11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Legal Standards in Selective Prosecution, Recusal, New Trial, and Compassionate Release: United States v. Gelin

Date: Oct 19, 2022

Affirmation of Legal Standards in Selective Prosecution, Recusal, New Trial, and Compassionate Release: United States v. Gelin Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Edson Gelin,...

Constructive Notice in Maritime Negligence: Affirmation of Dismissal in Holland v. Carnival

Date: Oct 5, 2022

Constructive Notice in Maritime Negligence: Affirmation of Dismissal in Holland v. Carnival Introduction The case of Donnie Holland v. Carnival Corporation, decided on October 4, 2022, by the United...

Reaffirmation of AEDPA Deference Standards in Pye v. Warden

Date: Oct 5, 2022

Reaffirmation of AEDPA Deference Standards in Pye v. Warden Introduction The case of Willie James Pye v. Warden, Georgia Diagnostic Prison addressed a crucial aspect of federal habeas corpus review...

Reaffirming Probable Cause Requirements for Arrest Warrants: Luke v. Gulley Precedent

Date: Oct 4, 2022

Reaffirming Probable Cause Requirements for Arrest Warrants: Luke v. Gulley Precedent Introduction Demetrius Rashard Luke v. Jameel H. Gulley is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of...

Reaffirming Fourth Amendment Protections and Sentencing Enhancements in Access Device Fraud: Grushko v. USA

Date: Sep 24, 2022

Reaffirming Fourth Amendment Protections and Sentencing Enhancements in Access Device Fraud: Grushko v. USA Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Igor Grushko and Denis Grushko (50...

Strict Interpretation of Compassionate Release under 18 U.S.C. §3582(c)(1)(A) Affirmed in US v. Beckford

Date: Sep 23, 2022

Strict Interpretation of Compassionate Release under 18 U.S.C. §3582(c)(1)(A) Affirmed in US v. Beckford Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Mark Anthony Beckford, the United...

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Parent Corporations and Upholds Daubert Standards for Expert Testimony

Date: Sep 15, 2022

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Parent Corporations and Upholds Daubert Standards for Expert Testimony Introduction In the case of SHEILA KNEPFLE v. J-TECH CORPORATION...

Kroner v. Commissioner: Supervisory Approval in IRS Penalty Assessments

Date: Sep 14, 2022

Kroner v. Commissioner: Supervisory Approval in IRS Penalty Assessments Introduction The case Burt Kroner v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Affirmation of Dismissal for Failure to Establish Monell Liability in Chabad Chayil v. Miami-Dade PSC

Date: Sep 9, 2022

Affirmation of Dismissal for Failure to Establish Monell Liability in Chabad Chayil v. Miami-Dade PSC Introduction In the landmark case of Chabad Chayil, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade...

Concrete Harm Requirement Affirmed in Article III Standing: Hunstein v. Preferred Collection Establishes Strict Standard for Statutory Violations

Date: Sep 9, 2022

Concrete Harm Requirement Affirmed in Article III Standing: Hunstein v. Preferred Collection Establishes Strict Standard for Statutory Violations Introduction In the landmark case of Richard Hunstein...

Transportation of Minors with Intent to Sexually Abuse: An In-Depth Analysis of Doak v. USA

Date: Sep 8, 2022

Transportation of Minors with Intent to Sexually Abuse: An In-Depth Analysis of Doak v. USA Introduction The case of United States of America v. Mack Doak and Jaycee Doak (47 F.4th 1340) adjudicated...

Abrogation of the Treating Physician Rule in Disability Claims: Insights from Demeco Grant v. SSA

Date: Aug 31, 2022

Abrogation of the Treating Physician Rule in Disability Claims: Insights from Demeco Grant v. Social Security Administration Introduction The case of Demeco Grant v. Social Security Administration...

Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Strict Standards for Rule 54(b) Certification in Peden v. Stephens

Date: Aug 30, 2022

Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Strict Standards for Rule 54(b) Certification in Peden v. Stephens Introduction The case of Chase Peden, Marjorie Peden v. Glenn Stephens, Carole Stephens, Butch Conway,...

Presidential Authority and Federal Contracting: Eleventh Circuit Limits COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Date: Aug 27, 2022

Presidential Authority and Federal Contracting: Eleventh Circuit Limits COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Introduction In the case of State of Georgia, State of Alabama, State of Idaho, State of Kansas, State...

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Health Care Fraud Convictions in CCMC Pill Mill Case

Date: Aug 26, 2022

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Health Care Fraud Convictions in CCMC Pill Mill Case Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reaffirmed the convictions of Dr. Patrick...

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Agency and Instrumentality Standards under TRIA for Asset Garnishment

Date: Aug 24, 2022

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Agency and Instrumentality Standards under TRIA for Asset Garnishment Introduction The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a pivotal decision on August 23, 2022, in...

Enhanced Standards for Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Cases: Richmond v. Badia

Date: Aug 23, 2022

Enhanced Standards for Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Cases: Richmond v. Badia Introduction In the landmark case of Trellus Richmond v. Mario J. Badia, decided by the United States Court of...

MIGUEL ALVARADO-LINARES v. UNITED STATES: Affirmation of Firearms Convictions Under the Elements Clause

Date: Aug 17, 2022

MIGUEL ALVARADO-LINARES v. UNITED STATES: Affirmation of Firearms Convictions Under the Elements Clause Introduction MIGUEL ALVARADO-LINARES, a.k.a. Joker v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (44 F.4th 1334)...

Limits on Appellate Jurisdiction Over Receivership Expansion Orders: Eleventh Circuit Establishes New Precedent

Date: Aug 16, 2022

Limits on Appellate Jurisdiction Over Receivership Expansion Orders: Eleventh Circuit Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the case of SEC v. Complete Business Solutions Group, Inc. et al., the...

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Davis v. Waller and Browder Establishes Standards for Use of Deadly Force by Law Enforcement

Date: Aug 13, 2022

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Davis v. Waller and Browder Establishes Standards for Use of Deadly Force by Law Enforcement Introduction The case of Paul Donald Davis and Kathy Davis versus...