3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Reasonable Interpretation of §6103(h)(5) and Sentencing Guidelines in United States v. Copple

Date: May 18, 1994

Reasonable Interpretation of §6103(h)(5) and Sentencing Guidelines in United States v. Copple Introduction United States v. Copple (24 F.3d 535), adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for...

Clarifying State Action Doctrine: ACGME's Accreditation Decisions Do Not Constitute State Action

Date: May 18, 1994

Clarifying State Action Doctrine: ACGME's Accreditation Decisions Do Not Constitute State Action Introduction In the landmark case of McKeesport Hospital v. The Accreditation Council for Graduate...

Affirmation of 'Dangerous Probability' Standard in Attempted Monopolization under Sherman Act Section 2

Date: May 17, 1994

Affirmation of 'Dangerous Probability' Standard in Attempted Monopolization under Sherman Act Section 2 Introduction The case of Gary L. Pastore and National Security Systems Corporation (NASSCO) v....

Comprehensive Interpretation of 'Loss of Use' and 'Tangible Property' in CGL Policies: Insights from Lucker Manufacturing v. The Home Insurance Company

Date: May 13, 1994

Comprehensive Interpretation of 'Loss of Use' and 'Tangible Property' in CGL Policies: Insights from Lucker Manufacturing v. The Home Insurance Company Introduction Lucker Manufacturing, a Unit of...

Reaffirmation of Clear and Convincing Standard for Bad Faith Claims in Insurance under Pennsylvania Law

Date: May 11, 1994

Reaffirmation of Clear and Convincing Standard for Bad Faith Claims in Insurance under Pennsylvania Law Introduction The case of Regina Polselli; Rudolph T. Polselli v. Nationwide Mutual Fire...

Limitations on Nationwide Class Certification in Immigration Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Pan v. INS

Date: May 6, 1994

Limitations on Nationwide Class Certification in Immigration Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Pan v. INS Introduction The case of Yong Zhong Pan v. INS addresses significant issues regarding class action...

Affirmation of D’Oench Duhme Doctrine and 12 U.S.C. § 1823(e) in Upholding FDIC's Enforcement of Written Promissory Notes

Date: May 6, 1994

Affirmation of D’Oench Duhme Doctrine and 12 U.S.C. § 1823(e) in Upholding FDIC's Enforcement of Written Promissory Notes Introduction The case of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) v....

Establishing Attorney Liability for Misrepresentations and Omissions in Securities Opinion Letters under Rule 10b-5

Date: May 3, 1994

Establishing Attorney Liability for Misrepresentations and Omissions in Securities Opinion Letters under Rule 10b-5 Introduction The case of Ernest P. Kline; Eugene Knopf; Steven R. Wojdak v. First...

Balancing Confidentiality and Public Access: Insights from Pansy v. Borough of Stroudsburg

Date: May 3, 1994

Balancing Confidentiality and Public Access: Insights from Pansy v. Borough of Stroudsburg Case Details Case: JOHN A. PANSY, PLAINTIFF/APPELLEE, v. BOROUGH OF STROUDSBURG; HAROLD A. BENTZONI; KATHRYN...

Strict Interpretation of Article III Standing: Wheeler v. Travelers Sets Precedent in Insurance Recovery Claims

Date: Apr 30, 1994

Strict Interpretation of Article III Standing: Wheeler v. Travelers Insurance Co. Sets Precedent in Insurance Recovery Claims Introduction Wheeler v. Travelers Insurance Company, 22 F.3d 534 (3d Cir....

Independent Municipal Liability Affirmed for Substantive Due Process Violations in High-Speed Pursuit Cases

Date: Apr 30, 1994

Independent Municipal Liability Affirmed for Substantive Due Process Violations in High-Speed Pursuit Cases Introduction In the landmark case of FAGAN v. CITY OF VINELAND, decided by the United...

Seventh Amendment Jury Trial Rights in Bankruptcy-Related Malpractice Actions: Billing v. Ravin, Greenberg Zackin, P.A.

Date: Apr 21, 1994

Seventh Amendment Jury Trial Rights in Bankruptcy-Related Malpractice Actions: Billing v. Ravin, Greenberg Zackin, P.A. Introduction The case of Anders S. Billing; Diann E. Billing v. Ravin,...

Reversing Summary Judgment in Defamation Cases Involving Genuine Issues of Falsity and Actual Malice: St. Surin v. Virgin Islands Daily News

Date: Apr 16, 1994

Reversing Summary Judgment in Defamation Cases Involving Genuine Issues of Falsity and Actual Malice: St. Surin v. Virgin Islands Daily News Introduction In the landmark case of Gabriel St. Surin v....

Unconditional Right of Creditors' Committees to Intervene in Related Adversary Proceedings under § 1109(b)

Date: Apr 12, 1994

Unconditional Right of Creditors' Committees to Intervene in Related Adversary Proceedings under § 1109(b) Introduction The case of Phar-Mor, Inc. v. Coopers Lybrand is a pivotal judicial decision...

Third Circuit Reaffirms the Viability of §1986 Civil Rights Claims in the Context of Racial Unrest – Clark et al. v. Clabaugh et al.

Date: Apr 9, 1994

Third Circuit Reaffirms the Viability of §1986 Civil Rights Claims in the Context of Racial Unrest – Clark et al. v. Clabaugh et al. Introduction The case of Angel Clark; Melvin Thomas; Frederick...

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