11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Express Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Upheld in §1983 Eighth Amendment Case

Date: Jan 12, 2007

Express Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Upheld in §1983 Eighth Amendment Case Introduction In the case of Thomas Martin Bismark v. Neil Fisher, Carla Cessario (213 F. App'x 892), the United...

Reaffirmation of Bruton Standards: Upholding Convictions Amid Hearsay Challenges

Date: Jan 12, 2007

Reaffirmation of Bruton Standards: Upholding Convictions Amid Hearsay Challenges Introduction The case of United States v. Trelliny T. Turner presents a significant examination of the application and...

Jones Rule Extends to Supervised Release Revocation Proceedings: Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Campbell

Date: Jan 4, 2007

Jones Rule Extends to Supervised Release Revocation Proceedings: Comprehensive Commentary on United States v. Campbell Introduction The case of United States of America v. Mark Anthony Campbell (473...

Affirmation of Suspension of Social Security Benefits During Incarceration: Treece v. Wilson

Date: Jan 4, 2007

Affirmation of Suspension of Social Security Benefits During Incarceration: Treece v. Wilson Introduction In the case of Charles Allen Treece v. Quittie C. Wilson, the plaintiff, Charles Allen...

Superseding Indictments and Sentencing Enhancements under 21 U.S.C. § 851(a)(1): Thompson v. United States

Date: Dec 28, 2006

Superseding Indictments and Sentencing Enhancements under 21 U.S.C. § 851(a)(1): Thompson v. United States Introduction United States of America v. Corry Thompson, 473 F.3d 1137 (11th Cir. 2006), is...

ATSA Supremacy Over Rehabilitation Act in TSA Hiring: Castro v. Secretary of Homeland Security

Date: Dec 23, 2006

ATSA Supremacy Over Rehabilitation Act in TSA Hiring: Castro v. Secretary of Homeland Security Introduction The case of Rafael Castro v. Secretary of Homeland Security, adjudicated by the United...

Reaffirmation of the Elstad Rule on Post-Warning Confessions and Miranda Compliance in U.S. v. Stanley Street

Date: Dec 21, 2006

Reaffirmation of the Elstad Rule on Post-Warning Confessions and Miranda Compliance in U.S. v. Stanley Street Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Stanley Street (472 F.3d 1298,...

Affirmation of Fraud and Money Laundering Convictions in United States v. Kennard: Implications for Future Financial Crime Prosecutions

Date: Dec 16, 2006

Affirmation of Fraud and Money Laundering Convictions in United States v. Kennard: Implications for Future Financial Crime Prosecutions Introduction The case of United States v. Laboyce Kennard,...

Clarifying Violent Felony Classification under the Armed Career Criminal Act: United States v. Carl Bennett

Date: Dec 14, 2006

Clarifying Violent Felony Classification under the Armed Career Criminal Act: United States v. Carl Bennett Introduction United States of America v. Carl Bennett, 472 F.3d 825 (11th Cir. 2006),...

Anti-Injunction and All Writs Act Principles in In re: Ford Motor Company

Date: Dec 12, 2006

Anti-Injunction and All Writs Act Principles in In re: Ford Motor Company Introduction The appellate decision in In re: Ford Motor Company, Debtor addresses significant issues surrounding class...

No Constitutional Right to Postconviction Counsel for Death-Sentenced Inmates

Date: Dec 9, 2006

No Constitutional Right to Postconviction Counsel for Death-Sentenced Inmates Introduction The case of Christopher BARBOUR, Tony Barksdale, et al. v. Michael HALEY, et al., adjudicated by the United...

Standing and Ripeness in First Amendment Declaratory Relief: Elend v. Basham

Date: Dec 7, 2006

Standing and Ripeness in First Amendment Declaratory Relief: Elend v. Basham 1. Introduction Elend v. Basham, 471 F.3d 1199 (11th Cir. 2006), is a pivotal case addressing the doctrines of standing...

District Court Discretion on New Arguments and Judicial Estoppel Affirmed: Stephens v. Tolbert and Duarte

Date: Dec 6, 2006

District Court Discretion on New Arguments and Judicial Estoppel Affirmed: Stephens v. Tolbert and Duarte Introduction Gerald Stephens v. Thomas Tolbert and Kenneth E. Duarte (471 F.3d 1173, 11th...

Heightened Particularity Requirements for False Claims Act Qui Tam Actions: Insights from United States ex rel. Atkins v. McInteer

Date: Dec 2, 2006

Heightened Particularity Requirements for False Claims Act Qui Tam Actions: Insights from United States ex rel. Atkins v. McInteer Introduction United States ex rel. Patrick Bruce Atkins, M.D. v....

Affirmation of Conviction and Denial of Safety-Valve Relief in Drug Conspiracy: United States v. Milkintas

Date: Dec 1, 2006

Affirmation of Conviction and Denial of Safety-Valve Relief in Drug Conspiracy: United States v. Milkintas Introduction United States of America v. Arunas Milkintas, 470 F.3d 1339 (11th Cir. 2006),...

United States v. Keene: Sentencing Affirmed Despite Disputed Threat-of-Death Enhancement

Date: Dec 1, 2006

United States v. Keene: Sentencing Affirmed Despite Disputed Threat-of-Death Enhancement Case: UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Billy Jack KEENE, Defendant-Appellant. Citation: 470...

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Specific Waiver for Fraudulent Inducement in Settlement Agreements

Date: Nov 28, 2006

Delaware Supreme Court Establishes Specific Waiver for Fraudulent Inducement in Settlement Agreements Introduction The case of Florida Evergreen Foliage, Chang, Alpha Botanical, Inc., Richard A....

Enforceability of Exculpatory Clauses in Maritime Shore Excursions: Insights from KIM ISBELL v. CARNIVAL CORPORATION

Date: Nov 21, 2006

Enforceability of Exculpatory Clauses in Maritime Shore Excursions: Insights from KIM ISBELL v. CARNIVAL CORPORATION Introduction The case of Kim Isbell v. Carnival Corporation (462 F. Supp. 2d 1232)...

Clarifying Attorney Fee Awards under ADA Title III: Pre-Suit Notice Not Required

Date: Nov 17, 2006

Clarifying Attorney Fee Awards under ADA Title III: Pre-Suit Notice Not Required Introduction The landmark case, Association of Disabled Americans, Michelle Wisniewski, Daniel Ruiz, Archivist v....

Garcetti and the False Claims Act: Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in BATTLE v. Board of Regents

Date: Oct 26, 2006

Garcetti and the False Claims Act: Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in BATTLE v. Board of Regents Introduction The case of Lillie R. BATTLE, indi v. dually, United States of America, ex...