Missouri v. Holland: Treaty Power, Federalism, and Later Limits
Learn how Missouri v. Holland shaped the federal treaty power, from the ruling and its reasoning to later limits that define the doctrine today.
Excusable Neglect: Pioneer Factors, Rule 6(b), and Rule 60(b)(1)
Learn how excusable neglect works in federal court, from the factors judges weigh to the rules that govern missed deadlines and the limits on relief.
Minor v. Happersett: Case Summary, Ruling, and Legacy
Learn how Minor v. Happersett shaped women's suffrage, from the case's origins and arguments through the Supreme Court's ruling and its lasting legacy.
Walker v. City of Birmingham: Holding, Dissents, and Legacy
Learn how Walker v. City of Birmingham unfolded, from Birmingham marches and contempt convictions through the Supreme Court's ruling and lasting legacy.
Johnson v. Transportation Agency: Ruling and Two-Part Test
Learn how Johnson v. Transportation Agency shaped Title VII affirmative action law, from the promotion dispute through the Court's reasoning and legacy.
Arkansas SNAP Benefits: Eligibility, Payments, and Work Rules
Learn how Arkansas SNAP benefits work, from income eligibility and payment amounts through applying, work rules, and handling denials or changes.
Cobell v. Salazar: The $3.4 Billion Indian Trust Settlement
Learn how the Cobell v Salazar settlement resolved Indian trust mismanagement, from class payments and heir claims to land buy-back and tax treatment.
What Happened in the Hold Your Wee for a Wii Lawsuit?
Learn how the Hold Your Wee for a Wii lawsuit unfolded, from the fatal radio contest and ignored warnings to the jury's verdict and the station's fate.
Ingraham v. Wright: Corporal Punishment and Due Process Ruling
Learn how Ingraham v. Wright shaped school corporal punishment law, from the constitutional questions raised to its lasting impact on students today.
Wickard v. Filburn: The Commerce Clause and Aggregation Doctrine
Learn how Wickard v. Filburn shaped Commerce Clause power, from the farmer's case and the Court's ruling to the aggregation doctrine's reach and limits.