The Brittany Smith Case: Alabama’s Stand Your Ground Immunity Hearing
Learn how the Brittany Smith stand your ground case unfolded in Alabama, from the night of the shooting through the immunity hearing and its eventual resolution.
Moran vs Sharp Healthcare: Section 7 and Social Media Firings
Learn how Section 7 social media rights protect workers posting about their jobs online, from protected group speech to policy limits and lost protections.
Hudson v. Michigan: Knock-and-Announce Violations and Remedies
Learn how Hudson v. Michigan addressed knock-and-announce violations, from the Court's reasoning and dissent to the civil remedies left in its place.
MiTek vs. Simpson Lawsuit: Ruling, Cross-References, and Impact
Learn how the MiTek vs Simpson lawsuit unfolded, from Simpson's claims and the court's reasoning to key doctrines and the ruling's broader impact.
Holbrook v. Taylor: When a License Becomes an Easement
Learn how Holbrook v. Taylor shaped easement law, from the theories the Taylors raised to how reliance on a license created a lasting right of access.
Kemia Hassel’s Son: Custody, Extended Family, and Support
Learn how custody of Kemia Hassel's son unfolded after his father's murder, from extended family placement to court factors and the support following the child.
Why Rucho v. Common Cause Found No Judicially Manageable Standard
Learn how Rucho v. Common Cause reshaped partisan gerrymandering law, from the majority's reasoning and the dissent to the remedies still open to voters.
Who Killed Casey Crowder? Osburn’s Conviction, Reversal, and Plea
Learn how investigators answered who killed Casey Crowder, from her roadside disappearance through the suspect's conviction, reversal, and later plea.
The Steinberg Case: Verdict, Sentence, and Reforms
Learn how the Joel Steinberg case unfolded in New York, from the child's arrival in the home through the trial and verdict to the reforms that followed.
Bennett v. Spear: Standing, Zone of Interests, and Final Agency Action
Learn how Bennett v. Spear reshaped administrative law, from a Western water dispute to who may sue federal agencies and when actions are reviewable.