11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of SSA’s Denial Based on Residual Functional Capacity: Robinson v. Astrue

Date: Feb 20, 2010

Affirmation of SSA’s Denial Based on Residual Functional Capacity: Robinson v. Astrue Introduction The case of Marilyn Robinson v. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security is a pivotal...

Clarifying Standards for Fraud Allegations and Retaliation Claims under the False Claims Act: Laika Sanchez v. Lymphatx, Inc.

Date: Feb 19, 2010

Clarifying Standards for Fraud Allegations and Retaliation Claims under the False Claims Act: Laika Sanchez v. Lymphatx, Inc. Introduction The case of Laika Sanchez v. Lymphatx, Inc. serves as a...

Limits of §1981 and §1985(3) Claims in Racial Discrimination of Medical Staff Privileges

Date: Feb 19, 2010

Limits of §1981 and §1985(3) Claims in Racial Discrimination of Medical Staff Privileges Introduction Omar F. Jimenez v. WellStar Health System is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Judicial Estoppel for Non-Disclosure in Bankruptcy Proceedings: Robinson v. Tyson Foods

Date: Feb 6, 2010

Judicial Estoppel for Non-Disclosure in Bankruptcy Proceedings: Robinson v. Tyson Foods Introduction In the landmark case of Brenda Robinson v. Tyson Foods, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals...

Green v. Nelson: Clarifying Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Evidence Sufficiency in Federal Habeas Corpus Petitions

Date: Feb 5, 2010

Green v. Nelson: Clarifying Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Evidence Sufficiency in Federal Habeas Corpus Petitions Introduction In the landmark case of James L. Green v. Cynthia...

Affirmation of Alien Smuggling Convictions: Admissibility of I-213 Forms and Sentencing Enhancements in United States v. Caraballo

Date: Jan 28, 2010

Affirmation of Alien Smuggling Convictions: Admissibility of I-213 Forms and Sentencing Enhancements in United States v. Caraballo Introduction United States v. Abimel Caraballo (595 F.3d 1214),...

Affirmation of Convictions and Sentences in United States v. Bernal-Benitez et al.: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Jan 26, 2010

Affirmation of Convictions and Sentences in United States v. Bernal-Benitez et al.: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of United States of America v. Fabian Bernal-Benitez, Fredy...

Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Fraser Estate v. JB Tours: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Jan 22, 2010

Affirmation of Dismissal Due to Lack of Personal Jurisdiction: Fraser Estate v. JB Tours Introduction In the landmark case of Charles E. Fraser, Estate of Charles E. Fraser, deceased, et al. v. JB...

Establishing Disparate Treatment in Hostile Work Environment Claims: REEVES v. C.H. ROBINSON Worldwide, Inc.

Date: Jan 21, 2010

Establishing Disparate Treatment in Hostile Work Environment Claims: REEVES v. C.H. ROBINSON Worldwide, Inc. Introduction REEVES v. C.H. ROBINSON Worldwide, Inc. (594 F.3d 798, 11th Cir. 2010) is a...

Independent Application of Georgia's Long-Arm Statute Post-Innovative Clinical: Diamond Crystal Brands v. Food Movers International

Date: Jan 14, 2010

Independent Application of Georgia's Long-Arm Statute Post-Innovative Clinical: Diamond Crystal Brands v. Food Movers International Introduction The case of Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. v. Food...

Affirmation of §922(g)(9): Firearm Possession Prohibition for Domestic Violence Misdemeanants – United States v. White, Jr.

Date: Jan 12, 2010

Affirmation of §922(g)(9): Firearm Possession Prohibition for Domestic Violence Misdemeanants – United States v. White, Jr. Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Ludivic...

Affirmation of Denial of Ineffective Assistance Claims in Penalty Phase Mitigation – Grov v. Reed

Date: Jan 12, 2010

Affirmation of Denial of Ineffective Assistance Claims in Penalty Phase Mitigation – Grov v. Reed Introduction In the landmark case of Grov v. Reed, the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Private Right of Action Under ADA §12112(d)(2) Established in Harrison v. Benchmark Electronics Huntsville, Inc.

Date: Jan 12, 2010

Private Right of Action Under ADA §12112(d)(2) Established in Harrison v. Benchmark Electronics Huntsville, Inc. Introduction In John Harrison v. Benchmark Electronics Huntsville, Inc., 593 F.3d 1206...

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Compensatory and Punitive Damages in Workplace Battery and Harassment Case: Myers v. Central Florida Investments

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Eleventh Circuit Upholds Compensatory and Punitive Damages in Workplace Battery and Harassment Case: Myers v. Central Florida Investments Introduction In the landmark case of Dawn Georgette Myers v....

Affirmation of Dismissal: Fundamental Fairness in Postconviction DNA Access under §1983 in Cunningham v. DA's Office for Escambia County

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Affirmation of Dismissal: Fundamental Fairness in Postconviction DNA Access under §1983 in Cunningham v. District Attorney's Office for Escambia County Introduction The case of Dewayne S. Cunningham,...

Clarifying Qualified Immunity Standards in §1983 Deliberate Indifference Claims: Harper v. Estate Mitchell Vinson Harper

Date: Jan 7, 2010

Clarifying Qualified Immunity Standards in §1983 Deliberate Indifference Claims Introduction The case of Sheila T. Harper v. Estate Mitchell Vinson Harper, deceased (592 F.3d 1227) adjudicated by the...

Insufficient Claims Investigation Under ERISA: Capone v. Aetna Life Insurance Co. Establishes Rigorous Standards

Date: Jan 6, 2010

Insufficient Claims Investigation Under ERISA: Capone v. Aetna Life Insurance Co. Establishes Rigorous Standards Introduction The case of James M. Capone v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, decided by...

Improper Bailiff-Jury Communication: Upholding Fair Trial Standards

Date: Jan 5, 2010

Improper Bailiff-Jury Communication: Upholding Fair Trial Standards Introduction In the landmark case James Ray Ward v. Hilton Hall, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh...

Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements Under Florida Law: Insights from Pendergast v. Sprint

Date: Jan 5, 2010

Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements Under Florida Law: Insights from Pendergast v. Sprint Introduction The case of James Pendergast v. Sprint Nextel Corporation examines the enforceability...

ERISA Complete Preemption and Standing for Healthcare Providers: Insights from Connecticut State Dental Association v. Anthem Health Plans, Inc.

Date: Dec 31, 2009

ERISA Complete Preemption and Standing for Healthcare Providers: Insights from Connecticut State Dental Association v. Anthem Health Plans, Inc. Introduction The case of Connecticut State Dental...