Legal News
“Favorable termination” satisfied when criminal proceeding ends without a conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a New York City man’s lawsuit alleging that police officers violated his Fourth Amendment rights. The 6-3 ruling in Thompson v. Clark clarified the “favorable termination” rule in civil claims seeking damages for con
By IG
Apr 5, 2022
The morning read for Monday, April 4
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at [email protected]. Here’s the Monday morning read: Split on Judge Jack
By IG
Apr 5, 2022
Criminal proceedings reach “favorable termination” when they end without conviction
A plaintiff bringing a damages claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for constitutional violations arising in the criminal-justice process “need only show that his prosecution ended without a conviction” and not “with some affirmative indication of innocence,” Jus
By IG
Apr 5, 2022