Reinforcing Timeliness Constraints on Intervention: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico v. Greenblatt Introduction The case of BANCO POPULAR de PUERTO RICO, PLAINTIFF, APPELLEE, v. DAVID GREENBLATT, ET AL.,...
Finality in Arbitration Orders: Insights from Corion Corporation v. Gih-Horng Chen Introduction Corion Corporation v. Gih-Horng Chen, 964 F.2d 55 (1st Cir. 1992), addresses a pivotal issue in...
Clarifying the Burden of Proof in Diversity Jurisdiction: Insights from Bank One v. Montle Introduction Bank One, Texas, N.A. v. Paul J. Montle (964 F.2d 48, 1st Cir. 1992) is a pivotal case that...
Declaratory Judgment Discretion in Access to Public Records: El Dia, Inc. v. Hernandez Colon Introduction The case of El Dia, Inc., et al. v. Rafael Hernandez Colon (963 F.2d 488), adjudicated by the...
First Amendment Protections in Land Use Permit Denials: Insights from Colon Medina Sucesores, Inc. v. Custodio Introduction Colon Medina Sucesores, Inc., et al. v. Patria G. Custodio, et al. (964...
Finality and the Mootness Doctrine in Bankruptcy Reorganization: Insights from PSNH v. Northeast Utilities Introduction The case of In re Public Service Company of New Hampshire, Debtor. Martin...
Strict Appellate Standing Requirements for Non-Parties in Bankruptcy Adversary Proceedings Introduction The case In Re Christina Thompson, Debtor et al. v. Charles M. Malkemus, decided by the United...
Standing Requirements for Intervenors in CERCLA Litigation: Insights from United States v. AVX Corporation Introduction The case of United States of America, et al. v. AVX Corporation, et al.,...
Monahan v. Dorchester Counseling Center: Reaffirming DeShaney's Constraints on §1983 Due Process Claims for Voluntary Commitments Introduction Monahan v. Dorchester Counseling Center, Inc., et al.,...
Entitlement to Reinstated Appeal Without Merit Requirement in Cases of Counsel Dereliction: Bonneau v. United States (1st Cir. 1992) Introduction The case of Dennis Bonneau v. United States of...
Government's Obligation to Uphold Plea Agreements: Insights from UNITED STATES v. BARNEY CANADA Introduction In the landmark case of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BARNEY CANADA, 960 F.2d 263 (1st Cir....
Validating IRS Tax Liens and Appellate Jurisdiction: Analysis of Geiselman v. United States Introduction The case of Michael J. Geiselman, et al. v. United States of America, et al., adjudicated by...
Enforcement of FRCP 26(e): Preclusion of Expert Testimony for Late Discovery Compliance Introduction In the case of Charles M. Thibeault v. Square D Company, decided by the United States Court of...
Classification of Felon-in-Possession as a Non-Violent Felony under 18 U.S.C. § 924(e) Introduction The case of United States v. Arthur L. Doe (960 F.2d 221) adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Strict Personal Jurisdiction and Veil-Piercing Standards Affirmed in ERISA Litigation against Foreign Parent Corporations Introduction In the landmark case of United Electrical, Radio and Machine...
Affirmation of Statute of Limitations in Section 1983 Employment Termination Case Introduction The case of Juan Rivera-Muriente v. Juan Agosto-Alicea et al. (959 F.2d 349) revolves around the...
First Circuit Upholds Civil Forfeiture of Property Used in Marijuana Cultivation and Denies EAJA Fees to Innocent Owners Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. One Parcel of...
Deliberate Indifference and Municipal Liability Under Section 1983: Insights from Manarite v. City of Springfield Introduction Manarite v. City of Springfield is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
First Circuit Establishes Contractor Obligation in Joint Lending Agreements Introduction In the landmark case Garita Hotel Limited Partnership v. Ponce Federal Bank, the United States Court of...
Sentencing Enhancement and Guideline Amendments in Money Laundering: Insights from United States v. Connell Introduction United States of America v. Gerald Connell, 960 F.2d 191 (1st Cir. 1992),...