3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Judicial and Governmental Immunity in Civil Rights Actions

Date: Jan 3, 2025

Affirmation of Judicial and Governmental Immunity in Civil Rights Actions Introduction In the case of David L. Murray v. Michael Ostrowski et al., the appellant, David Murray, challenged several...

Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction in Intentional Tort Claims: Weiser v. Hartleib

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction in Intentional Tort Claims: Weiser v. Hartleib Introduction The case of The Weiser Law Firm, P.C.; Robert B. Weiser, Esquire, Appellants v. Michael Hartleib...

Third Circuit Upholds NLRB's Decision on Retaliatory Terminations under NLRA, Limits on Remedies Clarified

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Third Circuit Upholds NLRB's Decision on Retaliatory Terminations under NLRA, Limits on Remedies Clarified Introduction The case of NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD v. STARBUCKS CORPORATION addressed...

Affirming Non-Infringement Due to Non-Protectable Aspects under Copyright Law: Grondin v. Fanatics, Inc.

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Affirming Non-Infringement Due to Non-Protectable Aspects under Copyright Law: Grondin v. Fanatics, Inc. Introduction In the case of William Grondin v. Fanatics, Inc., the United States Court of...

Dismissal of Civil Rights Claims Due to Lack of Jurisdiction: Ritchwood v. Essex County Towing

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Dismissal of Civil Rights Claims Due to Lack of Jurisdiction: Ritchwood v. Essex County Towing Introduction The case of Jason Ritchwood v. Essex County Towing; Township of South Orange Village...

Reaffirming the Rooker-Feldman Doctrine: Kamdem-Ouaffo v. FSKS et al.

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Reaffirming the Rooker-Feldman Doctrine: Kamdem-Ouaffo v. FSKS et al. Introduction The case of Ricky Kamdem-Ouaffo v. Fein Such Kahn & Shepard, P.C., et al. involves an appeal to the United States...

Third Circuit Clarifies Qualified Immunity Standards for Malicious Prosecution Claims Following Chiaverini Decision

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Third Circuit Clarifies Qualified Immunity Standards for Malicious Prosecution Claims Following Chiaverini Decision Introduction The case of Jorge Rivera-Guadalupe v. City of Harrisburg addresses...

Range v. Attorney General: Affirming the Presumptive Lawfulness of Felon-In-Possession Firearm Bans

Date: Dec 26, 2024

Range v. Attorney General: Affirming the Presumptive Lawfulness of Felon-In-Possession Firearm Bans Introduction Range v. Attorney General is a landmark decision by the United States Court of Appeals...

Affirmation of Denial for Preliminary Injunction in Environmental Regulation: Montclair Ordinance Case

Date: Dec 26, 2024

Affirmation of Denial for Preliminary Injunction in Environmental Regulation: Montclair Ordinance Case Introduction The case of GAIA GARDENS, LLC et al. v. Township of Montclair revolves around the...

Deference to Sentencing Commission's Interpretive Guidelines Affirmed in McIntosh Case

Date: Dec 26, 2024

Deference to Sentencing Commission's Interpretive Guidelines Affirmed in McIntosh Case Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Nahsiem McIntosh, the United States Court of...

Rosario v. Attorney General: Reinforcing Equitable Tolling in Immigration Proceedings

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Rosario v. Attorney General: Reinforcing Equitable Tolling in Immigration Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Saba Rosario v. Attorney General United States of America, the United States...

Third Circuit Affirms Obligation to Compensate Actual Time Spent Changing and Showering Under FLSA

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Third Circuit Affirms Obligation to Compensate Actual Time Spent Changing and Showering Under FLSA Introduction The case of Secretary, United States Department of Labor v. East Penn Manufacturing...

Establishing the Limits of Preliminary Injunctions in First Amendment Cases: Reading v. North Hanover Township

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Establishing the Limits of Preliminary Injunctions in First Amendment Cases: Reading v. North Hanover Township Introduction Angela Reading, a mother and former school board member, initiated a...

Third Circuit Upholds Proper Execution of Judgment on Defendant's Real Property

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Third Circuit Upholds Proper Execution of Judgment on Defendant's Real Property Introduction In the case of Sara Ann Edmondson v. Lilliston Ford Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...

Affirmation of Protective Search Standards in Teter's Motion to Suppress

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Protective Search Standards in Teter's Motion to Suppress Introduction United States of America v. Russell Teter is a notable appellate case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Washington v. Wetzel Establishes Strict Standards for Eighth Amendment Claims in Correctional Facilities

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Washington v. Wetzel Establishes Strict Standards for Eighth Amendment Claims in Correctional Facilities Introduction In the case of Jerome Junior Washington v....

Affirmation of Punitive Damages in Prisoner Abuse Case Establishes Enhanced Deterrence Standards

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of Punitive Damages in Prisoner Abuse Case Establishes Enhanced Deterrence Standards Introduction The case of Henry Unseld Washington v. Robert Gilmore et al. revolves around the grievous...

Application of the Favorable Termination Rule under HECK v. HUMPHREY in Civil Rights Litigation

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Application of the Favorable Termination Rule under HECK v. HUMPHREY in Civil Rights Litigation Introduction The case of Jerry Jeron Daniels v. Dauphin County District Attorney's Office, et al.;...

Affirmation of ADA Claim Dismissal in Paruresis Case: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Affirmation of ADA Claim Dismissal in Paruresis Case: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of Kenneth J. Konias, Jr. v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections presents a pivotal...

Tax Court Jurisdiction Requires Proper IRS Notice: Establishing the 'Notice of Deficiency' as Prerequisite

Date: Dec 22, 2024

Tax Court Jurisdiction Requires Proper IRS Notice: Establishing the 'Notice of Deficiency' as Prerequisite Introduction The case of Anastasios M. Smalis v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue presents a...