3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Redefining 'Loss' in Fraud Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Kopp

Date: Dec 5, 1991

Redefining 'Loss' in Fraud Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Kopp Introduction United States v. Larry Kopp is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit...

Employment Classification and Willfulness under FLSA: Selker Brothers v. Martin

Date: Dec 5, 1991

Employment Classification and Willfulness under FLSA: Selker Brothers v. Martin Introduction The case of LYNN MARTIN, SECRETARY OF LABOR, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR v. SELKER BROTHERS, INC.,...

Impact of Bankruptcy Code's Automatic Stay on Concurrent Litigation: Maritime Electric Company, Inc. v. United Jersey Bank and Others

Date: Dec 3, 1991

Impact of Bankruptcy Code's Automatic Stay on Concurrent Litigation: Maritime Electric Company, Inc. v. United Jersey Bank and Others Introduction The case Maritime Electric Company, Inc., a New York...

Enhanced Protections Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Third Circuit's Interpretation in Graziano v. Harrison

Date: Nov 30, 1991

Enhanced Protections Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Third Circuit's Interpretation in Graziano v. Harrison Introduction Graziano v. Harrison, 950 F.2d 107 (3rd Cir. 1991), is a pivotal...

Establishing the Presumption of Public Access to Materials Filed in Motions for Summary Judgment: Insights from REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES v. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION

Date: Nov 19, 1991

Establishing the Presumption of Public Access to Materials Filed in Motions for Summary Judgment: Insights from Republic of the Philippines v. Westinghouse Electric Corporation Introduction The case...

Establishing Absolute Immunity for Prosecutors in Civil Forfeiture Proceedings: Schrob v. Catterson

Date: Nov 16, 1991

Establishing Absolute Immunity for Prosecutors in Civil Forfeiture Proceedings: Schrob v. Catterson Introduction Schrob v. Catterson, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...

Expanding 'Applicable Nonbankruptcy Law' in Bankruptcy: Federal Protections Recognized for Qualified Pension Plans and IRAs

Date: Nov 15, 1991

Expanding 'Applicable Nonbankruptcy Law' in Bankruptcy: Federal Protections Recognized for Qualified Pension Plans and IRAs Introduction The case of Kosta P. Velis v. Mary Kardanis (949 F.2d 78)...

Establishing Direct Municipal Liability for Deliberate Indifference: Simmons v. City of Philadelphia

Date: Oct 19, 1991

Establishing Direct Municipal Liability for Deliberate Indifference: Simmons v. City of Philadelphia Introduction Simmons v. City of Philadelphia; Police Officer A. Panati, 947 F.2d 1042 (3d Cir....

Reaffirming the Presumption of State Court Findings in Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. §2254(d): Reese v. Fulcomer

Date: Oct 16, 1991

Reaffirming the Presumption of State Court Findings in Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. §2254(d): Reese v. Fulcomer Introduction Francis Ordean Reese appealed the dismissal of his habeas corpus petition...

Limitations on the Right to Counsel of Choice at Resentencing: Insights from United States v. Yu Kikumura

Date: Oct 16, 1991

Limitations on the Right to Counsel of Choice at Resentencing: Insights from United States v. Yu Kikumura Introduction The case of United States of America v. Yu Kikumura, adjudicated by the Third...

Affirmation of 'Reckless Indifference' Standard in §1983 Detainee Suicide Claims: Upper Darby Township v. Colburn

Date: Oct 11, 1991

Affirmation of 'Reckless Indifference' Standard in §1983 Detainee Suicide Claims: Upper Darby Township v. Colburn Introduction The case of Colburn v. Upper Darby Township addresses critical issues...

Mandatory 90-Day Stay for Receivers Under FIRREA Affirmed

Date: Oct 9, 1991

Mandatory 90-Day Stay for Receivers Under FIRREA Affirmed 1. Introduction The case of Praxis Properties, Inc. v. Colonial Savings Bank, S.L.A. addresses a pivotal question in the realm of financial...

Municipal Licensing and Due Process: Establishing Precedent in Midnight Sessions v. City of Philadelphia

Date: Oct 3, 1991

Municipal Licensing and Due Process: Establishing Precedent in Midnight Sessions v. City of Philadelphia Introduction The case of Midnight Sessions, Ltd. v. City of Philadelphia presents a critical...

Reevaluation of Bankruptcy Trustee's Avoidance Powers: Mellon Bank v. Metro Communications

Date: Sep 26, 1991

Reevaluation of Bankruptcy Trustee's Avoidance Powers: Mellon Bank v. Metro Communications Introduction The case of Mellon Bank, N.A. v. Metro Communications, Inc. adjudicated by the United States...

De Novo Review Standard for Fact-Based Beneficiary Determinations Under ERISA: Insights from Diane C. Luby v. Teamsters Health

Date: Sep 21, 1991

De Novo Review Standard for Fact-Based Beneficiary Determinations Under ERISA: Insights from Diane C. Luby v. Teamsters Health, Welfare, and Pension Trust Funds Introduction Diane C. Luby v....

Establishing RICO Continuity and Affirming Legal Malpractice in Land Acquisition Fraud: A Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Sep 21, 1991

Establishing RICO Continuity and Affirming Legal Malpractice in Land Acquisition Fraud: A Comprehensive Commentary Introduction The case of JAMES E. HUGHES AND LINDA L. HUGHES v. CONSOL-PENNSYLVANIA...

Establishing Immediate Appealability for Denials of Ex Parte Seizure Orders under 15 U.S.C. §1116(d)

Date: Sep 19, 1991

Establishing Immediate Appealability for Denials of Ex Parte Seizure Orders under 15 U.S.C. §1116(d) Introduction The case of Louis Vuitton v. Helene White addresses a pivotal issue in trademark law...

Comprehensive Commentary on United States ex rel. Stinson v. Prudential Insurance Company: FCA Jurisdictional Bar and Original Source Exception

Date: Sep 19, 1991

Comprehensive Commentary on United States ex rel. Stinson v. Prudential Insurance Company 944 F.2d 1149 (3d Cir. 1991) Introduction United States ex rel. Stinson, Lyons, Gerlin Bustamante, P.A. v....

Reinforcing Fourth Amendment Safeguards and Conspiracy Doctrine: In-Depth Commentary on United States v. Salmon et al.

Date: Sep 18, 1991

Reinforcing Fourth Amendment Safeguards and Conspiracy Doctrine: In-Depth Commentary on United States v. Salmon et al. Introduction The case of United States of America v. Amos Salmon, Raymond E....

Limits of Personal Jurisdiction in Patent Infringement: Applied Biosystems v. Cruachem

Date: Sep 7, 1991

Limits of Personal Jurisdiction in Patent Infringement: Applied Biosystems v. Cruachem Introduction In the landmark case of Applied Biosystems, Inc. v. Cruachem, Ltd. (772 F. Supp. 1458), the United...

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