpractice Verdict Includes Nestlehutt-Protected Noneconomic Damages I. Introduction CAYAMCELA v. ADVOCACY TRUST, LLC (Two Cases)...

“Already Has Counsel” Under Crim. P. 35(c)(3)(V): No Court-Appointed Supplementation When a 35(c) Motion Is Filed by Private Counsel

Date: Jun 17, 2026

“Already Has Counsel” Under Crim. P. 35(c)(3)(V): No Court-Appointed Supplementation When a 35(c) Motion Is Filed by Private Counsel 1. Introduction Case: In re The People of the State of Colorado v....

Colorado Recognizes a Narrow Public-Policy Wrongful-Discharge Claim for Lawful Self-Defense at Work

Date: Jun 17, 2026

Colorado Recognizes a Narrow Public-Policy Wrongful-Discharge Claim for Lawful Self-Defense at Work I. Introduction In Moreno, Mary v. Circle K, 2026 CO 46, the Colorado Supreme Court answered a...