3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Redefining 'Willful and Malicious Injury' under Bankruptcy Code: In re Dominick P. Conte

Date: Aug 31, 1994

Redefining 'Willful and Malicious Injury' under Bankruptcy Code: In re Dominick P. Conte Introduction The case of In re Dominick P. Conte, 33 F.3d 303 (1994), presents a pivotal interpretation of the...

Renner v. Lanard Toys Ltd.: Clarifying the 'Stream of Commerce' Theory in Personal Jurisdiction

Date: Aug 26, 1994

Renner v. Lanard Toys Ltd.: Clarifying the 'Stream of Commerce' Theory in Personal Jurisdiction Introduction The case of David J. Renner and Darcy L. Renner v. Lanard Toys Limited adjudicated by the...

Jurisdictional Clarity in Postal Service Litigation: Insights from Licata v. United States Postal Service

Date: Aug 25, 1994

Jurisdictional Clarity in Postal Service Litigation: Insights from Licata v. United States Postal Service Introduction The case of Stephen B. Licata v. United States Postal Service, decided by the...

Enhancing ERISA Litigation: Standards for Awarding Attorneys' Fees in McPherson v. Employees' Pension Plan

Date: Aug 24, 1994

Enhancing ERISA Litigation: Standards for Awarding Attorneys' Fees in McPherson v. Employees' Pension Plan Introduction The legal landscape governing the awarding of attorneys' fees in Employee...

Limits on Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege in Insurance Coverage Litigation

Date: Aug 18, 1994

Limits on Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege in Insurance Coverage Litigation Introduction The case of Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Inc. and Armour Pharmaceutical Company v. The Home Indemnity Company...

Corporate Fiduciary Obligations Under ERISA: Insights from Curcio v. John Hancock

Date: Aug 18, 1994

Corporate Fiduciary Obligations Under ERISA: Insights from Curcio v. John Hancock Introduction The case of Marita L. Curcio; The Estate of Frederick Curcio, III v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance...

Federal Appellate Jurisdiction in Concurrent Litigation: Insights from Trent v. Dial Medical

Date: Aug 13, 1994

Federal Appellate Jurisdiction in Concurrent Litigation: Insights from Trent v. Dial Medical Introduction The case of Earl Trent, et al. v. Dial Medical of Florida, Inc., et al. (33 F.3d 217)...

Clarifying the Shifting Burden in Age Discrimination Cases: McKenna v. Pacific Rail Service

Date: Aug 12, 1994

Clarifying the Shifting Burden in Age Discrimination Cases: McKenna v. Pacific Rail Service Introduction The case of McKenna et al. v. Pacific Rail Service, decided by the United States Court of...

Federal Abstention in Administrative Proceedings: Analysis of O'Neill and Goodman v. City of Philadelphia

Date: Aug 6, 1994

Federal Abstention in Administrative Proceedings: Analysis of O'Neill and Goodman v. City of Philadelphia Introduction The case of John O'Neill and Samuel R. Goodman v. City of Philadelphia addressed...

Clarifying Prosecutorial Immunity: Distinguishing Absolute and Qualified Immunity in Investigatory Conduct

Date: Aug 5, 1994

Clarifying Prosecutorial Immunity: Distinguishing Absolute and Qualified Immunity in Investigatory Conduct Introduction The case of James J. Giuffre v. Nicholas Bissell et al., decided by the United...

Consumer Fraud Act Applicability in Franchise Transactions: Insights from J R Ice Cream Corp. v. California Smoothie Licensing Corp.

Date: Aug 5, 1994

Consumer Fraud Act Applicability in Franchise Transactions: Insights from J R Ice Cream Corp. v. California Smoothie Licensing Corp. Introduction J R Ice Cream Corporation v. California Smoothie...

Fuentes v. Perskie: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment in Title VII Discrimination Claims

Date: Aug 2, 1994

Fuentes v. Perskie: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment in Title VII Discrimination Claims Introduction In Fuentes v. Perskie, 32 F.3d 759 (3rd Cir. 1994), the United States Court of Appeals...

Armbruster Group v. Unisys: Third Circuit Expands Pretext Theory in ADEA Age Discrimination

Date: Aug 2, 1994

Armbruster Group v. Unisys: Third Circuit Expands Pretext Theory in ADEA Age Discrimination Introduction In Armbruster Group v. Unisys Corporation (32 F.3d 768, 3d Cir. 1994), the United States Court...

United States v. Reilly and Dowd: Admissibility of Radiotelegrams and False Declarations

Date: Jul 29, 1994

United States v. Reilly and Dowd: Admissibility of Radiotelegrams and False Declarations Introduction In the case of United States of America v. William P. Reilly, Appellant and United States of...

Fraud in Execution Defense in Collective Bargaining: Third Circuit's Ruling in United Mine Workers v. Fawn Mining Corporation

Date: Jul 26, 1994

Fraud in Execution Defense in Collective Bargaining: Third Circuit's Ruling in United Mine Workers v. Fawn Mining Corporation Introduction The case of JOSEPH P. CONNORS, SR.; DONALD E. PIERCE; et al....

Establishing Reverse Confusion as a Basis for Trademark Infringement under the Lanham Act: Fisons Horticulture, Inc. v. Vigoro Industries, Inc.

Date: Jul 23, 1994

Establishing Reverse Confusion as a Basis for Trademark Infringement under the Lanham Act: Fisons Horticulture, Inc. v. Vigoro Industries, Inc. Introduction The case of Fisons Horticulture, Inc. v....

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