U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit rules insurance companies used in Ponzi scheme not liable for coverage
In one of the final remnants of a Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Scott Rothstein, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has ruled that the insurance companies for a bank that was a part of the elaborate scam are exempt from paying out $25 million of a settlement between the bank and some of the victims. -
Judge dismisses claim that Wall-Street.com infringed on copyright
ATLANTA — Circuit Judge William Pryor dismissed a copyright infringement suit against Wall-Street.com after several divided court judgments. -
11th Circuit rules sanctions against Florida attorney are appropriate
ATLANTA — The 11th Circuit Court has ruled that a Florida attorney deserved the sanctions imposed by a lower court in a case involving insurance fraud. -
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. -
Kardashians may be seeking arbitration in trademark case for privacy, cost
TALLAHASSEE — In the trademark case between the Kardshians and Kroma Makeup EU LLC, the Kardashians might be pushing to compel arbitration for privacy, said Sarah Bro, partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP. -
11th Circuit Court: No permanent injury in Geico bad faith claim
ATLANTA – The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling denying a Florida woman’s claim that Geico Insurance acted in bad faith, clarifying the court’s stance on permanency in such cases. -
Companies head back to court after decision to reinstate claim
ATLANTA -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has reinstated DynCorp International’s claims against AAR Airlift Group Inc. -
Florida, Houston schools part of emerging higher education trademark dispute trend
Two similar cases with very different results in Florida and Texas are part of an uptick in institutions of higher education getting into legal battles over trademark violations. -
Punta Gorda attorney still practicing law, despite facing heroin trafficking charges
PUNTA GORDA - Criminal defense attorney Steven Burch continues to practice law despite facing federal charges for trafficking heroin. -
Florida's 11th Circuit strikes down credit card surcharge law
MIAMI – A recent decision from the 11th Circuit Court in Florida could have a big impact on credit card transactions in the state.