District Of Columbia Case Commentaries

Expanding the Duty of Care in Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress: HEDGEPETH v. WHITMAN WALKER CLinic

Date: Jul 1, 2011

Expanding the Duty of Care in Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress: HEDGEPETH v. WHITMAN WALKER CLinic Introduction In the landmark case of Terry HEDGEPETH v. WHITMAN WALKER CLinic (22 A.3d...

Reciprocal Disciplinary Measures in Attorney Regulation: Insights from In re Montgomery Blair Sibley

Date: Mar 12, 2010

Reciprocal Disciplinary Measures in Attorney Regulation: Insights from In re Montgomery Blair Sibley Introduction The case of In re Montgomery Blair Sibley examines the application of reciprocal...

Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements: Insights from Tsintolas Realty Co. v. Mendez

Date: Nov 26, 2009

Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements: Insights from Tsintolas Realty Co. v. Mendez Introduction The legal landscape surrounding settlement agreements is continually evolving, particularly...

Defining Reciprocal Admonishment: Insights from In re Lawrence A. Fuller

Date: Aug 10, 2007

Defining Reciprocal Admonishment: Insights from In re Lawrence A. Fuller Introduction The disciplinary proceedings against Lawrence A. Fuller, as adjudicated in In re Lawrence A. Fuller, serve as a...

Strengthening Reciprocal Discipline: D.C. Court of Appeals' Decision in In re Dushan S. Zdravkovich

Date: Sep 12, 2003

Strengthening Reciprocal Discipline: D.C. Court of Appeals' Decision in In re Dushan S. Zdravkovich Introduction The case of In re Dushan S. Zdravkovich addresses the disciplinary actions taken...

No Automobile Exception in Constructive Possession: RIVAS v. UNITED STATES

Date: Aug 24, 2001

No Automobile Exception in Constructive Possession: RIVAS v. UNITED STATES Introduction RIVAS v. UNITED STATES is a pivotal case adjudicated by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals on August 23,...

Enforcement of Tenure Policies and Summary Judgment in Academic Employment Litigation: Alakananda Paul v. Howard University

Date: May 26, 2000

Enforcement of Tenure Policies and Summary Judgment in Academic Employment Litigation: Alakananda Paul v. Howard University Introduction The case of Alakananda Paul v. Howard University revolves...

Reaffirming the Drew Rule and Integrating FRE 403: Landmark Decision in William A. Johnson v. United States

Date: Oct 18, 1996

Reaffirming the Drew Rule and Integrating FRE 403: Landmark Decision in William A. Johnson v. United States Introduction The case of William A. Johnson, Appellant, v. United States, Appellee (683...

Establishing Reciprocal Disciplinary Standards for Legal Misconduct: The Goldsborough Case

Date: Feb 24, 1995

Establishing Reciprocal Disciplinary Standards for Legal Misconduct: The Goldsborough Case Introduction The case of In re George J. Goldsborough, decided by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals...

Reciprocal Discipline in Legal Practice: Insights from In re Mark H. Zilberberg

Date: Aug 5, 1992

Reciprocal Discipline in Legal Practice: Insights from In re Mark H. Zilberberg Introduction The case of In re Mark H. Zilberberg, decided by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals on August 4,...

Establishing a Public Policy Exception to the At-Will Employment Doctrine in Wrongful Discharge Cases

Date: Sep 18, 1991

Establishing a Public Policy Exception to the At-Will Employment Doctrine in Wrongful Discharge Cases Introduction The case of Robert L. Adams v. George W. Cochran Company, Inc. (597 A.2d 28)...

Reaffirmation of Presumptive Disbarment for Intentional Misappropriation of Client Funds

Date: Aug 7, 1990

Reaffirmation of Presumptive Disbarment for Intentional Misappropriation of Client Funds Introduction In the matter of Nicholas Addams, a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia Court of...

Insufficient Evidence for Constructive Possession in CURRY v. UNITED STATES

Date: Jan 15, 1987

Insufficient Evidence for Constructive Possession in Curry v. United States Introduction Patricia Curry, Wayne P. Washington, and James C. Jones were charged by the United States with various...

Expectation of Reappointment and Tenure: Howard University v. Marie L. Best

Date: Nov 10, 1984

Expectation of Reappointment and Tenure: Howard University v. Marie L. Best Introduction Howard University, Appellant, Cross-Appellee, v. Marie L. Best, Appellee, Cross-Appellant (484 A.2d 958) is a...

Reversing Donahue: Timely Filing of Tax Appeals under D.C. Code §47-2403

Date: Dec 16, 1983

Reversing Donahue: Timely Filing of Tax Appeals under D.C. Code §47-2403 Introduction In the landmark case of PEOPLES DRUG STORES, INC., v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, the District of Columbia Court of...

Defining 'Determine to Sell' in Reciprocal Buy-Out Lease Provisions: Insights from Holland v. Hannan

Date: Jan 21, 1983

Defining 'Determine to Sell' in Reciprocal Buy-Out Lease Provisions: Insights from Holland v. Hannan Introduction In the landmark case of Robert M. Holland, et al. v. William T. Hannan, et al.,...

Nader v. Toledano: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment in Public Figure Defamation Cases

Date: Aug 1, 1979

Nader v. Toledano: Establishing Standards for Summary Judgment in Public Figure Defamation Cases Introduction Ralph Nader, Appellant, v. Ralph de Toledano and Copley Press, Inc., Appellees (408 A.2d...

Enhancing Fairness in Multi-Defendant Trials: Severance Motions and Unified Jury Verdicts in Johnson et al. v. United States

Date: Feb 1, 1979

Enhancing Fairness in Multi-Defendant Trials: Severance Motions and Unified Jury Verdicts in Johnson et al. v. United States Introduction Johnson, Sampson, Smith, and George v. United States, decided...

Reaffirmation of Balanced Jury Instructions: Stanley WATTS v. UNITED STATES

Date: Jul 29, 1976

Reaffirmation of Balanced Jury Instructions: Stanley WATTS v. UNITED STATES Introduction Stanley WATTS v. UNITED STATES (362 A.2d 706) is a landmark case adjudicated by the District of Columbia Court...

No Constitutional Right to Probable Cause Hearings for Juveniles: M.A.P. v. Ryan

Date: Dec 30, 1971

No Constitutional Right to Probable Cause Hearings for Juveniles: M.A.P. v. Ryan Introduction The case of M. A. P., a Juvenile, Petitioner v. Honorable Joseph M. F. Ryan, Jr., Respondent was...