4th Circuit Case Commentaries

Cardwell v. Greene: Defining Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Under AEDPA

Date: Aug 12, 1998

Cardwell v. Greene: Defining Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Under AEDPA Introduction Cardwell v. Greene, 152 F.3d 331 (4th Cir. 1998), is a pivotal case from the United States Court of Appeals for...

Defamation Protection of Opinion in Stock Analysis: Insights from Biospherics v. Forbes

Date: Aug 12, 1998

Defamation Protection of Opinion in Stock Analysis: Insights from Biospherics v. Forbes Introduction Biospherics, Incorporated v. Forbes, Incorporated; Caroline Waxler is a significant appellate case...

Defining "In Use" Under the Federal Safety Appliances Act: Insights from Deans v. CSX Transportation

Date: Aug 12, 1998

Defining "In Use" Under the Federal Safety Appliances Act: Insights from Deans v. CSX Transportation Introduction Deans v. CSX Transportation, Inc., 152 F.3d 326 (4th Cir. 1998), is a pivotal case...

Effective Service of Process Under the Hague Service Convention: Insights from Koehler v. Dodwell

Date: Aug 5, 1998

Effective Service of Process Under the Hague Service Convention: Insights from Koehler v. Dodwell Introduction Lee N. Koehler v. A. David Dodwell is a seminal case adjudicated by the United States...

Enhancement Criteria in Drug-Related Firearm Possession: Insights from United States v. Williams

Date: Jul 31, 1998

Enhancement Criteria in Drug-Related Firearm Possession: Insights from United States v. Williams Introduction United States of America v. Michael Crandale Williams, 152 F.3d 294 (4th Cir. 1998), is a...

Fourth Circuit Affirms Denial of Federal Habeas Relief in Dwayne Allen Wright Case Under AEDPA

Date: Jul 17, 1998

Fourth Circuit Affirms Denial of Federal Habeas Relief in Dwayne Allen Wright Case Under AEDPA Introduction The case of Dwayne Allen Wright v. Ronald J. Angelone (151 F.3d 151) presents a significant...

Havird Oil Co. v. Marathon Oil Co.: Interpretation of South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act § 39-5-330 and Appeal Timeliness Rules

Date: Jul 16, 1998

Havird Oil Co. v. Marathon Oil Co.: Interpretation of South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act § 39-5-330 and Appeal Timeliness Rules Introduction The case of Havird Oil Company, Incorporated,...

Reversing AEDPA’s One-Year Limitation: Ensuring Habeas Corpus Rights Post-Enactment

Date: Jul 15, 1998

Reversing AEDPA’s One-Year Limitation: Ensuring Habeas Corpus Rights Post-Enactment Introduction In the landmark case of Brown v. Angelone and Pritchard v. Angelone, the United States Court of...

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts Under Federal Rules: United States v. Van Metre

Date: Jul 11, 1998

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts Under Federal Rules: United States v. Van Metre Introduction United States of America v. James Howard Van Metre, 150 F.3d 339 (4th Cir. 1998), is a pivotal case...

Affirming Pacific Insurance's Coverage Exclusion Under TRLA: An In-Depth Analysis of PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY v. AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

Date: Jul 8, 1998

Affirming Pacific Insurance's Coverage Exclusion Under TRLA: An In-Depth Analysis of PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY v. AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Introduction The case of Pacific Insurance...

Multiplicity of Firearm Possession Charges under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g): Dunford v. United States

Date: Jul 3, 1998

Multiplicity of Firearm Possession Charges under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g): Dunford v. United States Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Douglas Lee Dunford, Sr., the United...

Retaliatory Termination under Title VII: Insights from Laughlin v. MWAA

Date: Jul 3, 1998

Retaliatory Termination under Title VII: Insights from Laughlin v. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Introduction In Laughlin v. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), 149 F.3d...

Attorney-Client Privilege and Burden of Proof: Insights from Hawkins v. Stables (4th Cir. 1998)

Date: Jul 2, 1998

Attorney-Client Privilege and Burden of Proof: Insights from Hawkins v. Stables (4th Cir. 1998) Introduction Hawkins v. Stables (148 F.3d 379) is a pivotal case heard by the United States Court of...

Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements in Employment Applications: Insights from Johnson v. Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Date: Jul 2, 1998

Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements in Employment Applications: Insights from Johnson v. Circuit City Stores, Inc. Introduction The case of De Mekka Johnson v. Circuit City Stores, Inc. (148...

Sumner v. Parole Board: Establishing Limits on Inmate Civil Rights Claims Under PLRA

Date: Jun 26, 1998

Sumner v. Parole Board: Establishing Limits on Inmate Civil Rights Claims Under PLRA Introduction The case of Marvin Sumner v. E. Montgomery Tucker, et al. (9 F. Supp. 2d 641) heard in the United...

Bid-Rigging Conspiracy and Interstate Commerce Nexus: Insights from Romer v. United States

Date: Jun 25, 1998

Bid-Rigging Conspiracy and Interstate Commerce Nexus: Insights from Romer v. United States Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Mija S. Romer (148 F.3d 359), the United...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Bankruptcy Proceedings under the Negotiated Rates Act Established in IN RE BULLDOG TRUCKING, INC.

Date: Jun 23, 1998

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Bankruptcy Proceedings under the Negotiated Rates Act Established in IN RE BULLDOG TRUCKING, INC. Introduction The case of In re: Bulldog Trucking, Incorporated...

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4th Circuit Case Commentaries

Cardwell v. Greene: Defining Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Under AEDPA

Defamation Protection of Opinion in Stock Analysis: Insights from Biospherics v. Forbes

Defining "In Use" Under the Federal Safety Appliances Act: Insights from Deans v. CSX Transportation

Effective Service of Process Under the Hague Service Convention: Insights from Koehler v. Dodwell

Enhancement Criteria in Drug-Related Firearm Possession: Insights from United States v. Williams

Fourth Circuit Affirms Denial of Federal Habeas Relief in Dwayne Allen Wright Case Under AEDPA

Havird Oil Co. v. Marathon Oil Co.: Interpretation of South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act § 39-5-330 and Appeal Timeliness Rules

Reversing AEDPA’s One-Year Limitation: Ensuring Habeas Corpus Rights Post-Enactment

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts Under Federal Rules: United States v. Van Metre

Affirming Pacific Insurance's Coverage Exclusion Under TRLA: An In-Depth Analysis of PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY v. AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

Multiplicity of Firearm Possession Charges under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g): Dunford v. United States

Retaliatory Termination under Title VII: Insights from Laughlin v. MWAA

Attorney-Client Privilege and Burden of Proof: Insights from Hawkins v. Stables (4th Cir. 1998)

Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements in Employment Applications: Insights from Johnson v. Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Sumner v. Parole Board: Establishing Limits on Inmate Civil Rights Claims Under PLRA

Bid-Rigging Conspiracy and Interstate Commerce Nexus: Insights from Romer v. United States

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Bankruptcy Proceedings under the Negotiated Rates Act Established in IN RE BULLDOG TRUCKING, INC.

Axel Johnson v. Carroll Carolina Oil: Clarifying Limits of Supplemental Jurisdiction Over State Law Claims

Clarifying Retaliation and State Action Standards: Insights from Dowe v. Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley

Vaughan v. MetraHealth: Reinforcing the Pretext-Plus Standard in ADEA Litigation