U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Miami Florida Division
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Appeals court sides with Fort Lauderdale college in NLRB case
ATLANTA (Florida Record) — A Fort Lauderdale college prevailed in a recent federal appeals court decision that said the college did not violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when it required that employee disputes be resolved in individual arbitration. -
Court: iPhone seizure at accident scene violated 4th Amendment
MIAMI -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled it was a Fourth Amendment violation for a law enforcement officer to take away a person's cellphone without a "reasonable basis." -
Judge: Don't charge when paying bankruptcy attorneys
MIAMI -- Attorneys thinking about advising bankruptcy clients to pay their legal fees with credit cards better think twice after a Florida judge ruled that doing so is a violation of federal law. -
City of Coral Gables might join lawsuit against Florida Power & Light after Hurricane Irma
A class-action lawsuit filed earlier this month against Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) by citizens angered at what they contend was the company’s failure to take preventive measures to deal with Hurricane Irma on Sept. 11 may be joined in litigation by the City of Coral Gables. -
11th Circuit: Bankruptcy courts cannot be involved in Medicare-related cases
MIAMI – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit now is the third circuit court to deny bankruptcy courts any involvement in Medicare-related bankruptcy issues. -
Appeals court seeks second opinion from Supreme Court on construction defect claims
TALLAHASSEE -- In a recent Florida federal district court case, the court addressed whether insurance companies issuing insurance policies in Florida must provide a defense to their insureds from construction defect claims.