3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Recognition of Private Right of Action under Virgin Islands Civil Rights Act: Figueroa v. Buccaneer Hotel

Date: Aug 13, 1999

Recognition of Private Right of Action under Virgin Islands Civil Rights Act: Figueroa v. Buccaneer Hotel Introduction The case of Catherine Figueroa v. Buccaneer Hotel Inc., Companion Assurance...

Materiality in Securities Fraud: Insights from Klein v. General Nutrition Companies

Date: Aug 11, 1999

Materiality in Securities Fraud: Insights from Klein v. General Nutrition Companies Introduction Klein v. General Nutrition Companies, Inc. is a pivotal case in the realm of securities law,...

Breach of Collective Bargaining Agreement and Fiduciary Duty: Insights from Seborowski v. Pittsburgh Press Co.

Date: Aug 11, 1999

Breach of Collective Bargaining Agreement and Fiduciary Duty: Insights from Seborowski v. Pittsburgh Press Co. Introduction The case of Anthony Seborowski et al. v. Pittsburgh Press Company et al.,...

Vesting of Retiree Benefits: Skinner Engine Co. v. UAW, Local No. 1697

Date: Aug 11, 1999

Vesting of Retiree Benefits: Skinner Engine Co. v. UAW, Local No. 1697 Introduction In the landmark case of Skinner Engine Company v. International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, Agricultural...

MORRIS v. HORN: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Rule 60(b) Relief in Federal Habeas Proceedings

Date: Aug 10, 1999

MORRIS v. HORN: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Rule 60(b) Relief in Federal Habeas Proceedings Introduction MORRIS v. HORN, 187 F.3d 333 (3d Cir. 1999), addresses pivotal issues surrounding the...

Mandated Comprehensive Evaluation of Mental Impairments in Social Security Disability Claims: Plummer v. Apfel

Date: Aug 6, 1999

Mandated Comprehensive Evaluation of Mental Impairments in Social Security Disability Claims: Plummer v. Apfel Introduction Evelyn Plummer v. Kenneth S. Apfel, Commissioner of Social Security (186...

Trademark Priority Requires Substantial Use in Commerce: Third Circuit Upholds LTI's Rights over LIM

Date: Aug 4, 1999

Trademark Priority Requires Substantial Use in Commerce: Third Circuit Upholds LTI's Rights over LIM Introduction The legal landscape surrounding trademark rights is pivotal in determining the...

Third Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment: Proper Procedure in Excluding Expert Evidence in Products Liability Claims

Date: Aug 3, 1999

Third Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment: Proper Procedure in Excluding Expert Evidence in Products Liability Claims Introduction The case of Daniel G. Padillas v. Stork-Gamco, Inc. (186 F.3d 412)...

Public Disclosures and the Qui Tam Jurisdictional Bar: An Analysis of Mistick PBT v. Housing Authority of Pittsburgh

Date: Jul 31, 1999

Public Disclosures and the Qui Tam Jurisdictional Bar: An Analysis of Mistick PBT v. Housing Authority of Pittsburgh Introduction The case of United States of America ex rel. Mistick PBT and Mistick...

Affirmation of No Protected Liberty Interest in Community Release Programs under Due Process: Asquith v. Department of Corrections

Date: Jul 31, 1999

Affirmation of No Protected Liberty Interest in Community Release Programs under Due Process: Asquith v. Department of Corrections Introduction The case of William Eugene Asquith v. Department of...

Reevaluation of Excessive Force Standards in Fourth Amendment Claims: Vanessa Abraham v. Kimberly Raso

Date: Jul 27, 1999

Reevaluation of Excessive Force Standards in Fourth Amendment Claims: Vanessa Abraham v. Kimberly Raso Introduction In the case of Vanessa Abraham, et al. v. Kimberly Raso, et al., the United States...

Establishing Standards for Break-Up Fees in Bankruptcy Proceedings: In Re O'Brien Environmental Energy, Inc.

Date: Jul 20, 1999

Establishing Standards for Break-Up Fees in Bankruptcy Proceedings: In Re O'Brien Environmental Energy, Inc. Introduction The case of Calpine Corporation v. O'Brien Environmental Energy, Inc. serves...

Defining the Scope of Obstruction of Justice and Witness Tampering: Insights from United States v. Vincent R. Davis

Date: Jul 20, 1999

Defining the Scope of Obstruction of Justice and Witness Tampering: Insights from United States of America v. Vincent R. Davis Introduction United States of America v. Vincent R. Davis, 183 F.3d 231...

Third Circuit Clarifies Materiality Standards in Securities Fraud Claims: Re Rockefeller Center Properties, Inc.

Date: Jul 20, 1999

Third Circuit Clarifies Materiality Standards in Securities Fraud Claims: Re Rockefeller Center Properties, Inc. Introduction The case of In re Rockefeller Center Properties, Inc. Securities...

Direct Forfeiture of Commingled Funds in Money Laundering Cases: Insights from United States v. Allen W. Stewart

Date: Jul 17, 1999

Direct Forfeiture of Commingled Funds in Money Laundering Cases: Insights from United States v. Allen W. Stewart Introduction In United States of America v. Allen W. Stewart, 185 F.3d 112 (3d Cir....

Establishing Antitrust Standing for Competitors: Insights from Angelico v. Lehigh Valley Hospital

Date: Jul 17, 1999

Establishing Antitrust Standing for Competitors: Insights from Angelico v. Lehigh Valley Hospital Introduction Angelico v. Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc., 184 F.3d 268 (3d Cir. 1999), is a pivotal case...

Judicial Estoppel: Proper Application Reinforced in Klein v. Stahl GmbH

Date: Jul 16, 1999

Judicial Estoppel: Proper Application Reinforced in Klein v. Stahl GmbH Introduction The case of Janet Martin Klein v. Stahl GMBH Co. Maschinefabrik and Heidelberg USA, decided by the United States...

Tourscher v. McCullough: Defining Thirteenth Amendment Protections for Pretrial Detainees and FLSA Applicability in Prisons

Date: Jul 13, 1999

Tourscher v. McCullough: Defining Thirteenth Amendment Protections for Pretrial Detainees and FLSA Applicability in Prisons Introduction Tourscher v. McCullough is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Third Circuit Affirms Pension Offset Policy in Leheny v. City of Pittsburgh

Date: Jul 8, 1999

Third Circuit Affirms Pension Offset Policy in Leheny v. City of Pittsburgh Introduction The case of Thomas E. Leheny, James R. Ramsey, and Arthur Marunich v. City of Pittsburgh addressed significant...

Upholding Public Indecency Ordinance: Analysis of D'Angio v. Borough of Nescopeck

Date: Jul 7, 1999

Upholding Public Indecency Ordinance: Analysis of D'Angio v. Borough of Nescopeck Introduction The case of Decio D'Angio v. Borough of Nescopeck, decided on July 6, 1999, by the United States...

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