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Conviction of Anti-Abortion Protester on Liberty Bell Sidewalk Reversed
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In US v. Marcavage, No. 09-3573, the Third Circuit faced a challenge to a conviction of defendant for violating the terms of a permit and interfering with...
Decisions in Reinsurance Coverage Dispute, Plus a Drug Conviction Reversed
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Travelers Cas. & Sur. Co. v. Ins. Co. of N. Am., No. 06-4100, concerned a dispute over reinsurance coverage, involving allegations of manipulation of...
Suits Against Insurers For Indemnity and Breach of Duty to Defend
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In Devcon Int'l Corp. v. Reliance Ins. Co., No. 07-4602, the Third Circuit dealt with a plaintiff's claim that its insurer was required to defend and...
Inmate's Conviction for Possession of Utility Blade Affirmed
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US v. Holmes, No. 09-2846, concerned a challenge to an inmate's conviction for possessing a weapon in a prison, including a challenge to the...
Dismissal of Putative Class Actions for Beryllium Exposure-Caused Injuries
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In Sheridan v. NGK Metals Corp., No. 08-4373, the Third Circuit faced a challenge to the district courts' grant of defendants' motion to dismiss in two...
Decision to Impanel Foreign Jury In Highly Publicized Criminal Trial Affirmed
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In Harris v. Ricci, No. 09-2562, the Third Circuit faced a challenge to the district court's denial of defendant's petition in habeas proceedings arising...