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3rd Cir. Upholds Porn Recordkeeping Requirements
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
In an attempt to make porn distributors police themselves, Congress passed into law 18 USC 2257, which requires that they keep records of all their performers...
3rd Cir. Adopts Catalyst Theory for Attorneys' Fees in ERISA Cases
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Three insurance companies were sued by two patients and their pharmacies after the companies had refused to pay for blood-clotting-factor products under ERISA...
Long Delayed 3rd Cir Nominee Luis Restrepo to Wait Even Longer
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Tomorrow, the Senate Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on pending nominees, allowing for some much needed movement after two months without a hearing....
A Good Deal: Gift Card Lawsuit Over Restraurant.com Moves Forward
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Personally, I've never understood the draw of gift certificates. Unlike cash, they're filled with restrictions, limitations, and prohibitions. But, they often...
3rd Cir. Upholds Judgment Against Real Estate Schemers
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Lucy Cheng and Mait Dubois claimed to work for OMEI, which represented investors in Ocean View, which lent money to another entity called Southgate Development...
3rd Cir. Affirms Dismissal of 4th and 14 Am. Claims Against Police
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Though noting that "the underlying circumstances of the case are tragic," the Third Circuit last week nonetheless affirmed a district court's dismissal of a...