11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Retaliation Claim under First Amendment and Rehabilitation Act

Date: Aug 30, 1996

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Retaliation Claim under First Amendment and Rehabilitation Act Introduction In Donna Mize v. The Jefferson City Board of Education, 93 F.3d 739 (11th Cir. 1996),...

Enhancing Whistleblower Protections under the False Claims Act: Analysis of Denise Childree v. UAP/GA AG CHEM, Inc.

Date: Aug 29, 1996

Enhancing Whistleblower Protections under the False Claims Act: Analysis of Denise Childree v. UAP/GA AG CHEM, Inc. Introduction Denise Childree v. UAP/GA AG CHEM, Inc., 92 F.3d 1140 (11th Cir. 1996)...

Pritchard v. Southern Company Services: Reevaluating Disability under the ADA

Date: Aug 29, 1996

Pritchard v. Southern Company Services: Reevaluating Disability under the ADA Introduction The case of Sue Pritchard v. The Southern Company Services represents a pivotal moment in the interpretation...

Trumpet Vine Investments v. Union Capital Partners: Affirmation of Summary Judgment on Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Fraud Claims under New York Law

Date: Aug 29, 1996

Trumpet Vine Investments v. Union Capital Partners: Affirmation of Summary Judgment on Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Fraud Claims under New York Law Introduction The case of Trumpet Vine Investments,...

Strict Compliance with Miller Act Notice Requirements and Limitations on Third-Party Beneficiary Claims: Insights from Maccaferri Gabions, Inc. v. Dynateria Inc.

Date: Aug 21, 1996

Strict Compliance with Miller Act Notice Requirements and Limitations on Third-Party Beneficiary Claims: Insights from Maccaferri Gabions, Inc. v. Dynateria Inc. Introduction The case of Maccaferri...

ERISA Preemption Does Not Extend to State Law Fraud and Negligence Claims Against Independent Insurance Agents

Date: Aug 20, 1996

ERISA Preemption Does Not Extend to State Law Fraud and Negligence Claims Against Independent Insurance Agents Introduction In the case of Margery A. MORSTEIN v. NATIONAL INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.;...

Affirmation of Federal Removal Jurisdiction for Agency Representatives under 28 U.S.C. §1442(a)(1)

Date: Aug 16, 1996

Affirmation of Federal Removal Jurisdiction for Agency Representatives under 28 U.S.C. §1442(a)(1) Introduction The case of Oli v. Dominique Gerard Marin Anthille Magin (91 F.3d 1424) presents a...

Forehand v. Florida State Hospital: Exhaustion Requirements, Class Decertification, and Statistical Evidence in Title VII Litigation

Date: Aug 7, 1996

Forehand v. Florida State Hospital: Exhaustion Requirements, Class Decertification, and Statistical Evidence in Title VII Litigation Introduction In the landmark case Franceslon Forehand et al. v....

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Denial of Class Certification for ERISA Claims Based on Oral Assurances

Date: Aug 6, 1996

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Denial of Class Certification for ERISA Claims Based on Oral Assurances Introduction In the landmark case of Felton E. Hudson et al. v. Delta Air Lines, Inc., the United...

Enhancing Protections Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Insights from IAL Aircraft Holding, Inc. v. Compania Dominicana de Aviacion

Date: Jul 24, 1996

Enhancing Protections Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Insights from IAL Aircraft Holding, Inc. v. Compania Dominicana de Aviacion Introduction The case of COMPANIA INTERAMERICANA...

Joint Employer Liability Under the AWPA and FLSA: Insights from Antenor v. D S Farms

Date: Jul 20, 1996

Joint Employer Liability Under the AWPA and FLSA: Insights from Antenor v. D S Farms Introduction The case of Immacula Antenor, et al. v. D S Farms, et al. serves as a pivotal judicial decision...

Reaffirming Competency Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Carl Eugene Watts v. Harry K. Singletary

Date: Jul 19, 1996

Reaffirming Competency Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Carl Eugene Watts v. Harry K. Singletary Introduction The case of Carl Eugene Watts v. Harry K. Singletary (87 F.3d 1282) adjudicated by...

Deliberate Indifference and Subjective Awareness: A Comprehensive Analysis of Steele v. Doctor Shah

Date: Jul 18, 1996

Deliberate Indifference and Subjective Awareness: A Comprehensive Analysis of Steele v. Doctor Shah Introduction The case of William S. Steele v. Doctor Mahendra Shah, adjudicated by the United...

Establishing Collateral Estoppel in RICO Conspiracy Cases: Insights from United States v. Har

Date: Jul 13, 1996

Establishing Collateral Estoppel in RICO Conspiracy Cases: Insights from United States v. Har Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Har, adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Clarifying RICO Conspiracy and Misjoinder in Judicial Corruption: United States v. Castro et al.

Date: Jul 13, 1996

Clarifying RICO Conspiracy and Misjoinder in Judicial Corruption: United States v. Castro et al. Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. William Castro, Arthur Luongo, Nancy...

Affirmation of Administrative Actions in Environmental Regulation: P.E.A.C.H. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Date: Jul 12, 1996

Affirmation of Administrative Actions in Environmental Regulation: P.E.A.C.H. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Introduction In the landmark case of Preserve Endangered Areas of Cobb's History, Inc.,...

Georgia Republican Presidential Primary Ballot Access: Upholding the Exclusion of David Duke in 1992 Election

Date: Jul 12, 1996

Georgia Republican Presidential Primary Ballot Access: Upholding the Exclusion of David Duke in 1992 Election Introduction The case of David Duke v. d DUKE, Martha Andrews, William Gorton, and Victor...

Defining Accrual and Limitation Period in Bivens Actions: An Analysis of Kelly v. Serna and Implications for Malicious Prosecution Claims

Date: Jul 12, 1996

Defining Accrual and Limitation Period in Bivens Actions: An Analysis of Kelly v. Serna and Implications for Malicious Prosecution Claims Introduction Kelly v. Serna, 87 F.3d 1235 (11th Cir. 1996),...

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Qualified Immunity Standards for Pretrial Punishment and Brady Violations in Section 1983 Claims: McMillian v. Johnson et al.

Date: Jul 10, 1996

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Qualified Immunity Standards for Pretrial Punishment and Brady Violations in Section 1983 Claims: McMillian v. Johnson et al. Introduction The case of Walter McMillian v....

Final County Policymaker Status of Sheriffs Under Alabama Law: McMillian v. Johnson et al.

Date: Jul 10, 1996

Final County Policymaker Status of Sheriffs Under Alabama Law: McMillian v. Johnson et al. Introduction McMillian v. Johnson et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

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