3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Expanding the Scope of Continuing Violations in Hostile Work Environment Claims: Insights from West v. Philadelphia Electric Company

Date: Jan 20, 1995

Expanding the Scope of Continuing Violations in Hostile Work Environment Claims: Insights from West v. Philadelphia Electric Company Introduction In James West v. Philadelphia Electric Company...

Third Circuit Affirms RICO Liability of Corporate Officers in Warranty Fraud Scheme

Date: Jan 19, 1995

Third Circuit Affirms RICO Liability of Corporate Officers in Warranty Fraud Scheme Introduction In the landmark case of Jaguar Cars, Inc. v. Royal Oaks Motor Car Company, Inc., the United States...

Kiewit Eastern Co. v. L R Construction Co.: Establishing Clear Indemnification Obligations

Date: Jan 11, 1995

Kiewit Eastern Co. v. L R Construction Co.: Establishing Clear Indemnification Obligations Introduction The case of Kiewit Eastern Co., Inc.; Kiewit/Perini, A Joint Venture, et al. v. L R...

Sempier v. Johnson Higgins: Reinforcing Pretextual Standards in ADEA Litigation and Upholding Proper Discovery Practices

Date: Jan 7, 1995

Sempier v. Johnson Higgins: Reinforcing Pretextual Standards in ADEA Litigation and Upholding Proper Discovery Practices Introduction In the landmark case of Burt N. Sempier v. Johnson Higgins,...

Balazik v. County of Dauphin: Establishing Federal Court Remand Standards in §1983 Tax Challenges

Date: Jan 6, 1995

Balazik v. County of Dauphin: Establishing Federal Court Remand Standards in §1983 Tax Challenges Introduction The case Balazik v. County of Dauphin, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for...

Limitation of Liability in Architectural Contracts: VALHAL CORP. v. SULLIVAN ASSOCIATES

Date: Jan 4, 1995

Limitation of Liability in Architectural Contracts: VALHAL CORP. v. SULLIVAN ASSOCIATES Introduction The case of Valhal Corp. v. Sullivan Associates, Inc. centers on the enforceability of a...

Balancing Disparate Impact and Treatment in Age Discrimination: Comprehensive Analysis of Bally's Park Place, Inc. v. Maidenbaum and Fiore

Date: Dec 29, 1994

Balancing Disparate Impact and Treatment in Age Discrimination: Comprehensive Analysis of Bally's Park Place, Inc. v. Maidenbaum and Fiore Introduction The case of Martin Maidenbaum and Joseph A....

Affirmation of Whistleblower Protections and Guidelines for Front Pay: A Comprehensive Analysis of Feldman v. Philadelphia Housing Authority

Date: Dec 23, 1994

Affirmation of Whistleblower Protections and Guidelines for Front Pay: A Comprehensive Analysis of Feldman v. Philadelphia Housing Authority Introduction The case of James C. Feldman v. The...

Reversing Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination: Insights from Torre v. Casio, Inc.

Date: Dec 22, 1994

Reversing Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination: Insights from Torre v. Casio, Inc. Introduction Torre v. Casio, Inc., 42 F.3d 825, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...

Balancing Judicial Authority and International Comity: Limits on Enjoining Foreign Sovereign Conduct

Date: Dec 21, 1994

Balancing Judicial Authority and International Comity: Limits on Enjoining Foreign Sovereign Conduct Introduction The case of The Republic of the Philippines; National Power Corporation v....

Third Circuit Expands Class Certification for Systemic Child Welfare Failures under Rule 23(b)(2)

Date: Dec 16, 1994

Third Circuit Expands Class Certification for Systemic Child Welfare Failures under Rule 23(b)(2) Introduction In the landmark case of Baby Neal et al. v. Robert P. Casey et al., the United States...

Clarifying 'Under Color of State Law' in §1983 Claims: Insights from Barna v. Perth Amboy

Date: Dec 15, 1994

Clarifying "Under Color of State Law" in §1983 Claims: Insights from Barna v. Perth Amboy Introduction Barna v. City of Perth Amboy et al. is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of...

Agency Principles in Section 43(a) Liability Under the Lanham Act

Date: Dec 10, 1994

Agency Principles in Section 43(a) Liability Under the Lanham Act Introduction The case of American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) v. Winback and Conserve Program, Inc., Alphonse G. Inga...

Reaffirmation of Federal Supremacy in Interstate Lottery Sales: PIC-A-State PA, Inc. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Date: Dec 1, 1994

Reaffirmation of Federal Supremacy in Interstate Lottery Sales: PIC-A-State PA, Inc. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Introduction The case of PIC-A-State PA, Inc.; Zack's Frozen Yogurt; Smitty's...

Himelwright v. United States: Admissibility of Firearms Evidence Under Rules 404(b) and 403

Date: Nov 26, 1994

Himelwright v. United States: Admissibility of Firearms Evidence Under Rules 404(b) and 403 Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Richard C. Himelwright, 42 F.3d 777 (3d Cir. 1994),...

Timeliness Requirements for Reimbursement Claims under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Bernardsville Board of Education v. J.H.

Date: Nov 23, 1994

Timeliness Requirements for Reimbursement Claims under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Bernardsville Board of Education v. J.H. Introduction Bernardsville Board of Education v. J.H....

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