4th Circuit Case Commentaries

Requiring Adequate Administrative Rationale in Disability Appeals: DeLoatche v. Heckler

Date: Aug 23, 1983

Requiring Adequate Administrative Rationale in Disability Appeals: DeLoatche v. Heckler Introduction The case of Elizabeth DeLoatche v. Margaret M. Heckler adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Clarifying the Scope of Automatic Stay in Chapter 11: Williford v. Armstrong World Industries

Date: Aug 13, 1983

Clarifying the Scope of Automatic Stay in Chapter 11: Williford v. Armstrong World Industries Introduction Edward C. Williford v. Armstrong World Industries, Inc., 715 F.2d 124 (4th Cir. 1983), is a...

Jurisdiction Over Corporate Agents: Overruling the Fiduciary Shield in Columbia Briargate Co. v. First National Bank

Date: Aug 11, 1983

Jurisdiction Over Corporate Agents: Overruling the Fiduciary Shield in Columbia Briargate Co. v. First National Bank Introduction The case of Columbia Briargate Company, a Limited Partnership,...

EEOC v. Western Electric Co., Inc. (4th Cir. 1983): Reversing Age Discrimination Findings and Clarifying ADEA Applications

Date: Jul 27, 1983

EEOC v. Western Electric Co., Inc. (4th Cir. 1983): Reversing Age Discrimination Findings and Clarifying ADEA Applications Introduction In the landmark case of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Distinguishing Habeas Corpus and §1983 Actions for State Prisoners: Insights from Todd v. Baskerville and Holsey v. Bass

Date: Jul 7, 1983

Distinguishing Habeas Corpus and §1983 Actions for State Prisoners: Insights from Todd v. Baskerville and Holsey v. Bass Introduction This commentary examines the consolidated appeals of Wilbur...

Jurisdictional Thresholds under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Saval v. BL Ltd. and Others

Date: Jun 29, 1983

Jurisdictional Thresholds under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Saval v. BL Ltd. and Others Introduction In the case of Leonard Saval and Saval-Director, Inc.; John Frost; Ann Frost; Michael...

Extension of Limitation Period for Employment Discrimination Claims Under Title 42 in Maryland

Date: Jun 23, 1983

Extension of Limitation Period for Employment Discrimination Claims Under Title 42 in Maryland Introduction The case of Grattan and Hedman v. Burnett et al. addresses critical issues surrounding...

Katz v. Secretary Dole: Establishing a Two-Step Framework for Sexual Harassment Claims under Title VII

Date: Jun 2, 1983

Katz v. Secretary Dole: Establishing a Two-Step Framework for Sexual Harassment Claims under Title VII Introduction Katz v. Elizabeth Dole, Secretary of Transportation, 709 F.2d 251 (4th Cir. 1983),...

Fourth Circuit Affirms Bankruptcy Court's Authority in Denying Abusive Bankruptcy Motions and Awarding Fees: McLaughlin v. McPhail

Date: May 13, 1983

Fourth Circuit Affirms Bankruptcy Court's Authority in Denying Abusive Bankruptcy Motions and Awarding Fees: McLaughlin v. McPhail Introduction The case of Francis X. McLaughlin, Appellant v. Donald...

Establishing the Absence of Common Law Privacy Protections in Virginia: Brown v. ABC Broadcasting Co.

Date: Apr 12, 1983

Establishing the Absence of Common Law Privacy Protections in Virginia: Brown v. ABC Broadcasting Co. Introduction The case of Glenda C. Brown v. American Broadcasting Co., Inc. involves a complex...

Admissibility of Prior Consistent Statements and Severance Standards in Conspiracy Trials: United States v. Parodi et al., 703 F.2d 768 (4th Cir. 1983)

Date: Mar 24, 1983

Admissibility of Prior Consistent Statements and Severance Standards in Conspiracy Trials: United States v. Parodi et al., 703 F.2d 768 (4th Cir. 1983) Introduction In United States of America v....

Broad Interpretation of 15 U.S.C. §1644(a) in Credit Card Fraud Cases - United States v. Bice-Bey

Date: Feb 26, 1983

Broad Interpretation of 15 U.S.C. §1644(a) in Credit Card Fraud Cases - United States v. Bice-Bey Introduction United States of America v. Fatimah Bice-Bey, 701 F.2d 1086, adjudicated by the United...

Fourth Circuit Establishes Requirement for Individualized Consideration in Disability Claims Involving Combined Exertional and Non-Exertional Impairments

Date: Feb 2, 1983

Fourth Circuit Establishes Requirement for Individualized Consideration in Disability Claims Involving Combined Exertional and Non-Exertional Impairments Introduction In the landmark case of Walker...

Mitchell v. Schweiker: Reinforcing the Weight of Treating Physicians' Testimonies in Disability Claims

Date: Feb 2, 1983

Mitchell v. Schweiker: Reinforcing the Weight of Treating Physicians' Testimonies in Disability Claims Introduction Case: Patricia A. Mitchell (Appellant) v. Richard Schweiker, Secretary, Department...

Reversed Findings in EEO Commission v. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Establish Stricter Standards for Statistical Evidence in Discrimination Cases

Date: Jan 12, 1983

Reversed Findings in EEO Commission v. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Establish Stricter Standards for Statistical Evidence in Discrimination Cases Introduction The case Equal Employment...

Limits of Preliminary Injunctions in Corporate Takeovers: Dan River v. Icahn

Date: Jan 8, 1983

Limits of Preliminary Injunctions in Corporate Takeovers: Dan River v. Icahn Introduction The case of Dan River, Inc. v. Carl C. Icahn et al. (701 F.2d 278) adjudicated by the United States Court of...

State Action and First Amendment Protections in Volunteer Organizations: Adams v. Bain

Date: Dec 31, 1982

State Action and First Amendment Protections in Volunteer Organizations: Adams v. Bain Introduction In the case of Alvin S. Adams and David A. Gootee v. Richard E. Bain et al. (697 F.2d 1213, 4th...

Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction under Virginia's Long-Arm Statute: Insights from Peanut Corporation v. Hollywood Brands

Date: Dec 16, 1982

Expansion of Personal Jurisdiction under Virginia's Long-Arm Statute: Insights from Peanut Corporation of America v. Hollywood Brands Introduction The case of Peanut Corporation of America,...

Enhancing Warranty Enforcement Under UCC: Hill v. BASF Wyandotte Corporation

Date: Dec 16, 1982

Enhancing Warranty Enforcement Under UCC: Hill v. BASF Wyandotte Corporation Introduction The case of Harold Heath Hill v. BASF Wyandotte Corporation (696 F.2d 287) adjudicated by the United States...

Attorney-Client Privilege Waiver in Grand Jury Subpoena Context

Date: Dec 15, 1982

Attorney-Client Privilege Waiver in Grand Jury Subpoena Context Introduction The case of United States of America v. Robert V. Jones, Jr. et al. (696 F.2d 1069) adjudicated by the United States Court...

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