Arnold v. Colvin: Upholding the Role of Treating Physicians in Disability Determinations Introduction In the landmark case of Lori A. Arnold v. Carolyn W. Colvin, decided on March 11, 2014, by the...
Affirmation of Abstention Doctrine in Quasi-Criminal State Proceedings: Gonzalez v. Waterfront Commission Introduction Ariel Gonzalez v. Waterfront Commission of the New York Harbor, 755 F.3d 176...
Limiting Stacking of Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Antique Car Insurance: Grudkowski v. Foremost Insurance Company Introduction In Grudkowski v. Foremost Insurance Company, the United States Court...
Seamans v. Temple University: Extending FCRA Obligations to HEA-Qualified Education Loans Introduction Edward M. Seamans filed a lawsuit against Temple University, alleging negligent and willful...
Affirmation of Due Process in the Face of Conflicting Eyewitness Testimony: Glenn v. Superintendent Wynder Introduction Glenn v. Superintendent Wynder, 743 F.3d 402 (3rd Cir. 2014), represents a...
Heffner v. Murphy: Third Circuit Protects Funeral Home Trade Names under First Amendment Introduction In the case of Heffner v. Murphy, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit...
Third Circuit Holds New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act Not Preempted by ERISA or LMRA Introduction In the case New Jersey Carpenters and the Trustees Thereof, as assignees of Edward Chatten and other...
Affirmation of Pleading Standards for FLSA Overtime Claims in Davis et al. v. Healthcare Systems Introduction The case of Collette Davis; Erica Williams; Kevin Keller; Charlene Murdoch, on behalf of...
Revisiting FMLA Protections: Vanessa Budhun v. Reading Hospital Establishes Enhanced Safeguards Against Employer Interference and Retaliation Introduction In the landmark case of Vanessa Budhun v....
Third Circuit Affirms Department of Labor's Authority in H–2B Wage Determinations Introduction The case of Louisiana Forestry Association Inc. v. Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor examines...
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Procedural Default in Habeas Corpus: Collins v. Secretary of Dept. of Corrections Introduction Collins v. Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections...
United States v. Mekail Omar Jones: Misdemeanor Vehicular Flight Classified as a Crime of Violence and Assault Enhancement Disallowed Court of Decision: United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit...
Affirmation of Strict Standards under 8 U.S.C. § 1154(c) in Immigration Petitions for Spousal Status Introduction The case of Elias Halim Eid and Gwen Packard–Eid v. John Thompson et al. was heard by...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Nicholas George v. William Rehiel: A Landmark Decision on Fourth and First Amendment Rights Introduction The case of Nicholas George v. William Rehiel originated from...
Reconciliation of Defamation and False Light Claims: Analysis of Graboff v. Colleran Firm Introduction The case of Stevens R. Graboff v. The Colleran Firm et al. (744 F.3d 128), adjudicated by the...
Restitution and Gist of the Action Doctrine in Contract Disputes: Insights from ADDIE v. KJAER Introduction The case of Robert Addie, Jorge Perez, and Jason Taylor v. Christian Kjaer et al. (737 F.3d...
Enforcing Section 10(k) Awards: A New Precedent in Labor Disputes Introduction The case of Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local Union No. 27, AFL–CIO versus E.P. Donnelly, Inc. and...
Pennsylvania Special Education Funding Formula Complies with ADA and RA Introduction In Pennsyl v. NIA (734 F.3d 229, 3rd Cir. 2013), a class of parents of disabled students challenged the...
Affirmation of ACCA Enhancement in United States v. Conrad Clinton Blair Introduction The case of United States v. Conrad Clinton Blair, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Affirmation of Anders Motion: No Non-Frivolous Appellate Arguments in United States v. Tahn Le Introduction In United States of America v. Tahn Le (542 F. App'x 108), the United States Court of...