11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Strict Adherence to Procedural Deadlines: Implications from Young v. City of Palm Bay

Date: Feb 3, 2004

Strict Adherence to Procedural Deadlines: Implications from Young v. City of Palm Bay Introduction The case of William Dwayne Young et al. v. City of Palm Bay, Florida addresses the critical issue of...

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Inquiry Notice Standard in Securities Fraud Claims: La Grasta v. First Union Securities

Date: Jan 31, 2004

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Inquiry Notice Standard in Securities Fraud Claims: La Grasta v. First Union Securities Introduction The case of Nicholas La Grasta, Domenico La Grasta, and Mauro La Grasta...

Affirmation of Florida’s Ban on Homosexual Adoption Under Equal Protection and Due Process

Date: Jan 29, 2004

Affirmation of Florida’s Ban on Homosexual Adoption Under Equal Protection and Due Process Introduction In the landmark case Ste v. n Lofton et al., decided on January 28, 2004, the United States...

Enhancing False Advertising Claims under the Lanham Act: Insights from Hickson Corp. v. Northern Crossarm Co.

Date: Jan 27, 2004

Enhancing False Advertising Claims under the Lanham Act: Insights from Hickson Corp. v. Northern Crossarm Co. Introduction The case of Hickson Corporation v. Northern Crossarm Co., Inc., Patrick...

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Guidelines for ALJ Use of Medical Vocational Guidelines vs. Vocational Experts in Disability Claims – Phillips v. Barnhart

Date: Jan 24, 2004

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Guidelines for ALJ Use of Medical Vocational Guidelines vs. Vocational Experts in Disability Claims – Phillips v. Barnhart Introduction In the case of Renee S. Phillips...

Establishing Standards for Disability Perception under the ADA: Carruthers v. BSA Advertising

Date: Jan 22, 2004

Establishing Standards for Disability Perception under the ADA: Carruthers v. BSA Advertising Introduction The case of Jean E. Carruthers v. BSA Advertising, Inc., decided by the United States Court...

Retaliation Claims Under Title VII: Gregory v. Georgia Department of Human Resources

Date: Jan 8, 2004

Retaliation Claims Under Title VII: Gregory v. Georgia Department of Human Resources Introduction Gladys Gregory v. Georgia Department of Human Resources is a pivotal case decided by the United...

Affirmation of MDLEA Jurisdiction and Upholding Sentencing Enhancements in United States v. Rendon

Date: Jan 1, 2004

Affirmation of MDLEA Jurisdiction and Upholding Sentencing Enhancements in United States v. Rendon Introduction United States of America v. Geovanni Quintero Rendon is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Civil Rights Actions: Storck v. City of Coral Springs

Date: Dec 31, 2003

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Civil Rights Actions: Storck v. City of Coral Springs Introduction Storck v. City of Coral Springs, 354 F.3d 1307 (11th Cir. 2003), is a pivotal case addressing...

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Rule 11 Plea Colloquy Standards: United States v. Monroe

Date: Dec 25, 2003

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Rule 11 Plea Colloquy Standards: United States v. Monroe Introduction In the landmark decision of United States v. David Wayne Monroe, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals...

De Novo Review Standard Affirmed in ERISA Disability Benefit Denials

Date: Dec 20, 2003

De Novo Review Standard Affirmed in ERISA Disability Benefit Denials Introduction The case of William M. Shaw versus Connecticut General Life Insurance Company delves into the intricate dynamics of...

Affirmation of Jurisdictional Requirements in Antitrust Actions Against International Organizations

Date: Dec 19, 2003

Affirmation of Jurisdictional Requirements in Antitrust Actions Against International Organizations Introduction In the landmark case of Prewitt Enterprises, Inc. v. Organization of Petroleum...

Smalbein v. City of Daytona Beach: Establishing Prevailing Party Criteria under 42 U.S.C. § 1988

Date: Dec 17, 2003

Smalbein v. City of Daytona Beach: Establishing Prevailing Party Criteria under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 Introduction Smalbein v. City of Daytona Beach is a landmark case decided by the United States Court...

Procedural Default Upholding in Henderson v. Campbell: Implications for Federal Habeas Corpus Relief

Date: Dec 17, 2003

Procedural Default Upholding in Henderson v. Campbell: Implications for Federal Habeas Corpus Relief Introduction The case of Jerry Paul Henderson v. Donal Campbell, heard by the United States Court...

Deliberate Indifference Requires Subjective Awareness: Carter v. Galloway

Date: Dec 16, 2003

Deliberate Indifference Requires Subjective Awareness: Carter v. Galloway Introduction John Carter v. James Galloway is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh...

Standing Limitations under the Overbreadth Doctrine: Insights from Granite State Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. City of Clearwater

Date: Nov 29, 2003

Standing Limitations under the Overbreadth Doctrine: Insights from Granite State Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. City of Clearwater Introduction The case of Granite State Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v....

Limits on Prolonging Traffic Stops: Refusal to Consent Cannot Justify Detention Under the Fourth Amendment – United States v. Boyce