3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing the Limits of Judicial Duty in Advising Defendants of Their Right to Testify: United States v. Pennycooke

Date: Aug 31, 1995

Establishing the Limits of Judicial Duty in Advising Defendants of Their Right to Testify: United States v. Pennycooke Introduction United States v. Courtney Dave Pennycooke, 65 F.3d 9 (3d Cir....

Clarifying Treble Damages in Robinson-Patman Secondary Line Price Discrimination: Stelwagon v. Tarmac

Date: Aug 25, 1995

Clarifying Treble Damages in Robinson-Patman Secondary Line Price Discrimination: Stelwagon Manufacturing Company v. Tarmac Roofing Systems, Inc. Introduction The case of Stelwagon Manufacturing...

Establishing Appellate Jurisdiction Over Attorney Sanctions: Insights from Martin v. Brown (Third Circuit, 1995)

Date: Aug 24, 1995

Establishing Appellate Jurisdiction Over Attorney Sanctions: Insights from Martin v. Brown (Third Circuit, 1995) Introduction The case of Leon M. Martin v. Harold Ed Brown et al. serves as a pivotal...

Enhancing Accountability under ERISA: Insights from United States v. Coyle

Date: Aug 24, 1995

Enhancing Accountability under ERISA: Insights from United States v. Coyle Introduction United States of America v. Michael C. Coyle is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals...

Establishing Franchise Protections Under the NJFPA: Cooper Distributing Co. v. Amana Refrigeration, Inc.

Date: Aug 23, 1995

Establishing Franchise Protections Under the NJFPA: Cooper Distributing Co. v. Amana Refrigeration, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Cooper Distributing Co., Inc. v. Amana Refrigeration,...

Collateral Consequences and Voluntariness of Guilty Pleas: Insights from Parry v. Rosemeyer

Date: Aug 22, 1995

Collateral Consequences and Voluntariness of Guilty Pleas: Insights from Parry v. Rosemeyer Introduction The case of Thomas G. Parry #BH-2648 v. Frederick Rosemeyer, adjudicated by the United States...

Issue Preclusion in Maritime Indemnity Claims: Burlington Northern Railroad Co. v. Hyundai Merchant Marine Co.

Date: Aug 19, 1995

Issue Preclusion in Maritime Indemnity Claims: Burlington Northern Railroad Co. v. Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. Introduction The case of Burlington Northern Railroad Company v. Hyundai Merchant Marine...

Authorization Test Established for Evaluating Pretextual Traffic Stops

Date: Aug 17, 1995

Authorization Test Established for Evaluating Pretextual Traffic Stops Introduction The case of United States of America v. Paul N. Johnson (63 F.3d 242) presents a pivotal moment in Fourth Amendment...

Enhancing State Enforcement Standards Under SMCRA: Third Circuit Upholds Pennsylvania's Civil Liability Amendments

Date: Aug 17, 1995

Enhancing State Enforcement Standards Under SMCRA: Third Circuit Upholds Pennsylvania's Civil Liability Amendments Introduction In the landmark case Pennsylvania Coal Association v. Bruce Babbitt et...

Carter v. Vaughn: Reinforcing Procedural Exhaustion in Federal Habeas Corpus Petitions

Date: Aug 15, 1995

Carter v. Vaughn: Reinforcing Procedural Exhaustion in Federal Habeas Corpus Petitions Introduction Carter v. Vaughn, 62 F.3d 591 (3d Cir. 1995), serves as a significant precedent in the realm of...

Summary Judgment and Material Fact in ERISA Terminations: American Flint Glass Workers Union v. Beaumont Glass Company

Date: Aug 11, 1995

Summary Judgment and Material Fact in ERISA Terminations: American Flint Glass Workers Union v. Beaumont Glass Company Introduction The case of American Flint Glass Workers Union, AFL-CIO, Michael...

Third Circuit Establishes Liability Criteria for ESOP Fiduciaries Under ERISA

Date: Aug 11, 1995

Third Circuit Establishes Liability Criteria for ESOP Fiduciaries Under ERISA Introduction The case, Charles Moench v. Statewide Bancorp Employee Stock Option Plan, adjudicated by the United States...

Amount in Controversy for Injunctive Relief: Value of Rights vs. Cost of Compliance

Date: Aug 10, 1995

Amount in Controversy for Injunctive Relief: Value of Rights vs. Cost of Compliance Introduction COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORPORATION v. MICHAEL D. TARBUCK, APPELLANT. (62 F.3d 538) is a pivotal...

Habitual Residence Determination under the Hague Convention: Feder v. Evans-Feder

Date: Aug 9, 1995

Habitual Residence Determination under the Hague Convention: Feder v. Evans-Feder Introduction The case of Edward M. Feder v. Melissa Ann Evans-Feder, decided by the United States Court of Appeals...

Clarification of Review Standards and Burden of Proof Under IDEA: Carlisle Area School v. Scott P.

Date: Aug 9, 1995

Clarification of Review Standards and Burden of Proof Under IDEA: Carlisle Area School v. Scott P. Introduction The case of Carlisle Area School District v. Scott P., adjudicated by the United States...

Temporary Disabilities Not Covered under ADA: McDonald v. Pennsylvania

Date: Aug 5, 1995

Temporary Disabilities Not Covered under ADA: McDonald v. Pennsylvania Introduction In the landmark case Bonita McDonald v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare, Polk Center, 62...

Faragalli v. PaineWebber: Defining the Accrual of Arbitration Actions and Waiver under the Federal Arbitration Act

Date: Aug 5, 1995

Faragalli v. PaineWebber: Defining the Accrual of Arbitration Actions and Waiver under the Federal Arbitration Act Introduction The case of Shelldon Chaiken, Lee H. Lovejoy, Anthony Presogna, Kevin...

Third Circuit Establishes Stricter Standards for Reasonable Suspicion and Detention Length in Traffic Stop Cases

Date: Aug 4, 1995

Third Circuit Establishes Stricter Standards for Reasonable Suspicion and Detention Length in Traffic Stop Cases Introduction In George Karnes v. Thomas Skrutski, in His Individual Capacity; Edward...

Enhanced Requirements for Vaughn Indexes in FOIA Proceedings: Davin v. United States Department of Justice, FBI

Date: Aug 2, 1995

Enhanced Requirements for Vaughn Indexes in FOIA Proceedings: Davin v. United States Department of Justice, FBI Introduction The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) serves as a cornerstone for...

Riley v. Taylor: Expanding the Scope for Amending Habeas Corpus Petitions in Capital Cases

Date: Jul 28, 1995

Riley v. Taylor: Expanding the Scope for Amending Habeas Corpus Petitions in Capital Cases Introduction Riley William Rileyv. v. Stanley W. Taylor and M. Jane Brady is a pivotal case adjudicated by...