3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in the Wake of Affidavit Misrepresentation: Sherwood v. Mulvihill

Date: May 16, 1997

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in the Wake of Affidavit Misrepresentation: Sherwood v. Mulvihill Introduction The case of George Sherwood v. James F. Mulvihill et al. adjudicated by the United...

Affirmation of District Courts' Authority to Issue Certificates of Appealability under 28 U.S.C. §2253(c)(1) Post-AEDPA

Date: May 15, 1997

Affirmation of District Courts' Authority to Issue Certificates of Appealability under 28 U.S.C. §2253(c)(1) Post-AEDPA Introduction UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ROBERT G. EYER, 113 F.3d 470 (3d Cir....

Continuing Violation Theory and Limitation Periods in Employment Discrimination: Rush v. Scott Specialty Gases, Inc.

Date: May 15, 1997

Continuing Violation Theory and Limitation Periods in Employment Discrimination: Rush v. Scott Specialty Gases, Inc. (113 F.3d 476) Introduction Rush v. Scott Specialty Gases, Inc. is a pivotal case...

Arbitrary and Capricious Review Standard Applied to Discretionary ERISA Plan Administrator Decisions: Mitchell v. Eastman Kodak

Date: May 9, 1997

Arbitrary and Capricious Review Standard Applied to Discretionary ERISA Plan Administrator Decisions: Mitchell v. Eastman Kodak Introduction Mitchell v. Eastman Kodak Company, 113 F.3d 433 (3d Cir....

Affirmation of Title VII Protections and Limitation on State Law Claims under the Delaware Workmen's Compensation Act

Date: May 7, 1997

Affirmation of Title VII Protections and Limitation on State Law Claims under the Delaware Workmen's Compensation Act Introduction In the case of Sherlyn Konstantopoulos and Dimos Konstantopoulos v....

Administrative Custody and Procedural Due Process: Griffin v. Defendants

Date: May 6, 1997

Administrative Custody and Procedural Due Process: Griffin v. Defendants Introduction The case of Jerome Griffin v. Don Vaughan et al. addresses critical questions regarding the constitutional rights...

Third Circuit Establishes Limits on Antitrust Claims for Utility Curtailment Policies under PURPA

Date: May 6, 1997

Third Circuit Establishes Limits on Antitrust Claims for Utility Curtailment Policies under PURPA Introduction The case of Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Power Light Company (113...

Third Circuit Clarifies Double Jeopardy Protections in Mistrial Scenarios: Harold Love v. Morton

Date: May 6, 1997

Third Circuit Clarifies Double Jeopardy Protections in Mistrial Scenarios: Harold Love v. Morton Introduction In the landmark case of Harold Love v. Willis Morton, Administrator-NJSP; Peter Verniero,...

Appellate Jurisdiction Over Prolonged Temporary Restraining Orders: Insights from Nutrasweet Co. v. Vit-Mar Enterprises

Date: May 6, 1997

Appellate Jurisdiction Over Prolonged Temporary Restraining Orders: Insights from Nutrasweet Co. v. Vit-Mar Enterprises Introduction Nutrasweet Company v. Vit-Mar Enterprises, Inc., 112 F.3d 689 (3d...

Expansion of Protected Classes under 42 U.S.C. §1985(3): Affirming Protections for the Mentally Retarded

Date: May 3, 1997

Expansion of Protected Classes under 42 U.S.C. §1985(3): Affirming Protections for the Mentally Retarded Introduction In the landmark case of Lake v. Arnold et al., the United States Court of Appeals...

Statute of Frauds Defense: Flight Systems, Inc. v. Electronic Data Systems Corporation

Date: Apr 30, 1997

Statute of Frauds Defense: Flight Systems, Inc. v. Electronic Data Systems Corporation Introduction The case of Flight Systems, Inc. v. Electronic Data Systems Corporation (112 F.3d 124) was...

