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Federal Courts Suits Against Insurers For Indemnity and Breach of Duty to Defend

Suits Against Insurers For Indemnity and Breach of Duty to Defend

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Inmate's Conviction for Possession of Utility Blade Affirmed

Inmate's Conviction for Possession of Utility Blade Affirmed

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Dismissal of Putative Class Actions for Beryllium Exposure-Caused Injuries

Dismissal of Putative Class Actions for Beryllium Exposure-Caused Injuries

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Decision to Impanel Foreign Jury In Highly Publicized Criminal Trial Affirmed

Decision to Impanel Foreign Jury In Highly Publicized Criminal Trial Affirmed

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Immigration Matter, Plus Accrual Test In Bankruptcy Case Overruled

Immigration Matter, Plus Accrual Test In Bankruptcy Case Overruled

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Espinosa-Cortez v. US Attorney General, No. 08-4170, concerned a Colombian national's petition for review a BIA's affirmance of the IJ's denial of his...

Federal Courts Parties Agreement Not Executory and Thus Not Subject to Rejection

Parties Agreement Not Executory and Thus Not Subject to Rejection

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In In re: Exide Technologies, No. 081872, the Third Circuit faced a challenge to the district court's affirmance of the Bankruptcy Court's grant of the...

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