1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Limitations on Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act: Batista v. Cooperativa de Vivienda Jardines de San Ignacio

Date: Jan 14, 2015

Limitations on Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act: Batista v. Cooperativa de Vivienda Jardines de San Ignacio Introduction Batista v. Cooperativa de Vivienda Jardines de San Ignacio...

Expansion of ADA Preemption to Common-Law Claims in Package Delivery Services

Date: Dec 31, 2014

Expansion of ADA Preemption to Common-Law Claims in Package Delivery Services Introduction Maryangela Tobin v. Federal Express Corporation (775 F.3d 448, United States Court of Appeals, First...

Rule 11 Plea Procedure Integrity Upheld: Analysis of United States v. Santiago

Date: Dec 25, 2014

Rule 11 Plea Procedure Integrity Upheld: Analysis of United States v. Santiago Introduction The case of United States of America v. Jose Alibal Santiago (775 F.3d 104) presents a pivotal examination...

Enforcement of Mandatory Forum Selection Clauses Under Rule 12(b)(6): Analysis of CLAUDIO–DE LEÓN v. SUAGM

Date: Dec 23, 2014

Enforcement of Mandatory Forum Selection Clauses Under Rule 12(b)(6): Analysis of CLAUDIO–DE LEÓN v. SUAGM Introduction The case Rosana CLAUDIO–DE LEÓN; Luis F. Carrasquillo–Rivera; Conjugal...

Interpretation of 'Employment-Related Practices' in Insurance Policies Affirms Coverage Exclusions for Independent Contractors

Date: Dec 19, 2014

Interpretation of 'Employment-Related Practices' in Insurance Policies Affirms Coverage Exclusions for Independent Contractors Introduction The case of Frank Ruksznis v. Argonaut Insurance Company...

Kosilek v. Spencer: Eighth Amendment Deference to Correctional Authorities in Medical Treatment Decisions for Gender Dysphoria

Date: Dec 17, 2014

Kosilek v. Spencer: Eighth Amendment Deference to Correctional Authorities in Medical Treatment Decisions for Gender Dysphoria Introduction Michelle Kosilek v. Luis S. Spencer is a landmark case...

Strict Compliance with Appeal Designation: Insights from Biltcliffe v. Citimortgage

Date: Nov 26, 2014

Strict Compliance with Appeal Designation: Insights from Biltcliffe v. Citimortgage Introduction In the landmark case of James Biltcliffe v. CitiMortgage, Inc., decided by the United States Court of...

Appellate Reversal for Improper Motion Dismissal: Foley v. Wells Fargo Sets New Standards for Rule 12(b)(6) Motions

Date: Nov 15, 2014

Appellate Reversal for Improper Motion Dismissal: Foley v. Wells Fargo Sets New Standards for Rule 12(b)(6) Motions Introduction In the case of Jonathan Foley v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., adjudicated...

Improper Conversion of Rule 12(b)(6) to Rule 56: Foley v. Wells Fargo Sets New Precedent

Date: Nov 15, 2014

Improper Conversion of Rule 12(b)(6) to Rule 56: Foley v. Wells Fargo Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Jonathan Foley v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (772 F.3d 63) presents a significant...

Upholding the 'Egregiousness' Standard: First Circuit Affirms ch. 93A Claims in Goldman Sachs v. Baker, Bamberg & Roth

Date: Nov 13, 2014

Upholding the 'Egregiousness' Standard: First Circuit Affirms ch. 93A Claims in Goldman Sachs v. Baker, Bamberg & Roth Introduction In the case of James and Janet Baker; Paul G. Bamberg and Robert...

First Circuit Affirms Strict Enforcement of FLSA Tip Credit Notice Requirements and Individual Liability

Date: Oct 2, 2014

First Circuit Affirms Strict Enforcement of FLSA Tip Credit Notice Requirements and Individual Liability Introduction In the case of Thomas E. Pérez, Secretary, United States Department of Labor,...

Qualified Immunity in Pretrial Detainee Punishment: Ford v. Bender & St. Amand

Date: Sep 25, 2014

Qualified Immunity in Pretrial Detainee Punishment: Ford v. Bender & St. Amand Introduction Albert Ford v. James Bender and Peter St. Amand is a significant case adjudicated by the United States...

Strengthening Pleading Standards: Ruivo v. Wells Fargo Bank Reinforces Requirements for Fraud and Promissory Estoppel Claims

Date: Sep 9, 2014

Strengthening Pleading Standards: Ruivo v. Wells Fargo Bank Reinforces Requirements for Fraud and Promissory Estoppel Claims Introduction In the case of Linda M. Ruivo v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,...

Establishing Precedents in ADA Retaliation: Collazo–Rosado v. University of Puerto Rico

Date: Sep 3, 2014

Establishing Precedents in ADA Retaliation: Collazo–Rosado v. University of Puerto Rico Introduction The case of María J. Collazo–Rosado v. University of Puerto Rico addresses significant issues...

Balancing Rehabilitation and Sentencing: Insights from Del Valle–Rodríguez v. United States

Date: Aug 5, 2014

Balancing Rehabilitation and Sentencing: Insights from Del Valle–Rodríguez v. United States Introduction Del Valle–Rodríguez v. United States is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court...

Reasonableness of Deadly Force in Police Pursuits: McGrath v. Tavares et al.

Date: Aug 2, 2014

Reasonableness of Deadly Force in Police Pursuits: McGrath v. Tavares et al. Introduction The case of Denise McGrath, Administratrix of the Estate of Anthony W. McGrath v. Richard T. Tavares, Edwin...

Political Discrimination in Government Contracting: Garcia–Gonzalez v. Puig–Morales

Date: Aug 2, 2014

Political Discrimination in Government Contracting: Garcia–Gonzalez v. Puig–Morales Introduction In Garcia–Gonzalez v. Puig–Morales, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit addressed...

Defining Particular Social Groups in Asylum Law: Insights from Constanza v. Holder

Date: Jul 10, 2014

Defining Particular Social Groups in Asylum Law: Insights from Constanza v. Holder Introduction The case of Rita Nelly Constanza de Abarca v. Eric H. Holder, Jr. serves as a pivotal examination of...

Affirmation of Mandatory Minimum Sentence in United States v. Kenney Establishes Rigorous Standards for Competency and Plea Validity

Date: Jun 26, 2014

Affirmation of Mandatory Minimum Sentence in United States v. Kenney Establishes Rigorous Standards for Competency and Plea Validity Introduction United States v. Robert C. Kenney, 756 F.3d 36 (1st...

Temporal Proximity Insufficient for FMLA Retaliation: Affirming Dismissal in Carrero-Ojeda v. Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica

Date: Jun 21, 2014

Temporal Proximity Insufficient for FMLA Retaliation: Affirming Dismissal in Carrero-Ojeda v. Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica Introduction In the case of Carrero-Ojeda v. Autoridad de Energía...