Establishing Liability Through Civil Rights Conspiracy: Sánchez v. Foley et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Luis B. Sánchez v. James J. Foley, Michael A. Sweet, and Daniel T. Purtell, the...
Impact of United States v. Davis on the Application of 18 U.S.C. §924(c): A Comprehensive Analysis of Lara and Williams Appeals Introduction The case of United States v. Victor Lara, Jr. and Kourtney...
First Circuit Clarifies Standards for Summary Judgment and Deceit Claims in Feliciano-Muñoz v. Rebarber-Ocasio Introduction In the case of Luis A. Feliciano-Muñoz; Air America, Inc. v. Fred J....
Establishing the Deliberate Indifference Standard under Title IX: Doe v. Pawtucket School Department Introduction The case of Jane Doe v. Pawtucket School Department revolves around serious...
Strengthening Fourth Amendment Protections: 1st Circuit Reaffirms Limits on Community-Caretaking Exception in Vehicular Seizures Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Rafael Antonio...
Deferral of Removal under the CAT and the 'Particularly Serious Crime' Exception: Insights from Sanabria Morales v. Barr Introduction Sanabria Morales v. Barr (967 F.3d 15, 1st Cir. 2020) is a...
Foisie v. Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Recognizing Ex-Spouses as Creditors Under UFTA and Addressing Premature Choice-of-Law Determinations Introduction The case of Janet H. Foisie v. Worcester...
Timely Enforcement of Judgments: Insights from Caribbean Management Group, Inc. v. Erikon LLC Introduction The case of Caribbean Management Group, Inc. v. Erikon LLC touches upon the critical aspect...
Broader Interpretation of FAA Exemption: First Circuit Rules 'Last-Mile' Delivery Drivers as Transportation Workers, Unshackling Them from Mandatory Arbitration Introduction In the landmark case of...
Divisibility of §2113(a) Bank Robbery Statute Affirmed as a Crime of Violence under §924(c)(3)(A) Introduction In the appellate case of Sean King v. United States of America (965 F.3d 60, 1st Cir....
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Tort Claims Under Puerto Rico Civil Code Article 1802 Introduction The case of Laura Baum-Holland et al. v. Hilton El Con Management, LLC et al. presents a...
Sentencing Discretion in Considering Defendant Cooperation: Insights from United States v. Díaz-Lugo Introduction United States v. Alexis O. Díaz-Lugo, 963 F.3d 145 (1st Cir. 2020), is a pivotal case...
First Circuit Clarifies Rule 26 and Daubert Standards on Expert Testimony Exclusion in Negligence Litigation Introduction In the case of Grandvill D. Lawes, Plaintiff, Appellant, v. CSA Architects...
Enhanced Application of Career-Offender Guidelines to Inchoate Controlled Substance Crimes Introduction United States of America v. Vaughn Lewis, 963 F.3d 16 (1st Cir. 2020), represents a pivotal...
Affirmed: Packaging Omissions on Child Labor Practices Do Not Constitute Unfair or Deceptive Acts Under Massachusetts Chapter 93A Introduction In the case of Danell Tomasella v. Nestlé USA, Inc.,...
Establishing 'Prohibited Person' Status and Guideline Enhancements in Firearms Trafficking: US v. Ilarraza Introduction In the case of United States of America v. José Ilarraza, 963 F.3d 1 (1st Cir....
Constructive Possession and Obstruction of Justice: Insights from United States v. Josué Mendoza-Maisonet Introduction The case of United States of America v. Josué Mendoza-Maisonet, reported at 962...
First Circuit Upholds Arbitration Clause Post-Termination in Biller v. Brookdale Introduction In the landmark case Biller v. Brookdale, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit...
Reaffirming Municipal Liability Standards under §1983: Substantive Due Process in Abdisamad v. Lewiston Introduction In Ali Abdisamad v. City of Lewiston, Lewiston School Department, Maine Department...
Expansion of Private Search Doctrine to Digital Devices: Insights from United States v. Rivera-Morales Introduction The case of United States of America v. Jean Carlos Rivera-Morales (961 F.3d 1,...