1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Res Judicata in Bankruptcy Litigation: Banco Santander De Puerto Rico v. Lopez-Stubbe

Date: Mar 27, 2003

Res Judicata in Bankruptcy Litigation: Banco Santander De Puerto Rico v. Lopez-Stubbe Introduction The case of Banco Santander De Puerto Rico v. Hans Lopez-Stubbe addresses the intricate application...

BOGOSIAN v. WOLOOHOJIAN Realty: Defining Simple vs. Compound Prejudgment Interest under R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.1-90.1

Date: Mar 20, 2003

BOGOSIAN v. WOLOOHOJIAN Realty: Defining Simple vs. Compound Prejudgment Interest under R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-1.1-90.1 Introduction In Elizabeth V. BOGOSIAN v. WOLOOHOJIAN Realty Corporation, 323 F.3d...

Puerto Rico's Sovereign Immunity Upheld in Maysonet-Robles v. Cabrero

Date: Mar 15, 2003

Puerto Rico's Sovereign Immunity Upheld in Maysonet-Robles v. Cabrero Introduction In the landmark case of Maysonet-Robles et al. v. Cabrero, 323 F.3d 43 (1st Cir. 2003), the United States Court of...

Affirming Strict Standards for Excusable Neglect under Rule 60(b)(1): Analysis of Stonkus v. City of Brockton School Department

Date: Mar 15, 2003

Affirming Strict Standards for Excusable Neglect under Rule 60(b)(1): Analysis of Stonkus v. City of Brockton School Department Introduction The case of Frances Stonkus, Plaintiff, Appellant, v. City...

Reversal of Class Decertification: Enhancing Rule 23(b)(3) Predominance in Consumer Contract Disputes

Date: Mar 8, 2003

Reversal of Class Decertification: Enhancing Rule 23(b)(3) Predominance in Consumer Contract Disputes Introduction In Smilow v. Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc., the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Copyright Infringement Verdict in Danielson v. Winchester-Conant Properties

Date: Mar 7, 2003

Affirmation of Copyright Infringement Verdict in Danielson v. Winchester-Conant Properties Introduction The case of John G. Danielson, Inc. v. Winchester-Conant Properties, Inc. (322 F.3d 26)...

First Circuit Clarifies Arm-of-the-State Test for Eleventh Amendment Immunity in PRCCCC v. FMC

Date: Mar 7, 2003

First Circuit Clarifies Arm-of-the-State Test for Eleventh Amendment Immunity in PRCCCC v. FMC Introduction The case of Fresenius Medical Care Cardiovascular Resources, Inc. (FMC) v. Puerto Rico and...

First Circuit Clarifies Res Judicata and Affirmative Defense Standards in Emotional Distress and Assault Cases

Date: Mar 5, 2003

First Circuit Clarifies Res Judicata and Affirmative Defense Standards in Emotional Distress and Assault Cases Introduction In the case of Neal Davignon and Patricia Kelley...

Appellate Deference to Trial Court Discretion in Medical Malpractice Cases: Macaulay v. Anas

Date: Mar 1, 2003

Appellate Deference to Trial Court Discretion in Medical Malpractice Cases: Macaulay v. Anas Introduction In the case of Katherine Macaulay, et al. v. Peter P. Anas, M.D., the United States Court of...

First Circuit Reaffirms Presumption Against Permanence in Appropriations Bill Provisions

Date: Feb 26, 2003

First Circuit Reaffirms Presumption Against Permanence in Appropriations Bill Provisions Introduction The case of Atlantic Fish Spotters Association v. Donald L. Evans addressed a pivotal issue...

Affirming the Sealing of CJA Eligibility Documents: No First Amendment or Common Law Right of Access

Date: Feb 26, 2003

No Right of Access to CJA Eligibility Documents Under First Amendment or Common Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of In re Boston Herald, Inc. v. Connolly Introduction In the case of In re Boston Herald,...

Prevailing Party Status under IDEA: Insights from Maine School Administrative District No. 35 v. Mr. and Mrs. R.

Date: Feb 25, 2003

Prevailing Party Status under IDEA: Insights from Maine School Administrative District No. 35 v. Mr. and Mrs. R. Introduction The case of Maine School Administrative District No. 35 v. Mr. and Mrs....

Reliability of Eyewitness Identification and Sentencing Limitations in U.S. v. Henderson

Date: Feb 15, 2003

Reliability of Eyewitness Identification and Sentencing Limitations in United States v. Chamond Henderson Introduction United States v. Chamond Henderson is a significant appellate decision from the...

Standing and Ripeness under the ADA: Insights from McInnis-Misenor v. Maine Medical Center

Date: Feb 12, 2003

Standing and Ripeness under the ADA: Insights from McInnis-Misenor v. Maine Medical Center Introduction In the landmark case of McInnis-Misenor v. Maine Medical Center, the United States Court of...

Comprehensive Legal Commentary on United States v. Nelson-Rodriguez et al.

Date: Feb 8, 2003

Legal Implications of Wiretap Validity and Sentencing Considerations in United States v. Nelson-Rodriguez et al. Introduction In the case of United States v. Milton A. Nelson-Rodriguez; Luis A....

Affirmance Without Opinion Procedure Under 8 C.F.R. § 3.1(a)(7): Insights from Albathani v. INS

Date: Feb 7, 2003

Affirmance Without Opinion Procedure Under 8 C.F.R. § 3.1(a)(7): Insights from Albathani v. INS Introduction Marwan Youssef Albathani v. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), 318 F.3d 365...

Reaffirming the Arbitrary and Capricious Standard under ERISA for Terminating Disability Benefits: Cook v. Liberty Life Assurance Co.

Date: Feb 6, 2003

Reaffirming the Arbitrary and Capricious Standard under ERISA for Terminating Disability Benefits: Cook v. Liberty Life Assurance Co. Introduction Cook v. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston,...

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