Terry Stops and Stop-and-Frisk: Suspicion, Frisks, and Rights
Learn how Terry stops and stop-and-frisk work, from the suspicion police need through your rights during the stop to challenging an unlawful one.
The Somerset Case: Mansfield’s Ruling, Scope, and Legacy
Learn how Somerset v Stewart reshaped the law of slavery in England, from the case's path through the courts to its colonial reception and lasting legacy.
Mueller Class Action Settlement: Payouts, Claims, and Taxes
Learn how the Mueller class action settlement worked, from the underlying advertising dispute through the payout process and tax treatment of recoveries.
University of Phoenix Settlement: FTC Refunds and Loan Discharge
Learn how the University of Phoenix settlement works, from FTC refunds and federal loan discharge to application steps, denials, and avoiding scams.
DeShaney v. Winnebago County: Ruling, Dissents, and Doctrine
Learn how DeShaney v. Winnebago County shaped due process claims, from the ruling and dissents to later exceptions and what it means for plaintiffs today.
Bloom v. NCAA: Case Summary, Ruling, and Lasting Impact
Learn how Bloom v. NCAA played out in Colorado, from the endorsement dispute to the court's reasoning and the ruling's lasting impact on amateurism.
West Coast Hotel v. Parrish: Ruling, Reasoning, and Impact
Learn how West Coast Hotel v. Parrish reshaped constitutional law, from the dispute and precedent behind it to the Court's reasoning and lasting impact.
Pennsylvania v. Mimms Case Law: Ruling, Passengers, and Frisk Limits
Learn how Pennsylvania v. Mimms shapes traffic stops, from ordering drivers out of the car to frisk limits, protective searches, and rights you keep.
What Did Graham v. Connor Decide About Excessive Force?
Learn how Graham v. Connor governs excessive force claims, from the reasonableness test and its limits to bringing a case and the defenses officers raise.
What Did Roe v. Wade Decide and Why Was It Overturned
Learn what Roe v. Wade decided and why it was overturned, from its constitutional reasoning through later revisions and today's state-by-state landscape.