Johnson v. Glick: The Four-Factor Test and What Survives Today
Learn how the Johnson v. Glick four-factor test governs pretrial detainee force claims, from its origins through Supreme Court reshaping to today's hurdles.
Post vs. Kellogg: Generic Names, Functional Shapes, and Confusion
Learn how Kellogg v. National Biscuit shaped trademark law, from generic product names and functional designs to fair competition after patents expire.
Davis v. Davis: Frozen Embryo Disputes and the Balancing Test
Learn how courts resolve Davis v. Davis frozen embryo disputes, from the balancing framework and its state applications to modern personhood challenges.
A&M Records v. Napster: Fair Use, DMCA, and Platform Liability
Learn how A&M Records v. Napster shaped online copyright law, from failed fair use and safe harbor defenses to lasting effects on platform liability.
Miranda v. Arizona Summary: Warnings, Exceptions, and Limits
Learn how Miranda v. Arizona governs custodial interrogations, from required warnings and waiver rules to key exceptions and consequences for prosecutors.
Tanner Cook Case: Shooting, Verdict, and Sentence
Learn how the Tanner Cook shooting case unfolded, from the mall confrontation and self-defense claim to the verdict, sentence, and prank-content fallout.
Matter of Kasinga: FGM Asylum and the Social Group Test
Learn how the Matter of Kasinga shaped FGM asylum claims, from the BIA's ruling to the evolving social group test and hurdles claimants still face.
Full Sail University Lawsuit: Dismissal and Arbitration Barriers
Learn how the Full Sail University lawsuit has unfolded, from the whistleblower case and its dismissal to arbitration hurdles and other options for misled students.
Gundy v. United States: SORNA, Nondelegation, and Gorsuch’s Dissent
Learn how Gundy v. United States shaped the nondelegation debate, from the underlying dispute and fractured ruling to its lasting doctrinal impact.
Cooper v. Aaron: Judicial Supremacy and the Little Rock Case
Learn how Cooper v. Aaron confronted the Little Rock desegregation standoff, from the path to the Supreme Court through the ruling and its enduring impact.