Tarasoff v. Regents: Duty to Protect, HIPAA, and Immunity
Learn how Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California shapes a therapist's duty to protect, from what triggers it to warnings and immunity.
Anthony Pools v. Sheehan: Gravamen Test and Installed Goods
Learn how Anthony Pools v. Sheehan shapes Maryland warranty law for mixed goods-and-services contracts, from the gravamen test to what it means for buyers.
Georgia-Pacific Factors for Determining Reasonable Royalty
Learn how the Georgia-Pacific factors for determining a reasonable royalty work, from the hypothetical negotiation and licensing evidence to expert testimony limits.
President Johnson’s Impeachment Trial: Charges, Vote, and Acquittal
Learn how the Andrew Johnson impeachment trial verdict came about, from the charges brought against him through the Senate showdown and its lasting significance.
People v. Sanchez: Hearsay, Experts, and Confrontation
Learn how People v. Sanchez reshaped expert testimony, from hearsay and confrontation limits in criminal trials to its reach in civil and federal courts.
Al Capone’s Conviction and Sentencing for Tax Evasion
Learn how Al Capone's tax evasion conviction unfolded, from the federal investigation and trial to his sentencing, imprisonment, and legal legacy.
Beatrice 6 Case: DNA Exoneration, $28.1M Verdict, and Where They Are Now
Learn how the Beatrice 6 case unfolded in Nebraska, from the 1985 murder and coerced confessions to the DNA exoneration, civil verdict, and aftermath.
Christopher Vaughn Case: Evidence, Verdict, and Appeals
Learn how the Christopher Vaughn case unfolded, from the trial evidence and competing theories through the verdict and the continuing appeals.
Lau v. Nichols: Ruling, Title VI, and the Castañeda Standard
Learn how Lau v. Nichols shaped language rights in public schools, from the Supreme Court's reasoning to the statutes and cases refining its reach today.
Reasonable Expectation of Privacy: The Two Prongs of the Katz Test
Learn how the Katz test defines Fourth Amendment privacy, from its two-part framework and key exceptions to how courts apply it to digital surveillance.