Third Circuit Upholds First Step Act's Good Time Credit Exclusions Against Ex Post Facto and Equal Protection Claims Introduction In the matter of Vincent Pisciotta v. Warden Fort Dix FCI, the United...
Establishing the Substantial-Certainty Standard in Workers' Compensation: Paracha v. Darling Ingredients Inc. Introduction The case of Maqbool Paracha; Lubna Paracha v. Darling Ingredients Inc.;...
Affirmation of Dismissal Under Bivens and §1983: Shaffer v. Bloom et al. Introduction In the case of Justin Eric Shaffer v. Daryl Bloom et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...
Enhancing Due Process: Vacatur of Default Judgments in Nifty Home Products Inc. v. Multiple Defendants Introduction In the landmark case of Nifty Home Products Inc. v. Multiple Defendants, the United...
Remand for Proper Application of Poulis Factors in Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute Introduction In the case of Janet Sloan v. Sloan Construction Company et al., adjudicated by the United States...
Affirmation of ALJ's Decision in Social Security Disability Claim: Application of the Treating Physician Rule Introduction The case of Christine E. Dimter v. Commissioner Social Security revolves...
Leader-Or-Organizer Enhancement in Contraband Distribution: Insights from United States v. Omari Howard Patton Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Omari Howard Patton,...
Third Circuit Affirms Indemnification Under Coexisting Settlement and Indemnification Agreements Based on Potential Liability Introduction In the case of Jocelyn Manship; Julie Weisman v. Jason...
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Securities Fraud Claims in Carole Tibbs v. electroCore: Implications for Pleading Standards Introduction In the case of Carole Tibbs, Appellant v. electroCore,...
Affirmation of Appellate Waiver and Justified Traffic Stop in United States v. Morrison Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Frankie Leon Morrison, the United States Court of...
Interpretation of Additional Insured Endorsements and Duty to Defend: Westminster Am. Ins. Co. v. Security Nat. Ins. Co. Introduction The case of Westminster American Insurance Co.; Waldy Reyes;...
Third Circuit Upholds Insurer’s Duty to Defend in Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claims: Zenith Insurance Co. v. Newell Introduction The case of Zenith Insurance Company v. Martin P. Newell, Jr.;...
Third Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment in ADA and Rehabilitation Act Claims: Mundy v. City of Pittsburgh Introduction In the case of Sharon Mundy, Appellant v. City of Pittsburgh, the United States...
Reversal of Summary Judgment in Brusamonti v. XTO Energy: Implications for Class Certification and Contractual Notice Provisions Introduction The case of Peter Brusamonti and Lisa Brusamonti v. XTO...
Third Circuit Upholds Alter Ego Doctrine: PDVSA as Venezuela's Instrumentality Under FSIA Introduction In the landmark case of ConocoPhillips Petrozubata BV; ConocoPhillips Hamaca BV; ConocoPhillips...
Pleading Specificity and Fourth Amendment Reasonableness in ICE Passport Seizures: The Third Circuit Reaffirms That Conclusory Allegations Cannot Sustain Injunctive Return-of-Property Claims Case:...
Trustworthiness Trumps Certification: Third Circuit Clarifies Preservation Standards and Upholds Discharge for Lack of Intent under § 523(a)(2)(B) Introduction This appeal from the United States...
Indefinite Leave Is Not a Reasonable NJLAD Accommodation; Decisionmaker Knowledge and Pre‑Existing Termination Plans Defeat Retaliation Case: Susan Wong v. RWJ Barnabas Health; Clara Maass Medical...
Compliance Is Not Enough: Third Circuit Reaffirms Broad Discretion Over Early Termination of Supervised Release and Confirms Appellate Review Despite Misstated Notice Introduction In United States v....
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