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Appeals court upholds NLRB’s ruling approving union election for Martha’s Vineyard bus drivers
ATLANTA -- The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled it was well within the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to overrule objections of Transit Connection, Inc. (TCI) and declare that a vote by the company’s bus drivers to allow union representation was valid. -
11th Circuit affirms denial of summary judgment in excessive-force case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Court on March 13 affirmed a trial court's decision to deny a motion for a summary judgment filed by the Palm Beach Sherrif's Office in a civil action against one of its officers for excessive force and violating the 4th Amendment. -
Appeals court rejects bid for new trial in excessive force case against Naples police officer
ATLANTA - In a unanimous decision, the 11th Circuit Court rejected an appeal for a new trial against a city of Naples police officer accused of invasion of privacy, excessive force, making a false arrest and malicious prosecution. -
Appeals court backs dismissal of karaoke track provider’s trademark infringement claims
A federal appeals court has affirmed the dismissal of trademark and copyright infringement claims brought by Phoenix Entertainment Partners over karaoke tracks it created under the Sound Choice brand. -
Federal court denies RBC Bank's arbitration motion in debit transaction class action
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit on Feb. 13 affirmed a lower court's denial of RBC Bank’s motion for arbitration in a class-action case initiated by account holders accusing it of rearranging debit card transactions for increased overdraft charges. -
11th Circuit affirms fee award in case over remarks on patented medical treatment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit panel has affirmed a lower court award of fees to a doctor who had claimed another doctor disparaged his patented treatment. -
Court upholds ruling to dismiss allegations against lenders, Bank of America
ATLANTA -- The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling to dismiss allegations against Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Bank of America and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. -
11th Circuit upholds ruling against tobacco companies in COPD case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has upheld a jury award in the case of a woman who sued three tobacco companies claiming smoking their cigarettes caused chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. -
11th Circuit issues decision in business lawsuit that has been in court for over 10 years
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has determined a debt owed between business partners cannot be discharged based on a bankruptcy claim. -
11th Circuit upholds decision in wrongful death claim involving Indian River County inmate
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has upheld a lower court decision in a wrongful-death lawsuit involving an Indian River County Jail inmate. -
Coach who bullied Miami Dolphins player loses defamation suit
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Miami Dolphins offensive line coach James Turner, who was fired in 2014 for bullying a player, has no case against the law firm that investigated the bullying incident. -
11th Circuit affirms lower court decision in two Broward County education cases
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act case that has traversed the state’s court system for more than a decade. -
Former Commodores member cannot use group's name, court says
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has said a member of The Commodores who later left cannot use the group's name. -
U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds ruling in decade-long legal battle
ATLANTA -- The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling dismissing Rubin Schron from the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estates of six deceased nursing home patients. -
Appeals court dismisses case against TransUnion
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a case against credit-reporting agencies. -
Appeals court rules agreement wasn't binding after settlement checks were delayed
ATLANTA —A Georgia appeals court recently determined whether a case was settled when the settlement checks did not arrive on time. -
Case involving centuries-old shipwreck artifacts sent back to Florida
ATLANTA — A dispute over gold coins and artifacts from an 18th-century shipwreck off the Florida coast is the subject of an appellate court opinion which remands the case back to the district court level. -
Appeals court cites free speech in ruling for creamery in milk labeling case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit struck down a judgment that prevented a Florida creamery from labeling its all-natural product as skim milk because it lacked enough replenished vitamin A. -
Ruling allows Leesburg middle school students to form gay straight alliance club
LEESBURG, Fla. - Students at Carver Middle School in Leesburg can move forward with the creation of a gay-straight alliance (GSA) club following a Dec. 6 court ruling. -
Lawyer expects Levan to return to BBX after court decision becomes final
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – Alan Levan will return to his role with BBX Capital once a decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals becomes final, according to the attorney for BBX.