Application of Substantial Evidence Standard in Disability Claims: Ficca v. Astrue Introduction The case Christopher Ficca v. Michael J. Astrue, 901 F. Supp. 2d 533 (2012), adjudicated in the United...
Affirming Rule of Reason in Exclusive Dealing Claims: ZF MERITOR LLC v. EATON CORPORATION Introduction ZF Meritor LLC and Meritor Transmission Corporation (collectively, Plaintiffs) filed an...
Enhanced Due Process Protections for Pretrial Detainees: Insights from Peter Bistrian v. FDC Philadelphia Introduction The case of Peter Bistrian v. Warden Troy Levi et al., adjudicated by the United...
Third Circuit Clarifies §2255 Extension Jurisdiction in United States v. Corbin Thomas Introduction United States of America v. Corbin Thomas, 713 F.3d 165 (3rd Cir. 2012), addresses critical...
3rd Circuit Confirms Narrow Scope of Rule 16(a)(1)(C) Discovery for Corporate Defendants in Environmental and Safety Violation Cases Introduction In the case of UNITED STATES of America v. Jeffrey...
Skidmore Deference Affirmed in Social Security Disability Cessation Determination Introduction In the case of Mark W. Hagans v. Commissioner of Social Security (694 F.3d 287), the United States Court...
Third Circuit Upholds Sentencing Commission's Restriction on Below-Guidelines Reductions Introduction In United States v. Joel Berberena, [694 F.3d 514 (3d Cir. 2012)], the United States Court of...
Establishing the Precedence of Equitable Tolling in Brady Violations: Da v. Joseph Munchinski Introduction Da v. Joseph Munchinski (694 F.3d 308, 3rd Cir., 2012) is a landmark case decided by the...
Enforceability of Express Condition Precedent DSOL Provisions in Reinsurance Contracts: Pacific Employers Insurance Co. v. Global Reinsurance Corporation of America Introduction In the landmark case...
Strict Application of Relation Back Doctrine and Narrow FCEUA Definitions in Glover v. Udren Introduction In Mary E. Glover, indi v. Dually and on behalf of other similarly situated former and...
Third Circuit Emphasizes Strict Compliance with New Jersey's Affidavit of Merit Statute in Federal Bankruptcy-Related Litigation Introduction In the appellate case of Nuveen Municipal Trust, on...
Clarifying the Scope of Quality Assurance Records and Non-Discriminatory Enforcement in Medicare Compliance: Insights from Jewish Home of Eastern PA v. CMS Introduction The case of Jewish Home of...
Ripening of Premature Petitions in Immigration Appeals: The 3rd Circuit's Application of Cape May Greene Doctrine Introduction In the case of Mohammed Shuaib Khan; Faras Shuaib Khan v. Attorney...
Zavala v. Wal-Mart: Establishing Standards for FLSA Class Certification and Dismissing RICO Claims Introduction In the case of Victor Zavala et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., adjudicated by the United...
Third Circuit Sets Firm Limits on Class Certification in Consumer Fraud Under NJCFA: Marcus v. BMW and Bridgestone Introduction The case of Jeffrey Marcus, Individually and On Behalf of All Others...
Enhanced Standards for FMLA Notice and Retaliation: Insights from Lichtenstein v. UPMC Introduction In the landmark case of Jamie LICHTENSTEIN v. UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER (UPMC), the...
Affirmation of AEDPA Deference in Effective Assistance of Counsel Claims: McBride v. Superintendent SCI Houtzdale Introduction McBride v. Superintendent, SCI Houtzdale is a significant judicial...
Clarifying Insurance Coverage for Sanctions Proceedings in Legal Malpractice Claims: Insights from Post v. Travelers Introduction The case of Benjamin A. Post, Esquire v. St. Paul Travelers Insurance...
Third Circuit Reinforces Statute of Limitations and Personal Liability in §1983 Prison Claims: Mitchell v. Beard Introduction Isaac Mitchell, a capital inmate at the State Correctional Institution at...
Affirmation of Denial for Counsel Appointment and Summary Judgment in Carson v. Mulvihill Introduction Randolph Carson, the appellant, challenged the decision of the United States District Court for...