Affirmation of Continuing Offense in Statute of Limitations: United States v. Lee John Maher Introduction In United States of America v. Lee John Maher, 955 F.3d 880 (11th Cir. 2020), the United...
Affirmation of Qualified Immunity and Strict Guidelines on Fictitious Defendant Pleading in Pulse Nightclub Litigation Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit...
Affirmation of De Minimis Injury Standard and Qualified Immunity in Prisoner Excessive Force Claims Introduction The case of Yvelan Pierre v. D. Padgett et al. addresses critical issues surrounding...
Reinforcing Retaliation Standards: Monaghan v. Worldpay US, Inc. Establishes Burlington Northern Criteria Introduction In the landmark case Susan Monaghan v. Worldpay US, Inc. (955 F.3d 855), the...
Evidentiary Hearings in §2255 Motions: Establishing the Hurtado Standard Introduction The case of Eulogio Garces Hurtado v. United States of America represents a pivotal decision by the United States...
Affirmation of Judicial Immunity and Rooker-Feldman Doctrine in Division of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefits Introduction In the landmark case of Timothy W. Tarver v. Sibley G. Reynolds, heard by...
Eleventh Circuit Reinforces the Necessity of Complete Administrative Records in ERISA Benefit Claims: Williamson v. Travelport Introduction In the landmark case of Angela Henderson Williamson, on...
Redefining Qualified Immunity in Substantive Due Process Claims: The Eleventh Circuit's Analysis in Waldrón v. Spicher Introduction The case of Waldrón v. Spicher addresses significant questions...
Replacement Cost as the Standard for Restitution of Unique Artifacts Under the MVRA: United States v. Goldman Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Jarred Alexander Goldman,...
Hobbs Act Robbery Excluded as Crime of Violence under U.S.S.G. § 4B1.2(a): Implications for Career Offender Enhancements Introduction In the landmark decision of United States of America v. Marlon...
Establishing Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Eleventh Circuit's Decision in Brennan v. Corizon Medical Services Introduction The case of Thomas G. Brennan v. Corizon Medical Services,...
Revisiting EEOC Filing Deadlines in Retaliation Claims: Stewart v. Jones Utility Introduction In the case of Shawna Stewart v. Jones Utility and Contracting Co., Inc., the United States Court of...
Joint and Several Liability Upheld; Priority of Mail Fraud Guideline §2B1.1 Over Immigration Falsification §2L2.1 in Cingari Case Introduction In the landmark decision of United States v. Rosa Enedia...
Enhancing Prisoner Rights: Eleventh Circuit Recognizes Pepper Spray as 'Greater than De Minimis' Physical Injury under PLRA Introduction In the landmark case of Matthew John Thompson v. B. Smith, Lt....
Deliberate Indifference in Correctional Treatment: Keohane v. Florida Department of Corrections Introduction Keohane v. Florida Department of Corrections Secretary is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Eleventh Circuit Establishes Jurisdictional Boundaries for Amended Complaints in Antitrust Litigation Against Insurance Companies Introduction In the consolidated appeals case Automotive Alignment &...
Affirmation of Rehaif’s Interpretation of §922(g) and Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in the Eleventh Circuit Introduction The case of United States of America v. Altonne Marquaviyes...
Rule 41(d) Limitation on Federal Costs Enforcement in State Proceedings Introduction In the appellate case Harry Sargeant, III, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Daniel Hall, Defendant-Appellant (951 F.3d...
Reaffirming Standards for Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Claims under Title VII Introduction In the case of Trudy Callahan v. City of Jacksonville, Florida, adjudicated by the United States...
Application of the First Step Act §404 to Resentencing in Drug Offenses: United States v. Pubien Introduction United States v. Mickey Pubien is a pivotal case that examines the boundaries of the...