Service Mark Infringement and Unfair Trade Practices: STAR Financial Services v. AASTAR Mortgage Introduction The case of STAR Financial Services, Inc., d/b/a STAR Mortgage versus AASTAR Mortgage...
Affirmed: Upholding Fourth Amendment Search Standards and Rule 404(b) Evidence in United States v. Procopio et al. Introduction In the appellate case of United States v. Francis J. Procopio, Vincent...
First Circuit Affirms Arbitrator’s Role in Determining NASD Section 15 Time-Bar in PaineWebber v. Elahi Introduction In the landmark case of PaineWebber Incorporated v. Elahi, the United States Court...
Perception-Based Disability Claims Under the ADA: Insights from Katz v. City Metal Co. Introduction Katz v. City Metal Co., 87 F.3d 26 (1st Cir. 1996), is a pivotal case in the realm of employment...
Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards and Consent Validity in Search Warrants: United States v. Schaefer Introduction The case of United States of America v. Harold Schaefer, adjudicated by the...
Affirmation of Denial to Guilty Plea Withdrawal in the Context of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Isom v. United States (85 F.3d 831) Introduction United States v. Todd P. Isom is a pivotal case...
Material Breach of Royalty Agreements: Insights from Ahern v. Scholz Introduction The case of Paul F. Ahern, d/b/a Ahern Associates v. Donald Thomas Scholz (85 F.3d 774) adjudicated by the United...
Affirmation of Liability and Limitations on Damages Under Chapter 93A: Insights from Cambridge Plating Co. v. Napco, Inc. Introduction The case of CAMBRIDGE PLATING CO., INC. v. NAPCO, INC. revolves...
Reevaluating Miranda Custody Standards in Customs Interrogations: Insights from United States v. Fernandez Ventura and Cedeno Introduction The case of United States of America v. Amado Fernandez...
Sawyer v. United States: Reaffirming the Boundaries of Honest Services Fraud Introduction United States v. F. William Sawyer is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Retaliation Case: Fennell v. First Step Designs Introduction In the landmark case of Rachel L. Fennell v. First Step Designs, Ltd., adjudicated by the United States...
Enhanced Disclosure Obligations in Securities Offerings: Insights from Shaw v. Digital Equipment Corp. Introduction The case MERRY LOU SHAW, ET AL., PLAINTIFFS, APPELLANTS, v. DIGITAL EQUIPMENT...
Affirmation of Default Judgment and Charging Requirements Under Title VII: McKinnon & Poulin v. Kwong Wah Restaurant Introduction The case of Charissa McKinnon and Beatrice Poulin v. Kwong Wah...
Reinforcing Standards for IIED Claims and Sanctioning Frivolous Litigation with Attorney’s Fees: Andrade v. Jamestown Housing Authority Introduction The case of Helen Ruth Andrade v. Jamestown...
Trade Dress Infringement Standards Established in TEC Engineering Corp. v. Budget Molders Supply, Inc. Introduction The case of TEC Engineering Corp. v. Budget Molders Supply, Inc., decided by the...
Strict Class Definition Required under 42 U.S.C. § 1985(3) Introduction The case of Alan Aulson et ux. Maureen Aulson v. Charles Blanchard, et al., adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...
Modification of Secured Claims on Multi-Unit Properties under Section 1322(b)(2) Introduction The case of Lomas Mortgage, Inc. v. Esperandieu Antonine Louis, 82 F.3d 1 (1996), adjudicated by the...
Affirming Private Party Immunity: Hancock v. Roche and the Limits of §1983 Liability Introduction In the landmark case of Daniel J. Roche et ux. Valerie Roche v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance...
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Bystander Liability: Insights from Blinzler v. Marriott International Introduction The case of Gloria Blinzler v. Marriott International, Inc. delves...
Affirmation of Younger Abstention Doctrine in Brooks v. New Hampshire Supreme Court Introduction The case of Troy E. Brooks v. New Hampshire Supreme Court, decided by the United States Court of...