4th Circuit Case Commentaries

Non-Class Members’ Inability to Intervene in Class Action Settlements: Fourth Circuit Affirmation

Date: Aug 17, 1989

Non-Class Members’ Inability to Intervene in Class Action Settlements: Fourth Circuit Affirmation Introduction In the landmark case of Gould et al. v. Alleco, Inc. et al. (883 F.2d 281, Fourth...

Revene v. Charles County Commissioners: Establishing State Action Beyond Official Duties

Date: Aug 15, 1989

Revene v. Charles County Commissioners: Establishing State Action Beyond Official Duties Introduction Monica Revene, acting as the personal representative for her deceased husband's estate, brought...

Enforcement of Maryland's Statute of Repose in Asbestos Removal Claims: USG Protected Under §5-108(a) Against CERCLA Preemption

Date: Aug 11, 1989

Enforcement of Maryland's Statute of Repose in Asbestos Removal Claims: USG Protected Under §5-108(a) Against CERCLA Preemption Introduction In the landmark case of First United Methodist Church of...

Dismissal of Due Process Claims in Habeas Corpus and Section 1983 Actions: Ballard v. Carlson

Date: Aug 11, 1989

Dismissal of Due Process Claims in Habeas Corpus and Section 1983 Actions: Ballard v. Carlson Introduction Ballard v. Carlson, 882 F.2d 93 (4th Cir. 1989), is a pivotal case addressing the dismissal...

Transfer of Venue in Contract Disputes: Insights from DATASOUTH Computer Corp. v. THREE DIMENSIONAL TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.

Date: Aug 8, 1989

Transfer of Venue in Contract Disputes: Insights from DATASOUTH Computer Corp. v. THREE DIMENSIONAL TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. Introduction The case of DATASOUTH Computer Corp. v. THREE DIMENSIONAL...

Resentencing Procedures and the Ex Post Facto Clause: An In-Depth Analysis of Evans v. Thompson

Date: Aug 3, 1989

Resentencing Procedures and the Ex Post Facto Clause: An In-Depth Analysis of Evans v. Thompson Introduction Evans v. Thompson is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for...

Clarifying Statute of Frauds Requirements for Quantity Terms: Lorillard v. Kline

Date: Jul 1, 1989

Clarifying Statute of Frauds Requirements for Quantity Terms: Lorillard v. Kline Introduction In Thomas J. Kline, Inc. v. Lorillard, Inc., 878 F.2d 791 (4th Cir. 1989), the United States Court of...

Reversing Social Security Disability Denial: The Joseph Luckey Precedent

Date: Jun 29, 1989

Reversing Social Security Disability Denial: The Joseph Luckey Precedent Introduction The case of Joseph Luckey v. U.S. Department of Health Human Services, adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Paroline v. Unisys: Expanding Employer Liability in Sexual Harassment Under Title VII

Date: Jun 27, 1989

Paroline v. Unisys: Expanding Employer Liability in Sexual Harassment Under Title VII Introduction The case of Elizabeth M. Paroline v. Unisys Corporation; Edgar L. Moore (879 F.2d 100) adjudicated...

Establishing Standards for Adequate Disclosure and Voting Procedures in Chapter 11: IN RE A.H. ROBINS CO., INC.

Date: Jun 17, 1989

Establishing Standards for Adequate Disclosure and Voting Procedures in Chapter 11: IN RE A.H. ROBINS CO., INC. Introduction The case of In Re A.H. Robins Company, Incorporated, Debtor presents a...

Aetna Liability as Joint Tortfeasor in Dalkon Shield Litigation

Date: Jun 17, 1989

Aetna Liability as Joint Tortfeasor in Dalkon Shield Litigation Introduction In the landmark case, In re A.H. Robins Company, Incorporated, Debtor (880 F.2d 709), the United States Court of Appeals...

Balancing Defendant Rights and Judicial Order: Key Rulings in United States v. West et al.

Date: Jun 9, 1989

Balancing Defendant Rights and Judicial Order: Key Rulings in United States v. West et al. Introduction United States of America v. Charles Frances West, Jr., Bradley David Thomas, Matthew Mervin...

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Guidelines: Acceptance of Responsibility and Participant Culpability in United States v. White & Jackson

Date: May 23, 1989

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Guidelines: Acceptance of Responsibility and Participant Culpability in United States v. White & Jackson Introduction In the landmark decision of United States of America...

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4th Circuit Case Commentaries

Non-Class Members’ Inability to Intervene in Class Action Settlements: Fourth Circuit Affirmation

Revene v. Charles County Commissioners: Establishing State Action Beyond Official Duties

Enforcement of Maryland's Statute of Repose in Asbestos Removal Claims: USG Protected Under §5-108(a) Against CERCLA Preemption

Dismissal of Due Process Claims in Habeas Corpus and Section 1983 Actions: Ballard v. Carlson

Transfer of Venue in Contract Disputes: Insights from DATASOUTH Computer Corp. v. THREE DIMENSIONAL TECHNOLOGIES, Inc.

Resentencing Procedures and the Ex Post Facto Clause: An In-Depth Analysis of Evans v. Thompson

Clarifying Statute of Frauds Requirements for Quantity Terms: Lorillard v. Kline

Reversing Social Security Disability Denial: The Joseph Luckey Precedent

Paroline v. Unisys: Expanding Employer Liability in Sexual Harassment Under Title VII

Establishing Standards for Adequate Disclosure and Voting Procedures in Chapter 11: IN RE A.H. ROBINS CO., INC.

Aetna Liability as Joint Tortfeasor in Dalkon Shield Litigation

Balancing Defendant Rights and Judicial Order: Key Rulings in United States v. West et al.

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Guidelines: Acceptance of Responsibility and Participant Culpability in United States v. White & Jackson

Establishing Juror Impartiality Standards in Medical Malpractice Cases: The Poynter v. Ratcliff & Haddox Decision

Role in Offense Sentencing: Minimal and Minor Participant Reductions Clarified

Claim Preclusion in Statute of Limitations Dismissals: Shoup v. Bell Howell Co.

Federal Employee Immunity from State Subpoenas: Insights from Boron Oil Co. v. Downie

Enforcement of Discovery Orders: Establishing a Rigorous Standard in Default Judgment

Exhaustion of Plan Remedies Under ERISA: Makar v. CareFirst and Provident

State Action Requirements in §1983 Claims: Milburn v. Anne Arundel County DSS