Enforcement of Lease Covenants: K-Mart Corp. v. Oriental Plaza, Inc. Establishes Firm Precedent on Injunctive Relief for Contract Breaches Introduction In the landmark case of K-Mart Corporation v....
Guidelines Departure in Diaz-Villafane: A Landmark Sentencing Case Introduction The case of United States of America v. Wilfredo Diaz-Villafane, decided on May 4, 1989, by the United States Court of...
Strict Contract Interpretation under ERISA: Burnham v. Guardian Life Insurance 1. Introduction Burnham v. Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...
United States v. Bay State Ambulance: Clarifying Inducement Payments and Medicare Fraud Liability Introduction The case of United States of America v. Bay State Ambulance and Hospital Rental Service,...
First Circuit Establishes Proper Application of Local Rule 11(d) in Summary Judgment Motions Introduction In the landmark case of Alexander Jaroma v. James J. Massey et al. (873 F.2d 17, 1989), the...
Resentencing Post Partial Conviction Reversal: Upholding Due Process and Double Jeopardy Principles United States v. Pimienta-Redondo, 874 F.2d 9 (1st Cir. 1989) Introduction United States of America...
Affirmation of Sentencing Under Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Judicial Recusal Principles in Wright v. United States Introduction Wright v. United States, 873 F.2d 437 (1st Cir. 1989), is a...
Exhaustion of State Remedies in Federal Habeas Corpus: Insights from Nadworny v. Fair Introduction Nadworny v. Fair, 872 F.2d 1093 (1st Cir. 1989), is a landmark decision by the United States Court...
Affirmation of Fraudulent REPO Scheme and Evidentiary Standards in U.S. v. Serrano et al. Introduction The case of United States of America v. Miguel A. Serrano, D/B/A Ponce Developers, Inc.,...
SIERRA CLUB v. MARSH: Upholding NEPA's Environmental Safeguards Introduction Sierra Club, et al. v. John O. Marsh, Jr., et al. is a pivotal 1989 decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
City of Everett v. Bordanaro: Establishing Municipal Liability Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Introduction In the landmark case Rose Bordanaro, et al. v. John McLeod, et al., heard by the United States Court...
Establishing Conspiracy Membership and Hearsay Admissibility: Analysis of United States v. Rivera-Santiago et al. (1989) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Antonio Rivera-Santiago...
Strict Adherence to Title VII Timeliness and Equitable Tolling: Commentary on Mack v. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Introduction Thomasina Mack v. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea...
First Circuit Rules Automatic Sealing of Non-Conviction Criminal Records Violates First Amendment Introduction In the landmark case Globe Newspaper Company, et al. v. Daniel F. Pokaski, etc., et al....
Section 1983 Liability Requires Intent or Reckless Indifference, Not Mere Negligence: Germany v. Vance Commentary Introduction Germany v. Vance, 868 F.2d 9 (1st Cir. 1989), is a pivotal case that...
Coon v. Grenier: Enhanced Criteria for Setting Aside Default under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(c) Introduction In the landmark case of Scott Coon v. Robert P. Grenier, 867 F.2d 73 (1st Cir. 1989), the United...
Application of McNALLY v. UNITED STATES to Mail Fraud Conspiracy: Upholding Convictions under Property Rights Framework Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Thomas K....
Protective Sweeps and Fourth Amendment Protections: Insights from United States v. Curzi Introduction United States of America v. Barbara J. Curzi is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...
Service Mark Protection and Likelihood of Confusion: Insights from Boston Athletic Association v. Sullivan Introduction The case Boston Athletic Association, et al., Plaintiffs, Appellants v. Mark...
Del Valle Torres v. Secretary of Health and Human Services: Establishing Standards for Disability Determination in Visual Impairments Introduction In the landmark case of Ernesto Del Valle Torres v....