1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Custody Requirements for Federal Habeas Corpus: Insights from Tinder v. Sister Rose Paula

Date: Jan 17, 1984

Custody Requirements for Federal Habeas Corpus: Insights from Tinder v. Sister Rose Paula Introduction Tinder v. Sister Rose Paula is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Conflict of Interest and Attorney-Client Privilege: Kevlik v. Goldstein Establishes Critical Standards for Legal Representation

Date: Jan 12, 1984

Conflict of Interest and Attorney-Client Privilege: Kevlik v. Goldstein Establishes Critical Standards for Legal Representation Introduction The case of Kevlik v. Goldstein, adjudicated by the United...

Affirming Non-Exclusionary Pricing Practices under Sherman Act §2: Barry Wright Corp. v. ITT Grinnell Corp.

Date: Dec 30, 1983

Affirming Non-Exclusionary Pricing Practices under Sherman Act §2: Barry Wright Corp. v. ITT Grinnell Corp. Introduction The case of Barry Wright Corporation v. ITT Grinnell Corporation, adjudicated...

Affirmation of Implied Private Right of Action under RLA Section 2 Fourth in Stepanischen v. MDT

Date: Dec 7, 1983

Affirmation of Implied Private Right of Action under RLA Section 2 Fourth in Stepanischen v. MDT Introduction In the landmark case of Simion Stepanischen v. Merchants Despatch Transportation...

Affirmation of No Likelihood of Confusion in Trademark Infringement: Astra v. Beckman Instruments

Date: Oct 19, 1983

Affirmation of No Likelihood of Confusion in Trademark Infringement: Astra Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. v. Beckman Instruments, Inc. Introduction The case of Astra Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. v....

First Circuit Affirms State Statute of Limitations Over Federal Arbitration Act in Confirmation of Arbitration Awards

Date: Oct 1, 1983

First Circuit Affirms State Statute of Limitations Over Federal Arbitration Act in Confirmation of Arbitration Awards Introduction In the landmark case of Frank Derwin, et al. v. General Dynamics...

Muniz Ramirez v. Puerto Rico Fire Service: Abrogation of Eleventh Amendment Immunity under ADEA

Date: Aug 27, 1983

Muniz Ramirez v. Puerto Rico Fire Service: Abrogation of Eleventh Amendment Immunity under ADEA Introduction The case of Muniz Ramirez v. Puerto Rico Fire Service and Office of Personnel, 715 F.2d...

Limits of §1983 Claims in Local Land Use Disputes: Analysis of Chiplin Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Lebanon

Date: Aug 2, 1983

Limits of §1983 Claims in Local Land Use Disputes: Analysis of Chiplin Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Lebanon Introduction In Chiplin Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Lebanon, et al., 712 F.2d 1524 (1st...

Clarifying Res Judicata and Section 1983 Claims: Insights from Roy v. City of Augusta

Date: Jul 29, 1983

Clarifying Res Judicata and Section 1983 Claims: Insights from Roy v. City of Augusta Introduction Roy v. City of Augusta, 712 F.2d 1517 (1st Cir. 1983), is a pivotal case that delves into the...

Personal Jurisdiction and Plaintiff Residency: Insights from Glater v. Eli Lilly Co.

Date: Jul 28, 1983

Personal Jurisdiction and Plaintiff Residency: Insights from Glater v. Eli Lilly Co. Introduction The appellate case of Glater v. Eli Lilly Co., decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Labor Law: Personal Liability of Corporate Officers under the Fair Labor Standards Act – Donovan v. Agnew

Date: Jul 26, 1983

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Labor Law: Personal Liability of Corporate Officers under the Fair Labor Standards Act – Donovan v. Agnew Introduction In Donovan v. Agnew, 712 F.2d 1509 (1st Cir....

Affirmation of Alford Plea Standards and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: United States v. Kobrosky

Date: Jul 6, 1983

Affirmation of Alford Plea Standards and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: United States v. Kobrosky Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Milton L. Kobrosky, 711 F.2d 449...

Establishing Priority for Employer-Funded Employee Benefit Premiums under 11 U.S.C. §507(a)(4) – In Re Saco Local Development Corp.

Date: Jun 28, 1983

Establishing Priority for Employer-Funded Employee Benefit Premiums under 11 U.S.C. §507(a)(4) Introduction The case of In Re Saco Local Development Corp., Leather Comfort Corporation, Kirstein...

Bankruptcy Court Must Resolve Shareholder Disputes Before Authorizing Asset Sales: Insights from In Re Coastal Cable T.V., Inc.

Date: Jun 22, 1983

Bankruptcy Court Must Resolve Shareholder Disputes Before Authorizing Asset Sales: Insights from In Re Coastal Cable T.V., Inc. Introduction The case of In Re Coastal Cable T.V., Inc. presents a...

Single Employer Doctrine Affirmed in Penntech Papers, Inc. v. NLRB

Date: Apr 27, 1983

Single Employer Doctrine Affirmed in Penntech Papers, Inc. v. NLRB Introduction The case of Penntech Papers, Inc., T.P. Property Corporation, and Kennebec River Pulp and Paper Company v. National...

Affirming Dismissal under Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(b)(2)(C) for Discovery Non-Compliance

Date: Mar 31, 1983

Affirming Dismissal under Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(b)(2)(C) for Discovery Non-Compliance Introduction The case of Louis M. Damiani, M.D. v. Rhode Island Hospital, et al. (704 F.2d 12) addresses the...

Admiralty Law's Limitations in Asbestos Liability Claims Confirmed

Date: Mar 31, 1983

Admiralty Law's Limitations in Asbestos Liability Claims Confirmed Introduction In the landmark case of Margaret Austin, etc., Plaintiff, Appellant, v. Unarco Industries, Inc., et al., Defendants,...

Substantial Evidence and Procedural Safeguards in Disability Claims: Analysis of Falu v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

Date: Mar 30, 1983

Substantial Evidence and Procedural Safeguards in Disability Claims: Analysis of Falu v. Secretary of Health and Human Services Introduction In the landmark case of Daniella Falu v. Secretary of...

Establishing Strict Liability for Fraudulent Transfers in Bankruptcy Proceedings: Insights from In Re Roco Corporation

Date: Mar 3, 1983

Establishing Strict Liability for Fraudulent Transfers in Bankruptcy Proceedings: Insights from In Re Roco Corporation Introduction In Re Roco Corporation, D/B/A Standard Supply Company, Debtor;...

Establishing Standards for Franks Hearings and Accomplice Liability in Federal Gambling Cases: Analysis of United States of America v. Southard et al., 700 F.2d 1 (1st Cir. 1983)

Date: Jan 29, 1983

Establishing Standards for Franks Hearings and Accomplice Liability in Federal Gambling Cases: Analysis of United States of America v. Southard et al., 700 F.2d 1 (1st Cir. 1983) Introduction In...