4th Circuit Case Commentaries

Limits on Civil Rights Claims Under 42 U.S.C.A. § 290dd-2: Doe v. Broderick

Date: Aug 30, 2000

Limits on Civil Rights Claims Under 42 U.S.C.A. § 290dd-2: Doe v. Broderick Introduction In the landmark case of John Doe v. Garrett G. Broderick, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Defining "Related Person": Fourth Circuit Clarifies Successor Liability under the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act

Date: Aug 30, 2000

Defining "Related Person": Fourth Circuit Clarifies Successor Liability under the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act Introduction The case of Sigmon Coal Company, Incorporated; Jericol Mining,...

Hernandez v. Caldwell: Redefining Statute of Limitations for Federal Habeas Petitions under AEDPA

Date: Aug 29, 2000

Hernandez v. Caldwell: Redefining Statute of Limitations for Federal Habeas Petitions under AEDPA Introduction Case Citation: Petra E. Hernandez v. Carol Caldwell; Mack Jarvis, 225 F.3d 435 (4th Cir....

Summary Judgment in Ashann-Ra v. Commonwealth of Virginia: Eighth Amendment Claims and Grooming Policy Upheld

Date: Aug 23, 2000

Summary Judgment in Ashann-Ra v. Commonwealth of Virginia: Eighth Amendment Claims and Grooming Policy Upheld Introduction Ashann-Ra v. Commonwealth of Virginia et al. (112 F. Supp. 2d 559) is a...

Bowens v. United States: Proper Venue in Harboring Convictions Affirmed Conspiracy Charge

Date: Aug 19, 2000

Bowens v. United States: Proper Venue in Harboring Convictions Affirmed Conspiracy Charge Introduction In Bowens v. United States, 224 F.3d 302 (4th Cir. 2000), the United States Court of Appeals for...

Affirming FISA-Authorized Surveillance and Co-Conspirator Evidence Admissibility in Espionage Convictions: United States v. Squillacote and Stand

Date: Aug 12, 2000

Affirming FISA-Authorized Surveillance and Co-Conspirator Evidence Admissibility in Espionage Convictions: United States v. Squillacote and Stand Introduction In the landmark case of United States of...

Fourth Circuit Establishes §1983 Malicious Prosecution Must Arise from Constitutional Violation

Date: Aug 8, 2000

Fourth Circuit Establishes §1983 Malicious Prosecution Must Arise from Constitutional Violation Introduction In Lambert v. Williams, 223 F.3d 257 (4th Cir. 2000), the United States Court of Appeals...

Strict Enforcement of the Sum Certain Requirement Under the FTCA: Kokotis v. United States Postal Service

Date: Aug 4, 2000

Strict Enforcement of the Sum Certain Requirement Under the FTCA: Kokotis v. United States Postal Service Introduction In the landmark case of Evelyn Mae Kokotis v. United States Postal Service,...

Face-to-Face Informant Tips Establish Reasonable Suspicion for Terry Stops

Date: Aug 3, 2000

Face-to-Face Informant Tips Establish Reasonable Suspicion for Terry Stops Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Joseph Christmas, 222 F.3d 141 (4th Cir. 2000), the United States...

Qualified Immunity and Police Duty in Exculpatory Evidence Disclosure: JEAN v. COLLINS

Date: Aug 1, 2000

Qualified Immunity and Police Duty in Exculpatory Evidence Disclosure: JEAN v. COLLINS Introduction The case of Lesly Jean v. Delma Collins, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Tolling of §2255 Statute of Limitations in Post-Conviction Motions: Insights from United States v. Prescott

Date: Aug 1, 2000

Tolling of §2255 Statute of Limitations in Post-Conviction Motions: Insights from United States v. Prescott Introduction United States of America v. John Fitzgerald Prescott is a pivotal case...

Federal Court Jurisdiction Under Title VII Limited to Substantive Enforcement Actions: Analysis of Chris v. Tenet

Date: Jul 28, 2000

Federal Court Jurisdiction Under Title VII Limited to Substantive Enforcement Actions: Analysis of Chris v. Tenet Introduction The case of Kelly Jean Chris v. George J. Tenet, Director, Central...

Maryland's Failure to Satisfy AEDPA's Opt-In Requirements: A Comprehensive Analysis of Baker v. Corcoran

Date: Jul 20, 2000

Maryland's Failure to Satisfy AEDPA's Opt-In Requirements: A Comprehensive Analysis of Baker v. Corcoran Introduction The case of Wesley Eugene Baker v. Thomas R. Corcoran serves as a pivotal...

Limitation of Successive §2255 Motions and the Role of Habeas Corpus: Insights from In Re: Byron Jones

Date: Jul 19, 2000

Limitation of Successive §2255 Motions and the Role of Habeas Corpus: Insights from In Re: Byron Jones Introduction The case In Re: Byron Jones, a/k/a Carl Lee, a/k/a B, Movant, 226 F.3d 328 (4th...

Fourth Circuit Upholds Death Sentence: Key Insights from Evans v. Smith

Date: Jul 18, 2000

Fourth Circuit Upholds Death Sentence: Key Insights from Evans v. Smith Introduction In Vernon Lee Evans, Jr. v. Willie Smith, Warden, United States Penitentiary, Atlanta; J. Joseph Curran, Jr.,...

State Action and First Amendment Protections in Volunteer Fire Departments: A Comprehensive Analysis of Goldstein v. Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company

Date: Jul 13, 2000

State Action and First Amendment Protections in Volunteer Fire Departments: A Comprehensive Analysis of Goldstein v. Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Introduction The case of Scott Goldstein...

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