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Haverford Township Seeks Legal Fees from Man Who Sued Cop
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Last week, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held in favor of Haverford Township in a police brutality case. This week, the township is seeking to recoup...
Five Things to Know About Third Circuit Nominee Patty Shwartz
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Here at FindLaw, we understand the pressures of being a legal professional - most of us are recovering lawyers - so we want to help by tossing you that...
Third Circuit Affirmed on LIA Federal Preemption
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Supreme Court affirmed the Third Circuit Court of Appeals dismissal of Kurns v. Railroad Friction Products today, agreeing with the Philadelphia-based...
Cop-Blocked: No Reasonable Suspicion for St. Thomas Traffic Stop
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court to grant an appellant’s motion for suppression this week, finding that the police did not have...
Wilmington Suspends Instant Ticketing Program
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Wilmington is suspending and revising its Instant Ticketing Program after the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the program violated due process...
The Third Circuit Prefers Short Briefs
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Brevity is the soul of wit ... and of briefs in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. It seems that the Third Circuit is tired of the lawyers asking for...