11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Eleventh Circuit Confirms Justiciability for Challenges to Bonding Requirements for Minor Political Parties

Date: Jul 8, 1998

Eleventh Circuit Confirms Justiciability for Challenges to Bonding Requirements for Minor Political Parties Introduction The case of Socialist Workers Party, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. David...

Discretionary Function Immunity in Police Conduct: Sheth v. Webster

Date: Jul 7, 1998

Discretionary Function Immunity in Police Conduct: Sheth v. Webster Citation: 145 F.3d 1231 (11th Cir. 1998) Court: United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit Date: July 6, 1998 Introduction...

Clarifying Sufficiency of Evidence in Conspiracy Convictions: United States v. Toler et al. (1998)

Date: Jul 1, 1998

Clarifying Sufficiency of Evidence in Conspiracy Convictions: United States v. Toler et al. (1998) Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Jeffery Jerome Toler, Duane...

Limits on Leadership Role Enhancements in Sentencing: Alred v. United States Sets New Precedent

Date: Jul 1, 1998

Limits on Leadership Role Enhancements in Sentencing: Alred v. United States Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of United States of America v. Irma Estella Calderon Alred and Roy Javon Alred...

Discretionary Authority in Retroactive Sentencing Reductions: Analysis of UNITED STATES v. VAUTIER

Date: Jun 25, 1998

Discretionary Authority in Retroactive Sentencing Reductions: Analysis of UNITED STATES v. VAUTIER Introduction United States v. Wayne Thomas Charles Vautier, also known as Ian Garfield McKinnon, 144...

Upholding the "Three Strikes" In Forma Pauperis Provision: Analysis of Rivera v. Allin

Date: Jun 24, 1998

Upholding the "Three Strikes" In Forma Pauperis Provision: Analysis of Rivera v. Allin Introduction Vincent F. Rivera v. Catherine B. Allin, Health Ser is a landmark case decided by the United States...

Imputation of Directors' Knowledge in Malpractice Actions: Beck v. Deloitte Touche

Date: Jun 24, 1998

Imputation of Directors' Knowledge in Malpractice Actions: Beck v. Deloitte Touche Introduction The case of Jeffrey H. Beck, as Trustee of Southeast Banking Corporation v. Deloitte Touche,...

Inmates' Access-to-Courts Claims Require Demonstrable Injury: An Analysis of BASS et al. v. Singletary

Date: Jun 20, 1998

Inmates' Access-to-Courts Claims Require Demonstrable Injury: An Analysis of BASS et al. v. Singletary Introduction The case of Frankie Lee Bass; Leonard Bean; Enrique J. Diaz; William Van Poyck v....

Assessing 'Inability' in Contempt Proceedings: Insights from CHAIRS v. Morgan County Sheriff

Date: Jun 19, 1998

Assessing 'Inability' in Contempt Proceedings: Insights from CHAIRS et al. v. Morgan County Sheriff Introduction The case of CHAIRS, Danny Wayne Oliver, Bobby Wayne Fisher, Ralph Jones, Marvin Walker...

Protectability of Donor Lists as Trade Secrets: Red Cross v. Palm Beach Blood Bank

Date: Jun 17, 1998

Protectability of Donor Lists as Trade Secrets: Red Cross v. Palm Beach Blood Bank Introduction The case of American Red Cross v. Palm Beach Blood Bank, Inc. (143 F.3d 1407) adjudicated by the United...

Clarifying Qualified Immunity: No Duty to Warn or Intervene Without Clearly Established Rights

Date: Jun 12, 1998

Clarifying Qualified Immunity: No Duty to Warn or Intervene Without Clearly Established Rights Introduction The case of Ralph W. Ensley, Plaintiff-Counter-Defendant-Appellee, C. Wesley Ensley,...

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Flexibility in Employment Discrimination Claims: Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel Do Not Bar Subsequent Claims for Post-Petition Discrimination

Date: Jun 9, 1998

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Flexibility in Employment Discrimination Claims: Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel Do Not Bar Subsequent Claims for Post-Petition Discrimination Introduction The case...

Affirming the Constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 844(i) and Miranda Rights: United States v. Grimes

Date: Jun 9, 1998

Affirming the Constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 844(i) and Miranda Rights: United States v. Grimes Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. James Arthur Grimes, decided on June...

Olmsted v. Taco Bell Corp.: Affirming Retaliation Under Title VII and Applying Damages Cap under §1981a

Date: May 29, 1998

Olmsted v. Taco Bell Corp.: Affirming Retaliation Under Title VII and Applying Damages Cap under §1981a Introduction In the case of Michael J. Olmsted v. Taco Bell Corporation, decided on May 28,...

Expanding the Scope of Retaliatory Actions under Title VII: An In-Depth Analysis of Wideman v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (141 F.3d 1453)

Date: May 28, 1998

Expanding the Scope of Retaliatory Actions under Title VII: An In-Depth Analysis of Wideman v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (141 F.3d 1453) Introduction The case of Tonya J. Wideman v. Wal-Mart Stores,...

Impact of Rule 24(c) Violation on Jury Deliberations: United States v. Santos Acevedo

Date: May 23, 1998

Impact of Rule 24(c) Violation on Jury Deliberations: United States v. Santos Acevedo Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Santos Acevedo, decided on May 22, 1998, by the...

MAN GHH v. Industrial Risk Insurers: Affirming New York Convention’s Role in Enforcing International Arbitral Awards in US Courts