4th Circuit Case Commentaries

FLSA Exemption Standards Clarified in Conley v. City of Newport News

Date: Jun 23, 1993

FLSA Exemption Standards Clarified in Conley v. City of Newport News Introduction In the landmark case Conley v. City of Newport News, thirty-two current or former officers of the Newport News Police...

EMTALA Claims Unbound by State Arbitration: Insights from Robert Brooks v. Maryland General Hospital

Date: Jun 22, 1993

EMTALA Claims Unbound by State Arbitration: Insights from Robert Brooks v. Maryland General Hospital Introduction The case of Robert Brooks v. Maryland General Hospital, Inc. addresses a pivotal...

Establishing Nexus in Search Warrants: Insights from United States v. Lalor

Date: Jun 12, 1993

Establishing Nexus in Search Warrants: Insights from United States v. Lalor Introduction United States of America v. John Lalor, 996 F.2d 1578 (4th Cir. 1993), is a pivotal case that delves into the...

Trade Secret Protection Under MUTSA Affirmed: State Law Claims Not Preempted by Copyright Act

Date: Jun 11, 1993

Trade Secret Protection Under MUTSA Affirmed: State Law Claims Not Preempted by Copyright Act Introduction In the landmark case of Trandes Corporation v. Guy F. Atkinson Company and Washington...

Affirmation of Conspiracy Conviction and Upholding Grand Jury Indictments in United States v. Mills

Date: May 29, 1993

Affirmation of Conspiracy Conviction and Upholding Grand Jury Indictments in United States v. Mills Introduction The case of United States of America v. Brian Keith Mills (1993) presents significant...

Reaffirmation of Procedural Default and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Pruett v. Thompson

Date: May 26, 1993

Reaffirmation of Procedural Default and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Pruett v. Thompson Introduction David M. Pruett v. Charles Thompson, 996 F.2d 1560...

Fourth Circuit Reaffirms Attorneys' Fees Award in Groundless §1983 Election Fraud Litigation

Date: May 25, 1993

Fourth Circuit Reaffirms Attorneys' Fees Award in Groundless §1983 Election Fraud Litigation Introduction The case of John Hutchinson, William Reese, Leonard Underwood, Plaintiffs-Appellees v....

Establishing the Necessity of Adhering to Industry Standards in Products Liability: Alevromagiros v. Hechinger and White Metal

Date: May 22, 1993

Establishing the Necessity of Adhering to Industry Standards in Products Liability: Alevromagiros v. Hechinger and White Metal Introduction In the landmark case of Theodore Alevromagiros,...

Affirming Due Process Limits on Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants: Ellicott Machine Corp. v. Holland Pty Ltd.

Date: May 21, 1993

Affirming Due Process Limits on Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants: Ellicott Machine Corp. v. Holland Pty Ltd. Introduction The case of Ellicott Machine Corporation, Incorporated v. John...

Chapin v. Knight-Ridder: Upholding First Amendment Protections in Libel Cases Involving Public Figures and the Press

Date: May 20, 1993

Chapin v. Knight-Ridder: Upholding First Amendment Protections in Libel Cases Involving Public Figures and the Press Introduction In Chapin v. Knight-Ridder, Incorporated et al. (993 F.2d 1087, 4th...

Admissibility of Expert Testimony in Excessive Force Claims: Kopf v. Skyrm et al.

Date: May 8, 1993

Admissibility of Expert Testimony in Excessive Force Claims: Kopf v. Skyrm et al. Introduction Kopf v. Skyrm et al. is a landmark case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth...

Fourth Circuit Upholds Constitutional Detention Policies in Hause v. Vaught

Date: May 8, 1993

Fourth Circuit Upholds Constitutional Detention Policies in Hause v. Vaught Introduction Hause v. Vaught, 993 F.2d 1079 (4th Cir. 1993), is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of...

Contractual Remedies and Liability in Satellite Launch Agreements: Insights from Martin Marietta Corp. v. INTELSAT

Date: May 6, 1993

Contractual Remedies and Liability in Satellite Launch Agreements: Insights from Martin Marietta Corp. v. INTELSAT Introduction The case of Martin Marietta Corporation v. International...

Affirmation of Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Searle Company Products Liability Case

Date: Apr 24, 1993

Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney....

Substantial Justification of Government Position Under EAJA: Analysis of ROANOKE RIVER BASIN ASS'N v. HUDSON

Date: Apr 21, 1993

Substantial Justification of Government Position Under EAJA: Analysis of ROANOKE RIVER BASIN ASS'N v. HUDSON Introduction The case of Roanoke River Basin Association v. Hudson (991 F.2d 132)...

Failure to File Client-Requested Appeal Constitutes Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: United States v. Peak

Date: Apr 17, 1993

Failure to File Client-Requested Appeal Constitutes Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: United States v. Peak Introduction United States v. Homer McKinley Peak, 992 F.2d 39 (4th Cir. 1993), is a...

Enforcing ERISA's Duty to Provide Specific Denial Reasons: Weaver v. Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company

Date: Apr 2, 1993

Enforcing ERISA's Duty to Provide Specific Denial Reasons: Weaver v. Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company Introduction In Weaver v. Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Company, the United States...

Adequate Notice Standards for Secured Creditors in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: The Linkous v. Piedmont Trust Bank Decision

Date: Apr 2, 1993

Adequate Notice Standards for Secured Creditors in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: The Linkous v. Piedmont Trust Bank Decision Introduction The case of In re Alvie Stanley Linkous, Debtor v. Piedmont Trust...

Fourth Circuit Affirms Securities Fraud Conspiracy Convictions: Key Insights on Statute of Limitations and Plea Agreements

Date: Mar 30, 1993

Fourth Circuit Affirms Securities Fraud Conspiracy Convictions: Key Insights on Statute of Limitations and Plea Agreements Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. United Medical...

Strickler v. Waters: Affirming the Necessity of Demonstrating Serious Deprivation in Eighth Amendment Prison Conditions Claims

Date: Mar 27, 1993

Strickler v. Waters: Affirming the Necessity of Demonstrating Serious Deprivation in Eighth Amendment Prison Conditions Claims Introduction Strickler v. Waters (989 F.2d 1375, 4th Cir. 1993) presents...

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