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Federal Courts Eighth Circuit Says Commutation Doesn’t Bar Appealing a Criminal Sentence

Eighth Circuit Says Commutation Doesn’t Bar Appealing a Criminal Sentence

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on January 05, 2026

A presidential commutation and evolving drug-sentencing law intersected in the case of a man originally sentenced to life for a crack offense. Yet, the Eighth...

Federal Courts Eighth Circuit Panel Upholds Minnesota Law Providing Framework for Construction Worker Classification

Eighth Circuit Panel Upholds Minnesota Law Providing Framework for Construction Worker Classification

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on October 28, 2025

A glance at any list detailing the most dangerous jobs in America will reveal a number of occupations found on and around construction sites. The hands that...

Federal Courts "Click To Cancel" Gets Canceled as Eighth Circuit Strikes Down FTC Rule

"Click To Cancel" Gets Canceled as Eighth Circuit Strikes Down FTC Rule

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on July 10, 2025

As a society, our order is kept through the application of laws. These rules are intended to be crafted with facts and logic. At times, following the letter of...

Federal Courts Court Revives Religious Lawsuits Against Mayo Clinic's Vaccination Mandate

Court Revives Religious Lawsuits Against Mayo Clinic's Vaccination Mandate

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on May 31, 2024

The Mayo Clinic, one of the world's most respected medical institutions, will face lawsuits from several employees it allegedly fired due to their refusal to...

Federal Courts Can Citizens Sue for Vote Dilution? 8th Circuit Says 'No'

Can Citizens Sue for Vote Dilution? 8th Circuit Says 'No'

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on November 28, 2023

A recent decision in the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals may have passed under your radar, but this ruling is incredibly significant. It involves vote...

Federal Courts Can Police Search Commercial Vehicles Without Cause?

Can Police Search Commercial Vehicles Without Cause?

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on February 06, 2023

Ronald Calzone drives cattle, not trucks, for a living. But a Missouri police officer pulled him over for driving a truck because the officer thought he was...

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