| Description | Date | Docket # |
|---|---|---|
US v. HAKIMUnited States Third Circuit
Criminal Law & Procedure
Convictions for bank robbery and related charges affirmed over claims 1) of erroneous jury instructions, and 2) that defendant was denied the right to...
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09/26/2003 | 02-3720 |
IN RE: KIWI INT'L AIR LINES, INC.United States Third Circuit
Bankruptcy Law, Transportation
Debtor's assumption of a contract under 11 U.S.C. section 365 bars a preference claim by a trustee, and section 1110 precludes a trustee from bringing...
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09/25/2003 | 02-1037, 02-1038, 02-1654 |
USX CORP. v. ADRIATIC INS. CO.United States Third Circuit
Civil Procedure, Insurance Law
In a complex insurance coverage action, the district court's determination to allow an amendment amplifying the notice of removal clearly was within...
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09/25/2003 | 00-3424 |
CONTENTS OF ACCOUNT NUMBER 03001288 v. USUnited States Third Circuit
Asset Forfeiture, Criminal Law & Procedure
In an action seeking forfeiture of plaintiff funds because they are the proceeds of illegal heroin trafficking, the five-year statute of limitations...
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09/25/2003 | 02-1839 |
US v. WILLIAMSUnited States Third Circuit
Criminal Law & Procedure
Conviction for carrying a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. section 924(c) is affirmed over sufficiency of the evidence and erroneous jury instruction...
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09/18/2003 | 02-2928, 02-3109 |
LASSER v. RELIANCE STD. LIFE INS. CO.United States Third Circuit
ERISA, Insurance Law
The district court correctly found defendant's determination, that plaintiff was not disabled within the terms of his disability insurance policy,...
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09/18/2003 | 02-4123 |
M.A. v. STATE-OPERATED SCH. DIST. OF THE CITY OF NEWARKUnited States Third Circuit
Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Education Law, Government Law
In an action alleging violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the state of New Jersey waived its sovereign immunity from...
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09/16/2003 | 021799p.pdf |
IN RE: CENDANT CORP. SECS. LITIG.United States Third Circuit
Civil Procedure, Class Actions, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Evidence, Securities Law
In a securities fraud class action, "work product" of a non-testifying trial consultant in this case is privileged and subject to only limited...
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09/16/2003 | 02-4386 |
ROMA v. USUnited States Third Circuit
Government Law, Injury & Tort Law
In an action arising out of injuries sustained while fighting a fire, the district court incorrectly concluded that plaintiff's claims against...
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09/16/2003 | 02-3820 |
MORTON INT'L, INC. v. A.E. STALEY MFG. CO.United States Third Circuit
Environmental Law
(Industry: Manufacturing) Where factual issues remain with respect to defendant's role in the release of pollutants at a mercury processing facility, defendant may be...
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09/16/2003 | 01-4259 |