3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Causation in Asbestos Litigation: Upholding the Eckenrod Standard

Date: Aug 29, 1990

Establishing Causation in Asbestos Litigation: Upholding the Eckenrod Standard Introduction The case of Reimert et al. v. Multiple Asbestos Manufacturers [No. 89-2123] adjudicated by the United...

A Comprehensive Commentary on Schoch v. First Fidelity Bancorporation: Affirmation of At-Will Employment Doctrine and Summary Judgment Standards

Date: Aug 28, 1990

Affirmation of At-Will Employment Doctrine and Summary Judgment Standards in Wrongful Discharge Cases: Schoch v. First Fidelity Bancorporation Introduction The case of Schoch v. First Fidelity...

Third Circuit Establishes Distinction Between Aesthetic and Functional Elements in Copyright Law

Date: Aug 28, 1990

Third Circuit Establishes Distinction Between Aesthetic and Functional Elements in Copyright Law Introduction In the landmark case Masquerade Novelty, Inc. v. Unique Industries, Inc., the United...

Ripeness of Declaratory Judgment and Consequential Damages under the U.C.C.: Step-Saver Data Systems, Inc. v. Wyse Technology

Date: Aug 28, 1990

Ripeness of Declaratory Judgment and Consequential Damages under the U.C.C.: Step-Saver Data Systems, Inc. v. Wyse Technology Introduction Step-Saver Data Systems, Inc. v. Wyse Technology et al. is a...

Expanding §1983: Personal Capacity Suits Against State Officials and Scope of Employment Substitution

Date: Aug 22, 1990

Expanding §1983: Personal Capacity Suits Against State Officials and Scope of Employment Substitution Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, in the case of James C....

Establishing Representational Standing in Environmental Litigation: PIRG v. Powell Duffryn Terminals Inc.

Date: Aug 21, 1990

Establishing Representational Standing in Environmental Litigation: PIRG v. Powell Duffryn Terminals Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Public Interest Research Group of New Jersey, Inc. and...

Admissibility of Expert Epidemiological Testimony in Bendectin Birth Defect Litigation

Date: Aug 18, 1990

Admissibility of Expert Epidemiological Testimony in Bendectin Birth Defect Litigation Introduction The case of AMY DeLUCA, et al. v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. presents a pivotal moment in...

Third Circuit Clarifies ERISA’s 'Accrued Benefits' and Limits on Early Retirement Benefit Denials: Edgewater Steel Company v. Berger et al.

Date: Aug 16, 1990

Third Circuit Clarifies ERISA’s 'Accrued Benefits' and Limits on Early Retirement Benefit Denials: Edgewater Steel Company v. Berger et al. Introduction The case of Donald Berger, Barbara Dallas,...

Clarifying Procedural Requirements for Preliminary Injunctions: Murray v. Pittsburgh Board of Education

Date: Aug 16, 1990

Clarifying Procedural Requirements for Preliminary Injunctions: Murray v. Pittsburgh Board of Education Introduction The case of Earl Bradley and Diane Murray v. Pittsburgh Board of Education,...

Control of Bankruptcy Case References: Insights from In Re Edward S. Pruitt and Ida B. Pruitt

Date: Aug 10, 1990

Control of Bankruptcy Case References: Insights from In Re Edward S. Pruitt and Ida B. Pruitt Court Details Case Title: In Re Edward S. Pruitt and Ida B. Pruitt. Appeal of Landmark Savings...

Aggregated Branch Transactions and Currency Reporting Obligations: Insights from United States v. Besmajian & Amwake

Date: Aug 10, 1990

Aggregated Branch Transactions and Currency Reporting Obligations: Insights from United States v. Besmajian & Amwake Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Arthur G. Besmajian, Jr.,...

Genuine Issues of Material Fact in Competitive Injury for Secondary Line Price Discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act: Feeser v. Serv-A-Portion

Date: Aug 3, 1990

Genuine Issues of Material Fact in Competitive Injury for Secondary Line Price Discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act: Feeser v. Serv-A-Portion Introduction In the landmark case of J.F. Feeser,...

