Affirming Collective Responsibility in Prison Disciplinary Action: Tra v. Denny Introduction The case of Tra v. Denny (708 F.3d 140) adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...
Third Circuit Establishes Poulis Factors Not Applicable to Post-Trial Motion Dismissals Introduction The case of Tera KNOLL v. CITY OF ALLENTOWN (707 F.3d 406, 2013) addressed critical procedural...
Judicial Review of Pleading Standards and Amendment Rules in West Run Student Housing Associates v. Huntington National Bank Introduction The case of West Run Student Housing Associates, LLC; Campus...
Affirmation of Municipal Liability Limitations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Mulholland & Kurtz v. Berks County Introduction Mulholland & Kurtz v. Berks County is a significant case decided by the United...
Rational Basis Review Sustains Salary Policies Based on Location of Teaching Experience: Connelly v. Steel Valley School District Introduction Connelly v. Steel Valley School District, 706 F.3d 209...
Defining Antitrust Standing: Ethypharm S.A. France v. Abbott Laboratories Introduction The case Ethypharm S.A. France v. Abbott Laboratories, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Enhancing Judicial Integrity: The Brady Violation in JOHNSON v. FOLINO Introduction JOHNSON v. FOLINO, 705 F.3d 117 (3rd Cir. 2013), serves as a pivotal case in understanding the application of BRADY...
Statutory Tolling of AEDPA’s Limitation Period Recognized for Properly Filed State Collateral Relief: Jenkins v. Superintendent of Laurel Highlands Introduction The case of Robert Jenkins v....
No Constitutional Right of Media Access to Polling Places: PG Publishing Co. v. Aichele Introduction In the case of PG Publishing Company d/b/a The Pittsburgh Post–Gazette, Appellant v. Carol...
Clarifying the Continuing Violation Doctrine in Hostile Work Environment Claims: Mandel v. M&Q Packaging Corp. Introduction Mandel v. M&Q Packaging Corp. is a significant appellate decision from the...
Affirmation of Finality Rule in Zoning Ordinance Challenges: CMR D.N. Corp. v. City of Philadelphia Introduction In the case CMR D.N. Corp. and Marina Towers Ltd., t/a Waterfront Renaissance...
Due Process and Absolute Immunity in Child Custody Transfers: B.S. v. Somerset County Introduction The case of B.S., and B.S. as guardian and parent of T.S., G.S., and N.S. versus Somerset County...
Limitations on Bivens Actions for Procedural Due Process Violations in Prisoner Discipline Introduction In the case of ClARENCE D. SCHREANE, Appellant v. J. SEANA, Correctional Officer and others,...
Third Circuit Establishes Right to Intervention in Remedy Stage of ADA Compliance Litigation Introduction In the landmark decision of Benjamin et al. v. Department of Public Welfare of Pennsylvania,...
No Right to Jury Trial in Admiralty Cases Without Diversity and Limited Assistance for Pro Se Litigants: Mala v. Crown Bay Marina Introduction Mala v. Crown Bay Marina, Inc. (704 F.3d 239) is a...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed in §1983 False Arrest and False Imprisonment Claims: Analysis of James v. City of Wilkes–Barre Introduction Cheryl James; Warren James; Nicole James v. The City of...
Affirmation of Conviction in United States v. Pavulak: Standards for Probable Cause in Child Pornography Cases Introduction United States of America v. Paul E. Pavulak, 700 F.3d 651 (3d Cir. 2012),...
Third Circuit Clarifies ERISA Preemption and Non-Fiduciary Liability under §502(a)(3) in Tax Avoidance Scheme Case Introduction In the case of National Security Systems, Inc.; Steven Cappello;...
Affirmation of Denial of Administrative Expense Claims in Bankruptcy Proceedings Introduction The case of In re PHILADELPHIA NEWSPAPERS, LLC, et al., Debtors versus Vahan H. Gureghian, Danielle...
Binding Plea Agreements and 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) Relief: A Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Weatherspoon Introduction The case of United States of America v. Kevin Weatherspoon, 696...