Powershare Inc. v. Syntel: An Analysis




[Editor's note: This article was originally published in ReinsuranceFocus.com, and does not constitute legal or other professional advice or service by JORDEN BURT LLP and/or its attorneys. Roland Goss is a partner with Jorden Burt, LLP, resident in its Washington, DC office.]

In a case of first impression at the federal appellate level, the 1st Circuit, in Powershare Inc. v. Syntel Inc. (597 F.3d 10, 1st Cir., Mar. 1, 2010), held that the appropriate standard of review to be utilized by a District Judge when reviewing a Magistrate Judge's disposition of a motion to stay litigation pending the completion of …






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