1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Federal Employment Discrimination Claims: Castro v. United States

Date: Mar 15, 1985

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Federal Employment Discrimination Claims: Castro v. United States Introduction Castro v. United States of America, et al., 775 F.2d 399 (1st Cir. 1985), is a...

Hearsay Evidence in Pretrial Detention: Insights from United States v. Acevedo-Ramos

Date: Feb 26, 1985

Hearsay Evidence in Pretrial Detention: Insights from United States v. Acevedo-Ramos Introduction United States of America v. Hector Acevedo-Ramos, 755 F.2d 203 (1st Cir. 1985), is a pivotal...

Established Rebuttable Presumptions for Flight Risk in Bail Reform Act of 1984: United States v. Jessup

Date: Feb 26, 1985

Validation of Rebuttable Presumptions in Bail Decisions: United States v. Jessup Introduction The case of United States of America v. Mark Jessup, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for...

Private Enforcement of Antitrust Laws: Expanding Injunctive Remedies through §16 of the Clayton Act

Date: Feb 7, 1985

Private Enforcement of Antitrust Laws: Expanding Injunctive Remedies through §16 of the Clayton Act Introduction In the landmark case CIA. Petrolera Caribe, Inc. v. Arco Caribbean, Inc., et al., 754...

Piercing the Corporate Veil and Enforcing Unfair Trade Practices: A Comprehensive Commentary on Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Co. v. Checkers, Inc.

Date: Jan 29, 1985

Piercing the Corporate Veil and Enforcing Unfair Trade Practices: A Comprehensive Commentary on Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Co. v. Checkers, Inc. Introduction The case of Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan...

Grendel's Den, Inc. v. Larkin: Defining Reasonableness in Attorney's Fees Under 42 U.S.C. § 1988

Date: Dec 6, 1984

Grendel's Den, Inc. v. Larkin: Defining Reasonableness in Attorney's Fees Under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 1. Introduction The case of Grendel's Den, Inc. v. John P. Larkin et al., adjudicated by the United...

Affirmation of Conspiracy Convictions in United States v. Drougas et al.

Date: Nov 8, 1984

Affirmation of Conspiracy Convictions in United States v. Drougas et al. Introduction The case of United States of America v. Aristedes Drougas, Michael Aristotle Karahalis, Arnold W. Ellis, Jr.,...

Assessing Disability: The Impact of Lopez v. Secretary of Health and Human Services on Residual Functional Capacity Determinations

Date: Oct 31, 1984

Assessing Disability: The Impact of Lopez v. Secretary of Health and Human Services on Residual Functional Capacity Determinations Introduction In the landmark case of Gladys Burgos Lopez v....

Defining 'Doing Business' for Federal Venue: Insights from Johnson Creative Arts, Inc. v. Wool Masters, Inc.

Date: Sep 7, 1984

Defining 'Doing Business' for Federal Venue: Insights from Johnson Creative Arts, Inc. v. Wool Masters, Inc. Introduction The case of Johnson Creative Arts, Inc., Plaintiff, Appellant, versus Wool...

Enhancing Particularity in Fraud Allegations: Insights from Wayne Investment v. Gulf Oil

Date: Jul 19, 1984

Enhancing Particularity in Fraud Allegations: Insights from Wayne Investment, Inc. v. Gulf Oil Corporation Introduction The case of Wayne Investment, Inc. v. Gulf Oil Corporation, decided by the...

Establishing Limits of General Jurisdiction: Insights from GLATER v. ELI LILLY CO.

Date: Jul 13, 1984

Establishing Limits of General Jurisdiction: Insights from GLATER v. ELI LILLY CO. Introduction The case of Cathy Ann GLATER v. ELI LILLY CO. (744 F.2d 213, 1st Cir. 1984) presents a pivotal...

Interpretation of Forum Selection Clauses and Jurisdiction: LFC Lessors, Inc. v. Pacific Sewer Maintenance Corp.

Date: Jul 12, 1984

Interpretation of Forum Selection Clauses and Jurisdiction: LFC Lessors, Inc. v. Pacific Sewer Maintenance Corp. Introduction The case of LFC Lessors, Inc. v. Pacific Sewer Maintenance Corp.,...

Affirming Chapter 93A's Scope in Fraud Cases: Computer Systems Engineering, Inc. v. Qantel Corporation

Date: Jul 12, 1984

Affirming Chapter 93A's Scope in Fraud Cases: Computer Systems Engineering, Inc. v. Qantel Corporation Introduction The case Computer Systems Engineering, Inc. v. Qantel Corporation, 740 F.2d 59 (1st...

Affirmation of Speedy Trial Act Compliance and Rejection of First Amendment Defense in Large-Scale Marijuana Conspiracy Case

Date: Jun 28, 1984

Affirmation of Speedy Trial Act Compliance and Rejection of First Amendment Defense in Large-Scale Marijuana Conspiracy Case Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Donald...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment: Limits of Personal Liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in Prison Overcrowding Cases

Date: Jun 22, 1984

Affirmation of Summary Judgment: Limits of Personal Liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in Prison Overcrowding Cases Introduction The case Ramon Rondon Pinto, et al., Plaintiffs, Appellants, v. Carlos...

Establishing Reimbursement Protocols and Upholding Cooperative Federalism in Special Education: Burlington v. Department of Education

Date: May 30, 1984

Establishing Reimbursement Protocols and Upholding Cooperative Federalism in Special Education: Burlington v. Department of Education Introduction The case of Town of Burlington, et al., Appellants,...

Eligibility Criteria for In Forma Pauperis Status: Insights from Temple v. Ellerthorpe

Date: May 24, 1984

Eligibility Criteria for In Forma Pauperis Status: Insights from Temple v. Ellerthorpe Introduction Temple v. Ellerthorpe (586 F. Supp. 848, United States District Court, D. Rhode Island, May 23,...

Impact of Strategic Motion Denial Standards in § 2255 Proceedings: Analysis of United States of America v. Mohammed Y. Butt

Date: Mar 31, 1984

Impact of Strategic Motion Denial Standards in § 2255 Proceedings United States of America v. Mohammed Y. Butt, 731 F.2d 75 (1st Cir. 1984) Introduction United States of America v. Mohammed Y. Butt...

Balancing Public Access with Fair Trial: The First Circuit's Ruling in In re Globe Newspaper Company

Date: Mar 10, 1984

Balancing Public Access with Fair Trial: The First Circuit's Ruling in In re Globe Newspaper Company Introduction The case of In re Globe Newspaper Company (No. 83-1866), adjudicated by the United...

Prospective Hospital Cost Reimbursement: A New Precedent in Labor Law

Date: Feb 9, 1984

Prospective Hospital Cost Reimbursement: A New Precedent in Labor Law Introduction In Massachusetts Nurses Association v. Dukakis, et al. (726 F.2d 41, 1984), the United States Court of Appeals for...