3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Constructive Discharge and Age Discrimination: Insights from Duffy v. Paper Magic Group, Inc.

Date: Sep 8, 2001

Constructive Discharge and Age Discrimination: Insights from Duffy v. Paper Magic Group, Inc. Introduction The case of Bernadine Duffy v. Paper Magic Group, Inc., adjudicated by the United States...

Collateral Consequences and Individualized Determination in Immigration Removal: The Lee Moi Chong Decision

Date: Sep 6, 2001

Collateral Consequences and Individualized Determination in Immigration Removal: The Lee Moi Chong Decision Introduction Lee Moi Chong v. District Director, Immigration Naturalization Service is a...

Discretionary Function Exception Affirmed in Orthopedic Bone Screw Litigation

Date: Sep 1, 2001

Discretionary Function Exception Affirmed in Orthopedic Bone Screw Litigation Introduction The case of In re Orthopedic Bone Screw Product Liability Litigation involves a substantial number of...

Tolling Habeas Corpus Statute of Limitations Through Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea: Insights from Nara v. Frank

Date: Aug 31, 2001

Tolling Habeas Corpus Statute of Limitations Through Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea: Insights from Nara v. Frank Introduction Case: Joseph George Nara, Appellant, v. Frederick Frank Court: United...

Admissibility of Prior Uncharged Robberies and Photographic Identification in Bank Robbery Convictions: Analysis of United States v. Mathis

Date: Aug 31, 2001

Admissibility of Prior Uncharged Robberies and Photographic Identification in Bank Robbery Convictions: Analysis of United States v. Mathis Introduction United States v. Keith Mathis, 264 F.3d 321...

Affirmation of Exclusion B in Professional Liability Insurance for Reasonable Foreseeability of Legal Malpractice Claims

Date: Aug 30, 2001

Affirmation of Exclusion B in Professional Liability Insurance for Reasonable Foreseeability of Legal Malpractice Claims Introduction The case of Coregis Insurance Company v. Baratta Fenerty, Ltd.,...

Third Circuit Limits Court-Imposed Auctions for Lead Counsel in PSLRA Class Actions

Date: Aug 29, 2001

Third Circuit Limits Court-Imposed Auctions for Lead Counsel in PSLRA Class Actions Introduction The case in question, IN RE CENDANT CORPoration Litigation, presented significant questions regarding...

Cowell v. Palmer Township: Establishing the Boundaries of the Continuing Violations Doctrine in Substantive Due Process Claims

Date: Aug 28, 2001

Cowell v. Palmer Township: Establishing the Boundaries of the Continuing Violations Doctrine in Substantive Due Process Claims Introduction Cowell v. Palmer Township is a pivotal case decided by the...

Affirmation of Franchise Termination Due to Material Breach: GM Corp. v. New AC Chevrolet, Inc.

Date: Aug 28, 2001

Affirmation of Franchise Termination Due to Material Breach: GM Corp. v. New AC Chevrolet, Inc. Introduction In the case of General Motors Corporation Chevrolet Motor Division v. The New A.C....

Wenger v. Frank: Clarifying Exhaustion of State Remedies in Federal Habeas Proceedings

Date: Aug 28, 2001

Wenger v. Frank: Clarifying Exhaustion of State Remedies in Federal Habeas Proceedings Introduction Wenger v. Frank is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...

Cendant Corp. Securities Fraud Case: Insufficient Scienter in Pleadings

Date: Aug 25, 2001

Cendant Corp. Securities Fraud Case: Insufficient Scienter in Pleadings Introduction The case of P. Schoenfeld Asset Management LLC, et al. v. Cendant Corp., et al. revolves around allegations of...

Reversing Summary Judgment in ERISA Fiduciary Duty Breach: Daniels v. Thomas Betts Corporation

Date: Aug 25, 2001

Reversing Summary Judgment in ERISA Fiduciary Duty Breach: Daniels v. Thomas Betts Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of Ida K. Daniels, Widow of Charles P. Daniels, Deceased v. Thomas...

Preclusive Effect of Statute of Limitations in ERISA Declaratory Judgment Actions: Insights from Henglein v. Colt Industries

Date: Aug 11, 2001

Preclusive Effect of Statute of Limitations in ERISA Declaratory Judgment Actions: Insights from Henglein v. Colt Industries Introduction Henglein v. Colt Industries Operating Corporation is a...

Enhancing Transparency in Class Action Counsel Selection: Insights from In re CENDANT CORP.

Date: Aug 9, 2001

Enhancing Transparency in Class Action Counsel Selection: Insights from In re CENDANT CORP. Introduction The decision in In re CENDANT CORP. (formerly known as CUC International, Inc.), adjudicated...

Newton v. Merrill Lynch: Third Circuit Clarifies Class Certification Standards in Securities Fraud Litigation

Date: Aug 7, 2001

Newton v. Merrill Lynch: Third Circuit Clarifies Class Certification Standards in Securities Fraud Litigation Introduction Newton v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner Smith, Inc.; PaineWebber, Inc.; Dean...

Abramson v. William Paterson College: Establishing Standards for Religious Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment Claims

Date: Aug 4, 2001

Abramson v. William Paterson College: Establishing Standards for Religious Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Gertrude W. Abramson v. William...

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3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Constructive Discharge and Age Discrimination: Insights from Duffy v. Paper Magic Group, Inc.

Collateral Consequences and Individualized Determination in Immigration Removal: The Lee Moi Chong Decision

Discretionary Function Exception Affirmed in Orthopedic Bone Screw Litigation

Tolling Habeas Corpus Statute of Limitations Through Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea: Insights from Nara v. Frank

Admissibility of Prior Uncharged Robberies and Photographic Identification in Bank Robbery Convictions: Analysis of United States v. Mathis

Affirmation of Exclusion B in Professional Liability Insurance for Reasonable Foreseeability of Legal Malpractice Claims

Third Circuit Limits Court-Imposed Auctions for Lead Counsel in PSLRA Class Actions

Cowell v. Palmer Township: Establishing the Boundaries of the Continuing Violations Doctrine in Substantive Due Process Claims

Affirmation of Franchise Termination Due to Material Breach: GM Corp. v. New AC Chevrolet, Inc.

Wenger v. Frank: Clarifying Exhaustion of State Remedies in Federal Habeas Proceedings

Cendant Corp. Securities Fraud Case: Insufficient Scienter in Pleadings

Reversing Summary Judgment in ERISA Fiduciary Duty Breach: Daniels v. Thomas Betts Corporation

Preclusive Effect of Statute of Limitations in ERISA Declaratory Judgment Actions: Insights from Henglein v. Colt Industries

Enhancing Transparency in Class Action Counsel Selection: Insights from In re CENDANT CORP.

Newton v. Merrill Lynch: Third Circuit Clarifies Class Certification Standards in Securities Fraud Litigation

Abramson v. William Paterson College: Establishing Standards for Religious Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment Claims

Enforcing Class Action Settlements: The Prudential Insurance Case

Affirmation of Title VII’s Scope in Same-Sex Sexual Harassment Cases: Bibby v. Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Mathews v. Kidder Peabody Co.: Affirming the Injury Discovery Rule in RICO Claims

Strict Enforcement of Lozada's Procedural Requirements in Reopening Immigration Proceedings