11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Standards on Excessive Force and Qualified Immunity in § 1983 Cases

Date: Sep 12, 2019

Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Standards on Excessive Force and Qualified Immunity in § 1983 Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Brandon Coffman v. Harry Dallas Battle, adjudicated by the United...

Affirmation of Standard for Deliberate Indifference in Eighth Amendment Prison Cases

Date: Aug 30, 2019

Affirmation of Standard for Deliberate Indifference in Eighth Amendment Prison Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Mitchell Marbury v. Warden, et al., decided by the United States Court of...

Standing in TCPA Claims: Single Unsolicited Text Messages Do Not Constitute a Concrete Injury

Date: Aug 29, 2019

Standing in TCPA Claims: Single Unsolicited Text Messages Do Not Constitute a Concrete Injury Introduction The case of John Salcedo, indi v. Dually and on behalf of others similarly situated,...

Schink v. Commissioner of Social Security: Upholding the Weight of Treating Physicians’ Opinions and Proper Assessment of Mental Impairments in Disability Determinations

Date: Aug 28, 2019

Schink v. Commissioner of Social Security: Upholding the Weight of Treating Physicians’ Opinions and Proper Assessment of Mental Impairments in Disability Determinations Introduction In the landmark...

Congress' Authority Over Immigration Court Jurisdiction Affirmed in Perez-Sanchez v. U.S. Attorney General

Date: Aug 22, 2019

Congress' Authority Over Immigration Court Jurisdiction Affirmed in Perez-Sanchez v. U.S. Attorney General Introduction The case of Darvin Daniel Perez-Sanchez v. U.S. Attorney General (935 F.3d...

Balancing Security and Free Expression in Civil Commitment Facilities: Insights from Pesci v. Budz

Date: Aug 22, 2019

Balancing Security and Free Expression in Civil Commitment Facilities: Insights from Pesci v. Budz Introduction The case of James R. Pesci v. Tim Budz et al. (935 F.3d 1159) adjudicated by the United...

Lewis v. City of Union City: En Banc Clarifies 'Similarly Situated' Standard for Comparator Evidence in Discrimination Cases

Date: Aug 16, 2019

Lewis v. City of Union City: En Banc Clarifies 'Similarly Situated' Standard for Comparator Evidence in Discrimination Cases Introduction Lewis v. City of Union City is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Resentencing Guidelines and Factual Findings: Insights from Brown v. Antico

Date: Aug 15, 2019

Resentencing Guidelines and Factual Findings: Insights from Brown v. Antico Introduction The case of United States of America v. Michael C. Brown and Philip N. Antico (934 F.3d 1278) presents...

Enhanced Standards for Compassionate Release: Insights from United States v. Richard Joseph Lynn

Date: Aug 13, 2019

Enhanced Standards for Compassionate Release: Insights from United States v. Richard Joseph Lynn Introduction The case of United States of America v. Richard Joseph Lynn addresses the intricate...

Evaluating Successive §2255 Motions in Light of Rehaif v. United States

Date: Jul 31, 2019

Evaluating Successive §2255 Motions in Light of Rehaif v. United States Introduction The case In Re: Felix M. Palacios (931 F.3d 1314) represents a significant examination of the procedural avenues...

Distinguishing Fee-Shifting from Constructive Common-Fund in Class Action Settlements: Insights from Home Depot Inc. Data Breach Litigation

Date: Jul 26, 2019

Distinguishing Fee-Shifting from Constructive Common-Fund in Class Action Settlements: Insights from Home Depot Inc. Data Breach Litigation Introduction The case titled In Re: THE HOME DEPOT INC.,...

Impact of Davis v. United States on Successive § 2255 Motions: A Comprehensive Analysis of In Re Wissam T. Hammoud

Date: Jul 24, 2019

Impact of Davis v. United States on Successive § 2255 Motions: A Comprehensive Analysis of In Re Wissam T. Hammoud Introduction The case of In Re: Wissam T. Hammoud (931 F.3d 1032) is a pivotal...

Qualified and Official Immunity Affirmed for Police Officer in Civil Rights Case

Date: Jul 20, 2019

Qualified and Official Immunity Affirmed for Police Officer in Civil Rights Case Introduction In the landmark case of Caroline Croland v. City of Atlanta, Defendant as well as Officer Stephenson...

Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Accidental Bystander Shooting: Corbitt v. Vickers

Date: Jul 11, 2019

Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Accidental Bystander Shooting: Corbitt v. Vickers Introduction The case of Amy Corbitt, Individually and as Parent and Natural Guardian of SDC, a Minor versus Michael...

Brevard County Invocation Speaker Selection Violates Establishment Clause

Date: Jul 9, 2019

Brevard County Invocation Speaker Selection Violates Establishment Clause Introduction The case of David Williamson, et al. v. Brevard County addresses the constitutional boundaries of religious...

Affirmation of Litigation Privilege and Rule 11 Sanctions in EMI Sun Village v. Catledge

Date: Jun 29, 2019

Affirmation of Litigation Privilege and Rule 11 Sanctions in EMI Sun Village v. Catledge Introduction The case of EMI Sun Village, Inc. et al. v. James B. Catledge et al. presents a complex legal...

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Sovereign Immunity and Procedural Barriers in ADA Claims

Date: Jun 18, 2019

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Sovereign Immunity and Procedural Barriers in ADA Claims Introduction In the case of Charles Silberman v. Miami-Dade Transit (927 F.3d 1123), the United States Court of...

Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Hinson v. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Date: Jun 15, 2019

Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Hinson v. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Introduction Hinson v. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Federal Enclave Doctrine and Its Application in FCRA Claims: An Analysis of King v. Akima Global Services

Date: Jun 8, 2019

Federal Enclave Doctrine and Its Application in FCRA Claims: An Analysis of King v. Akima Global Services Introduction The case of Anthony King v. Akima Global Services, LLC adjudicated by the United...

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Burden Allocation for Receptivity in §1782 Discovery Applications

Date: Jun 4, 2019

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Burden Allocation for Receptivity in §1782 Discovery Applications Introduction The case In re Application of Department of Caldas, Department of Cundinamarca, Department of...