11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Applicability of Rule 56(c) Notice in Habeas Corpus Petitions: McBRIDE v. SHARPE

Date: Jun 22, 1994

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Applicability of Rule 56(c) Notice in Habeas Corpus Petitions: McBRIDE v. SHARPE Introduction The case of Embry Jackson McBride v. Bob Sharpe, Warden, Dodge Correctional...

Reaffirming Supplemental Jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367: Insights from Palmer v. Hospital Authority of Randolph County

Date: Jun 22, 1994

Reaffirming Supplemental Jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367: Insights from Palmer v. Hospital Authority of Randolph County Introduction The case of Palmer v. Hospital Authority of Randolph County,...

Admiralty Jurisdiction Affirmed for Vessels in Dry Dock Undergoing Routine Repairs

Date: Jun 21, 1994

Admiralty Jurisdiction Affirmed for Vessels in Dry Dock Undergoing Routine Repairs Introduction The case of In Re the Complaint of the Sea Vessel, Inc. addresses a pivotal issue in admiralty law:...

Early EEOC Right to Sue Letters Do Not Bar Immediate Federal Court Action: Analysis of Sims v. Trus Joist MacMillan

Date: Jun 10, 1994

Early EEOC Right to Sue Letters Do Not Bar Immediate Federal Court Action: Analysis of Sims v. Trus Joist MacMillan Introduction John Sims v. Trus Joist MacMillan, 22 F.3d 1059 (11th Cir. 1994), is a...

Affirmation of Neighborhood Standing under the Fair Housing Act in Jackson v. Okaloosa County

Date: Jun 9, 1994

Affirmation of Neighborhood Standing under the Fair Housing Act in Jackson v. Okaloosa County Introduction Jackson v. Okaloosa County is a landmark case decided by the United States Court of Appeals...

Kelly v. Chatham County: Establishing Limits on Qualified Immunity in False Imprisonment Claims

Date: Jun 9, 1994

Kelly v. Chatham County: Establishing Limits on Qualified Immunity in False Imprisonment Claims Introduction The case of John Kelly, Jr. v. Chatham County, Georgia (21 F.3d 1544, 1994) presents a...

Jackson v. Veterans Administration: Clarifying 'Otherwise Qualified' Status under Section 504

Date: Jun 7, 1994

Jackson v. Veterans Administration: Clarifying 'Otherwise Qualified' Status under Section 504 Introduction Jackson v. Veterans Administration is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of...

Inclusion of Appeals Council Submitted Evidence in Administrative Record: Keeton v. Department of Health and Human Services

Date: Jun 1, 1994

Inclusion of Appeals Council Submitted Evidence in Administrative Record: Keeton v. Department of Health and Human Services Introduction The case of Keeton v. Department of Health and Human Services,...

Chase Manhattan Bank v. Mandalay Shores: Reevaluating Attorneys' Fees in Interpleader Actions for Innocent Stakeholders

Date: May 24, 1994

Chase Manhattan Bank v. Mandalay Shores: Reevaluating Attorneys' Fees in Interpleader Actions for Innocent Stakeholders Introduction In Re Mandalay Shores Cooperative Housing Association, Inc.,...

Qualified Immunity and Deliberate Indifference: An Analysis of HARRIS v. COWETA COUNTY

Date: May 24, 1994

Qualified Immunity and Deliberate Indifference: An Analysis of HARRIS v. COWETA COUNTY Introduction The case of Willie G. HARRIS v. COWETA COUNTY serves as a pivotal judicial decision addressing the...

Actual Malice Standard Reinforced in Conditional Privilege Libel Cases: Hammer v. Jaffess

Date: May 19, 1994

Actual Malice Standard Reinforced in Conditional Privilege Libel Cases: Hammer v. Jaffess Introduction In the landmark case Hammer v. Jaffess, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Limiting Copyright Infringement to Protected Expression: Beal v. Paramount Pictures Corp.

Date: May 12, 1994

Limiting Copyright Infringement to Protected Expression: Beal v. Paramount Pictures Corporation Introduction The case of Alveda King Beal v. Paramount Pictures Corporation, et al., reported at 20...

Staleness of Affidavit and Sufficiency of Evidence in Drug Conspiracy Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Harris et al.

Date: May 12, 1994

Staleness of Affidavit and Sufficiency of Evidence in Drug Conspiracy Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Harris et al. Introduction The case of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v....

Eleventh Circuit Reaffirms Procedural Due Process in Employment Termination Cases: McKINNEY v. PATE

Date: May 6, 1994

Eleventh Circuit Reaffirms Procedural Due Process in Employment Termination Cases: McKINNEY v. PATE Introduction In the landmark case MILLARD McKINNEY v. JOHN PATE, the United States Court of Appeals...

Administrative Expense Priority for Interest on Trade Debts in Bankruptcy: In Re Colortex Industries, Inc. Commentary

Date: May 3, 1994

Administrative Expense Priority for Interest on Trade Debts in Bankruptcy: In Re Colortex Industries, Inc. Commentary Introduction In the landmark case of In Re Colortex Industries, Inc., Debt....

United States v. Coy: Single vs. Multiple Conspiracies and the Application of Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Drug Importation

Date: Apr 28, 1994

United States v. Coy: Single vs. Multiple Conspiracies and the Application of Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Drug Importation Introduction United States of America v. Mary Sue Coy, Joseph Reilly, and...

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Continuing Violation Doctrine in FLSA Statute of Limitations

Date: Apr 23, 1994

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Continuing Violation Doctrine in FLSA Statute of Limitations Introduction The case of Peter L. Knight, Dennis L. Wall, Michael D. Mulkey, et al. v. Columbus, Georgia...

Limits on Personal Jurisdiction in Maritime Contracts: Francosteel Corp. v. M/V Charm

Date: Apr 23, 1994

Limits on Personal Jurisdiction in Maritime Contracts: Francosteel Corp. v. M/V Charm Introduction The case of Francosteel Corporation, Unimetal-Normandy v. M/V Charm, Her Engines, Boilers, Tackle,...

Mulhall v. Advance Security: Eleventh Circuit Sets Precedent on Establishment and Affirmative Defense under Equal Pay Act

Date: Apr 23, 1994

Mulhall v. Advance Security: Eleventh Circuit Sets Precedent on Establishment and Affirmative Defense under Equal Pay Act Introduction Mulhall v. Advance Security, Inc., Figgie International, Inc. is...

Original Source Exception in FCA Qui Tam Suits: Cooper v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Date: Apr 22, 1994

Original Source Exception in FCA Qui Tam Suits: Cooper v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Introduction In the landmark case Cooper v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., decided by the...

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