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 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) 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 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. 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 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 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 Introduction The case of N. Brown FELTY v. GRAVES-HUMPHREYS COmpany...
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 Introduction Wanda L. Wooldridge appealed the denial of her...
Williams v. Kelly: Clarifying Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Federal Habeas Corpus Review Introduction Williams v. Kelly, 816 F.2d 939 (4th Cir. 1987), is a pivotal case in the...
Polo Fashions v. Craftex: Establishing Personal Liability in Trademark Infringement Introduction Polo Fashions, Inc. v. Craftex, Inc., 816 F.2d 145 (4th Cir. 1987), is a landmark case in the realm of...
Implied Civil Remedies in Federal Criminal Statutes: FSLIC v. Reeves and Fisher Introduction The case of Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC) v. Robert N. Reeves et al. adjudicated...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Employment Discrimination Claims: Ballinger v. N.C. Agricultural Extension Service Introduction Emily Ruth Ballinger v. North Carolina Agricultural Extension...
Affirming the Corporate Veil: Parent Company Not Employer Under ADEA in Flowers Industries Case Introduction The case of Loyd W. Johnson et al. v. Flowers Industries, Inc. et al. adjudicated by the...
Handling of Witness Plea Agreements and Venue Instructions in NFA Cases: The Griley v. United States Decision Introduction In United States of America v. Michael A. Griley, Jr., 814 F.2d 967 (4th...
Fourth Circuit Clarifies Non-Appealability of Orders Denying Court-Appointed Counsel in Civil Rights Cases Introduction In the seminal case of James Henry Miller v. R.D. Simmons et al., decided on...
Affirmation of Bank Fraud Convictions and Social Security Misrepresentation: United States v. Robert E. Bales Introduction The case of United States of America v. Robert E. Bales, adjudicated by the...
Fourth Circuit Establishes Clear Liability Standards for Police Indifference Under §1983 Introduction In the landmark case of Paul Anthony Cooper v. Officers Dyke, Markert, and Morseberger, the...
Strict Requirements for Relief from Default Judgment under Fed.R.Civ.P. 60(b) – Lexington Insurance Case Commentary Introduction The case of PARK CORPORATION, A NEVADA CORPORATION AND PARK...