Watson v. Jones: Church Property Disputes and Judicial Deference
Learn how Watson v. Jones guides civil courts on church property and governance disputes, from its foundational framework to later constitutional doctrine.
Do Kwon Indictment: Guilty Plea, Sentence, and Victim Recovery
Learn how the Do Kwon sentence closes the Terra/Luna criminal case, from the guilty plea and penalties to the conduct at issue and victim recovery.
Akamai v. Limelight: Divided Infringement and Joint Enterprise
Learn how Akamai v. Limelight reshaped divided infringement law, from split method steps to when others' conduct is attributed to a single actor.
What Happened to Darrell Brooks’ Appeal? Grounds and Odds
Learn how Darrell Brooks' appeal is playing out, from its stalled early stages and self-representation to the likely grounds and the odds of success.
eBay Class Action Settlement: Uncashed 2016 Checks and Scam Notices
Learn how the closed eBay class action settlement worked, from the underlying seller fee dispute and payouts to what to do about old checks and fake claim notices.
Hadley v. Baxendale: Foreseeability and Recoverable Damages
Learn how the Hadley v. Baxendale foreseeability rule shapes contract damages, from what breaching parties owe to the limits courts place on recovery.
How Did Plessy v. Ferguson Affect American Society?
Learn how Plessy v. Ferguson affected American society, from segregation in daily life and government to disenfranchisement and its lasting aftermath.
How Did Citizens United v. FEC Affect Campaign Finance?
Learn how Citizens United affected campaign finance, from the rise of Super PACs and dark money to the rules that still limit direct donations.
Crawford v. Washington: Confrontation Clause and Testimonial Hearsay
Learn how Crawford v. Washington reshaped the Confrontation Clause, from testimonial hearsay and interrogations to exceptions and domestic violence cases.
Ariosa Diagnostics v. Sequenom: Invalidation and Cert Denial
Learn how Ariosa Diagnostics v. Sequenom unfolded, from the patent dispute and appellate ruling to the Supreme Court's denial and impact on diagnostics.