Eleventh Circuit Affirms Non-Arbitrability of Tortious Interference Claims Related to Separate Contracts Introduction The case of Telecom Italia, Spa, Plaintiff-Counter-Defendant v. Wholesale Telecom...
Qualified Immunity Reinforced in §1983 Claims: Defining Boundaries on First Amendment Protections in Employment Terminations Introduction The case of Angie Chesser, a.k.a. Angie Kimball v. Amos...
Affirmation of Hobbs Act Conspiracy and Pinkerton Liability in United States v. Diaz et al. Introduction In the case of United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Gloria Maria Diaz, Sergio...
Affirmation of Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine: United States v. Dickerson Introduction United States of America v. Frank Dickerson (248 F.3d 1036) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Fire Department Promotion Discrimination Case Introduction In the case of Dewayne Denney, Harold Pinson, et al. v. The City of Albany, et al., the United States...
Reaffirmation of Employer Liability in Absence of Clear Anti-Harassment Policies: Frederick v. Sprint Communications Co. Introduction In Bridgette Frederick v. Sprint Communications Company, L.P.,...
Enhanced Scrutiny in ERISA Disability Benefit Claims: Levinson v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company Introduction The case of Gary A. Levinson vs. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company...
Affirmation of Remand in Eminent Domain Case: State of Alabama v. Conley Introduction The case of State of Alabama (Alabama State University) v. Charles S. Conley, decided by the United States Court...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Qualified and Absolute Immunity for Police Officers in 42 U.S.C. §1983 Litigation Introduction In the case of Tammy D. Scarbrough and Carol C. Davis v. Bryant Myles, Jr.,...
Reasonable Belief in Retaliation Under Title VII: S. L. Hudson v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. Introduction Sara L. Hudson v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. is a pivotal case adjudicated in the United...
Claimant Bears Burden in Materiality Determinations under CAAA: Doughty v. Apfel Introduction In the landmark case of Charles Doughty v. Kenneth S. Apfel, adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Broad Scope of "Any Termination" in Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act Affirmed in CBS, Inc. v. PrimeTime 24 Joint Venture Introduction In the landmark case of CBS, Inc., Fox Broadcasting Co., et...
Adverse Employment Action under Title VII: Mack Davis v. Town of Lake Park Introduction Case: Mack Davis, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Town of Lake Park, Florida, Defendant-Appellee. Court: United States...
Res Judicata in Bankruptcy Proceedings: Insights from Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Teledyne Industries Introduction The case of In re: Piper Aircraft Corporation, Debtor, 244 F.3d 1289 (11th Cir. 2001),...
Willful Tax Evasion and Non-Dischargeability in Bankruptcy: In Re: W. Da v. d Fretz Introduction The case of In Re: W. Da v. d Fretz, Debtor addresses the critical issue of whether a debtor's...
Court Upholds Employer's Right to Terminate Based on Record, Rejects Racial Discrimination Allegations: Silvera v. Orange County School Board Introduction The case of Richard S. Silvera v. Orange...
In re Cummings: Equitable Distribution and Bankruptcy Dischargeability under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(5) Introduction The case of Susan Cummings v. Lawrence B. Cummings (244 F.3d 1263) revolves around the...
Limits on RICO Forfeiture: Government Cannot Compel Third-Party Petitions under 18 U.S.C. § 1963(l) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Michael Gilbert et al. (244 F.3d 888, 11th...
Affirmation of Habeas Corpus Denial: Insights from Parker v. Head under 28 U.S.C. §2254 Introduction The case of Byron Ashley Parker v. Frederick J. Head, adjudicated in the United States Court of...
Strict Thresholds for Preliminary Injunctions in Trade Secret Misappropriation Cases: Liberty American Ins. Group, Inc. v. Westpoint Underwriters, L.L.C. Introduction The case of Liberty American...