3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Third Circuit Reverses Disability Benefits Denial in Gilliland v. Heckler: A Landmark on Medical Evidence Evaluation

Date: Mar 20, 1986

Third Circuit Reverses Disability Benefits Denial in Gilliland v. Heckler: A Landmark on Medical Evidence Evaluation Introduction Robert L. Gilliland appealed the decision of the United States...

Substantial Evidence and the Primacy of Treating Physicians in Social Security Disability Appeals: Brewster v. Heckler

Date: Mar 19, 1986

Substantial Evidence and the Primacy of Treating Physicians in Social Security Disability Appeals: Brewster v. Heckler Introduction Brewster v. Heckler, 786 F.2d 581 (3d Cir. 1986), is a pivotal case...

Establishing Precedents in Antitrust and Franchise Law: Arnold Pontiac-GMC, Inc. v. General Motors Corporation

Date: Mar 15, 1986

Establishing Precedents in Antitrust and Franchise Law: Arnold Pontiac-GMC, Inc. v. General Motors Corporation Introduction The case of Arnold Pontiac-GMC, Inc. v. General Motors Corporation (786...

Affirmation of Denial of Rule 60(b) Relief in SSI Benefit Recoupment Challenge

Date: Mar 15, 1986

Affirmation of Denial of Rule 60(b) Relief in SSI Benefit Recoupment Challenge Introduction The case of Page, Helen M. v. Schweiker, Richard E., adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for...

Protective Orders in Civil Discovery: Cipollone v. Liggett Group Establishes New Precedent

Date: Mar 13, 1986

Protective Orders in Civil Discovery: Cipollone v. Liggett Group Establishes New Precedent Introduction The case of Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc. et al., decided by the United States Court of...

Impact of Government Conduct on Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas: Analysis of United States v. Martinez

Date: Mar 11, 1986

Impact of Government Conduct on Withdrawal of Guilty Pleas: Analysis of United States v. Martinez Introduction United States of America v. Julio Martinez, 785 F.2d 111 (3d Cir. 1986), presents a...

Third Circuit Establishes Refined Specificity Standards for Civil Rights Class Actions in Frazier v. SEPTA

Date: Mar 5, 1986

Third Circuit Establishes Refined Specificity Standards for Civil Rights Class Actions in Frazier et al. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Introduction In Frazier et al. v....

Sun Ship Inc. v. Matson Navigation Co.: Clarifying Arbitration Authority and Sanctions for Frivolous Appeals

Date: Mar 5, 1986

Sun Ship Inc. v. Matson Navigation Co.: Clarifying Arbitration Authority and Sanctions for Frivolous Appeals Introduction Sun Ship, Inc. v. Matson Navigation Co. is a pivotal case decided by the...

Al-Khazraji v. Saint Francis College: Expanding Section 1981 Protections to Ethnically Distinct Groups

Date: Mar 4, 1986

Al-Khazraji v. Saint Francis College: Expanding Section 1981 Protections to Ethnically Distinct Groups Introduction In the landmark case of Al-Khazraji v. Saint Francis College, heard by the United...

United States v. Accetturo et al.: Third Circuit Reinforces Bail Reform Act Standards, Limits Use of In Camera Evidence

Date: Feb 15, 1986

United States v. Accetturo et al.: Third Circuit Reinforces Bail Reform Act Standards, Limits Use of In Camera Evidence Introduction In United States of America v. Accetturo, Anthony, Taccetta,...

Improper Removal of State Law Bank Merger Case: United Jersey Banks v. Mary Little Parell

Date: Feb 15, 1986

Improper Removal of State Law Bank Merger Case: United Jersey Banks v. Mary Little Parell Introduction United Jersey Banks; United Jersey Bank/Southwest et al. v. Mary Little Parell, Commissioner of...

Bartholomew v. Fischl: Establishing Monell Liability for Municipal Retaliation and the Two-Year Statute of Limitations Under WILSON v. GARCIA

Date: Feb 8, 1986

Bartholomew v. Fischl: Establishing Monell Liability for Municipal Retaliation and the Two-Year Statute of Limitations Under WILSON v. GARCIA Introduction In the landmark case of Bartholomew v....

Reaffirmation of PHRA Exclusivity in Wrongful Discharge Cases: Murray v. Commercial Union

Date: Feb 1, 1986

Reaffirmation of PHRA Exclusivity in Wrongful Discharge Cases: Murray v. Commercial Union Introduction In the case of Harry C. Murray and Jean M. Murray v. Commercial Union Insurance Company,...

Affirmation of Conspiracy Conviction under 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 2312: United States v. Briggs

Date: Jan 28, 1986

Affirmation of Conspiracy Conviction under 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 2312: United States v. Briggs Introduction In The United States v. Shirl F. Kapp, Ronald Klinger, Robert Lewis, Robert Miller and Paul...

Due Process in Academic Dismissals: Setting the Standard in Mauriello v. UMDNJ

Date: Jan 15, 1986

Due Process in Academic Dismissals: Setting the Standard in Mauriello v. UMDNJ Introduction In the landmark case Mauriello v. The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, decided by the...

Subornation of Perjury and Evidentiary Authentication: Insights from McQueeney v. Wilmington Trust Co.

Date: Dec 27, 1985

Subornation of Perjury and Evidentiary Authentication: Insights from McQueeney v. Wilmington Trust Co. 1. Introduction The case of Francis J. McQueeney v. Wilmington Trust Company, Trustee, and...

Extortion of Intangible Union Rights Constitutes Hobbs Act Violation under RICO: Analysis of United States v. Local 560

Date: Dec 27, 1985

Extortion of Intangible Union Rights Constitutes Hobbs Act Violation under RICO: Analysis of United States v. Local 560 Introduction The case of United States of America v. Local 560 of the...

Reversal of Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination under ADEA: Graham v. F.B. Leopold Co.

Date: Dec 21, 1985

Reversal of Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination under ADEA: Graham v. F.B. Leopold Co. Introduction The case of John T. Graham, Appellant, v. F.B. Leopold Company, Inc., Appellee (779 F.2d 170)...

Patent Assignment and Employment Agreements Under Pennsylvania Law: Comprehensive Review of HARSCO CORP. v. LUCJAN ZLOTNICKI

Date: Dec 18, 1985

Patent Assignment and Employment Agreements Under Pennsylvania Law: Comprehensive Review of HARSCO CORP. v. LUCJAN ZLOTNICKI Introduction HARSCO CORP. v. LUCJAN ZLOTNICKI is a pivotal case...

Third Circuit Upholds RICO and Hobbs Act Convictions in Philadelphia Police Extortion Case

Date: Dec 7, 1985

Third Circuit Upholds RICO and Hobbs Act Convictions in Philadelphia Police Extortion Case Introduction The case United States of America v. De Peri, Joseph et al. involves a significant judicial...