Strict Compliance with Service of Process and Exhaustion Requirements in SSI Appeals Introduction This commentary examines the Eleventh Circuit’s decision in Patrick Comack v. Commissioner, Social...
Harmless-Error Review of Safety-Valve Denial and Substantive Reasonableness of an Upward Variance in Fentanyl Distribution Sentencing Introduction United States v. Anna Parsons is an Eleventh Circuit...
Requirement of Plausible Allegation of Insurer Status for Breach of Marine Insurance Contracts Introduction The Eleventh Circuit’s decision in TWC Acqua Limited v. RFIB Group Limited clarifies the...
Establishing Sentencing Authority for Drug-Related Deaths: Application of U.S.S.G. §5K2.1 Despite Acquitted Conduct Introduction United States v. Javarus McKinney (11th Cir. Nov. 7, 2024) confronted...
Affirmation of the Constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) Post-Bruen and Rahimi Introduction In United States v. Kareem Reaves, the Eleventh Circuit considered challenges to the federal...
Title IX Implied Rights: Employment Discrimination Excluded in Joseph v. Board of Regents Introduction Joseph v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is a landmark decision by the...
Individualized Sentencing Mandate for First Step Act Relief: United States v. Vieux Introduction United States v. Richard Vieux (11th Cir. Nov. 7, 2024) confronts the tension between the First Step...
Affirmation of Felon-in-Possession Prohibition Under §922(g)(1) Post-Bruen and Rahimi Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Kareem Reaves, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Expanding the Scope of Administrative Exhaustion under the FCRA: Jackson v. Frontier Communications Introduction In Lakechia Jackson v. Frontier Communications, the United States Court of Appeals for...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Murray v. Learjet: Implications for Race Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Introduction In the case of Kevin Murray v. Learjet, Inc., the United...
Affirmation of Felon Firearm Prohibition Under the Second Amendment: United States v. Morrissette Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Raheem Morrissette, the United States Court...
Recognizing Open-Ocean Navigation as a ‘Special Skill’ under U.S.S.G. §3B1.3: United States v. Mateu Introduction United States v. William Mateu (11th Cir. Nov. 7, 2024) addresses whether navigating...
District Court Discretion Under Rule 11(c)(1)(C): Rejecting Binding Plea Agreements That Undermine Sentencing Integrity Introduction The Eleventh Circuit’s decision in United States v. Deandrea...
Upward Variance Based on Aggravating Circumstances Beyond Guidelines Enhancements Introduction United States v. Walt Sanders is a 2024 Eleventh Circuit decision reviewing the substantive...
Judicial Discretion in Rejecting Rule 11(c)(1)(C) Pleas & Constructive Possession under § 922(g)(1) Introduction United States v. Deandrea Young (11th Cir. Nov. 6, 2024) confronted two key legal...
Interpretation of the 'Tell-All' Provision in Safety Valve Eligibility: Maisonet v. USA Introduction Maisonet v. United States is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Clarifying “Availability” of Administrative Remedies under the PLRA: Harris v. Lindblade Introduction In Richard Harris v. R.E. Lindblade, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed and...
Foregone Conclusion Doctrine Applied to IRS Summons Enforcement: Fifth Amendment Boundaries Clarified Introduction The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued its opinion in United States v....
Reasonable Prison Medical Judgment and the Eighth Amendment: Non-Deliberate Indifference Standard for Mobility Aids and Pain Medication Introduction Jamal E. Collins v. Thomas Ferrell (No. 21-14027,...
Ultra Vires Exception to the Barton Doctrine in Bankruptcy: Seizure of Non-Estate Property and Judicial Immunity Introduction Anna Juravin v. Florida Bankruptcy Trustee is a pivotal Eleventh Circuit...