Third Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment: Establishing Pretext in Title VII Employment Discrimination

Date: Apr 12, 1997

Third Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment: Establishing Pretext in Title VII Employment Discrimination Introduction In the landmark case of Beryl Bray v. Marriott Hotels, the United States Court of...

Protection of Public Concern Speech in Retaliatory Discharge: A Comprehensive Analysis of Azzaro v. Allegheny County

Date: Apr 12, 1997

Protection of Public Concern Speech in Retaliatory Discharge: A Comprehensive Analysis of Azzaro v. Allegheny County Introduction Azzaro v. Allegheny County is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Ford Motor Co. v. Kelly: Establishing Collateral Order Jurisdiction for Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine in Discovery Disputes

Date: Apr 10, 1997

Ford Motor Co. v. Kelly: Establishing Collateral Order Jurisdiction for Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine in Discovery Disputes Introduction In In re: Ford Motor Company, Petitioner...

Third Circuit Upholds Police Authority in Traffic Stops: Moorefield v. United States

Date: Apr 5, 1997

Third Circuit Upholds Police Authority in Traffic Stops: Moorefield v. United States Introduction UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. GARY MOOREFIELD AKA MAURICE GORDON (111 F.3d 10) is a significant...

Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Employment Disputes: Great Western Mortgage Corp. v. Michele Peacock

Date: Apr 4, 1997

Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Employment Disputes: Great Western Mortgage Corp. v. Michele Peacock Introduction The case of Great Western Mortgage Corporation v. Michele Peacock (110 F.3d...

Determinative Effect Standard in Retaliation Claims and Strict Administrative Filing Requirements: Woodson v. Scott Paper Co., Third Circuit

Date: Apr 4, 1997

Determinative Effect Standard in Retaliation Claims and Strict Administrative Filing Requirements: Woodson v. Scott Paper Co., Third Circuit Introduction In James W. Woodson v. Scott Paper Company,...

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3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in the Wake of Affidavit Misrepresentation: Sherwood v. Mulvihill

Affirmation of District Courts' Authority to Issue Certificates of Appealability under 28 U.S.C. §2253(c)(1) Post-AEDPA

Continuing Violation Theory and Limitation Periods in Employment Discrimination: Rush v. Scott Specialty Gases, Inc.

Arbitrary and Capricious Review Standard Applied to Discretionary ERISA Plan Administrator Decisions: Mitchell v. Eastman Kodak

Affirmation of Title VII Protections and Limitation on State Law Claims under the Delaware Workmen's Compensation Act

Administrative Custody and Procedural Due Process: Griffin v. Defendants

Third Circuit Establishes Limits on Antitrust Claims for Utility Curtailment Policies under PURPA

Third Circuit Clarifies Double Jeopardy Protections in Mistrial Scenarios: Harold Love v. Morton

Appellate Jurisdiction Over Prolonged Temporary Restraining Orders: Insights from Nutrasweet Co. v. Vit-Mar Enterprises

Expansion of Protected Classes under 42 U.S.C. §1985(3): Affirming Protections for the Mentally Retarded

Statute of Frauds Defense: Flight Systems, Inc. v. Electronic Data Systems Corporation

Third Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment: Establishing Pretext in Title VII Employment Discrimination

Protection of Public Concern Speech in Retaliatory Discharge: A Comprehensive Analysis of Azzaro v. Allegheny County

Ford Motor Co. v. Kelly: Establishing Collateral Order Jurisdiction for Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine in Discovery Disputes

Third Circuit Upholds Police Authority in Traffic Stops: Moorefield v. United States

Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Employment Disputes: Great Western Mortgage Corp. v. Michele Peacock

Determinative Effect Standard in Retaliation Claims and Strict Administrative Filing Requirements: Woodson v. Scott Paper Co., Third Circuit

Rigorous Pre-Trial Investigation Duties for Defense Counsel: Analysis of United States v. Kourtney Kauffman

Enforceability of Release Clauses in RICO Actions: Insights from Williams v. Stone

Expanding Title VII Protections: Kachmar v. SunGard Data Systems