11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Prosecutorial Misuse of Religious Authority in Capital Sentencing: Romine v. Head

Date: Jun 16, 2001

Prosecutorial Misuse of Religious Authority in Capital Sentencing: Romine v. Head Introduction Romine v. Head, 253 F.3d 1349 (11th Cir. 2001), is a pivotal judgment by the United States Court of...

Judicial Recusal Standards: Murray v. Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, Inc.

Date: Jun 14, 2001

Judicial Recusal Standards: Murray v. Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, Inc. Introduction In the case of Bradley Murray, as a member and legal representative of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society...

Affirmative Action in Public Fire Departments: Upholding Gender Preferences Under Intermediate Scrutiny in DANSKINE v. Miami-Dade Fire Department

Date: Jun 13, 2001

Affirmative Action in Public Fire Departments: Upholding Gender Preferences Under Intermediate Scrutiny in DANSKINE v. Miami-Dade Fire Department Introduction The case of Grant DANSKINE, Darren...

Establishing Government Immunity under the Federal Tort Claims Act: Analysis of O'Ferrell v. United States

Date: Jun 12, 2001

Establishing Government Immunity under the Federal Tort Claims Act: Analysis of O'Ferrell v. United States Introduction O'Ferrell v. United States, 253 F.3d 1257 (11th Cir. 2001), is a pivotal case...

Affirmation of Civil RICO Standing and Recovery of Lost Value Damages in Maiz v. Virani

Date: Jun 9, 2001

Affirmation of Civil RICO Standing and Recovery of Lost Value Damages in Maiz v. Virani Introduction In the landmark case of Jose Maiz, Oziel Garza, et al. v. Amir Virani, Atlanta Associates, Inc.,...

Establishing Anonymity Protections under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act: Roe II v. Aware Woman Center for Choice

Date: Jun 9, 2001

Establishing Anonymity Protections under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act: Roe II v. Aware Woman Center for Choice Introduction The case of Jane Roe II v. AWARE WOMAN CENTER FOR CHOICE,...

Enhancing Protections for Minor Parties in Settlement Agreements: Burke v. Smith Establishes Crucial Precedent

Date: Jun 1, 2001

Enhancing Protections for Minor Parties in Settlement Agreements: Burke v. Smith Establishes Crucial Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Burke v. Smith, adjudicated by the United States...

Affirmation of Rule 41(a)(2) Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice in Pontenberg v. Boston Scientific

Date: May 31, 2001

Affirmation of Rule 41(a)(2) Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice in Pontenberg v. Boston Scientific 1. Introduction Pontenberg v. Boston Scientific Corporation, 252 F.3d 1253 (11th Cir. 2001), is a...

Da v. Liberty National: Clarifying Temporal Scope for ADEA Opt-In Collective Actions

Date: May 30, 2001

Da v. Liberty National: Clarifying Temporal Scope for ADEA Opt-In Collective Actions Introduction In the landmark case Da v. Liberty National Life Insurance Company, the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Frivolous Dismissal under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Bilal v. Driver

Date: May 24, 2001

Affirmation of Frivolous Dismissal under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: Bilal v. Driver Introduction Jamaal Ali Bilal, a.k.a. John L. Burton, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Scott Driver, Defendant-Appellee, adjudicated...

Binding Arbitration Obligations on Sureties through Subcontract Assignments: A Detailed Analysis of Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Bright Metal Specialties

Date: May 23, 2001

Binding Arbitration Obligations on Sureties through Subcontract Assignments: A Detailed Analysis of Employers Insurance of Wausau v. Bright Metal Specialties Introduction Employers Insurance of...

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Comprehensive Framework for Forum Non Conveniens in International Litigation: Leon v. Millon Air

Date: May 22, 2001

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Comprehensive Framework for Forum Non Conveniens in International Litigation: Leon v. Millon Air Introduction The case of Julio Ignacio Lourido Leon, Gina Mercedes...

Satellite Testimony and the Confrontation Clause: An Analysis of HARRELL v. STATE

Date: May 17, 2001

Satellite Testimony and the Confrontation Clause: An Analysis of HARRELL v. STATE Introduction HARRELL v. STATE is a pivotal case that examines the boundaries of the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation...

Affirmation of Non-Custodial Interrogation in Border Zones and Admissibility of Prior Acts under Fed.R.Evid. 404(b) in Drug Conspiracy Cases: Insights from United States v. McDowell and Piedra-Bustos

Date: May 12, 2001

Affirmation of Non-Custodial Interrogation in Border Zones and Admissibility of Prior Acts under Fed.R.Evid. 404(b) in Drug Conspiracy Cases Introduction The case of United States of America v....

Qualified Immunity Reinforced in §1983 Claims: Defining Boundaries on First Amendment Protections in Employment Terminations

Date: Apr 19, 2001

Qualified Immunity Reinforced in §1983 Claims: Defining Boundaries on First Amendment Protections in Employment Terminations Introduction The case of Angie Chesser, a.k.a. Angie Kimball v. Amos...

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