Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly

Holding that allegations of conduct that are merely consistent with wrongdoing do not state a claim unless "placed in a context that raises a suggestion of" such wrongdoing

Celotex Corp. v. Catrett

Holding that a movant's summary judgment motion should be granted "against a [nonmovant] who fails to make a showing sufficient to establish the existence of an element essential to that party's case, and on which that party will bear the burden of proof at trial"

Goodman v. Praxair

Holding that the district court erred by dismissing the complaint under Rule 12(b) as time-barred where the complaint did not allege facts sufficiently clear to conclude that the statute of limitations had run

Barry Aviation v. Land O'Lakes Mun. Airport

Finding that the resolution of the statute of limitations comes after the complaint stage

First Chi. Intern. v. United Exch. Co.

Holding that appellant's failure to file an affidavit specifically outlining the facts that it hoped to uncover with additional discovery did not preclude it from challenging the summary judgment order because other filings were sufficient to notify the district court of the need for further discovery

Americable Intnl., Inc. v. Dept. of Navy

Holding that summary judgment "ordinarily ‘is proper only after the plaintiff has been given adequate time for discovery’ " (quoting First Chicago Int'l v. United Exch. Co., 836 F.2d 1375, 1380 (D.C. Cir. 1988) )

Beeton v. D.C

Finding plaintiff did not prove actual malice where "there was no evidence presented to establish any negative relationship between [plaintiff and defendants]."

Mazloum v. District of Columbia Metro. Police

Holding that the Domino's decision only pertained to the contract clause of the statute and that a plaintiff asserting an equal benefits clause claim need not rely on a contractual relationship

Smith v. District of Columbia

Holding that the District of Columbia had a constitutional duty of care to an adjudicated delinquent youth who was committed to the District's custody involuntarily and noting that “formal indicia” of commitment were relevant to whether a “special relationship” existed

Brown v. United States

Holding that noncompliance with Section 12–309"cannot bar [the plaintiff's] federal claims"

Rule 56 - Summary Judgment

Holding a party may move for summary judgment on any part of any claim or defense in the lawsuit

Section 2000e - Definitions

Granting EEOC authority to issue procedural regulations to carry out Title VII provisions

Rule 6 - Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers

Holding that "if the last day [of a period] is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday."

Section 2-1401.01 - Intent of Council

Protecting against discrimination on the basis of "race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of intrafamily offense, and place of residence or business"

Section 12-309 - Actions against District of Columbia for unliquidated damages; time for notice

Requiring notice within 6 months of the approximate time, place, cause, and circumstances of the injury

Section 2-1403.16 - Private cause of action

Stating that "where the [DCOHR] has dismissed complaint on the grounds of administrative convenience, or where the complainant has withdrawn a complaint, such person shall maintain all rights to bring suit as if no complaint has been filed"

Section 6-210 - Terms for sale of Obligations

Incorporating § 6-2107(b)

Section 2-1411.01 - Establishment of the Office of Human Rights