3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Analysis of Allen v. Ollie's Bargain Outlet: A New Precedent in ADA Class Action Certification

Date: Jun 25, 2022

Comprehensive Analysis of Allen v. Ollie's Bargain Outlet: A New Precedent in ADA Class Action Certification Introduction The case of Irma Allen and Bartley Michael Mullen, Jr. v. Ollie's Bargain...

Expanding Prisoner’s Right to Access Courts Throughout Litigation Stages

Date: Jun 16, 2022

Expanding Prisoner’s Right to Access Courts Throughout Litigation Stages Introduction In the landmark case of Michael Rivera v. Kevin Monko, Wynston Gilbert, John Doe, decided by the United States...

Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Ho Ka Terence Yung

Date: Jun 14, 2022

Narrow Interpretation of Cyberstalking Statute Upheld Under First Amendment Introduction United States of America v. Ho Ka Terence Yung is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Third Circuit Affirms Typicality in ERISA Class Actions Despite Limited Investment by Class Representatives

Date: Jun 2, 2022

Third Circuit Affirms Typicality in ERISA Class Actions Despite Limited Investment by Class Representatives Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, in the case of Mary...

Third Circuit Clarifies Speedy Trial Act Tolling for Pretrial Motions in Limine and Applies Rehaif's Knowledge-of-Status Element

Date: May 27, 2022

Third Circuit Clarifies Speedy Trial Act Tolling for Pretrial Motions in Limine and Applies Rehaif's Knowledge-of-Status Element Introduction In United States of America v. Nakia Adams, the United...

Third Circuit Affirms Undue Hardship in Religious Accommodation Request under Title VII: Groff v. USPS

Date: May 26, 2022

Third Circuit Affirms Undue Hardship in Religious Accommodation Request under Title VII: Groff v. USPS Introduction In the case of Gerald E. Groff v. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General, United States...

Third Circuit Clarifies AEDPA’s Approach to "Second or Successive" Habeas Petitions and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims

Date: May 18, 2022

Third Circuit Clarifies AEDPA’s Approach to "Second or Successive" Habeas Petitions and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Introduction In the landmark case of John C. Lesko v. Secretary...

Third Circuit Affirms Counsel's Tactical Choice on No-Adverse-Inference Instruction in Gaines Case

Date: May 13, 2022

Third Circuit Affirms Counsel's Tactical Choice on No-Adverse-Inference Instruction in Gaines Case Introduction In the case of Lawrence Gaines v. Superintendent Benner Township SCI, the United States...

Controlled Substance Offenses Under Sentencing Guidelines: Third Circuit Upholds Career Offender Enhancement in United States v. Dorian Dawson

Date: Apr 29, 2022

Controlled Substance Offenses Under Sentencing Guidelines: Third Circuit Upholds Career Offender Enhancement in United States v. Dorian Dawson Introduction In the case of United States of America v....

Affirmation of Antitrust Standing Limitations in Exclusive Concession Agreements: Host International, Inc. v. Marketplace, PHL, LLC

Date: Apr 28, 2022

Affirmation of Antitrust Standing Limitations in Exclusive Concession Agreements: Host International, Inc. v. Marketplace, PHL, LLC Introduction The legal landscape of antitrust enforcement is...

Limits on Traffic Stop Extensions: Third Circuit Reverses District Court in U.S.A. v. Hurtt

Date: Apr 14, 2022

Limits on Traffic Stop Extensions: Third Circuit Reverses District Court in U.S.A. v. Hurtt Introduction In United States of America v. Jamel Hurtt, 31 F.4th 152 (2022), the United States Court of...

Establishing Economic Duress: Insights from The Levy Group, Inc. v. Land, Air, Sea and Rail Logistics, LLC

Date: Apr 14, 2022

Establishing Economic Duress: Insights from The Levy Group, Inc. v. Land, Air, Sea and Rail Logistics, LLC Introduction The Levy Group, Inc. v. Land, Air, Sea and Rail Logistics, LLC is a pivotal...

Title IX Discrimination and Procedural Fairness in Doe v. Princeton University: Establishing New Legal Standards

Date: Apr 1, 2022

Title IX Discrimination and Procedural Fairness in Doe v. Princeton University: Establishing New Legal Standards Introduction In the landmark case of John Doe v. Princeton University (30 F.4th 335),...

Affirmation of FTC's Preliminary Injunction in Hospital Merger Case: Establishing a Patient-Based Geographic Market

Date: Mar 23, 2022

Affirmation of FTC's Preliminary Injunction in Hospital Merger Case: Establishing a Patient-Based Geographic Market Introduction In the landmark case Federal Trade Commission v. Hackensack Meridian...

Affirmation of University’s Discretion in Graduate Program Admissions Under Contract and Due Process Claims

Date: Mar 19, 2022

Affirmation of University’s Discretion in Graduate Program Admissions Under Contract and Due Process Claims Introduction In the case of Resat Keles v. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the...

Clarifying the Limits of Younger Abstention in State Civil Enforcement: Smith & Wesson v. New Jersey Attorney General

Date: Mar 11, 2022

Clarifying the Limits of Younger Abstention in State Civil Enforcement: Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. New Jersey Attorney General Introduction In Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Attorney General of...

Explicit Quid Pro Quo in Campaign Finance: The United States v. Edwin Pawlowski Judgment Analysis

Date: Mar 5, 2022

Explicit Quid Pro Quo in Campaign Finance: The United States v. Edwin Pawlowski Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of United States of America v. Edwin Pawlowski is a landmark decision by the...

Affirmation of Limitations on Bivens Claims in Eighth Amendment Violations: Dongarra v. Officer Smith

Date: Mar 2, 2022

Affirmation of Limitations on Bivens Claims in Eighth Amendment Violations: Dongarra v. Officer Smith Introduction In the case of Jordan Dongarra, Appellant v. Officer D. Smith, the United States...

Younger Abstention Applied to Cable Communications Regulatory Proceedings: Altice USA Inc. v. New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

Date: Feb 25, 2022

Younger Abstention Applied to Cable Communications Regulatory Proceedings: Altice USA Inc. v. New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Introduction In the landmark case of Altice USA, Inc. v. New Jersey...

Third Circuit Clarifies 'Parties' Consent Requirement for Magistrate Judges under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1)

Date: Feb 11, 2022

Third Circuit Clarifies 'Parties' Consent Requirement for Magistrate Judges under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1) Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit delivered a significant...

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