11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Sprint Communications v. Calabrese et al.: Affirmation of Trademark Protection for "Nextel" Marks

Date: Apr 5, 2024

Sprint Communications v. Calabrese et al.: Affirmation of Trademark Protection for "Nextel" Marks Introduction The case of Sprint Communications, Inc. v. Stephen Calabrese et al. presents a...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADEA Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Claims: Harvey v. Walmart, Inc.

Date: Apr 5, 2024

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in ADEA Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Claims: Harvey v. Walmart, Inc. Introduction In Richard K. Harvey v. Walmart, Inc., the plaintiff, Richard K. Harvey,...

Affirming the Standard for Failure to State a Claim Under the Fair Housing Act: Smith v. AMH 2014-1 Borrower, LLC

Date: Apr 5, 2024

Affirming the Standard for Failure to State a Claim Under the Fair Housing Act: Smith v. AMH 2014-1 Borrower, LLC Introduction In the case of Dwight Smith, Catherine Smith, Bryant Smith v. AMH 2014-1...

11th Circuit Sets New Standards for Qualified Immunity in False Arrest and Excessive Force Claims

Date: Apr 4, 2024

11th Circuit Sets New Standards for Qualified Immunity in False Arrest and Excessive Force Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Martin v. Miami-Dade County, the United States Court of Appeals...

Limitations on Compassionate Release for Caregivers of Incapacitated Parents Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)

Date: Apr 4, 2024

Limitations on Compassionate Release for Caregivers of Incapacitated Parents Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Quinton Paul Handlon, adjudicated by...

Affirmation of IRS Summons Authority Under US-Spain Tax Treaty for Non-Residents

Date: Apr 4, 2024

Affirmation of IRS Summons Authority Under US-Spain Tax Treaty for Non-Residents Introduction In the case of Juan Ramon Gomis Rabassa v. United States of America, Internal Revenue Service, the...

Vargas v. United States: Upholding the Speedy Trial Right Amid Procedural Delays

Date: Apr 4, 2024

Vargas v. United States: Upholding the Speedy Trial Right Amid Procedural Delays Introduction The case of United States of America v. Victor Vargas, 97 F.4th 1277 (2024), adjudicated by the United...

Amos v. Commissioner: Affirming the Burden of Proof and Record-Keeping for NOL Carryforwards

Date: Apr 3, 2024

Amos v. Commissioner: Affirming the Burden of Proof and Record-Keeping for NOL Carryforwards Introduction In the appellate case Betty Amos v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, the United States Court...

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Authority for Multiple Competency Evaluations and Clarifies §4241(d)(1) Time Limitation

Date: Apr 2, 2024

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Authority for Multiple Competency Evaluations and Clarifies §4241(d)(1) Time Limitation Introduction The case of United States of America v. Haitham Yousef Alhindi,...

Eleventh Circuit Recognizes Sufficient Severity in Hostile Work Environment Claim Based on Transgender Status

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Eleventh Circuit Recognizes Sufficient Severity in Hostile Work Environment Claim Based on Transgender Status Introduction In the landmark case of Tyler M. Copeland v. Georgia Department of...

Eleventh Circuit Expands Interpretation of Race-Based Disparate Treatment in Federal Employment Discrimination: Buckley v. Secretary of the Army

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Eleventh Circuit Expands Interpretation of Race-Based Disparate Treatment in Federal Employment Discrimination: Buckley v. Secretary of the Army Introduction Erika Buckley v. Secretary of the Army,...

Acosta v. Miami-Dade County: Clarifying Excessive Force Standards and Qualified Immunity

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Acosta v. Miami-Dade County: Clarifying Excessive Force Standards and Qualified Immunity Introduction In the case of Maria del Carmen Montefu Acosta v. Miami-Dade County et al., the United States...

Affirmation of Denial for Compassionate Release Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) - United States v. Hernan Prada

Date: Mar 28, 2024

Affirmation of Denial for Compassionate Release Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) - United States v. Hernan Prada Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Hernan Prada, the United States...

Settlement Negotiations Not Triggering FDCPA Debt Collection Activity: Sherman Anderson Morton III v. Lien Filers

Date: Mar 27, 2024

Settlement Negotiations Not Triggering FDCPA Debt Collection Activity: Sherman Anderson Morton III v. Lien Filers Introduction In the case of Sherman Anderson Morton, III, Ashyln Aiken Morton v. Lien...

Affirmation of Evidentiary Rulings in FCRA Litigation: An Analysis of Losch v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC

Date: Mar 27, 2024

Affirmation of Evidentiary Rulings in FCRA Litigation: An Analysis of Losch v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Introduction In the case of Henry Losch, a.k.a. John Losch, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Nationstar...

Affirmation of Proper Medical Opinion Assessment in SSA Disability Claims: LeCroy v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: Mar 26, 2024

Affirmation of Proper Medical Opinion Assessment in SSA Disability Claims: LeCroy v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction The case of Cara LeCroy v. Commissioner of Social Security addresses...

Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Motion Denials: Gregory v. Adams

Date: Mar 26, 2024

Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Motion Denials: Gregory v. Adams Introduction In the case of Johnny Brett Gregory v. Robert B. Adams et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh...

Affirmation of Partial Summary Judgment in Title VII Discrimination Claim: Cumulus Media, Inc. v. Choate

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Affirmation of Partial Summary Judgment in Title VII Discrimination Claim: Cumulus Media, Inc. v. Choate Introduction In the case of William Choate v. Atlanta Radio, LLC, a subsidiary of Cumulus...

Mapson Sisters Conviction Reinforced: Implications for Interstate Stalking and Firearm Regulations

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Mapson Sisters Conviction Reinforced: Implications for Interstate Stalking and Firearm Regulations Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Charis Mapson, Tierzah Mapson, and Elisa...

Mitchell v. Florida Department of Corrections: Reinforcing Miranda Protections and Strickland Standards

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Mitchell v. Florida Department of Corrections: Reinforcing Miranda Protections and Strickland Standards Introduction Riley Mitchell, the petitioner-appellant, challenged the denial of his federal...