11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Conviction in United States v. Polar: Establishing Clarity on 18 U.S.C. § 1546(a)

Date: May 14, 2004

Affirmation of Conviction in United States v. Polar: Establishing Clarity on 18 U.S.C. § 1546(a) Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Luis Enrique Polar, the United States...

Enhancing Standards for Constructive Possession and Co-Conspirator Liability in Drug Conspiracy Cases: United States v. Gunn et al.

Date: May 13, 2004

Enhancing Standards for Constructive Possession and Co-Conspirator Liability in Drug Conspiracy Cases: United States v. Gunn et al. Introduction The case of United States of America v. Manuel Gunn,...

Reyes-Sanchez v. U.S. Attorney General: Clarifying the Scope of Acquiescence under the Convention Against Torture

Date: May 13, 2004

Reyes-Sanchez v. U.S. Attorney General: Clarifying the Scope of Acquiescence under the Convention Against Torture Introduction In the landmark case of Roberto Domingo Reyes-Sanchez v. United States...

Discrimination Under ADA: Cleveland v. Home Shopping Network

Date: May 12, 2004

Discrimination Under ADA: Comprehensive Commentary on Cleveland v. Home Shopping Network Introduction Alice T. Cleveland v. Home Shopping Network, Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Functionality Doctrine Reaffirmed in Trade Dress Infringement: Dippin' Dots, Inc. v. Frosty Bites Distribution, LLC

Date: May 12, 2004

Functionality Doctrine Reaffirmed in Trade Dress Infringement: Dippin' Dots, Inc. v. Frosty Bites Distribution, LLC Introduction In the appellate case Dippin' Dots, Inc. v. Frosty Bites Distribution,...

Enhanced Sentencing and Defense Evidence Standards under 18 U.S.C. § 1920: Insights from Hurn v. United States

Date: May 8, 2004

Enhanced Sentencing and Defense Evidence Standards under 18 U.S.C. § 1920: Insights from Hurn v. United States Introduction Hurn v. United States (368 F.3d 1359) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Limitations on Colorado River Abstention in Parallel Federal and State Litigation: Ambrosia Coal and Construction Co. v. nia Corporation

Date: May 7, 2004

Limitations on Colorado River Abstention in Parallel Federal and State Litigation Ambrosia Coal and Construction Co. v. nia Corporation, 368 F.3d 1320 (11th Cir. 2004) Introduction The case of...

Butcher v. United States: Refining Prejudice Analysis in §2255 Ineffective Assistance Claims

Date: May 6, 2004

Butcher v. United States: Refining Prejudice Analysis in §2255 Ineffective Assistance Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Holly W. Butcher and John T. Renick v. United States of America,...

Establishing Indirect Communication Standards Under 18 U.S.C. §2422(b): Insights from United States v. Murrell

Date: May 5, 2004

Establishing Indirect Communication Standards Under 18 U.S.C. §2422(b): Insights from United States v. Murrell Introduction United States v. Anthony F. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1283 (11th Cir. 2004),...

Admissibility of Handwriting and Competency Testimony under Federal Rules of Evidence: Odessa Dee Hall v. United Insurance Company of America

Date: May 1, 2004

Admissibility of Handwriting and Competency Testimony under Federal Rules of Evidence: Odessa Dee Hall v. United Insurance Company of America 1. Introduction In the appellate case of Odessa Dee Hall...

Conditional Withdrawal of Adversary Proceedings from Bankruptcy Court: An Analysis of Holmes v. Grubman

Date: Apr 30, 2004

Conditional Withdrawal of Adversary Proceedings from Bankruptcy Court: An Analysis of Holmes v. Grubman Introduction In the landmark case of Holmes v. Grubman, heard in the United States District...

Eleventh Circuit Reaffirms Employer Liability Standards in Title VII Sexual Harassment Cases

Date: Apr 28, 2004

Eleventh Circuit Reaffirms Employer Liability Standards in Title VII Sexual Harassment Cases Introduction In the landmark case Belinda Hulsey v. Pride Restaurants, LLC d.b.a. Burger King, the United...

Aurelio Gonzalez v. Secretary for the Department of Corrections: Establishing the Certificate of Appealability Requirement for Rule 60(b) Motions in Habeas Cases

Date: Apr 27, 2004

Aurelio Gonzalez v. Secretary for the Department of Corrections: Establishing the Certificate of Appealability Requirement for Rule 60(b) Motions in Habeas Cases Introduction The case of Aurelio O....

Eleventh Circuit Grants Stay Pending Interlocutory Appeal in Arbitration Motion Denial

Date: Apr 27, 2004

Eleventh Circuit Grants Stay Pending Interlocutory Appeal in Arbitration Motion Denial Introduction In the landmark case of Blinco v. Green Tree Servicing, LLC, the United States Court of Appeals for...

Standards for Ineffective Assistance Claims and Expert Witness Access in Capital Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Conklin v. Schofield

Date: Apr 22, 2004

Standards for Ineffective Assistance Claims and Expert Witness Access in Capital Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Conklin v. Schofield Introduction Conklin v. Schofield (366 F.3d 1191), adjudicated...

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