Affirmation of National Class Action Settlement Against Prudential Insurance: Guidelines for Attorneys' Fees in Mass Tort Cases Introduction In the landmark case In re: Prudential Insurance Company...
Waiver of Appellate Review for Magistrate Judge's Pretrial Orders Introduction Continental Casualty Company v. Dominick D'Andrea, Inc., 150 F.3d 245 (3d Cir. 1998), is a pivotal case addressing the...
Pennzoil v. Colelli: Pennsylvania’s 'Tort Out/Harm In' Long-Arm Statute Extends Personal Jurisdiction to Non-Intentional Tortfeasors Introduction The case of Pennzoil Products Company v. Colelli...
Limits on the Inevitable Discovery Doctrine in Testimonial Evidence: A New Precedent in United States v. Belki Maria Vasquez de Reyes Introduction United States of America v. Belki Maria Vasquez de...
Affirmation of Conviction and Sentence in United States v. Michael Dent Introduction In United States of America v. Michael Dent (149 F.3d 180), the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...
Determining Corporate Citizenship: Mennen Co. v. Federal Insurance Company and the "Center of Corporate Activities" Test Introduction In the landmark case of Mennen Company, Appellant, v. Atlantic...
Inference of Discrimination from Pretext in Employment Cases: Smith v. Borough of Wilkinsburg Introduction In the landmark case Edward C. Smith, Appellant, v. Borough of Wilkinsburg (147 F.3d 272),...
Antitrust Standing and the Necessity of Demonstrated Injury: City of Pittsburgh v. West Penn Power Company Introduction In the case of City of Pittsburgh, Appellant, v. West Penn Power Co., d/b/a...
Third Circuit Establishes No Discoverability Prerequisite under 28 U.S.C. §1782 Introduction The case of Bayer AG v. Betachem, Inc. addresses the scope and limitations of discovery permitted under 28...
Gulla v. North Strabane Township: Third Circuit Limits Application of Rooker-Feldman Doctrine Introduction The case of Ronald Gulla v. North Strabane Township represents a significant appellate...
Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in Employment Discrimination Cases Under FAA: Insights from Sheila Warnock Seus v. John Nuveen Co., Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Sheila Warnock Seus v....
Third Circuit Affirms Pennsylvania Bar on §1983 Emotional Distress Claims Absent Physical Injury in FONTROY v. OWENS Introduction In FONTROY v. OWENS, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...
Clarifying Individual Liability Standards under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination: Failla v. City of Passaic Introduction In Failla v. City of Passaic, the United States Court of Appeals for...
Equitable Tolling of AEDPA's One-Year Limitation Period: Analysis of Miller v. New Jersey State Department of Corrections Introduction Frank T. Miller, an inmate convicted by the New Jersey...
Mandamus Upholds Appellate Mandate in Contract Disputes: Third Circuit in Chambers Development Co., Inc. V. Passaic County Utilities Authority Introduction The case of Chambers Development Company,...
Disparity in Disability Benefits Under ADA: COLLEEN V. FORD Analysis Introduction The case of Colleen V. Ford v. Schering-Ploough Corporation addresses a critical question under the Americans with...
Establishing Precedent on Trademark Infringement and Preliminary Injunctions Introduction The case of Pappan Enterprises, Inc. v. Hardee's Food Systems, Inc.; MRO Mid-Atlantic Corp., adjudicated by...
Enforceability of Liquidated Damages in Chapter 11: Interface Group-Nevada, Inc. v. Trans World Airlines, Inc. Introduction The case of Interface Group-Nevada, Inc. v. Trans World Airlines, Inc. (145...
Balasubramanrim v. INS: Enhancing Standards for Credibility Determinations in Asylum Proceedings Introduction Balasubramanrim v. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is a pivotal case...
Authority Delegation in ERISA Plan Amendments: CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP. v. SCHOONEJONGEN Introduction The case of FRANK C. SCHOONEJONGEN et al. v. CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION, decided by the United States...