3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Limitations on Rule 33 Motions: Codefendant Testimony and Newly Discovered Evidence in United States v. Jasin

Date: Feb 6, 2002

Limitations on Rule 33 Motions: Codefendant Testimony and Newly Discovered Evidence in United States v. Jasin Introduction United States v. Thomas P. Jasin, decided by the United States Court of...

Whitney v. Horn: Standards for Jury Instructions on Voluntary Intoxication and Counsel's Duty in Capital Cases

Date: Feb 6, 2002

Whitney v. Horn: Standards for Jury Instructions on Voluntary Intoxication and Counsel's Duty in Capital Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Raymond Whitney v. Martin Horn, Commissioner,...

Establishing Criteria for Jury Instructions on Venue: Insights from United States v. Perez et al.

Date: Feb 5, 2002

Establishing Criteria for Jury Instructions on Venue: Insights from United States v. Perez et al. Introduction United States of America v. Linette Perez, Juancho Alcantera, and Edmundo Batoon,...

Finality of Settlement Agreements and Limitations on Rule 60(b) Relief: Coltec Industries, Inc. v. UMWA Combined Benefit Fund

Date: Feb 2, 2002

Finality of Settlement Agreements and Limitations on Rule 60(b) Relief: Coltec Industries, Inc. v. UMWA Combined Benefit Fund Introduction Coltec Industries, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, filed a...

Bailey v. United Airlines: Determining the Commencement of ADEA Statute of Limitations in Age Discrimination Cases

Date: Feb 2, 2002

Bailey v. United Airlines: Determining the Commencement of ADEA Statute of Limitations in Age Discrimination Cases Introduction In Bailey v. United Airlines, the United States Court of Appeals for...

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies under ERISA: Analysis of Harrow v. Prudential Insurance Co.

Date: Jan 31, 2002

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies under ERISA: Analysis of Harrow v. Prudential Insurance Co. Introduction Stanley Harrow, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated; Debra Harrow,...

Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Boone and Weston: Sentencing Guidelines and Legal Precedents

Date: Jan 30, 2002

Sentencing Guidelines and Drug Quantity Calculations: Insights from United States v. Boone and Weston Introduction The case of United States of America v. Larry Boone and Thomas Weston serves as a...

Claim Preclusion in Bankruptcy: Affirmation of Money Damages Over Injunctive Relief in In re Continental Airlines, Inc.

Date: Jan 26, 2002

Claim Preclusion in Bankruptcy: Affirmation of Money Damages Over Injunctive Relief in In re Continental Airlines, Inc. Introduction The case of In re Continental Airlines, Inc., Debtor. Eastern...

Limits on Inherent Court Sanctions for Attorneys: In re Prudential Insurance Co., 278 F.3d 175 (3d Cir. 2002)

Date: Jan 25, 2002

Limits on Inherent Court Sanctions for Attorneys: In re Prudential Insurance Co., 278 F.3d 175 (3d Cir. 2002) Introduction IN RE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY America Sales Practice Litigation Agent...

Dual Motivation Analysis in Batson Challenges: The Gattis v. Snyder Decision

Date: Jan 25, 2002

Dual Motivation Analysis in Batson Challenges: The Gattis v. Snyder Decision 1. Introduction The case of Robert Allen Gattis v. Robert Snyder, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals, Third...

Intent Matters: Third Circuit Limits Aggravated Felony Classification for Embezzlement under 8 U.S.C. §656 - Valansi v. Ashcroft

Date: Jan 24, 2002

Intent Matters: Third Circuit Limits Aggravated Felony Classification for Embezzlement under 8 U.S.C. §656 - Valansi v. Ashcroft Introduction In the landmark case of Elanith Valansi v. John Ashcroft,...

Quiet Title Actions and Federal Jurisdiction: Insights from Club Comanche, Inc. v. Government of the Virgin Islands

Date: Jan 15, 2002

Quiet Title Actions and Federal Jurisdiction: Insights from Club Comanche, Inc. v. Government of the Virgin Islands Introduction Club Comanche, Inc. v. Government of the Virgin Islands is a pivotal...

Affirmation of Limitations on Firearm Manufacturer Liability under Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act: City of Philadelphia v. Beretta U.S.A. Corp.

Date: Jan 12, 2002

Affirmation of Limitations on Firearm Manufacturer Liability under Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act Introduction The case City of Philadelphia; Guardian Civic League of Philadelphia; Aspira, Inc. of...

Reaffirmation of Strict Scienter Standards for Auditors under Section 10(b): In re IKON Office Solutions, Inc.

Date: Jan 12, 2002

Reaffirmation of Strict Scienter Standards for Auditors under Section 10(b): In re IKON Office Solutions, Inc. Introduction The case of In re IKON Office Solutions, Inc., 277 F.3d 658 (3d Cir. 2002),...

Enhancing Accountability in Public Office: Panarella v. United States Establishes New Standards for Honest Services Fraud

Date: Jan 12, 2002

Enhancing Accountability in Public Office: Panarella v. United States Establishes New Standards for Honest Services Fraud Introduction In United States v. Nicholas Panarella, Jr., 277 F.3d 678 (3d...

Understanding United States v. Robert U. Syme: Implications for Fraudulent Billing Practices in Health Care

Date: Jan 8, 2002

Understanding United States v. Robert U. Syme: Implications for Fraudulent Billing Practices in Health Care Introduction United States of America v. Robert U. Syme, 276 F.3d 131 (3d Cir. 2002), is a...

Suppression of Evidence Due to Lacking Probable Cause in United States v. Zimmerman

Date: Jan 5, 2002

Suppression of Evidence Due to Lacking Probable Cause in United States v. Zimmerman Introduction United States v. Zimmerman, 277 F.3d 426 (3d Cir. 2002), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Discretionary Interpretation under ERISA: The Significance of 'May' in Gritzer v. CBS, Inc.

Date: Jan 4, 2002

Discretionary Interpretation under ERISA: The Significance of 'May' in Gritzer v. CBS, Inc. Introduction The case of Gritzer et al. v. CBS, Inc., adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for...

Bennett v. Murphy: Third Circuit Adopts Saucier Two-Step Framework for Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Cases

Date: Jan 3, 2002

Bennett v. Murphy: Third Circuit Adopts Saucier Two-Step Framework for Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Cases Introduction Bennett v. Murphy is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Enhancing Juror Selection Integrity: A Comprehensive Analysis of RILEY v. TAYLOR

Date: Dec 29, 2001

Enhancing Juror Selection Integrity: A Comprehensive Analysis of RILEY v. TAYLOR Introduction In RILEY v. TAYLOR; Brady, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit addressed critical...