11th Circuit Case Commentaries

Eleventh Circuit En Banc Sets New Standards on Unreasonable Police Strip Searches and Qualified Immunity

Date: May 10, 2005

Eleventh Circuit En Banc Sets New Standards on Unreasonable Police Strip Searches and Qualified Immunity Introduction In the landmark case of Peter EVANS, Detree Jordan, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v....

Federal Jurisdiction Affirmed in Removal Case Involving FDIC Cross-Claims

Date: May 10, 2005

Federal Jurisdiction Affirmed in Removal Case Involving FDIC Cross-Claims Introduction The case of William Castleberry and Gladdean Castleberry v. Goldome Credit Corporation et al. involves complex...

Establishing Pretext in Racial Discrimination Claims: Gordon Vessels v. Atlanta Independent School System

Date: May 10, 2005

Establishing Pretext in Racial Discrimination Claims: Gordon Vessels v. Atlanta Independent School System Introduction In the landmark case of Gordon Vessels v. Atlanta Independent School System (408...

Establishing the Threshold for Substantial Evidence in Telecommunications Act Zoning Disputes

Date: May 7, 2005

Establishing the Threshold for Substantial Evidence in Telecommunications Act Zoning Disputes Introduction The case of Michael Linet, Inc. v. The Village of Wellington (408 F.3d 757, 11th Cir. 2005)...

Defining Securities and Enforcing Asset Freezes: In-Depth Commentary on SEC v. ETS Payphones, Inc.

Date: May 6, 2005

Defining Securities and Enforcing Asset Freezes: In-Depth Commentary on SEC v. ETS Payphones, Inc. Introduction The case of SEC v. ETS Payphones, Inc., adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Establishing Employer Liability in Sexual Harassment: Insights from Olson v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.

Date: May 5, 2005

Establishing Employer Liability in Sexual Harassment: Insights from Olson v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Introduction Christina Olson v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. (130 F. App'x 380, United States Court...

Comprehensive Commentary on In Re: IBT International, Inc. et al. (408 F.3d 689)

Date: May 4, 2005

Enhanced Legal Framework for Avoidance of Fraudulent Transfers and Equitable Tolling in Bankruptcy Proceedings Introduction The case In Re: International Administrative Services, Inc., Debtor. IBT...

Affirmation of Juvenile Adjudications as Prior Convictions under the ACCA: United States v. Burge

Date: May 3, 2005

Affirmation of Juvenile Adjudications as Prior Convictions under the ACCA: United States v. Burge Introduction The case of United States v. Joshua John Burge, adjudicated in 2005 by the United States...

Enhanced Sentencing for Repeated Fraudulent Schemes: United States v. Crawford Jr.

Date: May 3, 2005

Enhanced Sentencing for Repeated Fraudulent Schemes: United States v. Crawford Jr. Introduction United States of America v. Charles Crawford Jr. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Revisiting Qualified Immunity: Mercado v. City of Orlando Establishes New Precedent on Excessive Force

Date: Apr 30, 2005

Revisiting Qualified Immunity: Mercado v. City of Orlando Establishes New Precedent on Excessive Force Introduction The case Ramon A. Mercado v. City of Orlando, adjudicated by the United States...

Eleventh Amendment Immunity and County Officials: The Hillsborough County Sheriff Case

Date: Apr 16, 2005

Eleventh Amendment Immunity and County Officials: The Hillsborough County Sheriff Case Introduction The case of Elias Abusaid, Jr. v. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners addresses a...

Law of the Case Doctrine and Pickering Balancing in Employment Discrimination: Comprehensive Analysis of Rollen Jackson v. State of Alabama

Date: Apr 15, 2005

Law of the Case Doctrine and Pickering Balancing in Employment Discrimination: Comprehensive Analysis of Rollen Jackson v. State of Alabama Introduction In Rollen Jackson v. State of Alabama, the...

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Absolute Legislative Immunity for State Legislators in Official Capacity Suits for Prospective Relief

Date: Apr 14, 2005

Eleventh Circuit Establishes Absolute Legislative Immunity for State Legislators in Official Capacity Suits for Prospective Relief Introduction In the case of Jacqueline SCOTT, Plaintiff-Appellee, v....

United States v. Garcia et al.: Reinforcing the Advisory Nature of Federal Sentencing Guidelines Post-Booker

Date: Apr 14, 2005

United States v. Garcia et al.: Reinforcing the Advisory Nature of Federal Sentencing Guidelines Post-Booker Introduction The case of United States of America v. Jose Rolando Garcia, Leonardo Antonio...

Affirmation of Felon Disenfranchisement Under Equal Protection and Voting Rights Act in Johnson v. Yeshitela

Date: Apr 13, 2005

Affirmation of Felon Disenfranchisement Under Equal Protection and Voting Rights Act in Johnson v. Yeshitela Introduction Johnson v. Yeshitela, 405 F.3d 1214 (11th Cir. 2005), is a pivotal case...

Enhancing Evaluation Standards for Mental Impairments in Social Security Disability Appeals: Moore v. Barnhart

Date: Apr 13, 2005

Enhancing Evaluation Standards for Mental Impairments in Social Security Disability Appeals: Moore v. Barnhart Introduction Moore v. Barnhart, 405 F.3d 1208 (11th Cir. 2005), is a pivotal case in the...

Strengthening Standards for Affirmative Defenses in FLSA Claims: Insights from Morrison v. Executive Aircraft Refinishing, Inc.

Date: Apr 9, 2005

Strengthening Standards for Affirmative Defenses in FLSA Claims: Insights from Morrison v. Executive Aircraft Refinishing, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Devon Morrison v. Executive Aircraft...

Standing and Third-Party Beneficiaries in Municipal Contract Rescission: BOCHESE v. Town of Ponce Inlet

Date: Apr 8, 2005

Standing and Third-Party Beneficiaries in Municipal Contract Rescission: BOCHESE v. Town of Ponce Inlet Introduction In the case of Alfred L. BOCHESE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. TOWN OF PONCE INLET, the...

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Enforceability of Employee Non-Solicitation Covenants Under Georgia Law

Date: Apr 2, 2005

Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Enforceability of Employee Non-Solicitation Covenants Under Georgia Law Introduction The case of Palmer Cay, Inc. v. Marsh McLennan Companies, Inc., 404 F.3d 1297 (11th...

Strict Compliance with Expert Witness Protocols and Evidentiary Standards in Warranty Breach: Fedrick v. Mercedes-Benz USA

Date: Mar 29, 2005

Strict Compliance with Expert Witness Protocols and Evidentiary Standards in Warranty Breach: Fedrick v. Mercedes-Benz USA Introduction In the landmark case of Betty Fedrick v. Mercedes-Benz USA,...