United States v. Scarfo et al.: Affirming the Robust Application of RICO in Combating Organized Crime and Upholding Dual Sovereignty Principle

Date: Aug 2, 1990

United States v. Scarfo et al.: Affirming the Robust Application of RICO in Combating Organized Crime and Upholding Dual Sovereignty Principle Introduction The case of United States of America v....

Admissibility of Unidentified Co-Conspirator Statements and Probable Cause: Insights from United States v. Cruz

Date: Aug 1, 1990

Admissibility of Unidentified Co-Conspirator Statements and Probable Cause: Insights from United States v. Cruz Introduction United States of America v. Cruz, Jose, Appellant is a pivotal case...

Establishing Union Responsibility for Wildcat Strikes under Section 301: Third Circuit Affirms District Court's Denial of Preliminary Injunction

Date: Jul 28, 1990

Establishing Union Responsibility for Wildcat Strikes under Section 301: Third Circuit Affirms District Court's Denial of Preliminary Injunction Introduction The case of Philadelphia Marine Trade...

Third Circuit Clarifies Timeliness of Prejudgment Interest Requests under Rule 59(e): Keith v. Truckstops

Date: Jul 25, 1990

Third Circuit Clarifies Timeliness of Prejudgment Interest Requests under Rule 59(e): Keith v. Truckstops Introduction The case of Jerry Keith and Connie Keith v. Truckstops Corporation of America...

ERISA Requires Written Amendments: Midwest Fasteners Case Establishes Strict Formality in Amending Employee Benefit Plans

Date: Jul 25, 1990

ERISA Requires Written Amendments: Midwest Fasteners Case Establishes Strict Formality in Amending Employee Benefit Plans Introduction The case of Hozier et al. v. Midwest Fasteners, Inc., et al....

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3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Causation in Asbestos Litigation: Upholding the Eckenrod Standard

A Comprehensive Commentary on Schoch v. First Fidelity Bancorporation: Affirmation of At-Will Employment Doctrine and Summary Judgment Standards

Third Circuit Establishes Distinction Between Aesthetic and Functional Elements in Copyright Law

Ripeness of Declaratory Judgment and Consequential Damages under the U.C.C.: Step-Saver Data Systems, Inc. v. Wyse Technology

Expanding §1983: Personal Capacity Suits Against State Officials and Scope of Employment Substitution

Establishing Representational Standing in Environmental Litigation: PIRG v. Powell Duffryn Terminals Inc.

Admissibility of Expert Epidemiological Testimony in Bendectin Birth Defect Litigation

Third Circuit Clarifies ERISA’s 'Accrued Benefits' and Limits on Early Retirement Benefit Denials: Edgewater Steel Company v. Berger et al.

Clarifying Procedural Requirements for Preliminary Injunctions: Murray v. Pittsburgh Board of Education

Control of Bankruptcy Case References: Insights from In Re Edward S. Pruitt and Ida B. Pruitt

Aggregated Branch Transactions and Currency Reporting Obligations: Insights from United States v. Besmajian & Amwake

Genuine Issues of Material Fact in Competitive Injury for Secondary Line Price Discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act: Feeser v. Serv-A-Portion

United States v. Scarfo et al.: Affirming the Robust Application of RICO in Combating Organized Crime and Upholding Dual Sovereignty Principle

Admissibility of Unidentified Co-Conspirator Statements and Probable Cause: Insights from United States v. Cruz

Establishing Union Responsibility for Wildcat Strikes under Section 301: Third Circuit Affirms District Court's Denial of Preliminary Injunction

Third Circuit Clarifies Timeliness of Prejudgment Interest Requests under Rule 59(e): Keith v. Truckstops

ERISA Requires Written Amendments: Midwest Fasteners Case Establishes Strict Formality in Amending Employee Benefit Plans

Third Circuit Upholds Strict Standards for Default Judgments and Sanctions in Defamation Litigation

Balancing Inmate Court Access and Prison Security: Third Circuit’s Decision in Guyer v. Beard

Establishing Associational Standing under Title VII: Insights from NAACP v. Town of Harrison