Redlining Practices and McCarran-Ferguson Act: Insights from Mackey v. Nationwide Insurance Companies Introduction Mackey v. Nationwide Insurance Companies, 724 F.2d 419 (4th Cir. 1984), is a pivotal...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Employer’s Authority to Modify Contingent Benefits in Division Sale Under ERISA Introduction The case of Sutton et al. v. Weirton Steel Division of National Steel Corporation...
Affirmation of Habeas Corpus Denial in Capital Punishment: Hutchins v. Garrison Introduction Hutchins v. Garrison (724 F.2d 1425) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...
Defining Employee Status under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Garrett v. Phillips Mills, Inc. Introduction Garrett v. Phillips Mills, Inc. (721 F.2d 979) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
ITCO v. Michelin: Establishing State-Level Unfair Trade Practices Claims Post Federal Antitrust Dismissal Introduction In the landmark case of ITCO Corporation v. Michelin Tire Corporation, decided...
Establishing the Substantial Evidence Standard in Aiding and Abetting Convictions: United States v. Arrington Introduction In United States v. Arrington, 719 F.2d 701 (4th Cir. 1983), the United...
ROSS v. REED: Affirmation of Qualified Immunity for Correctional Officials in First and Eighth Amendment Claims Introduction ROSS v. REED is a seminal case decided by the United States Court of...
Defending Against Frivolous Title VII Claims: The Arnold v. Burger King Decision Introduction In the landmark case of James D. Arnold, Jr. v. Burger King Corporation and Fickling Enterprises,...
Adoption of Magistrate's Findings Without Objection: Camby v. Davis & Lester Introduction David E. Camby filed a § 1983 action against police officers Larry Davis and James M. Lester, alleging that...
Municipal Liability under Monell Requires Evidence of Official Policy or Gross Negligence: Analysis of Wellington v. Daniels Introduction Wellington v. Daniels is a pivotal case decided by the United...
EAJA Application in Social Security Cases: Guthrie v. Schweiker Introduction Paul W. Guthrie v. Richard S. Schweiker, Secretary of Health and Human Services, 718 F.2d 104 (4th Cir. 1983), is a...
Standing and Mootness in §1983 Claims: Insights from Buie v. Jones Introduction The case of James Earl Buie v. Otis Jones et al., adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth...
Scott v. Greenville County: Affirming Developer Rights in Zoning Disputes Introduction Scott v. Greenville County is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth...
Upholding Retroactive Withdrawal Liability: Republic Industries v. Teamsters Joint Council No. 83 of Virginia Pension Fund Introduction The case of Republic Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation,...
Dismissal of Improper Motion to Reconsider: Insights from ABOVE THE BELT, INC. v. MEL BOHANNAN ROOFING, INC. Introduction The case of ABOVE THE BELT, INC. v. MEL BOHANNAN ROOFING, INC. (99 F.R.D. 99)...
Reaffirmation of Burden of Proof and Vocational Evidence in Nonexertional Disability Claims: McLain v. Schweiker Introduction Leon B. McLain v. Richard S. Schweiker, Secretary, Department of Health...
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 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 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 Introduction In the landmark case of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...