1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Microfinancial Inc. v. Premier Holidays International Inc.: Key Legal Principles and Implications

Date: Oct 6, 2004

Affirmation of Microfinancial Inc. v. Premier Holidays International Inc.: Key Legal Principles and Implications Introduction The case of Microfinancial, Inc. v. Premier Holidays International, Inc....

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in False Arrest Claims: Casilda Acosta v. Ames Department Stores

Date: Sep 23, 2004

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in False Arrest Claims: Casilda Acosta v. Ames Department Stores Introduction In the landmark case of Casilda Acosta, et al. v. Ames Department Stores, Inc., et al.,...

Establishing Nexus Between Persecution and Protected Grounds in Asylum Claims: Romilus v. Ashcroft

Date: Sep 15, 2004

Establishing Nexus Between Persecution and Protected Grounds in Asylum Claims: Romilus v. Ashcroft Introduction Romilus v. Ashcroft is a significant case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Defining the Boundaries of Bivens and 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983: Insights from LaCedra v. Cornell Corrections

Date: Sep 14, 2004

Defining the Boundaries of Bivens and 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983: Insights from LaCedra v. Cornell Corrections Introduction In the landmark case of Glenn P. LaCedra v. Donald W. Wyatt Detention...

First Circuit Establishes BOP Discretion Over Community Corrections Placement in Goldings v. Da

Date: Sep 10, 2004

First Circuit Establishes BOP Discretion Over Community Corrections Placement in Goldings v. Da Introduction In Morris M. Goldings v. Da, 383 F.3d 17 (1st Cir. 2004), the United States Court of...

Strict Standards for Amending Complaints and ADA Standing Affirmed in Steir v. Girl Scouts of the USA

Date: Sep 4, 2004

Strict Standards for Amending Complaints and ADA Standing Affirmed in Steir v. Girl Scouts of the USA Introduction In the landmark case of Linda J. Steir m/n/f of Marika Steir v. Girl Scouts of the...

Estoppel of Adverse Possession Claims in Bankruptcy Estate Sales: In re Colarusso v. Ragosa

Date: Sep 3, 2004

Estoppel of Adverse Possession Claims in Bankruptcy Estate Sales: In re Colarusso v. Ragosa Introduction The case of In re Michael J. Colarusso; Mary Colarusso, Debtors versus Mary M. Ragosa,...

Limitation of Surety Bond Liability to Original Beneficiaries: Citibank v. Grupo Cupey, Inc.

Date: Aug 31, 2004

Limitation of Surety Bond Liability to Original Beneficiaries: Citibank v. Grupo Cupey, Inc. Introduction The case of Citibank, Plaintiff, and Grupo Catalán De Inversiones, S.A., Plaintiff,...

Double Jeopardy Protections in the Context of Mistrials: Analysis of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. McIntosh et al.

Date: Aug 21, 2004

Double Jeopardy Protections in the Context of Mistrials: Analysis of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. McIntosh et al. Introduction UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. McIntosh, Cates, and Douglas is a pivotal...

Admissibility of Internal Plan Guidelines and Consistency in Denial Reasons: Insights from Glista v. Unum Life Insurance

Date: Aug 12, 2004

Admissibility of Internal Plan Guidelines and Consistency in Denial Reasons: Insights from Glista v. Unum Life Insurance Introduction Glista v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America (378 F.3d 113),...

Schifano v. Razzaboni: Implications of Failure to Maintain Adequate Financial Records in Bankruptcy Discharge

Date: Aug 11, 2004

Schifano v. Razzaboni: Implications of Failure to Maintain Adequate Financial Records in Bankruptcy Discharge Introduction In the landmark case IN RE: Frank Schifano, Debtor, adjudicated by the...

Redefining RICO Enterprises: Inclusion of Municipal Entities in Associated-in-Fact Enterprises

Date: Aug 11, 2004

Redefining RICO Enterprises: Inclusion of Municipal Entities in Associated-in-Fact Enterprises Introduction United States of America v. Cianci, Corrente, and Autiello is a seminal case from the...

Affirming Pretext-Only Use of Evidence and Reasonable Attorney's Fees in Political Discrimination under Civil Rights Litigation

Date: Aug 4, 2004

Affirming Pretext-Only Use of Evidence and Reasonable Attorney's Fees in Political Discrimination under Civil Rights Litigation Introduction The case of Diaz-Rivera et al. v. Rivera-Rodriguez et al....

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1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Microfinancial Inc. v. Premier Holidays International Inc.: Key Legal Principles and Implications

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in False Arrest Claims: Casilda Acosta v. Ames Department Stores

Establishing Nexus Between Persecution and Protected Grounds in Asylum Claims: Romilus v. Ashcroft

Defining the Boundaries of Bivens and 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983: Insights from LaCedra v. Cornell Corrections

First Circuit Establishes BOP Discretion Over Community Corrections Placement in Goldings v. Da

Strict Standards for Amending Complaints and ADA Standing Affirmed in Steir v. Girl Scouts of the USA

Estoppel of Adverse Possession Claims in Bankruptcy Estate Sales: In re Colarusso v. Ragosa

Limitation of Surety Bond Liability to Original Beneficiaries: Citibank v. Grupo Cupey, Inc.

Double Jeopardy Protections in the Context of Mistrials: Analysis of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. McIntosh et al.

Admissibility of Internal Plan Guidelines and Consistency in Denial Reasons: Insights from Glista v. Unum Life Insurance

Schifano v. Razzaboni: Implications of Failure to Maintain Adequate Financial Records in Bankruptcy Discharge

Redefining RICO Enterprises: Inclusion of Municipal Entities in Associated-in-Fact Enterprises

Affirming Pretext-Only Use of Evidence and Reasonable Attorney's Fees in Political Discrimination under Civil Rights Litigation

Limits on Granting Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Cases: Insights from De la Vega v. The San Juan Star, Inc.

Limits of Political Discrimination and Reinstatement Rights: Gonzalez-de-Blasini v. Family Department

Balancing Security and Free Expression: Insights from Black Tea Society v. City of Boston

Barton Doctrine Reinforced: Limiting Suits Against Bankruptcy Trustees

Claudio-Gotay v. Becton Dickinson: Defining Protected Activities Under FLSA and COBRA Notice Requirements

Expanding the Scope of Likelihood of Confusion: Beacon Mutual Ins. Co. v. OneBeacon Ins. Group

Miner v. Vélez: Upholding Strict Compliance with Court Deadlines in Summary Judgment Motions