3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Clarifying Culpability in Bank Fraud and Larceny Under 18 U.S.C. §§1344 and 2113(b): The Goldblatt Decision

Date: Mar 12, 1987

Clarifying Culpability in Bank Fraud and Larceny Under 18 U.S.C. §§1344 and 2113(b): The Goldblatt Decision Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Goldblatt, 813 F.2d 619 (3d...

Negligent Misrepresentation and Estoppel in Garnishment Proceedings: Insights from J.E. Mamiye Sons, Inc. v. The Fidelity Bank

Date: Mar 7, 1987

Negligent Misrepresentation and Estoppel in Garnishment Proceedings: Insights from J.E. Mamiye Sons, Inc. v. The Fidelity Bank Introduction The case of J.E. Mamiye Sons, Inc. v. The Fidelity Bank...

Retention of Holdback Account Funds Upon Debtor’s Default and Absence of Waiver: Equimark v. C.I.T. Case Commentary

Date: Mar 3, 1987

Retention of Holdback Account Funds Upon Debtor’s Default and Absence of Waiver: Equimark v. C.I.T. Case Commentary Introduction The case of Equimark Commercial Finance Company v. C.I.T. Financial...

Substantial Evidence Standard Reinforced in Prison Disciplinary Proceedings: Henderson v. Carlson

Date: Feb 28, 1987

Substantial Evidence Standard Reinforced in Prison Disciplinary Proceedings: Henderson v. Carlson Introduction The case of Henderson, Archie L. v. Norman Carlson, Director, Bureau of Prisons O'Brien,...

Affirmation of Absolute Immunity for Ethics Complainants: Edelstein v. New Jersey Supreme Court

Date: Feb 27, 1987

Affirmation of Absolute Immunity for Ethics Complainants: Edelstein v. New Jersey Supreme Court Introduction The case of Benjamin Edelstein v. New Jersey Supreme Court (812 F.2d 128) presents a...

Establishing Employer Liability under ERISA §510: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gavalik et al. v. Continental Can Company

Date: Feb 20, 1987

Establishing Employer Liability under ERISA §510: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gavalik et al. v. Continental Can Company Introduction The case of Gavalik et al. v. Continental Can Company examined...

Timeliness of Post-Trial Motions and Appealability of Judgments of Acquittal: Insights from United States v. Coleman & Del Bono

Date: Feb 19, 1987

Timeliness of Post-Trial Motions and Appealability of Judgments of Acquittal: Insights from United States v. Coleman & Del Bono Introduction The case of United States of America v. Nathaniel Coleman,...

Expanded FLSA Anti-Retaliation Protections and Interest Presumptions in Brock v. Richardson Construction

Date: Feb 19, 1987

Expanded FLSA Anti-Retaliation Protections and Interest Presumptions in Brock v. Richardson Construction Introduction Brock v. Richardson Construction, 812 F.2d 121 (3d Cir. 1987), serves as a...

Balancing Privacy and Public Interest: Insights from Fraternal Order of Police v. City of Philadelphia

Date: Feb 18, 1987

Balancing Privacy and Public Interest: Insights from Fraternal Order of Police v. City of Philadelphia Introduction The case of Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 5, Robert S. Hurst et al. v. City...

State Action Immunity and Rational Basis in Solid Waste Management: An Analysis of Hancock Industries v. Schaeffer

Date: Feb 7, 1987

State Action Immunity and Rational Basis in Solid Waste Management: An Analysis of Hancock Industries v. Schaeffer Introduction Hancock Industries and ACE Service Corp. and Eastern Waste Removal and...

Affirmation of Objective Reasonable Suspicion in Investigatory Stops and Validation of ACCA Sentence Enhancements in United States v. Hawkins

Date: Feb 4, 1987

Affirmation of Objective Reasonable Suspicion in Investigatory Stops and Validation of ACCA Sentence Enhancements in United States v. Hawkins Introduction United States of America v. Milton Hawkins,...

Strict Standards for Emotional Distress Claims in Asbestos Litigation Confirmed by Third Circuit

Date: Jan 31, 1987

Strict Standards for Emotional Distress Claims in Asbestos Litigation Confirmed by Third Circuit Introduction The case Wisniewski, Susan and Klock, Debra WISNIEWSKI v. JOHNS-MANVILLE CORP., among...

Survival of Pre-existing Liens in Bankruptcy: Interpretation of 11 U.S.C. § 506(d)

Date: Jan 31, 1987

Survival of Pre-existing Liens in Bankruptcy: Interpretation of 11 U.S.C. § 506(d) Introduction Estate of Roger Lellock v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, A Corp., and the United States...

Indiana Law Governs Contribution Claims in FELA Actions: Insights from Shields v. Consolidated Rail Corp.

Date: Jan 30, 1987

Indiana Law Governs Contribution Claims in FELA Actions: Insights from Shields v. Consolidated Rail Corp. Introduction Shields, Arnett L. v. Consolidated Rail Corporation is a pivotal case decided by...

Establishing Comprehensive Standards for Official Oppression: Government of the Virgin Islands v. Kelvin Derricks

Date: Jan 22, 1987

Establishing Comprehensive Standards for Official Oppression: Government of the Virgin Islands v. Kelvin Derricks Introduction Government of the Virgin Islands v. Kelvin Derricks, 810 F.2d 50 (3d...

Indispensable Parties and Federal Jurisdiction: Steel Valley Authority v. American Standard

Date: Jan 21, 1987

Indispensable Parties and Federal Jurisdiction: Steel Valley Authority v. American Standard Introduction In the landmark case of Steel Valley Authority v. Union Switch and Signal Division, American...

Irreparable Harm in Preliminary Injunctions: Insights from ECRI v. McGraw-Hill

Date: Jan 21, 1987

Irreparable Harm in Preliminary Injunctions: Insights from ECRI v. McGraw-Hill Introduction The case of ECRI, A Nonprofit Pennsylvania Corporation v. McGraw-Hill, Inc. addresses critical issues in...

Zoning Ordinances and the Limits of Regulatory Takings: An Analysis of Pace Resources, Inc. v. Shrewsbury Township

Date: Jan 13, 1987

Zoning Ordinances and the Limits of Regulatory Takings: An Analysis of Pace Resources, Inc. v. Shrewsbury Township Introduction The case of Pace Resources, Inc. v. Shrewsbury Township presents a...

Concurrent §1983 Claims and Habeas Corpus: Insights from Harper v. Jeffries

Date: Jan 1, 1987

Concurrent §1983 Claims and Habeas Corpus: Insights from Harper v. Jeffries Introduction Michael Thomas Harper, representing himself as a pro se petitioner, appealed against Donald Jeffries and the...

Genericness Doctrine Reinforced: Third Circuit in A.J. Canfield Co. v. Concord Beverage Co.

Date: Jan 1, 1987

Genericness Doctrine Reinforced: Third Circuit in A.J. Canfield Co. v. Concord Beverage Co. Introduction The case of A.J. Canfield Company, a Corporation, Appellant, v. Honickman, Harold, an...

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