United States v. Medina et al.: Clarifying the Necessity of False Representations in Health Care Fraud Allegations Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Pura Medina, Isabel...
Choice of Law in Tortious Interference: Grupo Televisa v. Telemundo Introduction Grupo Televisa, S.A., Televisa, S.A. de C.V., Televisa Talento, S.A. de C.V., collectively known as "Televisa,"...
Qualified Immunity and Probable Cause: Analysis of Skop v. City of Atlanta Introduction Laura Skop, the plaintiff-appellant, filed a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and its officers,...
Standard for Evaluating Pain and Residual Functional Capacity in Social Security Disability Cases: The Martha Green Decision Introduction The case of Martha Green v. Social Security Administration...
Affirmation of Workers' Compensation Exclusivity in Employer Negligence Claims: Locke v. SunTrust Bank Introduction The case of Martha Locke v. SunTrust Bank (484 F.3d 1343) addresses significant...
Ambiguity in State Law Liability Requires Remand: Florence v. Crescent Resources Introduction In Florence v. Crescent Resources, LLC, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit...
Porter v. White: Establishing Culpability Standards for §1983 Claims Arising from Brady Violations Introduction In the case of Michael D. Porter v. Bob White, adjudicated by the United States Court...
Enhanced Protections for Surety Obligees in Bad Faith Insurance Claims: New Precedent Established Introduction The case of DADELAND DEPOT, INC., Dadeland Station Associates, Ltd. v. ST. PAUL FIRE AND...
CAFA Mass Action Removal: Burden of Proof for Aggregate $5M Threshold Confirmed Introduction In the case of Lowery v. Alabama Power Company et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh...
Reversing Improper Reliance on Jury Findings: Chaney v. City of Orlando Introduction The case of Dontray Chaney v. City of Orlando, Florida, adjudicated in 2007 by the United States Court of Appeals...
Eleventh Circuit Establishes Clear Standards for Warrantless Doorway Arrests under the Fourth Amendment Introduction In the landmark case of McClish v. Nugent, decided on April 11, 2007, the United...
Attorney General Retains Discretion to Deny Adjustment under INA §245(i) Introduction The case of Ubaid Usmani v. U.S. Attorney General, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh...
Partial Final Judgment and Appellate Jurisdiction: The Limits of Rule 54(b) Certification Introduction In the case of Lloyd Noland Foundation, Inc. v. Tenet Health Care Corporation et al. (483 F.3d...
Investment Contracts in Registered Limited Liability Partnerships: SEC v. Merchant Capital Introduction The case of SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION v. MERCHANT CAPITAL, LLC serves as a pivotal...
Enhancing Sentences Based on Acquitted Conduct and Postoffense Rehabilitation: US v. Clay Introduction The case of United States of America v. John Windell Clay, adjudicated by the United States...
Eleventh Circuit Reinforces the Necessity of Substantial Weight to Treating Psychiatrists in Disability Benefit Decisions Introduction In the case of Joe L. Mills, Jr. v. Michael J. Astrue (226 F....
Eleventh Circuit Reaffirms Absence of Collusion Presumption in Assignment of Claims for Diversity Jurisdiction Introduction The case of Ambrosia Coal Construction Company v. NIA Corporation (482 F.3d...
Reaffirming Burden of Proof in Retaliation Claims: Crawford v. City of Fairburn Introduction In Crawford v. City of Fairburn, Georgia, 482 F.3d 1305 (11th Cir. 2007), the United States Court of...
Enhanced Standards for Reasonable Suspicion: Insights from United States v. Anthony H. Lindsey Introduction United States v. Anthony H. Lindsey, 482 F.3d 1285 (11th Cir. 2007), presents a pivotal...
Jimenez v. Florida DOC: Upholding Exhaustion and Procedural Barriers in Certifying Habeas Appeals Introduction Jimenez v. Florida Department of Corrections is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...