Lassiter v. Department of Social Services: Holding, Test, and Legacy
Learn how Lassiter v. Department of Social Services shapes appointed counsel for indigent parents, from its due process framework to its lasting influence.
Neil v. Biggers: The Five-Factor Eyewitness ID Reliability Test
Learn how the Neil v. Biggers five-factor test gauges eyewitness ID reliability, from origins and application to limits, critiques, and courtroom use.
McClinton v. United States: Acquitted Conduct and the 2024 Rule
Learn how federal acquitted conduct sentencing works, from the recent guideline change to the limits it left in place and what it means for older cases.
Trainor Tolled: How the Pause Works and What Defeats It
Learn how a Trainor tolled deadline works, from what the pause actually does to the clock through the limits, diligence expectations, and rules that apply.
DeLuca v. Brown: VA Functional Loss, Pain, and Flare-Ups
Learn how DeLuca v. Brown governs VA joint disability exams, from the functional factors your rating must reflect to what to do when an exam falls short.
Anna Mae Cold Case: Autopsy, Convictions, and Open Questions
Learn how the Anna Mae Aquash murder case unfolded, from the botched early inquiry and years of silence to the eventual convictions and open questions.
Brooke v. O’Donnell: Anti-SLAPP Win and Podcast Defamation Fallout
Learn how Brooke Schofield's defamation lawsuit was dismissed under California's anti-SLAPP law, from the podcast dispute to the fallout for creators.
Who Killed Riley Crossman? Evidence, Verdict, and Appeal
Learn who killed Riley Crossman, from the night the teen disappeared and the search for her body through the evidence, trial outcome, and appeal that followed.
The Benson Case: Section 101, Preemption, and Software Claims
Learn how Gottschalk v. Benson shaped software patent eligibility, from the algorithm at issue to preemption concerns and questions the ruling left open.
Loyd Jowers Trial: The Verdict, Disputes, and DOJ Findings
Learn how the Loyd Jowers trial unfolded, from his shifting claims and the King family's civil case to the disputed verdict and the federal review that followed.