3d Circuit Case Commentaries

Montclair State University as an Arm of the State: Eleventh Amendment Immunity Explored

Date: Dec 28, 2016

Montclair State University as an Arm of the State: Eleventh Amendment Immunity Explored Introduction The case of Paula Maliandi v. Montclair State University addresses a pivotal question in...

Third Circuit Upholds Hobbs Act Robbery as a 'Crime of Violence' under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)

Date: Dec 20, 2016

Third Circuit Upholds Hobbs Act Robbery as a 'Crime of Violence' under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Anthony Robinson, the United States Court of Appeals...

Expansion of Federal Officer Removal Statute to Government Contractors: Papp v. Boeing

Date: Nov 23, 2016

Expansion of Federal Officer Removal Statute to Government Contractors: Papp v. Boeing Introduction In the landmark case Steven Papp v. The Boeing Company, the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Appellate Jurisdiction and Collective Action Under the FLSA: Insights from Halle v. West Penn Allegheny Health System

Date: Nov 19, 2016

Appellate Jurisdiction and Collective Action Under the FLSA: Insights from Halle v. West Penn Allegheny Health System Introduction The case of Steven Halle, on behalf of himself and all others...

Enhancing Retaliation Protections under CEPA: Insights from Fraternal Order of Police v. City of Camden

Date: Nov 18, 2016

Enhancing Retaliation Protections under CEPA: Insights from Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 1 v. City of Camden Introduction The case of Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 1; John Williamson; Anthony...

Third Circuit Upholds 'Deliberate Indifference' Standard in Pretrial Detention Eighth Amendment Claims

Date: Oct 25, 2016

Third Circuit Upholds 'Deliberate Indifference' Standard in Pretrial Detention Eighth Amendment Claims Introduction In the case of Demar Edwards v. Northampton County, the United States Court of...

Admissibility of Graphic Evidence Under Rule 403: A Comprehensive Analysis in United States v. Kareem Bailey

Date: Oct 19, 2016

Admissibility of Graphic Evidence Under Rule 403: A Comprehensive Analysis in United States v. Kareem Bailey Introduction The case of United States of America v. Kareem Bailey, adjudicated by the...

Protected Oral Grievances and RFRA Liability in Inmate Retaliation: Mack v. Warden Loretto FCI

Date: Oct 12, 2016

Protected Oral Grievances and RFRA Liability in Inmate Retaliation: Mack v. Warden Loretto FCI Introduction Mack v. Warden Loretto FCI is a landmark decision by the United States Court of Appeals for...

FLSA Precedent: No Offsetting of Paid Meal Breaks Against Required Overtime Compensation

Date: Oct 8, 2016

FLSA Precedent: No Offsetting of Paid Meal Breaks Against Required Overtime Compensation Introduction In the landmark case of Bobbi-Jo Smiley, Amber Blow, and Kelsey Turner v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours...

Affirming Article III Standing in Surveillance Challenges: Schuchardt v. Dually

Date: Oct 6, 2016

Affirming Article III Standing in Surveillance Challenges: Schuchardt v. Dually Introduction Schuchardt v. Dually is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third...

Third Circuit Establishes Precedent on Antitrust Monopolization and Product Tying in Telecommunications Industry

Date: Oct 1, 2016

Third Circuit Establishes Precedent on Antitrust Monopolization and Product Tying in Telecommunications Industry Introduction The case of Avaya Inc. v. Telecom Labs, Inc. addressed critical issues...

Third Circuit Affirms Disability Benefits Denial Based on Residual Functional Capacity and Credibility Findings: Woodson v. Commissioner Social Security

Date: Sep 29, 2016

Third Circuit Affirms Disability Benefits Denial Based on Residual Functional Capacity and Credibility Findings: Woodson v. Commissioner Social Security Introduction The case of Thomason Woodson v....

Employment Misclassification of Franchisees under Pennsylvania WPCL: Comprehensive Analysis of Jani-King v. Williams & Brooks

Date: Sep 22, 2016

Employment Misclassification of Franchisees under Pennsylvania WPCL: Comprehensive Analysis of Jani-King v. Williams & Brooks Introduction The legal landscape surrounding the classification of...

Claim Preclusion in CAFA-Based Class Actions: Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Hoffman v. Nordic Naturals

Date: Sep 15, 2016

Claim Preclusion in CAFA-Based Class Actions: Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Hoffman v. Nordic Naturals Introduction Hoffman v. Nordic Naturals, Inc. is a significant case adjudicated by the...

Assignment of Federal Antitrust Claims Without Consideration: Wallach v. Eaton Corp.

Date: Sep 15, 2016

Assignment of Federal Antitrust Claims Without Consideration: Wallach v. Eaton Corp. Introduction Wallach v. Eaton Corp. is a seminal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Reinforcing the Numerosity Standard in Class Action Antitrust Litigation: Insights from In Re: Modafinil Antitrust Litigation

Date: Sep 14, 2016

Reinforcing the Numerosity Standard in Class Action Antitrust Litigation: Insights from In Re: Modafinil Antitrust Litigation Introduction The case In Re: Modafinil Antitrust Litigation Mylan...

Probable Cause Maintained Despite Potential Alibi Information in Booking Sheets: Goodwin v. Detectives

Date: Sep 13, 2016

Probable Cause Maintained Despite Potential Alibi Information in Booking Sheets: Goodwin v. Detectives Introduction The case of Rashied K. Goodwin v. Detectives Edward Conway, C. Lissner, and Randy...

Reframing Antitrust Standing: Aligning Challenges Under Rule 12(b)(6) Instead of Rule 12(b)(1)

Date: Sep 8, 2016

Reframing Antitrust Standing: Aligning Challenges Under Rule 12(b)(6) Instead of Rule 12(b)(1) Introduction The case of Hartig Drug Company Inc. v. Senju Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Kyorin...

Third Circuit Affirms Unconstitutionality of Firearm Possession Ban for Non-Violent Misdemeanants: A New Second Amendment Precedent

Date: Sep 8, 2016

Third Circuit Affirms Unconstitutionality of Firearm Possession Ban for Non-Violent Misdemeanants: A New Second Amendment Precedent Introduction The case of Daniel Binderup v. Attorney General United...

Affirming the State-Created Danger Exception to Qualified Immunity: LR v. School District of Philadelphia

Date: Sep 7, 2016

Affirming the State-Created Danger Exception to Qualified Immunity: LR v. School District of Philadelphia Introduction The case of LR, Parent and Natural Guardian of N.R., a minor v. School District...