3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Procedural Default and Exhaustion of State Remedies in Federal Habeas Corpus: Caswell v. Ryan

Date: Jan 14, 1992

Procedural Default and Exhaustion of State Remedies in Federal Habeas Corpus: Caswell v. Ryan Introduction William Caswell, a state prisoner in Pennsylvania, sought relief through a federal habeas...

SEPTA v. Bolden: Eleventh Amendment Immunity Denied and Unconstitutional Drug Testing

Date: Jan 1, 1992

SEPTA v. Bolden: Eleventh Amendment Immunity Denied and Unconstitutional Drug Testing Introduction The case of Russell Bolden vs. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) presents...

Ford Motor Co. v. Tunis Brothers Company: A Landmark in Antitrust and Fraud Litigation

Date: Dec 28, 1991

Ford Motor Co. v. Tunis Brothers Company: A Landmark in Antitrust and Fraud Litigation Introduction The case of Tunis Brothers Company, Inc.; Richard N. de la Rigaudiere; and David C. Smith v. Ford...

Defining RICO Requirements: Insights from Glessner v. Kenny et al. – Third Circuit Analysis

Date: Dec 24, 1991

Defining RICO Requirements: Insights from Glessner v. Kenny et al. – Third Circuit Analysis <section id="introduction"> Introduction In the landmark case Glessner v. Kenny et al., the United States...

Broad Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in Insurance Coverage Disputes: Nationwide Insurance Co. v. Marcie Patterson

Date: Dec 24, 1991

Broad Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in Insurance Coverage Disputes: Nationwide Insurance Co. v. Marcie Patterson Introduction The case Nationwide Insurance Company of Columbus, Ohio v. Marcie...

Effective Service of Process and Automatic Stay: Lampe v. Xouth, Inc.

Date: Dec 21, 1991

Effective Service of Process and Automatic Stay: Lampe v. Xouth, Inc. Introduction Lampe v. Xouth, Inc. is a significant appellate decision rendered by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Reaffirmation of the Parol Evidence Rule and Limitations on Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claims under Pennsylvania Law: Mellon Bank v. First Union

Date: Dec 20, 1991

Reaffirmation of the Parol Evidence Rule and Limitations on Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claims under Pennsylvania Law: Mellon Bank v. First Union 1. Introduction Mellon Bank Corporation and Mellon...

Complete Waiver of Privileges upon Government Disclosure: Westinghouse v. Republic of the Philippines

Date: Dec 20, 1991

Complete Waiver of Privileges upon Government Disclosure: Westinghouse v. Republic of the Philippines Introduction Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Westinghouse International Projects Company...

Affirming Issue Preclusion in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: In re Rosemary Brown

Date: Dec 17, 1991

Affirming Issue Preclusion in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: In re Rosemary Brown Introduction The case of First Jersey National Bank v. Rosemary Brown, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Affirmation of Social Security Disability Decision in Jones v. Sullivan Establishes Substantial Evidence Standard

Date: Dec 17, 1991

Affirmation of Social Security Disability Decision in Jones v. Sullivan Establishes Substantial Evidence Standard Introduction James H. Jones v. Louis W. Sullivan, Secretary of Health and Human...

Bohus v. Beloff: Expanding the Discovery Rule and Fraudulent Concealment in Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations

Date: Dec 14, 1991

Bohus v. Beloff: Expanding the Discovery Rule and Fraudulent Concealment in Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations Introduction Bohus v. Beloff is a significant medical malpractice case...

Clarifying the Admissibility of Prior Consistent Statements and Business Records in Immunity Testimonies: United States v. Casoni

Date: Dec 13, 1991

Clarifying the Admissibility of Prior Consistent Statements and Business Records in Immunity Testimonies: United States v. Casoni Introduction United States of America v. Harry P. Casoni is a notable...

Reaffirming Employer's Management Authority in ERISA Plans: Nazay v. Bethlehem Steel Corp.

Date: Dec 7, 1991

Reaffirming Employer's Management Authority in ERISA Plans: Nazay v. Bethlehem Steel Corp. Introduction In the landmark case of Richard Nazay, Sr. v. Bethlehem Steel Corporation, the United States...

Determining Prevailing Party Status for Attorneys' Fees under EHA: Analysis of Wheeler v. Towanda Area School District

Date: Dec 6, 1991

Determining Prevailing Party Status for Attorneys' Fees under the Education of the Handicapped Act: Analysis of Wheeler v. Towanda Area School District Introduction Wheeler v. Towanda Area School...

Disqualification of Bankruptcy Trustee Due to Conflict of Interest in Joint Bankruptcy Proceedings: In Re BH P Inc., 949 F.2d 1300 (3d Cir. 1991)

Date: Dec 6, 1991

Disqualification of Bankruptcy Trustee Due to Conflict of Interest in Joint Bankruptcy Proceedings In Re BH P Inc., A New Jersey Corporation; Philip Alan Herman, Bruce Berkow, Debtors. Appeal of...

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...