1st Circuit Case Commentaries

ATSA Preemption Over the Rehabilitation Act: Field v. Napolitano

Date: Nov 11, 2011

ATSA Preemption Over the Rehabilitation Act: Field v. Napolitano Introduction Field v. Napolitano, 663 F.3d 505 (1st Cir. 2011), marks a significant precedent in the interplay between the Aviation...

Ground Zero Museum Workshop v. William Wilson: Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Nov 5, 2011

Ground Zero Museum Workshop v. William Wilson: Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction The case of Ground Zero Museum Workshop, et al. v. William Wilson (813 F. Supp. 2d 678) was adjudicated in the...

Interpretation of 'Without Lawful Authority' in Aggravated Identity Theft under 18 U.S.C. § 1028A(a)(1): First Circuit's Affirmation in United States v. Ozuna-Cabrera

Date: Nov 3, 2011

Interpretation of 'Without Lawful Authority' in Aggravated Identity Theft under 18 U.S.C. § 1028A(a)(1): First Circuit's Affirmation in United States v. Ozuna-Cabrera Introduction In the landmark...

Strict Standards for Substantive Due Process and Equal Protection Claims in Section 1983 Actions: Harron v. Town of Franklin

Date: Nov 1, 2011

Strict Standards for Substantive Due Process and Equal Protection Claims in Section 1983 Actions Introduction In Stephen Harron and Big Time, Inc. v. Town of Franklin, the United States Court of...

Redondo Construction Corp. v. Izquierdo: Affirming Contracts Clause Immunity and Reinforcing Supplemental Jurisdiction Over Local Law Claims

Date: Oct 26, 2011

Redondo Construction Corp. v. Izquierdo: Affirming Contracts Clause Immunity and Reinforcing Supplemental Jurisdiction Over Local Law Claims Introduction In Redondo Construction Corp. v. José M....

Defining 'Substantial Limitation' Under the ADA: Ramos-Echevarria v. Pichis Hotel and Convention Center

Date: Oct 22, 2011

Defining 'Substantial Limitation' Under the ADA: Ramos-Echevarria v. Pichis Hotel and Convention Center Introduction Ramos-Echevarria v. Pichis Hotel and Convention Center is a pivotal case...

Ríos v. Municipality of San Juan: Expanding Protections Against Political Discrimination and Free-Speech Retaliation Under §1983

Date: Oct 21, 2011

Ríos v. Municipality of San Juan: Expanding Protections Against Political Discrimination and Free-Speech Retaliation Under §1983 Introduction The case of Emma Velázquez Rodríguez; Ricardo Ríos v....

Partial Courtroom Closure and Procedural Default in 28 U.S.C. §2255 Proceedings: Insights from Bucci v. United States

Date: Oct 14, 2011

Partial Courtroom Closure and Procedural Default in 28 U.S.C. §2255 Proceedings: Insights from Bucci v. United States 1. Introduction Bucci v. United States, 662 F.3d 18 (1st Cir. 2011), presents a...

Attendance as an Essential Function Under the ADA: Insight from COLON-FONTANEZ v. MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JUAN

Date: Oct 13, 2011

Attendance as an Essential Function Under the ADA: Insight from COLON-FONTANEZ v. MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JUAN Introduction In the case of Nitza I. Colón-Fontánez v. Municipality of San Juan, the United...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Bhatti v. Trustees of Boston University: Insufficient Evidence for Discrimination Claims

Date: Oct 4, 2011

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Bhatti v. Trustees of Boston University: Insufficient Evidence for Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Claudine Bhatti v. Trustees of Boston University...

Facial Takings Claims and Statute of Limitations: Affirmation of Untimeliness in Asociación v. Juarbe-Jiménez

Date: Sep 30, 2011

Facial Takings Claims and Statute of Limitations: Affirmation of Untimeliness in Asociación v. Juarbe-Jiménez Introduction The case of Asociación de Suscripción Conjunta del Seguro de Responsabilidad...

Revising Armed Career Criminal Act Predicate Eligibility: Insights from Torres-Rosario v. USA

Date: Sep 24, 2011

Revising Armed Career Criminal Act Predicate Eligibility: Insights from Torres-Rosario v. USA Introduction The case of United States of America v. Rafael Torres-Rosario, decided by the United States...

HALEY v. CITY OF BOSTON: Clarifying Qualified Immunity and Municipal Liability in Police Evidence Disclosure Obligations

Date: Sep 20, 2011

HALEY v. CITY OF BOSTON: Clarifying Qualified Immunity and Municipal Liability in Police Evidence Disclosure Obligations Introduction In the landmark case of James HALEY v. CITY OF BOSTON, the United...

First Circuit Upholds Board Certification Requirements for Cosmetic Surgery Practice

Date: Sep 17, 2011

First Circuit Upholds Board Certification Requirements for Cosmetic Surgery Practice Introduction In Dr. Efraín González-Droz et al. v. Dr. Luis R. González-Colón et al., decided on September 16,...

First Circuit Vacates Summary Judgment in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case: Pérez-Cordero v. Wal-Mart P.R.

Date: Aug 27, 2011

First Circuit Vacates Summary Judgment in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case: Pérez-Cordero v. Wal-Mart P.R. Introduction In the landmark case of Pérez-Cordero v. Wal-Mart Puerto Rico, Inc., the...

Glik v. Cuniffe: Affirming the First Amendment Right to Record Police in Public Spaces