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Federal Courts A Good Deal: Gift Card Lawsuit Over Restraurant.com Moves Forward

A Good Deal: Gift Card Lawsuit Over Restraurant.com Moves Forward

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Personally, I've never understood the draw of gift certificates. Unlike cash, they're filled with restrictions, limitations, and prohibitions. But, they often...

Federal Courts 3rd Cir. Upholds Judgment Against Real Estate Schemers

3rd Cir. Upholds Judgment Against Real Estate Schemers

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts 3rd Cir. Affirms Dismissal of 4th and 14 Am. Claims Against Police

3rd Cir. Affirms Dismissal of 4th and 14 Am. Claims Against Police

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Court Clarifies Class Ascertainability in Computer Spyware Case

Court Clarifies Class Ascertainability in Computer Spyware Case

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A couple may proceed in their class action lawsuit against Aaron's, a furniture and office rental store, and many of its franchisees, the Third Circuit ruled...

Federal Courts 3rd Cir. Actually Grant Habeas Petition in Immigration Case

3rd Cir. Actually Grant Habeas Petition in Immigration Case

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Thanks to the difficulty imposed by Congress in AEDPA, it's more likely that you'll see a unicorn tap dance with Lieutenant Dan than you'll see a federal court...

Federal Courts CIS Regulations for Religious Worker Visas Invalid: 3rd Cir. Says

CIS Regulations for Religious Worker Visas Invalid: 3rd Cir. Says

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Citizenship and Immigration Service operated beyond its powers when it adopted regulations requiring that immigrants seeking a "special immigrant religious...

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