Affirmation of RICO and Continuing Criminal Enterprise Convictions: Insights from United States v. Love et al. Introduction The case of United States of America v. Newby Franklin Love, Sue Robinson...
Affirming §363(m) Protections for Good Faith Purchasers and Limiting Debtor Standing: Willemain v. Kivitz Introduction Willemain v. Kivitz, 764 F.2d 1019 (4th Cir. 1985), is a pivotal case in...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Enforceability of ERISA Pension Fund's Anti-Assignment Provision in Bankruptcy Proceedings Introduction The case of Harry Lee McLean; W. Keenan Stephenson, Jr., Appellees v....
TERRY'S FLOOR FASHIONS v. BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES: Upholding Antitrust Principles in Distributor Agreements Introduction In the landmark case of TERRY'S FLOOR FASHIONS, INC. v. BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES,...
Upholding the 'Arbitrary and Capricious' Standard in ERISA Fiduciary Decisions: Berry v. Ciba-Geigy Introduction The case of Hebra A. Berry v. Ciba-Geigy Corporation serves as a pivotal decision in...
Limitations on §1983 Actions for Individual Police Officers and Government Entities in Search and Arrest Cases Introduction In the case of Steven Simons v. Montgomery County Police Officers et al.,...
Eighth Amendment Protections Applied to Prison Violence Risks: Fourth Circuit's Decision in Shrader et al. v. White et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Shrader et al. v. White et al., decided...
Choice of Law and Collateral Estoppel in Maritime Torts: A Comprehensive Commentary on Dracos v. Hellenic Lines Introduction Maria Dracos, as administratrix of the estate of Nicholas Dracos,...
Carter v. Norfolk Community Hospital: Defining State Action in § 1983 Claims Introduction Carter v. Norfolk Community Hospital Association, Inc. is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court...
Enhanced Due Process in Wrongful Arrest: Gay v. Wall Introduction Gay v. Wall is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in 1985. The appellant, Larry...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts under Rule 404(b) Over Rule 608(b) in Bid Rigging Conspiracy Case Introduction The case of United States of America v. Smith Grading and Paving,...
Waiver of Statute of Limitations and Preemption of State Law in Duty of Fair Representation Claims: Peterson v. ALPA Introduction Howard B. Peterson, III, a former pilot for Piedmont Aviation, Inc.,...
Fourth Circuit Clarifies 'But For' Causation Standard in Title VII Retaliation and Limits Collateral Estoppel from State Unemployment Decisions Introduction In the landmark case Thomas J. Ross v....
Reyes v. United States: Establishing Standards for Excusable Neglect in Criminal Appeals under Fed. R. App. P. 4(b) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Jose V. Reyes, adjudicated by...
Preserving the Status Quo Pending Arbitration: Insights from Merrill Lynch v. Bradley Introduction The legal landscape regarding the interplay between preliminary injunctions and mandatory...
Affirmation of Death Sentencing Standards and Effective Counsel Assessment in Roach v. Martin (757 F.2d 1463) Introduction Roach v. Martin is a pivotal case heard by the United States Court of...
Executory Contracts in Bankruptcy: Insights from Lubrizol Enterprises, Inc. v. Richmond Metal Finishers, Inc. Introduction The case of Lubrizol Enterprises, Inc. v. Richmond Metal Finishers, Inc.,...
Mootness and Disqualification in Grand Jury Proceedings: Analysis of UNITED STATES v. (UNDER SEAL) Introduction The case of United States of America v. (Under Seal), In re Grand Jury Proceedings John...
Clarifying 'Substantial Justification' for Attorney's Fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act: Hicks v. Heckler Introduction Una Mae Hicks, a 54-year-old maid and sitter with a fifth-grade...
Affirming Federal Diversity Jurisdiction for Tortious Actions in Domestic Relations: Raftery v. Scott Introduction Case Citation: William E. Raftery, Sr., Appellee, v. Katheryn Girvin Scott,...