1st Circuit Case Commentaries

Requiring Fact-Specific Inquiries in Qualified Immunity Claims: Kelley v. LaForce

Date: Apr 27, 2002

Requiring Fact-Specific Inquiries in Qualified Immunity Claims: Kelley v. LaForce Introduction In Kelley v. LaForce, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit addressed significant...

Enforceability of General Releases in Dealership Agreements: Insights from Rochester Ford Sales, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co.

Date: Apr 25, 2002

Enforceability of General Releases in Dealership Agreements: Insights from Rochester Ford Sales, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co. Introduction The case of Rochester Ford Sales, Inc. (RFS) v. Ford Motor Co.,...

Fair Labor Standards Act and the Portal-to-Portal Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of BIENKOWSKI v. Northeastern University

Date: Apr 24, 2002

Fair Labor Standards Act and the Portal-to-Portal Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of BIENKOWSKI v. Northeastern University Introduction The case of Bienkowski et al. v. Northeastern University (285...

Ripeness and Exhaustion of Remedies in Inverse Condemnation: Déniz Márquez v. Municipality of Guaynabo

Date: Apr 9, 2002

Ripeness and Exhaustion of Remedies in Inverse Condemnation: Déniz Márquez v. Municipality of Guaynabo Introduction The case of Calixto Déniz Márquez v. Municipality of Guaynabo explores the critical...

Intent in Tortious Interference: First Circuit Sets Precedent in Wireless Communications Case

Date: Apr 6, 2002

Intent in Tortious Interference: First Circuit Sets Precedent in Wireless Communications Case Introduction The case of New Comm Wireless Services, Inc., d/b/a Movistar v. SprintCom, Inc. presented...

Grave Risk of Harm in International Child Abduction: Danaipour v. McLarey Analysis

Date: Apr 4, 2002

Grave Risk of Harm in International Child Abduction: Danaipour v. McLarey Analysis Introduction Danaipour v. McLarey (286 F.3d 1) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Limitation of Kovel Doctrine: Attorney-Client Privilege and Third-Party Accounting Assistance

Date: Apr 2, 2002

Limitation of Kovel Doctrine: Attorney-Client Privilege and Third-Party Accounting Assistance Introduction The case of William Cavallaro and Patricia Cavallaro v. United States, adjudicated by the...

Statute of Limitations Under the Federal Tort Claims Act: Gonzalez v. United States

Date: Apr 2, 2002

Statute of Limitations Under the Federal Tort Claims Act: Gonzalez v. United States Introduction Gonzalez v. United States is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

First Circuit Reverses Dismissal in Cashmere Mislabeling Case: Establishing Presumptions in False Advertising Under the Lanham Act

Date: Apr 2, 2002

First Circuit Reverses Dismissal in Cashmere Mislabeling Case: Establishing Presumptions in False Advertising Under the Lanham Act Introduction In the landmark appellate decision, CASHMERE CAMEL HAIR...

Reaffirmation Agreement Linkage in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Insights from Jamo v. Katahdin Federal Credit Union

Date: Mar 27, 2002

Reaffirmation Agreement Linkage in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Insights from Jamo v. Katahdin Federal Credit Union Introduction The case of In re: Stephen J. Jamo and Lynn M. Jamo, Debtors v. Katahdin...

First Circuit Establishes Inference of Scienter for Undisclosed Price Protection in Securities Fraud Claims

Date: Mar 21, 2002

First Circuit Establishes Inference of Scienter for Undisclosed Price Protection in Securities Fraud Claims Introduction In the case of Michael Aldridge, et al. v. A.T. Cross Corporation, et al. (284...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment: Probable Cause and Statute of Frauds in Wrongful Civil Action and Contract Claims

Date: Mar 20, 2002

Affirmation of Summary Judgment: Probable Cause and Statute of Frauds in Wrongful Civil Action and Contract Claims Introduction In the case of John H. Martin, Jr. v. Applied Cellular Technology,...

First Amendment and Leafletting: Upholding Non-Public Forum Restrictions and Permit Requirements in NERCC v. Massport

Date: Mar 20, 2002

First Amendment and Leafletting: Upholding Non-Public Forum Restrictions and Permit Requirements in NERCC v. Massport Introduction The case of New England Regional Council of Carpenters (NERCC) v....

ADA Employment Protections: Ensuring Individual Assessment Over Stereotypes in Hiring Practices

Date: Mar 20, 2002

ADA Employment Protections: Ensuring Individual Assessment Over Stereotypes in Hiring Practices Introduction The case of Kelly A. Gillen v. Fallon Ambulance Service, Inc. (283 F.3d 11) presents a...

Strict Enforcement of Local 'Deemed Waiver' Rules Upheld in Rule 12(c) Motion: NEPSK, Inc. v. Town of Houlton

Date: Mar 14, 2002

Strict Enforcement of Local 'Deemed Waiver' Rules Upheld in Rule 12(c) Motion: NEPSK, Inc. v. Town of Houlton Introduction NEPSK, Inc., d/b/a Houlton Cable v. Town of Houlton is a pivotal case...

Chute v. Walker: Suasponte Dismissal and Waiver of Service Objections

Date: Feb 28, 2002

Chute v. Walker: Sua Sponte Dismissal and Waiver of Service Objections Introduction James A. Chute v. George Walker is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the First...

Affirmation of Three Strikes Law and Jury Taint Handling in Bradshaw Case

Date: Feb 26, 2002

Affirmation of Three Strikes Law and Jury Taint Handling in Bradshaw Case Introduction The case of United States of America v. Joseph Bradshaw (281 F.3d 278) adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Drug Importation Convictions: Upholding Procedural Safeguards and Sentencing Under Apprendi

Date: Feb 20, 2002

Affirmation of Drug Importation Convictions: Upholding Procedural Safeguards and Sentencing Under Apprendi Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Lopez-Lopez et al. (282 F.3d 1, 2002),...

Affirmation of Drug Conspiracy Convictions and Sentencing Standards in United States v. Martínez-Medina

Date: Feb 9, 2002

Affirmation of Drug Conspiracy Convictions and Sentencing Standards in United States v. Martínez-Medina Introduction United States v. Martínez-Medina, 279 F.3d 105 (1st Cir. 2002), is a pivotal...

EEOC v. Unión Independiente de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico: Reinforcing the Burden of Proof in Religious Discrimination Claims

Date: Feb 5, 2002

EEOC v. Unión Independiente de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico: Reinforcing the Burden of Proof in Religious Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Equal...

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