1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Adoption of Magistrate's Report Bars Appeal: Insights from United States v. Escoboza Vega

Date: May 25, 1982

Adoption of Magistrate's Report Bars Appeal: Insights from United States v. Escoboza Vega Introduction The case of United States of America v. Pablo Escoboza Vega (678 F.2d 376) presents a pivotal...

Constitutional Limits on Local Zoning Decisions: Creative Environments, Inc. v. Estabrook

Date: May 7, 1982

Constitutional Limits on Local Zoning Decisions: Creative Environments, Inc. v. Estabrook Introduction Creative Environments, Inc., et al., v. Robert Estabrook, et al., 680 F.2d 822 (1st Cir. 1982),...

Admissibility of Alias Evidence in Conviction for Armed Bank Robbery: Boyle v. United States

Date: Apr 15, 1982

Admissibility of Alias Evidence in Conviction for Armed Bank Robbery: Boyle v. United States Introduction The case of United States of America v. Gary James Boyle explores the complexities...

Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Vehicle Searches: Insights from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CHARLES LOCHAN

Date: Apr 2, 1982

Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Vehicle Searches: Insights from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CHARLES LOCHAN Introduction In United States of America v. Charles Lochan, 674 F.2d 960 (1st Cir....

Rejection of Conspiracy Theory for Personal Jurisdiction and RICO Claims in Van Schaick v. Church of Scientology

Date: Mar 27, 1982

Rejection of Conspiracy Theory for Personal Jurisdiction and RICO Claims in Van Schaick v. Church of Scientology Introduction Van Schaick v. Church of Scientology of California, Inc., et al., 535 F....

Donovan v. Burger King: Refinement of 'Primary Duty' in FLSA Executive Exemption

Date: Feb 23, 1982

Donovan v. Burger King: Refinement of 'Primary Duty' in FLSA Executive Exemption Introduction The case of Raymond J. Donovan, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor v. Burger King...

Authority of U.S. Coast Guard to Board Foreign Vessels with Flag State Consent and Reasonable Suspicion

Date: Feb 20, 1982

Authority of U.S. Coast Guard to Board Foreign Vessels with Flag State Consent and Reasonable Suspicion Introduction United States of America v. Albert Green, et al., 671 F.2d 46 (1st Cir. 1982),...

Clarifying Disability Eligibility for Psychological Disorders: Insights from Sitar v. Schweiker

Date: Feb 13, 1982

Clarifying Disability Eligibility for Psychological Disorders: Insights from Sitar v. Schweiker Introduction Juraj Sitar, the plaintiff-appellant, challenged the decision of the Social Security...

Limitations on Ancillary Jurisdiction and Indispensable Party Joinder in Diversity Jurisdiction Cases: Acton Co. v. Bachman Foods

Date: Jan 12, 1982

Limitations on Ancillary Jurisdiction and Indispensable Party Joinder in Diversity Jurisdiction Cases: Acton Co. v. Bachman Foods Introduction The case of Acton Co., Inc. of Massachusetts v. Bachman...

Affirmation of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice under Rule 41(a)(2) in PRMSA v. Leith & PR Line

Date: Dec 16, 1981

Affirmation of Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice under Rule 41(a)(2) in PRMSA v. Leith & PR Line Introduction The case of Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority (PRMSA) v. Robert Leith and...

Establishing the Standard for Judicial Disqualification: In re United States of America, Petitioner (1st Cir. 1981)

Date: Dec 8, 1981

Establishing the Standard for Judicial Disqualification: In re United States of America, Petitioner (1st Cir. 1981) Introduction The case of In re United States of America, Petitioner, reported at...

Affirmation of Conspiracy Convictions in Flaherty v. United States: Upholding Evidentiary Standards and Prosecutorial Conduct

Date: Nov 13, 1981

Affirmation of Conspiracy Convictions in Flaherty v. United States: Upholding Evidentiary Standards and Prosecutorial Conduct Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Thomas...

Defining RICO Conspiracy Parameters: Personal Commitment to Multiple Predicate Crimes in U.S.A. v. Winter et al.

Date: Oct 31, 1981

Defining RICO Conspiracy Parameters: Personal Commitment to Multiple Predicate Crimes in United States of America v. Winter et al. Introduction United States of America v. Howard T. Winter, et al.,...

Administrative Notice in Social Security Disability Claims: Insights from Geoffroy v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

Date: Sep 29, 1981

Administrative Notice in Social Security Disability Claims: Insights from Geoffroy v. Secretary of Health and Human Services Introduction Geoffroy v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 663 F.2d...

Shifting Burdens of Proof in Unfair Labor Practice Cases: Analysis of NLRB v. Wright Line

Date: Sep 22, 1981

Shifting Burdens of Proof in Unfair Labor Practice Cases: Analysis of NLRB v. Wright Line Introduction The case of National Labor Relations Board v. Wright Line, Inc., 662 F.2d 899 (1st Cir. 1981),...

Trademark Infringement No Confusion: Pignons v. Polaroid

Date: Aug 12, 1981

Trademark Infringement No Confusion: Pignons v. Polaroid Introduction The case of Pignons S. A. de Mécanique de Precision, et al. v. Polaroid Corporation, et al. (657 F.2d 482) involves a dispute...

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Robert M. Layne v. Douglas Vinzant et al.

Date: Aug 1, 1981

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Robert M. Layne v. Douglas Vinzant, Frank Hall, Charles Gaughan Introduction The case of Robert M. Layne v. Douglas Vinzant, Frank Hall, Charles...

Establishing Substantial Evidence Standard in Disability Benefits Termination: The Lizotte v. Secretary of Health and Human Services Ruling

Date: Jul 1, 1981

Establishing Substantial Evidence Standard in Disability Benefits Termination: The Lizotte v. Secretary of Health and Human Services Ruling Introduction The case of Edmond P. Lizotte v. Secretary of...

Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Disability Rights Evacuation Planning: Massachusetts Coalition v. Civil Defense Agency

Date: May 27, 1981

Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Disability Rights Evacuation Planning: Massachusetts Coalition v. Civil Defense Agency Introduction In the landmark case of Massachusetts Coalition of Citizens...

Redefining Exemption 6: Disclosure of Unsuccessful NIH Grant Applicants' Information under FOIA

Date: May 23, 1981

Redefining Exemption 6: Disclosure of Unsuccessful NIH Grant Applicants' Information under FOIA Introduction The case of George M. Kurzon v. Department of Health and Human Services (649 F.2d 65)...