1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Air-Con v. Daikin Applied: Establishing Proper Standards for Arbitration Agreement Enforcement in Parent-Subsidiary Relationships

Date: Dec 21, 2021

Air-Con v. Daikin Applied: Establishing Proper Standards for Arbitration Agreement Enforcement in Parent-Subsidiary Relationships Introduction The case of Air-Con, Inc. v. Daikin Applied Latin...

Affirmation of Denial for Compassionate Release: Canales-Ramos v. United States

Date: Dec 10, 2021

Affirmation of Denial for Compassionate Release: Canales-Ramos v. United States Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Jorge Marcelo Canales-Ramos, designated as 21-1141 and decided...

Private Parties and the Public Function Test in section 1983: Cruz-Arce v. MAS

Date: Dec 7, 2021

Private Parties and the Public Function Test in section 1983: Cruz-Arce v. MAS Introduction The case of Chiany Cruz-Arce v. Management Administration Services Corporation (MAS) provides a pivotal...

First Circuit Affirms Maine's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Workers

Date: Oct 20, 2021

First Circuit Affirms Maine's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Workers Introduction In the case of JANE DOES 1-6; JOHN DOES 1-3; JACK DOES 1-1000; JOAN DOES 1-1000 v. JANET T. MILLS et...

Reaffirming Fourth Amendment Protections: Expanding the Limits of 'Knock and Talk' in French v. Orono Police Department

Date: Oct 2, 2021

Reaffirming Fourth Amendment Protections: Expanding the Limits of 'Knock and Talk' in French v. Orono Police Department Introduction In the landmark case of Christopher French v. Daniel Merrill et...

Admissibility of Co-Conspirator Statements Under Fed. R. Evid. 801(d)(2)(E): Insights from United States v. Weadick & Salemme

Date: Sep 25, 2021

Admissibility of Co-Conspirator Statements Under Fed. R. Evid. 801(d)(2)(E): Insights from United States v. Weadick & Salemme Introduction United States v. Paul M. Weadick and Francis P. Salemme is a...

Affirmation of Probable Cause and Mandatory Minimum Sentencing in Drug Conspiracy Cases: A Comprehensive Review of United States v. Cruz-Rivera & Jimenez

Date: Sep 16, 2021

Affirmation of Probable Cause and Mandatory Minimum Sentencing in Drug Conspiracy Cases: A Comprehensive Review of United States v. Cruz-Rivera & Jimenez Introduction The case of United States of...

Ownership of Copyright in Derivative Works Based on Public Domain Originals: Ramos v. Editorial Cultural

Date: Sep 14, 2021

Ownership of Copyright in Derivative Works Based on Public Domain Originals: Ramos v. Editorial Cultural Introduction Ramos v. Editorial Cultural, Inc. is a landmark case decided by the United States...

Mandatory Entrapment Instruction in Attempts of Enticement via Online Platforms: A First Circuit Precedent

Date: Sep 3, 2021

Mandatory Entrapment Instruction in Attempts of Enticement via Online Platforms: A First Circuit Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Rafael Pérez-Rodríguez (13...

Reaffirming Mootness in Executive Order Challenges: Boston Bit Labs, Inc. v. Governor Charles Baker

Date: Aug 27, 2021

Reaffirming Mootness in Executive Order Challenges: Boston Bit Labs, Inc. v. Governor Charles Baker Introduction The case of Boston Bit Labs, Inc., d/b/a Bit Bar Salem v. Charles D. Baker,...

Reinforcing the Scope of RICO in Pharmaceutical Marketing: United States v. Simon et al.

Date: Aug 26, 2021

Reinforcing the Scope of RICO in Pharmaceutical Marketing: United States v. Simon et al. Introduction The case of United States of America v. Richard M. Simon and others marks a pivotal moment in the...

Compassionate Release Standards in Federal Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Stephen A. Saccoccia

Date: Aug 19, 2021

Compassionate Release Standards in Federal Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Stephen A. Saccoccia Introduction Parties Involved: Appellee: United States of America Appellant: Stephen A....

Sentencing Enhancement Based on Unreliable Allegations: United States v. Santos Castillo-Torres

Date: Aug 12, 2021

Sentencing Enhancement Based on Unreliable Allegations: United States v. Santos Castillo-Torres Introduction United States of America v. Santos Castillo-Torres, 8 F.4th 68 (1st Cir. 2021), is a...

Enforcement of Securities Regulations: First Circuit Affirms Voidability of Unregistered Brokerage Contracts Under Section 29(b)

Date: Jul 7, 2021

Enforcement of Securities Regulations: First Circuit Affirms Voidability of Unregistered Brokerage Contracts Under Section 29(b) Introduction The case of EdgePoint Capital Holdings, LLC v. Apothecare...

Enhancing Citizen Enforcement under the Clean Water Act: Cebollero-Bertran v. PRASA

Date: Jul 2, 2021

Enhancing Citizen Enforcement under the Clean Water Act: Cebollero-Bertran v. Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority Introduction The case of Cebollero-Bertran v. Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer...

Affirming Article III Standing Standards in Constitutional Amendment Enforcement: Equal Means Equal v. Ferriero

Date: Jun 30, 2021

Affirming Article III Standing Standards in Constitutional Amendment Enforcement: Equal Means Equal v. Ferriero Introduction The case Equal Means Equal; The Yellow Roses; Katherine Weitbrecht v....

First Circuit's Decision in Taite v. Bridgewater State University: Enhancing the Standard for Racial Discrimination Claims Under Title VII

Date: Jun 3, 2021

First Circuit's Decision in Taite v. Bridgewater State University: Enhancing the Standard for Racial Discrimination Claims Under Title VII Introduction Taite v. Bridgewater State University is a...

Definition of "Controlled Substance Offense" Under U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(a)(2): Insights from United States v. Abdulaziz

Date: Jun 3, 2021

Definition of "Controlled Substance Offense" Under U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(a)(2): Insights from United States v. Abdulaziz Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Mohamed Abdulaziz,...

Zampierollo-Rheinfeldt v. Ingersoll-Rand de Puerto Rico: Establishing Direct Evidence in Age Discrimination Claims

Date: May 29, 2021

Zampierollo-Rheinfeldt v. Ingersoll-Rand de Puerto Rico: Establishing Direct Evidence in Age Discrimination Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Zampierollo-Rheinfeldt v. Ingersoll-Rand de...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADA-Based Reasonable Accommodation Claims in Correctional Facilities

Date: May 26, 2021

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADA-Based Reasonable Accommodation Claims in Correctional Facilities Introduction The case of Emory Snell v. Various Defendants adjudicated by the United States...