3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Reinterpreting "Crime of Violence": Third Circuit Sets New Precedent in Royce v. Hahn

Date: Aug 6, 1998

Reinterpreting "Crime of Violence": Third Circuit Sets New Precedent in Royce v. Hahn Introduction Case: Zuliken S. Royce v. John E. Hahn, Warden Court: United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit...

Determining "Genuineness" in Trademark Infringement: Iberia Foods Corp. v. Rolando Romeo, Jr.

Date: Jul 31, 1998

Determining "Genuineness" in Trademark Infringement: Iberia Foods Corp. v. Rolando Romeo, Jr. Introduction Iberia Foods Corp. v. Rolando Romeo, Jr. D/B/A Rol-Rom Foods, adjudicated by the United...

Ripeness Doctrine Affirmed in Workers' Compensation Act Challenge

Date: Jul 31, 1998

Ripeness Doctrine Affirmed in Workers' Compensation Act Challenge Introduction In the case of Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers, Local 3, AFL-CIO; Local 22,...

Establishing Precedent on Venue Transfer under 28 U.S.C. §1404(a): Tischio v. Bontex, Inc.

Date: Jul 24, 1998

Establishing Precedent on Venue Transfer under 28 U.S.C. §1404(a): Tischio v. Bontex, Inc. Introduction Patricia S. Tischio filed a civil action against Bontex, Inc., along with James C. Kostelni and...

Interpretation of FCA §3730(b)(5): Prevention of Duplicative Qui Tam Actions

Date: Jul 24, 1998

Interpretation of FCA §3730(b)(5): Prevention of Duplicative Qui Tam Actions Introduction The case of United States of America, ex rel. William St. John LaCorte v. SmithKline Beecham Clinical...

Affirmation of National Class Action Settlement Against Prudential Insurance: Guidelines for Attorneys' Fees in Mass Tort Cases

Date: Jul 24, 1998

Affirmation of National Class Action Settlement Against Prudential Insurance: Guidelines for Attorneys' Fees in Mass Tort Cases Introduction In the landmark case In re: Prudential Insurance Company...

Waiver of Appellate Review for Magistrate Judge's Pretrial Orders: Continental Casualty Company v. Dominick D'Andrea, Inc.

Date: Jul 11, 1998

Waiver of Appellate Review for Magistrate Judge's Pretrial Orders Introduction Continental Casualty Company v. Dominick D'Andrea, Inc., 150 F.3d 245 (3d Cir. 1998), is a pivotal case addressing the...

Pennzoil v. Colelli: Pennsylvania’s 'Tort Out/Harm In' Long-Arm Statute Extends Personal Jurisdiction to Non-Intentional Tortfeasors

Date: Jul 10, 1998

Pennzoil v. Colelli: Pennsylvania’s 'Tort Out/Harm In' Long-Arm Statute Extends Personal Jurisdiction to Non-Intentional Tortfeasors Introduction The case of Pennzoil Products Company v. Colelli...

Limits on the Inevitable Discovery Doctrine in Testimonial Evidence: A New Precedent in United States v. Belki Maria Vasquez de Reyes

Date: Jul 9, 1998

Limits on the Inevitable Discovery Doctrine in Testimonial Evidence: A New Precedent in United States v. Belki Maria Vasquez de Reyes Introduction United States of America v. Belki Maria Vasquez de...

Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence in United States v. Michael Dent

Date: Jul 7, 1998

Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence in United States v. Michael Dent Introduction In United States of America v. Michael Dent (149 F.3d 180), the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...

Determining Corporate Citizenship: Mennen Co. v. Federal Insurance Company and the "Center of Corporate Activities" Test

Date: Jun 27, 1998

Determining Corporate Citizenship: Mennen Co. v. Federal Insurance Company and the "Center of Corporate Activities" Test Introduction In the landmark case of Mennen Company, Appellant, v. Atlantic...

Inference of Discrimination from Pretext in Employment Cases: Smith v. Borough of Wilkinsburg

Date: Jun 18, 1998

Inference of Discrimination from Pretext in Employment Cases: Smith v. Borough of Wilkinsburg Introduction In the landmark case Edward C. Smith, Appellant, v. Borough of Wilkinsburg (147 F.3d 272),...

Antitrust Standing and the Necessity of Demonstrated Injury: City of Pittsburgh v. West Penn Power Company

Date: Jun 13, 1998

Antitrust Standing and the Necessity of Demonstrated Injury: City of Pittsburgh v. West Penn Power Company Introduction In the case of City of Pittsburgh, Appellant, v. West Penn Power Co., d/b/a...

Third Circuit Establishes No Discoverability Prerequisite under 28 U.S.C. §1782

Date: Jun 10, 1998

Third Circuit Establishes No Discoverability Prerequisite under 28 U.S.C. §1782 Introduction The case of Bayer AG v. Betachem, Inc. addresses the scope and limitations of discovery permitted under 28...

Gulla v. North Strabane Township: Third Circuit Limits Application of Rooker-Feldman Doctrine

Date: Jun 9, 1998

Gulla v. North Strabane Township: Third Circuit Limits Application of Rooker-Feldman Doctrine Introduction The case of Ronald Gulla v. North Strabane Township represents a significant appellate...

Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in Employment Discrimination Cases Under FAA: Insights from Sheila Warnock Seus v. John Nuveen Co., Inc.

Date: Jun 9, 1998

Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in Employment Discrimination Cases Under FAA: Insights from Sheila Warnock Seus v. John Nuveen Co., Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Sheila Warnock Seus v....

Third Circuit Affirms Pennsylvania Bar on §1983 Emotional Distress Claims Absent Physical Injury in FONTROY v. OWENS

Date: Jun 2, 1998

Third Circuit Affirms Pennsylvania Bar on §1983 Emotional Distress Claims Absent Physical Injury in FONTROY v. OWENS Introduction In FONTROY v. OWENS, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...

Clarifying Individual Liability Standards under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination: Failla v. City of Passaic

Date: May 30, 1998

Clarifying Individual Liability Standards under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination: Failla v. City of Passaic Introduction In Failla v. City of Passaic, the United States Court of Appeals for...

Equitable Tolling of AEDPA's One-Year Limitation Period: Analysis of Miller v. New Jersey State Department of Corrections

Date: May 27, 1998

Equitable Tolling of AEDPA's One-Year Limitation Period: Analysis of Miller v. New Jersey State Department of Corrections Introduction Frank T. Miller, an inmate convicted by the New Jersey...

Mandamus Upholds Appellate Mandate in Contract Disputes: Third Circuit in Chambers Development Co., Inc. V. Passaic County Utilities Authority

Date: May 23, 1998

Mandamus Upholds Appellate Mandate in Contract Disputes: Third Circuit in Chambers Development Co., Inc. V. Passaic County Utilities Authority Introduction The case of Chambers Development Company,...

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