11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Mandatory Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard in Sua Sponte Dismissals of 28 U.S.C. §2255 Motions: Otero-Pomares v. United States

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Mandatory Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard in Sua Sponte Dismissals of 28 U.S.C. §2255 Motions: Otero-Pomares v. United States Introduction In the landmark case Otero-Pomares v. United States, the...

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Individual Employer Liability Under FLSA for Middle Management

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Individual Employer Liability Under FLSA for Middle Management Introduction In the case of William M. Spears, Jr. v. Bay Inn & Suites Foley, LLC, et al., the United States...

Affirmation of FMLA Limitations on Pre-Birth Leave for Non-Pregnant Expectant Fathers

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Affirmation of FMLA Limitations on Pre-Birth Leave for Non-Pregnant Expectant Fathers Introduction The case of Tristan Tanner v. Stryker Corporation of Michigan revolves around Tristan Tanner's...

Rosales-Mendez v. U.S. Attorney General: Exception Clause in Immigration Removal Proceedings Established

Date: Jun 21, 2024

Rosales-Mendez v. U.S. Attorney General: Exception Clause in Immigration Removal Proceedings Established Introduction The case of Rosales-Mendez v. U.S. Attorney General (104 F.4th 1271) adjudicated...

Affirmed Jurisprudence on Warrantless Probation Searches Amid Non-Probationer Occupancy

Date: Jun 19, 2024

Affirmed Jurisprudence on Warrantless Probation Searches Amid Non-Probationer Occupancy Introduction The case of United States of America v. Lakesia L. Harden presents a pivotal examination of Fourth...

EEZ Constitutes High Seas Under Felonies Clause: Eleventh Circuit Affirms MDLEA Convictions

Date: Jun 15, 2024

EEZ Constitutes High Seas Under Felonies Clause: Eleventh Circuit Affirms MDLEA Convictions Introduction In the landmark decision of United States of America v. Jhonathan Alfonzo, the United States...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADEA Discrimination Case: Thomas v. Atlanta Public Schools

Date: Jun 15, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADEA Discrimination Case: Thomas v. Atlanta Public Schools Introduction The case of Joyce Thomas v. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) involves allegations of age...

'Cat's Paw' Theory in Title VII: Insights from Mosley v. Preston Cycles West

Date: Jun 8, 2024

'Cat's Paw' Theory in Title VII: Insights from Mosley v. Preston Cycles West Introduction The legal landscape surrounding employment discrimination is continually shaped by judicial interpretations...

Deadly Force Against Domestic Animals: A New Fourth Amendment Precedent

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Deadly Force Against Domestic Animals: A New Fourth Amendment Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Sylvan Plowright v. Miami-Dade County, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh...

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Need for Notice-and-Comment in IRS Listed Transactions: Green Rock LLC v. IRS

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Need for Notice-and-Comment in IRS Listed Transactions: Green Rock LLC v. IRS Introduction The case of Green Rock LLC v. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) presents a pivotal...

Clarifying the 'Relocate' Enhancement in Sentencing under U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1(b)(10)(A): Insights from United States v. Zano

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Clarifying the 'Relocate' Enhancement in Sentencing under U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1(b)(10)(A): Insights from United States v. Zano Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Arvaham Zano,...

Limitation of Bivens Actions for USMS Task Force Members: Robinson v. Sauls et al.

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Limitation of Bivens Actions for USMS Task Force Members: Robinson v. Sauls et al. Introduction The case of Monteria Najuda Robinson, as the natural parent of Jamarion Rashad Robinson, and The Estate...

Affirming Limits of Bivens Claims in Light of FTCA Remedies: Ketchup v. United States

Date: Jun 4, 2024

Affirming Limits of Bivens Claims in Light of FTCA Remedies: Ketchup v. United States Introduction In the case of Iran Dwayne Ketchup v. United States of America, the United States Court of Appeals...

African American Women's Entrepreneurship Funding and §1981 Compliance

Date: Jun 4, 2024

African American Women's Entrepreneurship Funding and §1981 Compliance Introduction The case of American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund Management, LLC explores the intersection of...

Defining Adverse Employment Action: Insights from Dowdell-McElhaney v. Global Payments Inc.

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Defining Adverse Employment Action: Insights from Dowdell-McElhaney v. Global Payments Inc. Introduction In the case of Dowdell-McElhaney v. Global Payments Inc., the United States Court of Appeals...

Establishing Unregistered Dealer Status: SEC v. Keener

Date: May 30, 2024

Establishing Unregistered Dealer Status: SEC v. Keener Introduction In the case of SEC v. Justin W. Keener d.b.a. JMJ Financial, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reaffirmed...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Ibeh v. West Wilson: Clarifying Hostile Work Environment and Disability Discrimination Standards

Date: May 29, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Ibeh v. West Wilson: Clarifying Hostile Work Environment and Disability Discrimination Standards Introduction In the case of Charles Ibeh v. West Wilson, et al.,...

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Insurer's Denial of Defense and Indemnification Based on Policy Exclusion of Non-Landscaping Operations

Date: May 29, 2024

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Insurer's Denial of Defense and Indemnification Based on Policy Exclusion of Non-Landscaping Operations Introduction In the case of James Snell, d.b.a. Outdoor Expressions v....

Mills v. Alabama: Establishing Limits on Execution Procedures

Date: May 29, 2024

Mills v. Alabama: Establishing Limits on Execution Procedures Introduction Mills v. Alabama is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on May 28,...

Defining 'Debtor's Principal Residence' under 11 U.S.C. § 1123(b)(5): Insights from Lee v. U.S. Bank

Date: May 24, 2024

Defining 'Debtor's Principal Residence' under 11 U.S.C. § 1123(b)(5): Insights from Lee v. U.S. Bank Introduction The case of Patricia Benton Lee v. U.S. Bank National Association (102 F.4th 1177)...