11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Enforcement of Prefiling Injunction in Johnson v. City of Satsuma

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Affirmation of Res Judicata and Enforcement of Prefiling Injunction in Johnson v. City of Satsuma Introduction Johnson v. City of Satsuma, Alabama, Maurice Kirk Harless, Owner of MKH Properties,...

Prefiling Injunction Compliance and Res Judicata in Serial Civil Rights Litigation

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Prefiling Injunction Compliance and Res Judicata in Serial Civil Rights Litigation Introduction The Eleventh Circuit’s decision in Reginald Johnson v. The City of Satsuma, Alabama (No. 23-11481, Dec....

Affirmation of Dismissal for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction under Florida's Long-Arm Statute

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Affirmation of Dismissal for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction under Florida's Long-Arm Statute Introduction The case Nadejda Jastrjembskaia v. inCruises, LLC, inGroup International LLC presents...

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Deliberate Indifference Claim: STALLEY v. CUMBIE

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Deliberate Indifference Claim: STALLEY v. CUMBIE Introduction In the landmark case of Douglas B. Stalley, as Personal Representative ("Stalley") v. Sheila Cumbie,...

Clarifying Personal Jurisdiction in Florida for Internet-Based Defamation and Amendment Practice

Date: Dec 31, 2024

Clarifying Personal Jurisdiction in Florida for Internet-Based Defamation and Amendment Practice 1. Introduction In Nadejda Jastrjembskaia v. inCruises, LLC (11th Cir. Dec. 30, 2024), the Eleventh...

Affirmation of Disability Denial: Clarifying Pain as a Symptom and Standards for New Evidence in Social Security Claims

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Affirmation of Disability Denial: Clarifying Pain as a Symptom and Standards for New Evidence in Social Security Claims Introduction The case of Maritza Ivette Delgado Torres vs. Commissioner of...

Williams v. Alabama State University: Upholding Legitimate Non-Sex-Based Justifications under EPA and CFEPA

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Williams v. Alabama State University: Upholding Legitimate Non-Sex-Based Justifications under EPA and CFEPA Introduction The case of Jennifer Williams v. Alabama State University (ASU) presents a...

Mootness of Appeals in Competency Restoration and Civil Commitment Proceedings: United States v. Alhindi

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Mootness of Appeals in Competency Restoration and Civil Commitment Proceedings: United States v. Alhindi Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Haitham Yousef Alhindi, the United...

Qualified Immunity in Eighth Amendment Deliberate Indifference: Wade v. McDade

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Qualified Immunity in Eighth Amendment Deliberate Indifference: Wade v. McDade Introduction In the landmark case of Wade v. McDade, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit...

Balancing Privacy and Public Access: Eleventh Circuit's Approach to Anonymity in Sensitive Civil Proceedings

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Balancing Privacy and Public Access: Eleventh Circuit's Approach to Anonymity in Sensitive Civil Proceedings Introduction The case Jane Doe v. Georgia Department of Corrections adjudicated by the...

Clarifying Subjective Recklessness in Eighth Amendment Deliberate‐Indifference Claims: Wade v. Georgia Correctional Health, LLC

Date: Dec 24, 2024

Clarifying Subjective Recklessness in Eighth Amendment Deliberate‐Indifference Claims Introduction In Wade v. Georgia Correctional Health, LLC, 106 F.4th 1251 (11th Cir. 2024) (en banc), the Eleventh...

Terminal Degree and Leadership Experience as Valid Gender-Neutral Factors under the Equal Pay Act and CFEPA

Date: Dec 24, 2024

Terminal Degree and Leadership Experience as Valid Gender-Neutral Factors under the Equal Pay Act and CFEPA Introduction In Jennifer Williams v. Alabama State University, 23-12692 (11th Cir. Dec. 23,...

Credibility and Materiality Standards in SSA Disability Appeals: Delgado Torres v. Social Security Administration

Date: Dec 24, 2024

Credibility and Materiality Standards in SSA Disability Appeals: Maritza Delgado Torres v. Social Security Administration Introduction This commentary examines the Eleventh Circuit’s decision in...

Enhanced Requirements for Notice of Appeal in Immigration Asylum Cases: Soares v. U.S. Attorney General

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Enhanced Requirements for Notice of Appeal in Immigration Asylum Cases: Soares v. U.S. Attorney General Introduction Soares v. U.S. Attorney General is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Unenforceability of Letters of Intent under Florida Law: FI Real Estate Fund Two LP v. Donda, LLC

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Unenforceability of Letters of Intent under Florida Law: FI Real Estate Fund Two LP v. Donda, LLC Introduction In the case of FI Real Estate Fund Two LP v. Donda, LLC, the United States Court of...

Dismissal Without Prejudice in Employment Discrimination Cases: Hill v. North Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Dismissal Without Prejudice in Employment Discrimination Cases: Hill v. North Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation Introduction The case of Frank Hill v. North Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kathy...

Enforcement of Appeal Waivers in Plea Agreements: Insights from United States v. Aquino

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Enforcement of Appeal Waivers in Plea Agreements: Insights from United States v. Aquino Introduction The case of United States of America v. Ton Ton Aquino serves as a pivotal example in...

Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Particularity Requirement under FCA §3729(a)(1)(B) Following Schutte Ruling

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Particularity Requirement under FCA §3729(a)(1)(B) Following Schutte Ruling Introduction In the landmark case of Troy Olhausen v. Arriva Medical, LLC, Alere, Inc., Abbott...

Affirmation of Speedy Trial Act Compliance in United States v. Ogiekpolor

Date: Dec 19, 2024

Affirmation of Speedy Trial Act Compliance in United States v. Ogiekpolor Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor, adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Arbitration Obligations for Non-Signatories in Employment Benefit Cases

Date: Dec 19, 2024

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Arbitration Obligations for Non-Signatories in Employment Benefit Cases Introduction The case of Raphyr Lubin v. Starbucks Corporation addresses a pivotal issue in...