1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Non-Appealability of Denied Disqualification Motions in Bankruptcy Reorganizations: First Circuit Clarifies Jurisdiction Limits

Date: Nov 1, 1980

Non-Appealability of Denied Disqualification Motions in Bankruptcy Reorganizations: First Circuit Clarifies Jurisdiction Limits Introduction In the case of In re Continental Investment Corporation,...

Reevaluating Corporate Public Figure Status and Confidential Source Privileges in Defamation Law: Insights from Bruno Stillman, Inc. v. Globe Newspaper Co.

Date: Oct 18, 1980

Reevaluating Corporate Public Figure Status and Confidential Source Privileges in Defamation Law: Insights from Bruno Stillman, Inc. v. Globe Newspaper Co. Introduction The landmark case Bruno...

Reaffirming Judicial and Official Immunity in §1983 Claims: Slotnick v. Garfinkle et al.

Date: Oct 15, 1980

Reaffirming Judicial and Official Immunity in §1983 Claims: Slotnick v. Garfinkle et al. Introduction Slotnick v. Garfinkle et al., 632 F.2d 163 (1st Cir. 1980), is a pivotal case that addresses the...

Clarifying 'Transferor' Liability under 15 U.S.C. §1989: Insights from McGinty v. Beranger Volkswagen, Inc.

Date: Sep 26, 1980

Clarifying 'Transferor' Liability under 15 U.S.C. §1989: Insights from McGinty v. Beranger Volkswagen, Inc. Introduction The case of Kathleen McGinty v. Beranger Volkswagen, Inc. serves as a pivotal...

Res Judicata and Pendent Jurisdiction in Section 1983 Civil Rights Claims: Comprehensive Analysis of Landrigan v. City of Warwick (1980)

Date: Aug 28, 1980

Res Judicata and Pendent Jurisdiction in Section 1983 Civil Rights Claims: Comprehensive Analysis of Landrigan v. City of Warwick (1980) Introduction Bruce B. Landrigan, Plaintiff, Appellant vs. City...

Dismissal of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claims in Glaros v. Perse et al.: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Aug 13, 1980

Dismissal of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claims in Glaros v. Perse et al.: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction Alex C. Glaros v. Richard Perse et al., 628 F.2d 679 (1st Cir. 1980), is a significant appellate...

Clarifying the Timing of Petrozziello Standard in Conspiracy Cases: Insights from United States v. Ciampaglia

Date: Aug 5, 1980

Clarifying the Timing of Petrozziello Standard in Conspiracy Cases: Insights from United States v. Ciampaglia Introduction United States v. Paul Ciampaglia et al. is a pivotal case decided by the...

Likelihood of Trademark Confusion in Single-Purchase Articles: Fisher Stoves v. All Nighter Stove Works

Date: Jul 22, 1980

Likelihood of Trademark Confusion in Single-Purchase Articles: Fisher Stoves v. All Nighter Stove Works Introduction Fisher Stoves, Inc. v. All Nighter Stove Works, Inc. (626 F.2d 193), adjudicated...

Injunctions Against Frivolous Litigation: Insights from Pavilonis v. King et al.

Date: Jul 12, 1980

Injunctions Against Frivolous Litigation: Insights from Pavilonis v. King et al. Introduction Pavilonis v. King et al. (626 F.2d 1075, 1980) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court...

Genericness of Trademarks and Trade Dress Protection: Keebler Co. v. Rovira Biscuit Corp. Commentary

Date: Jun 20, 1980

Genericness of Trademarks and Trade Dress Protection: Keebler Co. v. Rovira Biscuit Corp. Commentary Introduction The case of Keebler Company v. Rovira Biscuit Corporation adjudicated by the United...

Limitations on Inverse Condemnation Claims Under the Eleventh Amendment: Pamel Corp. v. Puerto Rico Highway Authority

Date: May 23, 1980

Limitations on Inverse Condemnation Claims Under the Eleventh Amendment: Pamel Corp. v. Puerto Rico Highway Authority Introduction In Pamel Corporation v. The Puerto Rico Highway Authority, 621 F.2d...

Ferranti v. Moran: Affirming §1983 Protections Against Retaliation and Unlawful Property Seizure in Prisons

Date: Apr 19, 1980

Ferranti v. Moran: Affirming §1983 Protections Against Retaliation and Unlawful Property Seizure in Prisons Introduction David R. Ferranti, an inmate at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional...

United States of America v. Henry J. Wright, Jr.: Establishing Standards for Newly Discovered Evidence in Criminal Appeals

Date: Mar 28, 1980

United States of America v. Henry J. Wright, Jr.: Establishing Standards for Newly Discovered Evidence in Criminal Appeals United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit, 1980 Introduction The case of...

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1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Non-Appealability of Denied Disqualification Motions in Bankruptcy Reorganizations: First Circuit Clarifies Jurisdiction Limits

Reevaluating Corporate Public Figure Status and Confidential Source Privileges in Defamation Law: Insights from Bruno Stillman, Inc. v. Globe Newspaper Co.

Reaffirming Judicial and Official Immunity in §1983 Claims: Slotnick v. Garfinkle et al.

Clarifying 'Transferor' Liability under 15 U.S.C. §1989: Insights from McGinty v. Beranger Volkswagen, Inc.

Res Judicata and Pendent Jurisdiction in Section 1983 Civil Rights Claims: Comprehensive Analysis of Landrigan v. City of Warwick (1980)

Dismissal of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claims in Glaros v. Perse et al.: A Comprehensive Analysis

Clarifying the Timing of Petrozziello Standard in Conspiracy Cases: Insights from United States v. Ciampaglia

Likelihood of Trademark Confusion in Single-Purchase Articles: Fisher Stoves v. All Nighter Stove Works

Injunctions Against Frivolous Litigation: Insights from Pavilonis v. King et al.

Genericness of Trademarks and Trade Dress Protection: Keebler Co. v. Rovira Biscuit Corp. Commentary

Limitations on Inverse Condemnation Claims Under the Eleventh Amendment: Pamel Corp. v. Puerto Rico Highway Authority

Ferranti v. Moran: Affirming §1983 Protections Against Retaliation and Unlawful Property Seizure in Prisons

United States of America v. Henry J. Wright, Jr.: Establishing Standards for Newly Discovered Evidence in Criminal Appeals

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Escude Cruz v. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp.

Reaffirming the Scope of Mail and Wire Fraud Statutes in Pervasive Conspiracy Schemes: United States v. Brien et al.

Employer Liability for Racial Harassment and Justified Absenteeism: DeGrace v. Rumsfeld Commentary

Reinforcing the Fourth Amendment's Particularity Requirement: United States v. Abrams

Currier v. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare: Establishing Standards for Disability Determination

Standing and Case or Controversy Requirements in Declaratory Judgment Actions: Shell Oil Co. v. Noel

Protecting Inmate Rights: First Circuit's Ruling on Retaliatory Transfers Under §1983