NYT v. Sullivan: Actual Malice, Who It Applies To, and Proof
Learn how the actual malice standard shapes public-figure defamation claims, from proof requirements and who must meet it to growing calls for reform.
Corfu Channel Case: State Responsibility and Innocent Passage
Learn how the Corfu Channel case shaped international law, from state responsibility in territorial waters to passage rights and unilateral action.
State v. Norman: Battered Woman Syndrome and Imminence
Learn how State v. Norman shaped self-defense law for battered women, from the underlying abuse and trial through the court's reasoning and lasting impact.
The Michael Morton Case: Hidden Evidence and Discovery Reform
Learn how the Michael Morton case unfolded, from a flawed Texas murder trial and DNA exoneration to prosecutor accountability and discovery reform.
Why Was Candy Montgomery Acquitted of Murder?
Learn how Candy Montgomery was acquitted of murder, from her self-defense claim and psychological testimony through the verdict and later civil suit.
The Brandon Case: Sell Factors and Forced Medication Limits
Learn how United States v. Brandon limits forced medication of pretrial detainees, from liberty protections to the standards and hearings that now apply.
Wrench LLC v. Taco Bell: The $42 Million Psycho Chihuahua Case
Learn how the Wrench v. Taco Bell chihuahua case played out, from the pitch and campaign through the legal fight to the verdict and lessons for creators.
Claim Construction Orders: Markman, PTAB, and Appeal
Learn how a claim construction order shapes a patent case, from how judges settle disputed terms through the Markman process to PTAB overlap and appeals.
GM Paint Class Action Lawsuit: Covered Vehicles and Compensation
Learn how the GM paint class action lawsuit is progressing, from the vehicles and claims at issue to case status and steps owners can take now.
Who Killed Lynn Friend? Customs Witnesses and Alan Gold’s Break
Learn how the case of who killed Lynne Friend unfolded, from the custody dispute and eyewitness accounts to the long-delayed investigation and conviction.