3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Davido v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections: Upholding Exigent Warrantless Entry and Clarifying Self-Representation Standards

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Davido v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections: Upholding Exigent Warrantless Entry and Clarifying Self-Representation Standards Introduction In the case of Tedor Davido v. Secretary Pennsylvania...

Third Circuit Reinforces Individualized Assessment Under Federal Felon-In-Possession Firearm Statute

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Third Circuit Reinforces Individualized Assessment Under Federal Felon-In-Possession Firearm Statute Introduction In the landmark case of George Pitsilides v. William P. Barr, decided by the United...

Affirmation of Non-Discriminatory Termination in ADA and ADEA Claims: Galette v. Avenue 365 Lending Services LLC

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Affirmation of Non-Discriminatory Termination in ADA and ADEA Claims: Galette v. Avenue 365 Lending Services LLC Introduction The case of Susan Galette v. Avenue 365 Lending Services LLC revolves...

Third Circuit Clarifies Alleyne's Non-Applicability to Sentencing Guidelines Enhancements in Compassionate Release Proceedings

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Third Circuit Clarifies Alleyne's Non-Applicability to Sentencing Guidelines Enhancements in Compassionate Release Proceedings Introduction In the case United States of America v. Mohamad Ibrahim...

Miller v. Campbell Soup Company: Enforcing Release Agreements in ERISA Plans

Date: Feb 9, 2025

Miller v. Campbell Soup Company: Enforcing Release Agreements in ERISA Plans Introduction In the case of Sherry L. Miller v. Campbell Soup Company Retirement & Pension Plan Administrative Committee,...

Affirmation of Denial for Compassionate Release in United States v. David Cobb

Date: Feb 9, 2025

Affirmation of Denial for Compassionate Release in United States v. David Cobb Introduction In the case of United States of America v. David Cobb, a/k/a Sweat, the appellant, David Cobb, sought a...

Application of Res Judicata and Iqbal Standard in Dismissing Inheritance Claims: Bolick v. Varone

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Application of Res Judicata and Iqbal Standard in Dismissing Inheritance Claims: Bolick v. Varone Introduction The case of Dawn Perlmutter; Thomas Bolick v. Trina Varone; Jeffrey Varone, H/W; Sutton...

Reaffirming § 922(g)(1): Upholding Disarmament of Felons

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Reaffirming § 922(g)(1): Upholding Disarmament of Felons Introduction United States of America v. Ramoine White is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit...

Third Circuit Affirms Supervised Release Revocation and Grants Counsel's Anders Withdrawal

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Third Circuit Affirms Supervised Release Revocation and Grants Counsel's Anders Withdrawal Introduction The case of United States of America v. Jamar Clayborne Williams, Sr. presents a significant...

Affirmation of Enhanced Sentencing for Firearm Use and Obstruction of Justice in Hobbs Act Extortion

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Affirmation of Enhanced Sentencing for Firearm Use and Obstruction of Justice in Hobbs Act Extortion Introduction The case of United States of America v. Francis Anthony Garzon presents a critical...

Interpretation of USSG § 4C1.1(a)(10) in United States v. Milchin: A Shift Towards Disjunctive Readings

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Interpretation of USSG § 4C1.1(a)(10) in United States v. Milchin: A Shift Towards Disjunctive Readings Introduction In the appellate case United States of America v. Michael Milchin, the Third...

Extended Traffic Stops and Reasonable Suspicion: Analysis of U.S. v. Stanger

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Extended Traffic Stops and Reasonable Suspicion: Analysis of United States v. Stanger Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Tanya Jaynene Stanger and Bryce Richard Stanger, the...

Limitation on Successive Rule 60(b)(1) Motions in Federal Appeals: Insights from OMAR SIERRE FOLK v. WARDEN MCKEAN FCI

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Limitation on Successive Rule 60(b)(1) Motions in Federal Appeals: Insights from OMAR SIERRE FOLK v. WARDEN MCKEAN FCI Introduction In the case of Omar Sierre Folk v. Warden McKean FCI, the United...

Affirmation of Younger Abstention in Disciplinary Proceedings: Rosellini v. Wilcox and Its Implications

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Affirmation of Younger Abstention in Disciplinary Proceedings: Rosellini v. Wilcox and Its Implications Introduction In Rosellini v. Wilcox, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit...

Lyles v. Greyhound Bus Lines: Clarifying State Action Requirements under 42 U.S.C. §1983

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Lyles v. Greyhound Bus Lines: Clarifying State Action Requirements under 42 U.S.C. §1983 Introduction Lyles v. Greyhound Bus Lines; Allied Universal Security is a noteworthy case adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of Judicial Immunity in §1983 Claims: Elad v. Truist Bank

Date: Feb 6, 2025

Affirmation of Judicial Immunity in §1983 Claims: Elad v. Truist Bank Introduction Elad v. Truist Bank is a significant case that addresses the boundaries of judicial and quasi-judicial immunity in...

Affirming Extraterritorial Criminal Jurisdiction under the Foreign Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clauses: United States v. Corrigan Clay

Date: Feb 6, 2025

Affirming Extraterritorial Criminal Jurisdiction under the Foreign Commerce and Necessary and Proper Clauses: United States v. Corrigan Clay Introduction In the case of United States of America v....

Court of Appeals Upholds BIA's Aggregate Hardship Assessment in Luna-Mendez v. Attorney General

Date: Feb 6, 2025

Court of Appeals Upholds BIA's Aggregate Hardship Assessment in Luna-Mendez v. Attorney General Introduction The case of Benjamin Luna-Mendez v. Attorney General United States of America presents a...

Enhanced Requirements for Residual Functional Capacity Explanations in Disability Determinations: Ginder v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: Feb 2, 2025

Enhanced Requirements for Residual Functional Capacity Explanations in Disability Determinations Introduction The case of Francine Leah Ginder v. Commissioner of Social Security serves as a pivotal...

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Chruby v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

Date: Feb 2, 2025

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Chruby v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Introduction Chruby v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is a significant appellate decision that...