11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Qualified Immunity in Substantive Due Process: Distinguishing Professional and Non-Professional State Employees

Date: Apr 6, 2000

Qualified Immunity in Substantive Due Process: Distinguishing Professional and Non-Professional State Employees Introduction In the landmark case Kyle K., Larry K., Personally, et al.,...

Punitive Damages Excluded in FLSA Retaliation Claims: Snapp v. Ramshackle's Café, Inc.

Date: Apr 6, 2000

Punitive Damages Excluded in FLSA Retaliation Claims: Snapp v. Ramshackle's Café, Inc. Introduction In Brian Snapp v. Unlimited Concepts, Inc. d.b.a. Ramshackle's Café, 208 F.3d 928 (11th Cir. 2000),...

Establishing Clear Standards on Qualified Immunity and the Duty to Intervene in Excessive Force Cases: Priester v. City of Riviera Beach

Date: Apr 5, 2000

Establishing Clear Standards on Qualified Immunity and the Duty to Intervene in Excessive Force Cases: Priester v. City of Riviera Beach Introduction Priester v. City of Riviera Beach is a landmark...

A Comprehensive Commentary on A.M. Alexander et al. v. Fulton County Georgia: Establishing New Precedents in Racial Employment Discrimination and Qualified Immunity

Date: Mar 31, 2000

A Comprehensive Commentary on A.M. Alexander et al. v. Fulton County Georgia: Establishing New Precedents in Racial Employment Discrimination and Qualified Immunity Introduction The case of A.M....

Punctuality as an Essential Job Function in ADA Claims: Insights from Earl v. Mervyns, Inc.

Date: Mar 31, 2000

Punctuality as an Essential Job Function in ADA Claims: Insights from Earl v. Mervyns, Inc. Introduction The case of Debra K. Earl v. Mervyns Inc. (207 F.3d 1361) presents a critical examination of...

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Alabama's Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Insurance Brokers and Limits on Mental Anguish Damages for Breach of Insurance Contracts

Date: Mar 31, 2000

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Alabama's Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Insurance Brokers and Limits on Mental Anguish Damages for Breach of Insurance Contracts Introduction In the case of Eladio...

Establishing the De Minimis Force Principle in Excessive Force Claims: Nolin v. Isbell

Date: Mar 29, 2000

Establishing the De Minimis Force Principle in Excessive Force Claims: Nolin v. Isbell Introduction In Nathan Nolin v. Christopher Isbell, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Assessment of Civil Contempt in FTC Enforcement: McGregor v. Chierico

Date: Mar 25, 2000

Assessment of Civil Contempt in FTC Enforcement: McGregor v. Chierico Introduction The case of McGregor v. Chierico adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on March...

Nondischargeability of Tax Debts under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)(C): A Comprehensive Analysis of In re: Leroy Charles Griffith

Date: Mar 25, 2000

Nondischargeability of Tax Debts under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)(C): A Comprehensive Analysis of In re: Leroy Charles Griffith Introduction The case of In re: Leroy Charles Griffith, Debtor, heard by the...

Qualified Immunity and the Boundaries of Reasonable Suspicion: Insights from Jackson v. City of Atlanta

Date: Mar 18, 2000

Qualified Immunity and the Boundaries of Reasonable Suspicion: Insights from Jackson v. City of Atlanta Introduction The case of Brenda L. Jackson, as Surviving Mother and Administratrix of the...

Procedural Default and Brady Obligations: 11th Circuit Affirms Denial of Habeas Relief in Mincey v. Head

Date: Mar 17, 2000

Procedural Default and Brady Obligations: 11th Circuit Affirms Denial of Habeas Relief in Mincey v. Head Introduction In the case of Terry Michael Mincey v. Frederick J. Head, decided by the United...

Federal Court Upholds FDCPA and FCCPA Claims in HMO Debt Collection: Kaplan v. Assetcare, Inc.

Date: Mar 15, 2000

Federal Court Upholds FDCPA and FCCPA Claims in HMO Debt Collection: Kaplan v. Assetcare, Inc. Introduction The case of Andrew Kaplan, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated,...

Reed v. The Heil Company: Federal Jurisdiction Limits Under 28 U.S.C. § 1445(c) and ADA Interpretation

Date: Mar 15, 2000

Reed v. The Heil Company: Federal Jurisdiction Limits Under 28 U.S.C. § 1445(c) and ADA Interpretation Introduction The case of William Bruce Reed v. The Heil Company, decided by the United States...

Mandated Overtime as Essential Function Under ADA: Mar v. Davis

Date: Mar 11, 2000

Mandated Overtime as Essential Function Under ADA: Mar v. Davis Introduction Marvin Davis filed a lawsuit against Florida Power Light Company (FPL), alleging employment discrimination under the...

Affirming Justification Defense in § 922(g)(1) Cases: Deleveaux v. United States

Date: Mar 10, 2000

Affirming Justification Defense in § 922(g)(1) Cases: Deleveaux v. United States Introduction The case of United States of America v. James Vincent Deleveaux (205 F.3d 1292), adjudicated by the...

Excessive Damages Award in Maritime Negligence Case: Frederick v. Kirby Tankships

Date: Mar 9, 2000

Excessive Damages Award in Maritime Negligence Case: Frederick v. Kirby Tankships Introduction Frederick v. Kirby Tankships, Inc. (205 F.3d 1277) is a significant appellate decision by the United...

Overriding the Intracorporate Conspiracy Doctrine: McANDREW v. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Establishes Exception for Criminal Conspiracies under 42 U.S.C. §1985(2)

Date: Mar 9, 2000

Overriding the Intracorporate Conspiracy Doctrine: McANDREW v. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Establishes Exception for Criminal Conspiracies under 42 U.S.C. §1985(2) Introduction McANDREW v. LOCKHEED...

Interpreting "Same or Related Wrongful Acts" in Insurance Policies: Insights from Continental Casualty v. Wendt

Date: Mar 8, 2000

Interpreting "Same or Related Wrongful Acts" in Insurance Policies: Insights from Continental Casualty Company v. Wendt Introduction The case of Continental Casualty Company v. Bernard Wendt,...

Affirmation of Conviction under 21 U.S.C. § 841(d)(2): No Requirement to Prove Actual Manufacture of Controlled Substances

Date: Mar 8, 2000

Affirmation of Conviction under 21 U.S.C. § 841(d)(2): No Requirement to Prove Actual Manufacture of Controlled Substances Introduction The case of United States of America v. Vernon Victor Prather,...

Affirmation of Conspiracy Conviction and Reasonable Investigative Detention in United States v. Gil

Date: Mar 4, 2000

Affirmation of Conspiracy Conviction and Reasonable Investigative Detention in United States v. Gil Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Lourdes Gil (204 F.3d 1347, 11th Cir....

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