Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction for Rule 59(e) Motions: Da v. d Pepe Wilson Introduction The case of Da v. d Pepe Wilson addresses significant questions regarding the appellate jurisdiction of the...
Third Circuit Applies Discovery Rule in Legal Malpractice Case: Knopick v. Connelly Defendants Introduction Nicholas Knopick, a commercial pilot, initiated a legal malpractice and contract claim...
Affirmation of Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions in Limited Public Forums: Galena v. Erie County Council 1. Introduction In Daniel T. Galena v. Fiore Leone et al., 638 F.3d 186 (3d Cir. 2011), the...
Affirmation of Dismissal in Land Use Litigation: An In-Depth Analysis of Perano v. Township of Tilden Introduction The case of Frank T. Perano d/b/a GSP Management Co. v. Township of Tilden (423 F....
Defining RICO Enterprise and Pattern: Insights from United States v. Bergrin Introduction The case of United States of America v. Paul W. Bergrin et al., adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Dismissal in Time-Barred Debt Collection Claims: Huertas v. Galaxy Asset Management Introduction In the case of Hector L. Huertas v. Galaxy Asset Management, the United States Court of...
Affirmation of ALJ's RFC Assessment in Disability Claims: Russo v. Astrue Introduction The case Russo v. Astrue, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on April 6, 2011,...
Remand of Pllumi v. Attorney General: Reevaluating Sua Sponte Reopening in Asylum Claims Based on Healthcare Concerns Introduction Tonin Pllumi v. Attorney General of the United States, 642 F.3d 155...
Federal Courts Can Exercise Diversity Jurisdiction Over TCPA Class Actions Under CAFA Introduction Landsman Funk PC, et al. v. Skinder-Strauss Associates, et al., 640 F.3d 72 (3d Cir. 2011), is a...
Timeliness as a Jurisdictional Requirement in Bankruptcy Appeals: Insights from In re Stanley J. Caterbone Introduction In re Stanley J. Caterbone, 640 F.3d 108 (3d Cir. 2011), addresses a critical...
Expanded ERISA Standing for Guardians in the Context of Adoption Introduction The case of Deborah L. Baldwin, as guardian of C.L.D., K.K.D., and C.M.D., Appellant v. University of Pittsburgh Medical...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Absence of Clearly Established Due Process Rights: Schmidt v. Creedon Introduction Schmidt v. Creedon, 639 F.3d 587 (3d Cir. 2011), addresses the crucial intersection...
Affirming the Fraud-on-the-Market Presumption and Clarifying Scheme Liability under Rule 10b-5: In re DVI, Inc. Securities Litigation Introduction In the landmark case In re DVI, Inc. Securities...
Harvey v. Plains Township PD: Reinforcing the Totality of Circumstances in §1983 State Action Claims Introduction Elizabeth Harvey v. Plains Township Police Department is a significant case decided...
Commerce Clause Violation: Delaware's Prevailing Wage Regulations Discriminate Against Out-of-State Contractors Introduction The case of Tri-M Group, LLC v. Thomas B. Sharp, Secretary, Delaware...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in Williams v. Beard: Upholding Batson Protections and Effective Counsel Standards Introduction Terrance Williams, a former high school football star, was convicted of...
Affirming the Constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1): The Third Circuit Upholds Felon Firearm Dispossession Post-Heller Introduction In United States of America v. James Francis Barton, Jr., the...
Assessing Excessive Force Beyond Initial Justification: Lamont v. State of New Jersey Introduction The case of Angelika Lamont, Administrator Ad Prosequendum of the Estate of Eric J. Quick v. State...
Establishing Probable Cause through File Metadata and Digital Fingerprints: A Commentary on United States v. Miknevich Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Stephen Miknevich,...
Third Circuit Upholds PLRA’s 'Three Strikes' Rule, Limiting Counsel Appointment for Repeated Frivolous Prisoner Litigation Introduction In Brightwell v. Lehman, 637 F.3d 187 (3d Cir. 2011), the...