1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Personal Jurisdiction Limits on Foreign Law Firms under N.H.Rev.Stat.Ann. § 293-A:121: Kowalski v. Doherty

Date: Mar 27, 1986

Personal Jurisdiction Limits on Foreign Law Firms under N.H.Rev.Stat.Ann. § 293-A:121: Kowalski v. Doherty Introduction Kowalski v. Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy is a pivotal case decided by...

No Constitutional Right to Appointed Counsel in Civil Prisoner Litigation

Date: Mar 21, 1986

No Constitutional Right to Appointed Counsel in Civil Prisoner Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Dennis R. Cookish v. Michael Cunningham, Warden, New Hampshire State Prison (787 F.2d...

Limits on Cognizable Groups in Jury Pool Composition: An Analysis of Anaya v. Hansen, 781 F.2d 1 (1st Cir. 1986)

Date: Jan 10, 1986

Limits on Cognizable Groups in Jury Pool Composition: An Analysis of Anaya v. Hansen, 781 F.2d 1 (1st Cir. 1986) Introduction Anaya v. Hansen is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of...

Des Litigation and the Mandate for a New Trial: Insights from Payton v. Abbott Laboratories

Date: Dec 28, 1985

Des Litigation and the Mandate for a New Trial: Insights from Payton v. Abbott Laboratories Introduction The case of Brenda Payton, et al. v. Abbott Laboratories, et al., decided by the United States...

Andrews v. Bechtel Power Corp.: Reinforcing Class Certification Standards under Rule 23(a)(1)

Date: Dec 20, 1985

Andrews v. Bechtel Power Corp.: Reinforcing Class Certification Standards under Rule 23(a)(1) Introduction In Andrews v. Bechtel Power Corporation and Local 276, Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, 780...

Defining 'Good Faith' Under the Dealers Act and Jury Trial Rights in Chapter 93A/B: Insights from Wallace Motor Sales, Inc. v. American Motors Sales Corporation

Date: Dec 20, 1985

Defining 'Good Faith' Under the Dealers Act and Jury Trial Rights in Chapter 93A/B: Insights from Wallace Motor Sales, Inc. v. American Motors Sales Corporation Introduction The legal landscape...

Reaffirming the Reasonableness of Attorney’s Fees in Bankruptcy Reorganizations: IN RE BOSTON AND MAINE CORP.

Date: Nov 5, 1985

Reaffirming the Reasonableness of Attorney’s Fees in Bankruptcy Reorganizations: IN RE BOSTON AND MAINE CORPoration Introduction The case of IN RE BOSTON AND MAINE CORPoration, Debtor, Appellee, v....

Enhanced Particularity in Federal Fraud and Conspiracy Allegations: Hayduk v. Lanna

Date: Oct 24, 1985

Enhanced Particularity in Federal Fraud and Conspiracy Allegations: Hayduk v. Lanna Introduction The case Robert G. Hayduk, et al., Plaintiffs, Appellants, v. Vincent T. Lanna, et al., Defendants,...

Enhancing Post-Conviction Bail Standards: Analysis of United States v. Bayko

Date: Sep 28, 1985

Enhancing Post-Conviction Bail Standards: Analysis of United States v. Bayko Introduction The case of United States of America v. Mark Allan Bayko (774 F.2d 516) adjudicated by the United States...

Willful Age Discrimination and Attorney Fee Adjustments: Insights from Wildman v. Lerner Stores Corp.

Date: Aug 29, 1985

Willful Age Discrimination and Attorney Fee Adjustments: Insights from Wildman v. Lerner Stores Corp. Introduction The case of Mark Wildman v. Lerner Stores Corporation serves as a pivotal instance...

Affirmation of Default Judgment for Abuse of Discovery Process: Brockton Savings Bank v. First United Fund Ltd.

Date: Aug 27, 1985

Affirmation of Default Judgment for Abuse of Discovery Process: Brockton Savings Bank v. First United Fund Ltd. United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit, 1985 Introduction The case Brockton...

Strict Fourth Amendment Protections for Prison Visitors' Privacy: Analysis of Blackburn v. Snow

Date: Aug 23, 1985

Strict Fourth Amendment Protections for Prison Visitors' Privacy: Analysis of Blackburn v. Snow Introduction In the landmark case Ruth Blackburn, Plaintiff, Appellee, v. Linwood Snow, et al.,...

Templeman v. Chris Craft Corporation: Application of Admiralty Law over State Law in Predjudgment Interest and Cost Allocation

Date: Aug 17, 1985

Templeman v. Chris Craft Corporation: Application of Admiralty Law over State Law in Predjudgment Interest and Cost Allocation Introduction Templeman v. Chris Craft Corporation is a seminal case...

Rejection of Summary Judgment in Contractual Interpretation Disputes: Boston Five Cents Savings Bank v. HUD and Kenmore Tower Corp.

Date: Jul 20, 1985

Rejection of Summary Judgment in Contractual Interpretation Disputes: Boston Five Cents Savings Bank v. HUD and Kenmore Tower Corp. 1. Introduction The case of The Boston Five Cents Savings Bank v....

Refining Qualified Immunity: Insights from Floyd v. Farrell (1st Cir. 1985)

Date: Jun 20, 1985

Refining Qualified Immunity: Insights from Floyd v. Farrell (1st Cir. 1985) Introduction Floyd v. Farrell is a landmark case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on...

Strengthening the Limits of Personal Jurisdiction over Nonresident Guarantors: The Bond Leather Co. Inc. v. Q.T. Shoe Mfg. Co. Decision

Date: Jun 19, 1985

Strengthening the Limits of Personal Jurisdiction over Nonresident Guarantors: The Bond Leather Co. Inc. v. Q.T. Shoe Mfg. Co. Decision Introduction In the landmark case of Bond Leather Co., Inc. v....

Admissibility of Settlement Agreements Under Federal Rule of Evidence 408: McInnis v. A.M.F., Inc. Commentary

Date: Jun 14, 1985

Admissibility of Settlement Agreements Under Federal Rule of Evidence 408: McInnis v. A.M.F., Inc. Introduction McInnis v. A.M.F., Inc., 765 F.2d 240 (1st Cir. 1985), is a pivotal case that addresses...

Greene v. Union Mutual: Restricting District Court's Authority to Dismiss Employment Discrimination Claims via Procedural Motions

Date: Jun 7, 1985

Greene v. Union Mutual: Restricting District Court's Authority to Dismiss Employment Discrimination Claims via Procedural Motions Introduction In Howard Greene v. Union Mutual Life Insurance Company...

Arbitration Award Vacated Due to Arbitrator Misconduct: Hoteles Condado Beach v. Union de Tronquistas Local 901

Date: Jun 1, 1985

Arbitration Award Vacated Due to Arbitrator Misconduct: Hoteles Condado Beach v. Union de Tronquistas Local 901 Introduction The case of Hoteles Condado Beach, La Concha and Convention Center vs....

Establishing Probable Cause and Exigent Circumstances in Drug Importation Cases: Analysis of U.S. v. Baldacchino

Date: May 21, 1985

Establishing Probable Cause and Exigent Circumstances in Drug Importation Cases: Analysis of U.S. v. Baldacchino Introduction The case of United States of America v. Shaun Baldacchino (762 F.2d 170)...

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