Reaffirming the Plausibility Standard for Causation Allegations in 12(b)(6) Motions Introduction In the case of A.G., by and through his Mother and next Friend, Sherri MADDOX, and K.S., by and...
Admissibility of Hedonic Damages and Fiduciary Duties in Real Estate Fraud: Insights from Smith v. Dasilva et al. Introduction The case of Robert Smith v. Maria Dasilva et al. adjudicated by the...
First Circuit Affirms Validity of MERS-Mediated Mortgage Assignments and Foreclosure Procedures Introduction The case of R. Susan Woods v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Fremont Investment &...
Affirming the Enforceability of Non-Solicitation Agreements: Corporate Technologies v. Harnett Introduction In the landmark case Corporate Technologies, Inc. v. Brian Harnett; OnX USA LLC, decided on...
One-Time Firearm Sale Constitutes Trafficking under INA: Soto–Hernandez v. Holder Introduction Jose Demetrio Soto–Hernandez, a lawful permanent resident from the Dominican Republic, became embroiled...
First Circuit Reinforces Comprehensive Likelihood of Confusion Analysis in Trademark Coexistence Disputes Introduction The case of DORPAN, S.L. v. HOTEL MELIÁ, INC. (728 F.3d 55) adjudicated by the...
Establishing Employer and Individual Liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Commentary on Elizabeth Manning et al. v. Boston Medical Center Corporation Introduction The case of Elizabeth...
First Circuit's Interpretation of RLUIPA's Substantial Burden in Historic District Designation: Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield v. City of Springfield Introduction Case Citation: Roman Catholic...
Fourth Amendment Protections Extended to Pretrial Detention: Hernandez–Cuevas v. Taylor & Martz Introduction In the landmark case of Carlos Hernandez–Cuevas v. William Taylor and Steven M. Martz,...
Enhanced Scrutiny of Asylum Claims: Insights from Sunarto Ang v. Holder Introduction In the landmark case of Sunarto Ang v. Holder, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit addressed...
Goldstein v. Galvin: Affirming Absolute Immunity for Dual-Role State Officials in Regulatory Enforcement Introduction Goldstein v. Galvin, 719 F.3d 16 (1st Cir. 2013), is a significant appellate...
Young v. Wells Fargo: Enforcing Timely Loan Modifications Under HAMP's Trial Period Plans Introduction The case of Susan K. Young v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan...
Warrantless Cell Phone Data Searches Exceed Fourth Amendment Limits Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Brima Wurie, 728 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2013), the United States Court of...
Rule 19 Jurisdiction Affirmed in Bacardí International Limited v. V. Suárez & Co., Inc. Introduction In the landmark decision of Bacardí International Limited v. V. Suárez & Co., Inc. (719 F.3d 1,...
Establishing Knowledge of Dangerous Conditions: First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in FTCA Case Introduction The case of José A. Nieves–Romero et al. v. United States et al., adjudicated in the...
Trust Indenture Act Clarification: Limited Jurisdiction in Non-Profit Note Issuance Introduction In the case of César Calderón–Serra et al. v. Wilmington Trust Co. et al., 715 F.3d 14 (1st Cir....
Defining Legitimate Business Justifications in Age Discrimination Claims: Woodward v. Emulex Corp. Introduction In Woodward v. Emulex Corporation, the United States Court of Appeals for the First...
Affirmation of Legitimate Academic Requirements in Tenure-Track Hiring Practices Introduction The case of Christine Johnson v. University of Puerto Rico (714 F.3d 48) addresses critical issues...
Affirming Dismissal of 42 U.S.C. §1983 Claims: Strict Scrutiny on Municipal Liability and Use of Extrinsic Evidence in Freeman v. Town of Hudson Introduction In Freeman v. Town of Hudson, Charles and...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Title VII Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Claims: Medina–Rivera v. MVM, Inc. Introduction The case of Estrella Medina–Rivera; Omar Cajigas–Quiñones;...