3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Reasonable Religious Accommodation Under Title VII: Shelton v. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Date: Aug 11, 2000

Affirmation of Reasonable Religious Accommodation Under Title VII: Shelton v. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Introduction Yvonne Shelton v. University of Medicine and Dentistry of...

Imposing Costs in Toxic Tort Litigation: Judicial Discretion and Indigency Considerations Under Rule 54(d)(1)

Date: Aug 11, 2000

Imposing Costs in Toxic Tort Litigation: Judicial Discretion and Indigency Considerations Under Rule 54(d)(1) Introduction The case of In re: Paoli Railroad Yard PCB Litigation presents a critical...

Abrogation of State Sovereign Immunity under the ADA: In-depth Analysis of Jeffrey D. Lavia v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Date: Aug 9, 2000

Abrogation of State Sovereign Immunity under the ADA: In-depth Analysis of Jeffrey D. Lavia v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Introduction In the landmark case Jeffrey D. Lavia v. Commonwealth of...

Third Circuit Establishes Reasonable Suspicion Requirement for Parolee Searches

Date: Aug 8, 2000

Third Circuit Establishes Reasonable Suspicion Requirement for Parolee Searches Introduction United States of America v. Manny Baker is a landmark decision rendered by the United States Court of...

Rule 15(c) Relation Back in §2255 Proceedings: United States v. Thomas

Date: Aug 2, 2000

Rule 15(c) Relation Back in §2255 Proceedings: United States v. Thomas Case Information Case Title: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Appellee v. LEROY THOMAS, a/k/a Sheeba Leroy Thomas, Appellant. Citation:...

Third Circuit Establishes Ohio Law Governs FTCA Contribution Claims in Multi-Jurisdictional Toxic Tort Cases

Date: Aug 1, 2000

Third Circuit Establishes Ohio Law Governs FTCA Contribution Claims in Multi-Jurisdictional Toxic Tort Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Gould Electronics Inc. f/k/a Gould Inc.; American...

Affirmation of LHWCA's Constitutionality: KRESCHOLLEK v. SOUTHERN STEVEDORING COmpany

Date: Jul 29, 2000

Affirmation of LHWCA's Constitutionality: KRESCHOLLEK v. SOUTHERN STEVEDORING COmpany Introduction In the case of Carl KRESCHOLLEK v. SOUTHERN STEVEDORING COmpany, the appellant, Carl Kreschollek,...

Reversal of Summary Judgment in ERISA Disability Claim: Defining 'Reasonable Fit' and Arbitrary Actions

Date: Jul 29, 2000

Reversal of Summary Judgment in ERISA Disability Claim: Defining 'Reasonable Fit' and Arbitrary Actions Introduction The case of Donald Orvosh v. The Program of Group Insurance for Salaried Employees...

Requiring Comprehensive Judicial Reasoning in Attorneys' Fee Awards: Insights from Gunter v. Ridgewood Energy Corp.

Date: Jul 28, 2000

Requiring Comprehensive Judicial Reasoning in Attorneys' Fee Awards: Insights from Gunter v. Ridgewood Energy Corp. Introduction Gunter v. Ridgewood Energy Corporation, 223 F.3d 190 (2000), presents...

Burnett v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration: Enhanced Standards for ALJ Decision-Making in Disability Claims

Date: Jul 26, 2000

Burnett v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration: Enhanced Standards for ALJ Decision-Making in Disability Claims Introduction Burnett v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration is a...

Arbitration Clause Enforcement Requires Valid Underlying Contract: Sandvik AB v. Advent International Corp.

Date: Jul 22, 2000

Arbitration Clause Enforcement Requires Valid Underlying Contract: Sandvik AB v. Advent International Corp. Introduction Sandvik AB v. Advent International Corp., 220 F.3d 99 (3d Cir. 2000), is a...

Probable Cause Determination in Search Warrants: The Whitner Case

Date: Jul 21, 2000

Probable Cause Determination in Search Warrants: The Whitner Case Introduction United States of America v. James Regis Whitner, Jr., 219 F.3d 289 (3rd Cir. 2000), is a pivotal case that underscores...

Erroneously Issued Warrants and Municipal Liability: Insights from Berg v. Allegheny County

Date: Jul 18, 2000

Erroneously Issued Warrants and Municipal Liability: Insights from Berg v. County of Allegheny Introduction The case of Raymond A. Berg, Jr. v. County of Allegheny serves as a pivotal decision in...

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Guilty Plea Proceedings: Insights from Weeks v. Snyder

Date: Jul 18, 2000

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Guilty Plea Proceedings: Insights from Weeks v. Snyder Introduction Dwayne Weeks, Appellant v. Robert Snyder, Warden; Attorney General of the State of Delaware (219...

Preemption of the Virgin Islands Wrongful Discharge Act by the NLRA: Third Circuit’s Landmark Decision

Date: Jul 1, 2000

Preemption of the Virgin Islands Wrongful Discharge Act by the NLRA: Third Circuit’s Landmark Decision Introduction The case of The St. Thomas — St. John Hotel Tourism Association, Inc. v. Government...

Third Circuit Clarifies ADA Disability Standards: Minor Impairments Insufficient for Protection - Marinelli v. City of Erie

Date: Jun 23, 2000

Third Circuit Clarifies ADA Disability Standards: Minor Impairments Insufficient for Protection - Marinelli v. City of Erie Introduction The case of Alfred F. Marinelli v. City of Erie (216 F.3d 354)...

Clarifying the "In Connection With" Standard in Securities Fraud Claims: Semerenko v. Cendant Corporation

Date: Jun 17, 2000

Clarifying the "In Connection With" Standard in Securities Fraud Claims: Semerenko v. Cendant Corporation Introduction Semerenko v. Cendant Corporation is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Right of First Refusal Not Restricted by §818.9(b)(3): Crivelli v. General Motors Corp.

Date: Jun 15, 2000

Right of First Refusal Not Restricted by §818.9(b)(3): Crivelli v. General Motors Corp. Introduction Crivelli v. General Motors Corporation is a landmark case adjudicated by the United States Court...

Substantive Due Process and Civil Conspiracy: Defamation Claims and Underlying Tort Requirements in Boyanowski v. CAIU

Date: Jun 15, 2000

Substantive Due Process and Civil Conspiracy: Defamation Claims and Underlying Tort Requirements in Boyanowski v. CAIU Introduction Boyanowski v. Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) is a...

Establishing Secondary Meaning and Addressing Reverse Confusion in Trademark Disputes: Insights from Commerce National Insurance Services, Inc. v. Commerce Insurance Agency, Inc.

Date: Jun 14, 2000

Establishing Secondary Meaning and Addressing Reverse Confusion in Trademark Disputes: Insights from Commerce National Insurance Services, Inc. v. Commerce Insurance Agency, Inc. Introduction In the...

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