11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Deliberate Indifference to Inmate Medical Needs Under the Eighth Amendment: Analysis of McElligott v. Foley

Date: Aug 4, 1999

Deliberate Indifference to Inmate Medical Needs Under the Eighth Amendment: Analysis of McElligott v. Foley Introduction The case of Lauren Elmore McElligott, as Executrix of the Estate of Thomas...

Complete Preemption Doctrine Not Established: Eleventh Circuit's Ruling in BLAB T.V. v. Comcast

Date: Jul 31, 1999

Complete Preemption Doctrine Not Established: Eleventh Circuit's Ruling in BLAB T.V. v. Comcast United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1999 Introduction The landmark case of BLAB T.V. OF...

Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Register et al.: Speedy Trial Rights, Counsel Conflicts, and Juror Misconduct

Date: Jul 30, 1999

Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Register et al.: Speedy Trial Rights, Counsel Conflicts, and Juror Misconduct Introduction United States of America vs. Jubal Charles Register, Ronald Owen...

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements Upholds Securities Litigation Reform Act Protections: Harris v. Ivax Corp.

Date: Jul 28, 1999

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements Upholds Securities Litigation Reform Act Protections: Harris v. Ivax Corp. Introduction Harris v. Ivax Corporation, 182 F.3d 799 (11th Cir. 1999), is a...

No Genuine Issue of Material Fact in Racial Discrimination Claims Under Title II and Section 1981

Date: Jul 27, 1999

No Genuine Issue of Material Fact in Racial Discrimination Claims Under Title II and Section 1981 Introduction In the case of Maryline LAROCHE, et al. v. DENNY'S, INC., et al., heard in the United...

Reaffirming the Zero-Discharge Standard under the Clean Water Act: Insights from Driscoll v. Adams

Date: Jul 24, 1999

Reaffirming the Zero-Discharge Standard under the Clean Water Act: Insights from Driscoll v. Adams Introduction The case of David Barbara Driscoll and Ruel Patricia Galbreath v. Ross Adams (181 F.3d...

Limits on Manufacturer Liability for Non-Child-Proof Products Under Florida Law: Jennings v. BIC Corporation

Date: Jul 23, 1999

Limits on Manufacturer Liability for Non-Child-Proof Products Under Florida Law: Jennings v. BIC Corporation Introduction In the case of Selma Jennings and Maximo Edwards v. BIC Corporation and...

Affirmation of Absolute Prosecutorial Immunity in Brady Violations - Long v. Satz et al.

Date: Jul 23, 1999

Affirmation of Absolute Prosecutorial Immunity in Brady Violations Long v. Satz et al., 181 F.3d 1275 (11th Cir. 1999) Introduction The case of Joanne Long, as guardian of John Gordon Purvis,...

Strict Interpretation of 'Disability' under the ADA Affirmed in Hilburn v. Murata

Date: Jul 21, 1999

Strict Interpretation of 'Disability' under the ADA Affirmed in Hilburn v. Murata Introduction Linda Hilburn v. Murata Electronics North America, Inc., 181 F.3d 1220 (11th Cir. 1999), is a pivotal...

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Limits of EX PARTE YOUNG in Abortion Statute Enforcement Challenges

Date: Jul 16, 1999

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Limits of EX PARTE YOUNG in Abortion Statute Enforcement Challenges Introduction The case of Summit Medical Associates, P.C., William Knorr, M.D., et al. v. Bill Pryor,...

Reevaluating the Stop-Time Rule: Insights from Roberto Tefel v. Janet Reno

Date: Jul 15, 1999

Reevaluating the Stop-Time Rule: Insights from Roberto Tefel v. Janet Reno Introduction The case of Roberto Tefel, et al. v. Janet Reno, et al. (180 F.3d 1286) presents a significant judicial...

Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Flewelling: Expanding the Scope of Restraining Orders under 18 U.S.C. § 1345(a)(2)

Date: Jul 15, 1999

Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Flewelling: Expanding the Scope of Restraining Orders under 18 U.S.C. § 1345(a)(2) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Gary E. Flewelling...

Voluntary Consent in Vehicle Searches: United States v. Zapata and Lorenzo

Date: Jul 14, 1999

Voluntary Consent in Vehicle Searches: United States v. Zapata and Lorenzo Introduction The case of United States of America v. Victor Manuel Zapata and Juan Tomas Lorenzo, adjudicated by the United...

Clarifying the Start of the 90-Day Filing Period under ADA: Zillyette v. Capital One

Date: Jul 8, 1999

Clarifying the Start of the 90-Day Filing Period under ADA: Zillyette v. Capital One Introduction Terry G. Zillyette v. Capital One Financial Corporation (179 F.3d 1337) is a landmark case decided by...

Clarifying the Application of U.S.S.G. § 3B1.1: Enhancements Based on Management Roles

Date: Jul 1, 1999

Clarifying the Application of U.S.S.G. § 3B1.1: Enhancements Based on Management Roles Introduction The case of United States of America v. William D. Glover, Sr., William D. Glover, Jr., et al....

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction and International Abstention: Comprehensive Analysis of Posner v. Essex Insurance Co.

Date: Jun 26, 1999

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction and International Abstention: Comprehensive Analysis of Posner v. Essex Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Victor Posner, Security Management Corporation v....

Affirming Limits on Judicial Remedies in Racial Annexation Claims under Voting Rights Act

Date: Jun 26, 1999

Affirming Limits on Judicial Remedies in Racial Annexation Claims under Voting Rights Act Introduction Burton v. City of Belle Glade, 178 F.3d 1175 (11th Cir. 1999), is a pivotal case that...

Affirmation of Controlled Substance Dispensation Conviction While Vacating Sentencing Decision: Insights from UNITED STATES v. STEELE

Date: Jun 26, 1999

Affirmation of Controlled Substance Dispensation Conviction While Vacating Sentencing Decision: Insights from UNITED STATES v. STEELE 1. Introduction United States v. William O. Steele, 178 F.3d 1230...

Ineligibility for Suspension of Deportation Does Not Constitute Due Process Violation: Mejia Rodriguez v. Reno

Date: Jun 23, 1999

Ineligibility for Suspension of Deportation Does Not Constitute Due Process Violation: Mejia Rodriguez v. Reno Introduction In the landmark case of Ernesto Alonso Mejia Rodriguez v. Janet Reno, as...

Subjective Knowledge Requirement under Article 25 of the Warsaw Convention: Piamba Cortes v. American Airlines

Date: Jun 16, 1999

Subjective Knowledge Requirement under Article 25 of the Warsaw Convention: Piamba Cortes v. American Airlines Introduction Doris Cristina Piamba Cortes v. American Airlines, Inc. is a landmark case...

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