Third Circuit Clarifies Scope of 42 USC §1983 Claims for Prisoners Regarding Treatment and Administrative Status Introduction In the landmark case Charles A. Leamer, Jr. v. William H. Fauver, et al.,...
Affirmation of Denied Attorney’s Fees for Interim Relief under IDEA: J.O. v. Orange Township Board of Education Introduction The case J.O., on behalf of C.O., and J.O., Appellant, v. Orange Township...
Economic Loss Doctrine Applied to Consumer Fraud Claims under Pennsylvania's UTPCPL Introduction In the case of Robert N. Werwinski, Jr.; Elizabeth C. Werwinski; Jean C. Cook; Donna Coffey; Joseph...
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies as an Affirmative Defense under PLRA: Insights from Frederick T. Ray v. Kertes et al. Introduction Frederick T. Ray v. C.O. Kertes; C.O. Stolz; C.O. Reed; C.O....
Enhancing Jurisdictional Clarity in Settlement Dismissals: Shaffer v. GTE North, Inc. Introduction In the pivotal case of Brenda L. Shaffer v. GTE North, Inc. (284 F.3d 500, 3rd Cir. 2002), the...
Evaluating Reasonable Suspicion: The Nelson Decision and the Reliability of Informant Tips Introduction The case of United States of America v. Terrance Nelson, decided by the United States Court of...
Expanding Anti-Retaliation Protections: Third-Party Claims Under ADA Affirmed Introduction The case of Gregory Fogleman v. Mercy Hospital, Inc. (283 F.3d 561) adjudicated by the United States Court...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in FHAA Discrimination Case: Lapid-Laurel v. Township of Scotch Plains Introduction The case of LAPID-LAUREL, L.L.C.; John and Jane Doe, Appellants versus ZONING BOARD...
Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Free Exercise Rights in Designating Five Percent Nation as a Security Threat Group Introduction The case of Jael Fraise, Alexander Kettles, and John Harris v. James...
Finality and Appealability of Arbitration-Directing Orders Post-Green Tree and Fee Allocation Challenges Introduction The case of Diane Blair v. Scott Specialty Gases adjudicated by the United States...
Clarifying the Admissibility of Prior Sexual Assault Evidence Under Federal Rule of Evidence 415: Johnson v. Elk Lake School District Introduction The case of Betsy Sue Johnson v. Elk Lake School...
Reaffirmation of Procedural Default and Exhaustion Doctrine in Cristin v. Brennan Introduction In the landmark case of Martin Cristin aka Danny Stanton v. Edward Brennan, Superintendent; the Attorney...
Third Circuit Establishes Robust Federal Jurisdiction Over Complex MDL Class Actions Introduction The case of In re DIET DRUGS (Phentermine, Fenfluramine, Dexfenfluramine) Products Liability...
Affirmation of Abstention Doctrine in State Disciplinary Proceedings: ZAHL v. Harper Introduction The case of Kenneth ZAHL, Appellant, v. Douglas J. Harper addressed critical issues surrounding the...
Subordination of Breach of Contract Claims Under 11 U.S.C. § 510(b): In re Telegroup, Inc. Baroda Hill Investments, Ltd. Case Commentary Introduction The case In re Telegroup, Inc. Baroda Hill...
Federal Rules Do Not Preempt State Malicious Abuse of Process Claims: U.S. Express Lines v. Higgins Introduction The case U.S. Express Lines, Ltd. et al. v. Ann-Michele Higgins, Esq. et al. was...
Limiting the Scope of "Aggravated Felony" in Immigration Law: Insights from Da v. Gerbier Introduction Da v. Gerbier, Appellant (280 F.3d 297) is a landmark decision by the United States Court of...
No Annual Fee Deception: Fleet Bank’s Violation of the Truth in Lending Act Introduction The case of Paula E. Rossman v. Fleet Bank (R.I.) National Association, adjudicated by the United States Court...
Third Circuit Upholds Qualified and Absolute Immunity in §1983 Malicious Prosecution Case Introduction In Christopher F. Donahue v. James Gavin, 280 F.3d 371 (3rd Cir. 2002), the United States Court...
Expanding the Boundaries of Associational and Third-Party Standing: Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society v. Green Spring Health Services Introduction The case of Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society,...