3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Exhaustion of State Remedies in Federal Habeas Corpus Petitions: Insights from O'Halloran v. Ryan

Date: Dec 19, 1987

Exhaustion of State Remedies in Federal Habeas Corpus Petitions: Insights from O'Halloran v. Ryan Introduction The case of Francis O'Halloran v. Joseph Ryan serves as a pivotal examination of the...

Equal Protection Considerations for Attorneys' Access in Federal Prisons: Analysis of Sturm v. Clark

Date: Dec 15, 1987

Equal Protection Considerations for Attorneys' Access in Federal Prisons: Analysis of Sturm v. Clark Introduction The case of Cheryl J. Sturm v. Clark et al. addresses critical issues surrounding the...

Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Rule 11 Sanctions in Employment Termination Dispute

Date: Dec 15, 1987

Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Rule 11 Sanctions in Employment Termination Dispute Introduction The case of Albert J. Gaardino and Patricia Gaardino v. Ethyl Corporation, decided on December 14,...

Defining "Debt" under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Insights from Zimmerman v. HBO Affiliate Group

Date: Dec 10, 1987

Defining "Debt" under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Insights from Zimmerman v. HBO Affiliate Group Introduction The case of Zimmerman, John G., on behalf of himself and all others similarly...

Ensuring Proper Procedure: Third Circuit Reverses Default Judgment in EMCASCO v. Sambrick

Date: Nov 28, 1987

Ensuring Proper Procedure: Third Circuit Reverses Default Judgment in EMCASCO v. Sambrick Introduction The case of Emcasco Insurance Company v. Louis Sambrick is a pivotal decision articulated by the...

Inmates' Right to Elective Abortion Unencumbered by Court-Ordered Release: Monmouth County v. Lanzaro

Date: Nov 26, 1987

Inmates' Right to Elective Abortion Unencumbered by Court-Ordered Release: Monmouth County v. Lanzaro Introduction The case of Monmouth County Correctional Institution Inmates v. Lanzaro evaluated...

Marxe v. AT&T: Clarifying the Requirement of Irreparable Harm for Title VII Retaliation Injunctions

Date: Nov 25, 1987

Marxe v. AT&T: Clarifying the Requirement of Irreparable Harm for Title VII Retaliation Injunctions Introduction Francine Marxe v. C.W. Jackson, C.E. Yates, and AT&T Communications, Inc. is a pivotal...

Expert Testimony Requirement for Pretrial Detainees' §1983 Claims Affirmed in Inmates of Allegheny County Jail v. Kozakiewicz

Date: Nov 17, 1987

Expert Testimony Requirement for Pretrial Detainees' §1983 Claims Affirmed in Inmates of Allegheny County Jail v. Kozakiewicz Introduction In the case of Inmates of Allegheny County Jail v....

Unanimity in Jury Verdicts: The United States v. James Beros Analysis

Date: Nov 11, 1987

Unanimity in Jury Verdicts: The United States v. James Beros Analysis Introduction The United States v. James Beros, Titus McCue A/K/A Tim McCune, 833 F.2d 455 (3d Cir. 1987), presents a pivotal...

IADA Non-Retroactivity Affirmed in Habeas Corpus Context: Charles Diggs v. Owens and Daughn

Date: Nov 7, 1987

IADA Non-Retroactivity Affirmed in Habeas Corpus Context: Charles Diggs v. Owens and Daughn Introduction In the appellate case of Charles Diggs v. David Owens, Superintendent and John Daughn, Warden,...

Establishing a Pattern of Racketeering Activity under RICO: Barticheck v. Fidelity Union Bank

Date: Oct 30, 1987

Establishing a Pattern of Racketeering Activity under RICO: Barticheck v. Fidelity Union Bank Introduction Barticheck et al. v. Fidelity Union Bank/First National State et al. is a pivotal case...

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit Establishes Strict Adherence to Contractual Terms in Government Reimbursement Claims

Date: Oct 23, 1987

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit Establishes Strict Adherence to Contractual Terms in Government Reimbursement Claims Introduction The case of In the Matter of Penn Central Transportation...

Compilation Theory Affirmed in FOIA Exemption: AFSC v. DoD

Date: Oct 20, 1987

Compilation Theory Affirmed in FOIA Exemption: AFSC v. Department of Defense Introduction The case American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) v. Department of Defense (DoD), decided by the United...

Affirmation of Core Proceedings and Application of Clearly Erroneous Standard in Bankruptcy Litigation: Southeastern Sprinkler Co. v. Meyertech Corp.

Date: Oct 15, 1987

Affirmation of Core Proceedings and Application of Clearly Erroneous Standard in Bankruptcy Litigation: Southeastern Sprinkler Co. v. Meyertech Corp. Introduction Southeastern Sprinkler Company, Inc....

Arbitration as Mandatory Dispute Resolution Under the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act: Insights from Flying Tiger Line, Inc. v. Teamsters Pension Trust Fund

Date: Oct 1, 1987

Arbitration as Mandatory Dispute Resolution Under the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act: Insights from Flying Tiger Line, Inc. v. Teamsters Pension Trust Fund Introduction The case of The...

Defining the Scope of Administrative Agency Review: Chrupcala v. Heckler

Date: Sep 29, 1987

Defining the Scope of Administrative Agency Review: Chrupcala v. Heckler Introduction Chrupcala v. Heckler, 829 F.2d 1269 (3d Cir. 1987), is a pivotal case in administrative law that clarifies the...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Dr. Hankins v. Temple University: Reinforcing Standards in Employment Discrimination and Due Process Claims

Date: Sep 24, 1987

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Dr. Hankins v. Temple University: Reinforcing Standards in Employment Discrimination and Due Process Claims Introduction The case of Hankins v. Temple University,...

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