Reaffirming Twombly and Iqbal Standards for RICO and Civil Rights Claims: Kivisto v. Miller et al. Introduction In Kivisto v. Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC, decided on January 25, 2011,...
Reinforcing the Proper Weight of Medical Evidence and Comprehensive Hypothetical Scenarios in Social Security Disability Determinations: Winschel v. SSA Introduction Michael John Winschel, the...
Affirmation of the Secondary Effects Doctrine in Regulating Sexually Oriented Businesses: Analysis of Peek-a-Boo v. Manatee County Introduction The case of Peek-a-Boo Lounge of Bradenton, Inc. v....
Burgos-Stefanelli v. Department of Homeland Security: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Retaliation Claims under the Rehabilitation Act Introduction In Burgos-Stefanelli v. Secretary, United States...
Rooker-Feldman Doctrine and Due Process in Bar Certification: Zisser v. The Florida Bar Introduction Zisser v. The Florida Bar, 630 F.3d 1336 (11th Cir. 2011), is a pivotal case that explores the...
Affirmation of Involuntary Medication Standards to Restore Competency in Criminal Proceedings Introduction The appellate case, United States of America v. Michael A. Diaz, addressed the critical and...
Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Bona Fide Error Defense Requirements under FDCPA in Owen v. I.C. System, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Kendra Owen v. I.C. System, Inc. (629 F.3d 1263, 2011), the...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Juror Selection and Concession Strategies: Harvey v. Warden Introduction Harold Lee Harvey, Jr., Petitioner-Appellant, v. Warden, Union Correctional Institution,...
Hutton v. Martinez: Reaffirming the "Initial Transferee" Doctrine under Bankruptcy Code §§ 548 & 550 Introduction The case of In re: Billy Jason Harwell, Debtor, defended by Lynn H. Martinez as the...
AMLONG AMLONG v. DENNY'S, Inc.: Establishing Precedent on Attorney Sanctions under 28 U.S.C. § 1927 Introduction Amlong Amlong, P.A. v. Denny's, Inc. is a landmark decision by the United States Court...
Eleventh Circuit Reinforces Due Process in Magistrate Judge Credibility Assessments: Powell v. United States Introduction The case of United States of America v. Christopher Powell and Abram Thompson...
Exceeding Authorized Access Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: United States v. Rodriguez Introduction United States of America v. Roberto Rodriguez is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...
Eleventh Circuit Establishes Direct Evidence Threshold for Religious Discrimination Claims under Title VII Introduction The case of Daniel Dixon and Mary Sharon Dixon v. The Hallmark Companies, Inc....
FDCPA Application to E-Commerce Payment Obligations: Oppenheim v. I.C. System, Inc. Introduction The case Barry Oppenheim v. I.C. System, Inc. addresses the applicability of the Fair Debt Collection...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Use of Deadly Force by Police Officers Introduction The case of Erlis Jean-Baptiste v. Jose Gutierrez addresses the critical issue of qualified immunity for police...
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Dismissal in Antitrust Case Against Tempur-Pedic: Reinforcing Pleading Standards Post-Twombly and Leegin Introduction In the case of Benny Jacobs, Wanda Jacobs v....
Present Sense Impression Exception Upholds Second-Degree Murder Conviction in Murray v. Commonwealth of Virginia Introduction In the case of Kenneth Wesley Murray v. Commonwealth of Virginia, the...
RESPA §8(b) Clarification: Loan Discount Points as Part of Interest Terms Introduction The case of Keidrick C. Wooten et al. v. Quicken Loans, Inc. (626 F.3d 1187) adjudicated by the United States...
Pattern of Activity Enhancement Affirmed for Remote Sexual Abuse in Child Pornography Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Samuel Jay Turner, the United States...
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Qualified Immunity in Police-Induced Delays of Medical Care for Pretrial Detainees Introduction The case of John Eugene Youmans v. T.A. Gagnon addresses the critical issue of...