Veronika Rychlá

The Supreme Court clarified that an offense can relate to obstruction of justice under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(S) without requiring an ongoing investigation or legal proceeding, expanding the definition of "aggravated felony" for immigration removal purposes. Introduction: This case involved a legal debate over what constitutes

The Supreme Court ruled that the 1868 treaty did not obligate the United States to actively secure water resources for the Navajo Nation, highlighting the treaty's limitations in addressing contemporary water needs. Introduction: This case centers on the interpretation of a 1868 treaty regarding water rights for the Navajo Nation,

This case clarifies that determining whether a plaintiff has alleged a domestic injury for RICO purposes is context-specific, depending on the facts alleged in the complaint, particularly where the injury and the racketeering activity that caused it occurred. Introduction: The case addresses the complexities of assessing domestic injury in civil

This case clarifies that Section 2255(e) does not permit a prisoner to use a § 2241 habeas petition to circumvent the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act's restrictions on second or successive § 2255 motions due to an intervening change in statutory interpretation. Introduction: The case revolves around the procedural aspects

The Supreme Court ruled that the bar on concurrent sentences under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(D)(ii) does not extend to sentences imposed under § 924(j), allowing such sentences to run either concurrently or consecutively to other sentences. Introduction: This case involves the interpretation of sentencing provisions

This case examined the authority of the government to dismiss False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuits initiated by whistleblowers (relators) after declining initial intervention, and the appropriate standard for courts to apply when considering such dismissal motions. Introduction: The Supreme Court's decision in this case clarifies significant aspects of the FCA,

The Supreme Court held that the Bankruptcy Code unequivocally abrogates the sovereign immunity of all governments, including federally recognized Indian tribes, in the context of bankruptcy proceedings. Introduction: This case examines the extent to which federal bankruptcy laws apply to Indian tribes, specifically in the context of sovereign immunity and

Smith v. United States explored whether the Constitution permits a retrial after an initial trial in an incorrect venue, concluding that it does, except when prohibited by the Double Jeopardy Clause. Introduction: This case delves into the nuances of legal proceedings, specifically addressing the implications of venue and vicinage on

The Supreme Court held that provisions of the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act (FNHRA) create rights enforceable under §1983, affirming the right of nursing home residents to sue state actors for violations of federal law. Introduction: This case addresses the intersection of federal statutory rights and the ability of individuals

This case focuses on the interaction between trademark law and the First Amendment, specifically examining whether a dog toy parodying the Jack Daniel's whiskey bottle infringes or dilutes the Jack Daniel's trademarks. Introduction: Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC involves a legal dispute over a dog toy resembling