4th Circuit Case Commentaries

Discretionary Authority in Trustee Appointments under 11 U.S.C. § 1104(a) Affirmed

Date: Sep 10, 1987

Discretionary Authority in Trustee Appointments under 11 U.S.C. § 1104(a) Affirmed Introduction The case of Committee of Dalkon Shield Claimants, Plaintiff-Appellant v. A.H. Robins Company,...

Fraud on the Court: Insights from Cleveland Demolition Co. v. Azcon Scrap Corp.

Date: Sep 5, 1987

Fraud on the Court: Insights from Cleveland Demolition Co. v. Azcon Scrap Corp. Introduction The case of Cleveland Demolition Company, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Azcon Scrap Corporation, a...

Limitation Periods and Interlocking Directorates in Antitrust Law: Insights from Pocahontas Supreme Coal Co. v. Bethlehem Steel Corp.

Date: Sep 2, 1987

Limitation Periods and Interlocking Directorates in Antitrust Law: Insights from Pocahontas Supreme Coal Co. v. Bethlehem Steel Corp. Introduction The case of Pocahontas Supreme Coal Company Inc. &...

Establishing Indemnification and Punitive Damages under the Fair Credit Reporting Act: The Yohay v. City of Alexandria Employees Credit Union Decision

Date: Aug 27, 1987

Establishing Indemnification and Punitive Damages under the Fair Credit Reporting Act: The Yohay v. City of Alexandria Employees Credit Union Decision Introduction The case of Stephen C. Yohay v....

Title VII Does Not Preempt §1983 Claims for Employment Discrimination

Date: Aug 27, 1987

Title VII Does Not Preempt §1983 Claims for Employment Discrimination Introduction In the landmark case of Mazie Keller v. Prince George's County; Prince George's County Department of Social...

Refining Municipal Liability under Section 1983: Spell v. McDaniel and Its Implications

Date: Jul 25, 1987

Refining Municipal Liability under Section 1983: Spell v. McDaniel and Its Implications Introduction Spell v. McDaniel, 824 F.2d 1380 (4th Cir. 1987) is a pivotal case in the realm of municipal...

Enhanced Liability for Structuring Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirements under Sections 1001 and 2(b)

Date: Jul 24, 1987

Enhanced Liability for Structuring Transactions to Evade Reporting Requirements under Sections 1001 and 2(b) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Richeson and Ul-Hassan (825 F.2d 17)...

Autonomy and Financial Independence: Fourth Circuit Denies Eleventh Amendment Immunity to State-Created Entities

Date: Jul 7, 1987

Autonomy and Financial Independence: Fourth Circuit Denies Eleventh Amendment Immunity to State-Created Entities Introduction The case of Debindra Ram Ditta v. Maryland National Capital Park and...

Limitation of Liability Insurance Coverage for Regulatory and Equitable Relief: Maryland Casualty Co. v. Armco, Inc.

Date: Jul 7, 1987

Limitation of Liability Insurance Coverage for Regulatory and Equitable Relief: Maryland Casualty Co. v. Armco, Inc. Introduction The case of The Maryland Casualty Company v. Armco, Inc. (822 F.2d...

Non-Cumulative Sentencing under 21 U.S.C. §848: Analysis of United States v. Porter

Date: Jun 23, 1987

Non-Cumulative Sentencing under 21 U.S.C. §848: Analysis of United States v. Porter Introduction United States of America v. Wayne Porter, et al., 821 F.2d 968 (4th Cir. 1987), is a significant...

Voluntary Dismissal and Employer Liability: Insights from Davis v. USX Corporation

Date: Jun 4, 1987

Voluntary Dismissal and Employer Liability: Insights from Davis v. USX Corporation Introduction Davis v. USX Corporation (819 F.2d 1270), adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Affirmation of Strict Time Limits for EEOC Claims Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Limitations of Equitable Estoppel

Date: May 22, 1987

Affirmation of Strict Time Limits for EEOC Claims Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Limitations of Equitable Estoppel Introduction The case of N. Brown FELTY v. GRAVES-HUMPHREYS COmpany...

Establishing Standards for Setting Aside Default Judgments Due to Counsel Negligence

Date: Apr 22, 1987

Establishing Standards for Setting Aside Default Judgments Due to Counsel Negligence Introduction The case of Shahram Lolatchy, Now Then Dance Studio v. Arthur Murray, Inc., heard by the United...

Wooldridge v. Secretary: Affirming Consideration of Medical Evidence and Non-Exertional Limitations in Social Security Disability Claims

Date: Apr 16, 1987

Wooldridge v. Secretary: Affirming Consideration of Medical Evidence and Non-Exertional Limitations in Social Security Disability Claims Introduction Wanda L. Wooldridge appealed the denial of her...

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