3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Expanding the Equitable Tolling Doctrine in Employment Discrimination Cases: Insights from Oshiver v. Levin, Fishbein, Sedran Berman

Date: Nov 8, 1994

Expanding the Equitable Tolling Doctrine in Employment Discrimination Cases: Insights from Oshiver v. Levin, Fishbein, Sedran Berman Introduction Oshiver v. Levin, Fishbein, Sedran Berman, 38 F.3d...

Allegheny International v. Allegheny Ludlum: Clarifying Contractual Releases and Res Judicata in Corporate Reimbursements

Date: Nov 5, 1994

Allegheny International v. Allegheny Ludlum: Clarifying Contractual Releases and Res Judicata in Corporate Reimbursements Introduction In the case of Allegheny International, Inc. v. Allegheny Ludlum...

Clarifying 'Ends of Justice' Continuances under the Speedy Trial Act - United States v. David Fields

Date: Nov 4, 1994

Clarifying 'Ends of Justice' Continuances under the Speedy Trial Act Introduction United States of America v. David Fields, 39 F.3d 439 (3d Cir. 1994), is a pivotal case that examines the application...

Federal Maritime Law Does Not Displace State Wrongful Death and Survival Statutes for Non-Seamen in Territorial Waters

Date: Nov 3, 1994

Federal Maritime Law Does Not Displace State Wrongful Death and Survival Statutes for Non-Seamen in Territorial Waters Introduction The case of Calhoun v. Yamaha Motor Corporation addresses a pivotal...

Interpretation of QDROs and Contractual Ambiguity in Hullett v. Talcott

Date: Oct 29, 1994

Interpretation of QDROs and Contractual Ambiguity in Hullett v. Talcott Introduction The case of Joseph W. Hullett v. Leslie B. Talcott, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...

Proper Application of Sentencing Guidelines and Ex Post Facto Protections Affirmed in United States v. Bertoli

Date: Oct 29, 1994

Proper Application of Sentencing Guidelines and Ex Post Facto Protections Affirmed in United States v. Bertoli Introduction The case of United States of America v. Richard O. Bertoli, decided by the...

Impact of Informant Use on Sixth Amendment Rights: Analysis of United States v. Brink

Date: Oct 28, 1994

Impact of Informant Use on Sixth Amendment Rights: Analysis of United States v. Brink Introduction United States v. William Harry Brink is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Dismissal in Corestates Trust Fee Litigation: Jurisdictional Requirements and Private Rights Under 12 U.S.C. § 92a

Date: Oct 28, 1994

Affirmation of Dismissal in Corestates Trust Fee Litigation: Jurisdictional Requirements and Private Rights Under 12 U.S.C. § 92a Introduction The case of In Re Corestates Trust Fee Litigation...

Reversing Prisco: Enhanced Appellate Jurisdiction on Immunity Claims in Land Use Zoning Cases

Date: Oct 19, 1994

Reversing Prisco: Enhanced Appellate Jurisdiction on Immunity Claims in Land Use Zoning Cases Introduction Frank E. Acierno v. Philip Cloutier et al., decided by the United States Court of Appeals...

NDPA and FSC Liability for Concerted Actions Against Free-Rider Dealers: A New Antitrust Precedent

Date: Oct 13, 1994

NDPA and FSC Liability for Concerted Actions Against Free-Rider Dealers: A New Antitrust Precedent Introduction The legal landscape surrounding antitrust laws saw a significant development in the...

Third Circuit Affirms the Reasonable Expectations Doctrine in Insurance Coverage Disputes

Date: Oct 8, 1994

Third Circuit Affirms the Reasonable Expectations Doctrine in Insurance Coverage Disputes Introduction In the landmark case of Bensalem Township v. International Surplus Lines Insurance Company; Crum...

Defining Prejudice to the Government in 28 U.S.C. § 2255 Motions: Insights from United States v. Nahodil

Date: Oct 5, 1994

Defining Prejudice to the Government in 28 U.S.C. § 2255 Motions: Insights from United States v. Nahodil Introduction United States of America v. David L. Nahodil, 36 F.3d 323 (3d Cir. 1994), is a...

Non-Enforceability of Informal Towing Policies Under the Fourteenth Amendment: Piecknick Towing v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Date: Oct 1, 1994

Non-Enforceability of Informal Towing Policies Under the Fourteenth Amendment: Piecknick Towing v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Introduction Fred Piecknick, Dorothy Piecknick, and Dan Piecknick...

Strict Adherence to Procedural Safeguards in Appeals: Third Circuit Rules Against New Issues in City of Philadelphia v. Harris et al.

Date: Sep 30, 1994

Strict Adherence to Procedural Safeguards in Appeals: Third Circuit Rules Against New Issues in City of Philadelphia v. Harris et al. Introduction The case of Martin Harris et al. v. The City of...

Complete Preemption Doctrine Affirmed in Goepel v. National Postal Mail Handlers Union

Date: Sep 28, 1994

Complete Preemption Doctrine Affirmed in Goepel v. National Postal Mail Handlers Union Introduction The case of Marilyn Goepel; Ronald Goepel v. National Postal Mail Handlers Union serves as a...

Establishing Proper Venue Based on Substantial Connection: Insights from Cottman Transmission Systems v. Martino and Trans One II, Inc.

Date: Sep 21, 1994

Establishing Proper Venue Based on Substantial Connection: Insights from Cottman Transmission Systems, Inc. v. Martino and Trans One II, Inc. Introduction Cottman Transmission Systems, Inc. v....

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