11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Enhanced Supervised Release Conditions for Sex Offenders: Insights from United States v. Cordero

Date: Aug 5, 2021

Enhanced Supervised Release Conditions for Sex Offenders: Insights from United States v. Cordero Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Jose Miguel Cordero, adjudicated by...

No Apparent Conflict Between Simple Instructions and Reasoning Level Two Affirmed in Buckwalter v. Commissioner

Date: Aug 4, 2021

No Apparent Conflict Between Simple Instructions and Reasoning Level Two Affirmed in Buckwalter v. Commissioner Introduction Buckwalter v. Commissioner of Social Security is a landmark decision by...

Presumption of Distinctiveness and Application of Laches in Trademark Enforcement: Pinnacle Advertising Case

Date: Aug 3, 2021

Presumption of Distinctiveness and Application of Laches in Trademark Enforcement: Pinnacle Advertising Case Introduction The case of Pinnacle Advertising and Marketing Group, Inc. v. Pinnacle...

Reversal of Dismissal in McIntosh v. Royal Caribbean Cruises: Jurisdictional Nuances Explored

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Reversal of Dismissal in McIntosh v. Royal Caribbean Cruises: Jurisdictional Nuances Explored Introduction The case of Nikki McIntosh, et al. v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (5 F.4th 1309)...

Implicit Confirmation in ACCA Sentencing: United States v. Josuah Reshi Dudley Analysis

Date: Jul 23, 2021

Implicit Confirmation in ACCA Sentencing: United States v. Joshua Reshi Dudley Analysis Introduction United States of America v. Joshua Reshi Dudley is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Qualified Immunity Upheld: Scope of Sheriff's Discretion in §1983 Claims

Date: Jul 17, 2021

Qualified Immunity Upheld: Scope of Sheriff's Discretion in §1983 Claims Introduction In the case of BEVERLY SPENCER, C.B.S. PROPERTIES LLC, B & V WRECKER SERVICE INC v. SHERIFF JONATHAN BENISON et...

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Collateral Estoppel Limitations for Multi-Count Default Judgments in Bankruptcy Discharge Proceedings

Date: Jul 15, 2021

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Collateral Estoppel Limitations for Multi-Count Default Judgments in Bankruptcy Discharge Proceedings Introduction The case of In Re Kevin Harris, Debtor, adjudicated by...

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Circumstantial Racial Discrimination Claims under 42 U.S.C. §1981

Date: Jul 14, 2021

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Circumstantial Racial Discrimination Claims under 42 U.S.C. §1981 Introduction The case of Rami Ziyadat v. Diamondrock Hospitality Company d.b.a. The Westin Beach Resort Fort...

Establishing Knowledge of Controlled Substances: Eleventh Circuit Affirms Sufficiency of Evidence in Colston Case

Date: Jul 14, 2021

Establishing Knowledge of Controlled Substances: Eleventh Circuit Affirms Sufficiency of Evidence in Colston Case Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Laneesha Colston, the United...

Private Club Exemption under ADA: Ring v. Boca Ciega Yacht Club

Date: Jul 13, 2021

Private Club Exemption under ADA: Ring v. Boca Ciega Yacht Club Introduction Ring v. Boca Ciega Yacht Club, Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh...

Eleventh Circuit Eliminates Notice Requirement for Shipowner Liability under Vicarious Liability in Maritime Negligence Claims

Date: Jul 13, 2021

Notice Not Required for Shipowner Liability in Vicarious Liability Maritime Claims Introduction The decision in Yusko v. Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd. (4 F.4th 1164, 11th Cir. 2021) marks a significant...

Substantial Evidence Upholds SSA's Denial of Disability Benefits Despite VA Ratings

Date: Jul 9, 2021

Substantial Evidence Upholds SSA's Denial of Disability Benefits Despite VA Ratings Introduction In the case of Frank Maldonado v. Commissioner of Social Security, the United States Court of Appeals...

FCRA Does Not Permit Associational Discrimination: Analysis of Matamoros v. Broward Sheriff's Office

Date: Jun 26, 2021

FCRA Does Not Permit Associational Discrimination: Analysis of Matamoros v. Broward Sheriff's Office Introduction In the case of Carolina Rose Matamoros v. Broward Sheriff's Office, 2 F.4th 1329...

Resolving Conflicts Between Vocational Expert Testimony and Occupational Standards in Disability Claims: The Bacon v. Commissioner of Social Security Decision

Date: Jun 24, 2021

Resolving Conflicts Between Vocational Expert Testimony and Occupational Standards in Disability Claims: The Bacon v. Commissioner of Social Security Decision Introduction The case of Ronnie Bacon,...

Curtis Hamrick v. PartsFleet LLC: Defining the Transportation Worker Exemption Under the Federal Arbitration Act

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Curtis Hamrick v. PartsFleet LLC: Defining the Transportation Worker Exemption Under the Federal Arbitration Act Introduction In the case of Curtis Hamrick, on behalf of himself and those similarly...

Discretionary Function Exception Reinforced in FTCA: Shivers v. United States

Date: Jun 10, 2021

Discretionary Function Exception Reinforced in FTCA: Shivers v. United States Introduction In the landmark case Mackie L. Shivers, Jr. v. United States of America, decided by the United States Court...

Residential Architecture and First Amendment Limits: An In-Depth Analysis of Burns v. Town of Palm Beach

Date: Jun 9, 2021

Residential Architecture and First Amendment Limits: An In-Depth Analysis of Burns v. Town of Palm Beach Introduction In Donald Burns v. Town of Palm Beach (999 F.3d 1317), the United States Court of...

Affirmation of PLRA's Three-Strikes Provision in Daker v. Ward

Date: Jun 8, 2021

Affirmation of PLRA's Three-Strikes Provision in Daker v. Ward Introduction In the case of Waseem Daker v. Timothy Ward et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit addressed...

Limits of RICO in Establishing Personal Jurisdiction and Upholding Forum Selection Clauses: Eleventh Circuit Decision

Date: Jun 5, 2021

Limits of RICO in Establishing Personal Jurisdiction and Upholding Forum Selection Clauses: Eleventh Circuit Decision Introduction In the landmark case of Don't Look Media LLC v. Fly Victor Ltd., the...

Prohibition of Incentive Awards in Class Action Settlements: Analysis of Eleventh Circuit's Decision in In re Equifax Inc. Data Breach Litigation

Date: Jun 4, 2021

Prohibition of Incentive Awards in Class Action Settlements: Analysis of Eleventh Circuit's Decision in In re Equifax Inc. Data Breach Litigation Introduction The case of In re Equifax Inc. Customer...