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Federal Courts 3rd Circuit Hands Law Students Win in Certificate of Merit Challenge

3rd Circuit Hands Law Students Win in Certificate of Merit Challenge

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

It’s another victory for law school practice clinics. Two former Drexel University law students won their appeal before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals...

Federal Courts Third Cir. Mulls Timeliness, Qualified Immunity in Governor Claim

Third Cir. Mulls Timeliness, Qualified Immunity in Governor Claim

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments this week in a Delaware State Police officer’s sex discrimination lawsuit against former Governor Ruth...

Federal Courts Thurston McKelvin's Reappointment Comment Period Closes Oct. 7

Thurston McKelvin's Reappointment Comment Period Closes Oct. 7

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals is accepting comments for consideration regarding the reappointment of Federal Public Defender Thurston McKelvin. McKelvin,...

Federal Courts Third Circuit Refuses to Stop Pittsburgh Civic Arena Demolition

Third Circuit Refuses to Stop Pittsburgh Civic Arena Demolition

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Sports arenas often encounter a Velveteen Rabbit problem; eventually, the teams that love theses arenas want something newer, bigger, and flashier. The old...

Federal Courts False Start: Court Halts Carl Lewis Senate Campaign Again

False Start: Court Halts Carl Lewis Senate Campaign Again

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Carl Lewis Senate bid has encountered another judicial roadblock. Last week, we reported that Lewis won an injunction battle to run for New Jersey’s Eighth...

Federal Courts Redevelopment Plan Violates Fourteenth Am. Equal Protection?

Redevelopment Plan Violates Fourteenth Am. Equal Protection?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals questioned a New Jersey township’s redevelopment plan last week, ordering a federal district court to reconsider low-income...

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