11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Reaffirming Individual Liability and Piercing the Corporate Veil Under the Lanham Act: Edmondson v. Velvet Lifestyles

Date: Aug 5, 2022

Reaffirming Individual Liability and Piercing the Corporate Veil Under the Lanham Act: Edmondson v. Velvet Lifestyles Introduction In the case of Edmondson et al. v. Velvet Lifestyles, LLC et al.,...

Conflict Preemption of Miami Beach's Worker Verification Ordinance in Adult Entertainment Industry by Federal Immigration Law

Date: Aug 2, 2022

Conflict Preemption of Miami Beach's Worker Verification Ordinance in Adult Entertainment Industry by Federal Immigration Law Introduction In the landmark case of Club Madonna Inc. v. City of Miami...

Comprehensive Analysis of the 11th Circuit's Decision in Schultz v. State of Alabama on Bail System Discrimination

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Comprehensive Analysis of the 11th Circuit's Decision in Schultz v. State of Alabama on Bail System Discrimination Introduction The case of Ray Charles Schultz, et al. v. State of Alabama, et al.,...

Enforcement of Collateral Appeal Waivers in Light of Retroactive Constitutional Changes: King v. United States

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Enforcement of Collateral Appeal Waivers in Light of Retroactive Constitutional Changes: King v. United States Introduction Deandre Markee King, also known as Santonio Spratlin, appealed his...

Affirming Florida's Sovereign Immunity from Liability and Suit in State Battery Claims

Date: Jul 26, 2022

Affirming Florida's Sovereign Immunity from Liability and Suit in State Battery Claims Introduction The case of Marie Butler v. Bob Gualtieri et al. addresses significant questions surrounding the...

In Absentia Removal and Notice Requirements: Analysis of Dacostagomez-Aguilar v. U.S. Attorney General

Date: Jul 20, 2022

In Absentia Removal and Notice Requirements: Analysis of Dacostagomez-Aguilar v. U.S. Attorney General Introduction The case of Samuel Dacostagomez-Aguilar v. U.S. Attorney General revolves around...

Affirmation of Substantive Reasonableness in Upward Variance Sentencing: U.S. v. Butler

Date: Jul 15, 2022

Affirmation of Substantive Reasonableness in Upward Variance Sentencing: U.S. v. Butler Introduction In the landmark decision of United States of America v. Travis M. Butler, 39 F.4th 1349 (11th Cir....

No Prevailing Party in Split-Judgment Cases: Royal Palm Props. v. Pink Palm Props.

Date: Jul 8, 2022

No Prevailing Party in Split-Judgment Cases: Royal Palm Props. v. Pink Palm Props. Introduction The appellate case of Royal Palm Properties, LLC v. Pink Palm Properties, LLC (38 F.4th 1372) addresses...

11th Circuit Expands Title VII Retaliation Protections: Patterson v. Georgia Pacific

Date: Jul 6, 2022

11th Circuit Expands Title VII Retaliation Protections: Patterson v. Georgia Pacific Introduction In Patterson v. Georgia Pacific, LLC, Alabama River Cellulose, LLC, Timothy McIlwain, et al., the...

Affirmation of § 1915A in Dismissing Pro Se Litigation for Maliciousness

Date: Jul 2, 2022

Affirmation of § 1915A in Dismissing Pro Se Litigation for Maliciousness Introduction In the case of Kenneth Kendrick, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, Susan...

Balancing Free Speech and Public Trust in Law Enforcement: Cotriss v. City of Roswell

Date: Jun 30, 2022

Balancing Free Speech and Public Trust in Law Enforcement: Cotriss v. City of Roswell Introduction The case of Silvia Cotriss v. City of Roswell represents a pivotal moment in the intersection of...

11th Circuit Affirms Abrogation of the Treating-Physician Rule: Implementation of 20 C.F.R. §404.1520c in Disability Determinations

Date: Jun 28, 2022

11th Circuit Affirms Abrogation of the Treating-Physician Rule: Implementation of 20 C.F.R. §404.1520c in Disability Determinations Introduction The case of Zinta Harner v. Social Security...

Resurrection of Forfeited Issues and Strict Scrutiny of Shotgun Pleadings in the 11th Circuit: Gabriel v. Windy Hill Foliage Inc.

Date: Jun 25, 2022

Resurrection of Forfeited Issues and Strict Scrutiny of Shotgun Pleadings in the 11th Circuit: Gabriel v. Windy Hill Foliage Inc. Introduction The case of Gabriel v. Windy Hill Foliage Incorporated...

Reformation Claims and Statute of Limitations: Insights from Samara v. Taylor

Date: Jun 15, 2022

Reformation Claims and Statute of Limitations: Insights from Samara v. Taylor Introduction The case of A.M. Samara v. Thomas Keith Taylor (38 F.4th 141), adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force and Medical Deprivation Claims: Insights from Wade v. DeKalb County Sheriff's Department

Date: Jun 14, 2022

Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force and Medical Deprivation Claims: Insights from Wade v. DeKalb County Sheriff's Department Introduction Nicholas C. Wade v. Solomon Daniels et al. (36 F.4th 1318,...

Eleventh Circuit Upholds 45-Day Registration Requirement for Inmate Religious Services under RLUIPA and Due Process

Date: Jun 11, 2022

Eleventh Circuit Upholds 45-Day Registration Requirement for Inmate Religious Services under RLUIPA and Due Process Introduction The case of Bradley Dorman v. Chaplains Office BSO, Richard Aronofsky,...

Procedural Due Process and Attorney's Fee Limitations in Employment Defamation Cases: The Johnston v. Borders Decision

Date: Jun 10, 2022

Procedural Due Process and Attorney's Fee Limitations in Employment Defamation Cases: The Johnston v. Borders Decision Introduction The case of Jacquelyn Johnston versus Gary S. Borders, individually...

Establishing Limits on Attorney's Fees in ADA 'Tester' Actions: Caplan v. All American Auto Collision

Date: Jun 7, 2022

Establishing Limits on Attorney's Fees in ADA 'Tester' Actions: Caplan v. All American Auto Collision Introduction The case of Howard Michael Caplan, Plaintiff-Appellant, versus All American Auto...

Enforcing Arbitration Agreements Under the Dodd-Frank Act: Insights from Attix v. Carrington Mortgage Services

Date: May 27, 2022

Enforcing Arbitration Agreements Under the Dodd-Frank Act: Insights from Attix v. Carrington Mortgage Services Introduction Attix v. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (35 F.4th 1284, 2022) is a...

Second Amendment Does Not Extend to Illegal Aliens: Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Ignacio Jimenez-Shilon

Date: May 24, 2022

Second Amendment Does Not Extend to Illegal Aliens: Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Ignacio Jimenez-Shilon Introduction In United States of America v. Ignacio Jimenez-Shilon, adjudicated...