By David Oscar MarkusSorry to write over Jordi’s post below, but woooooweeeeee, this is a doozy and I wanted to get it out there.  I can’t do Judge Williams’ order justice in a short post, so you’ll just have to read it here.The conclusion:John Adams warned, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be…

By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid
The published opinion in Parnell v. Florida Department of Corrections begins with “Marion Parnell, Jr., an African-American male represented by counsel,” appealing Judge Moreno’s grant of summary judgment. Affirming Judge Moreno seemed to be an easy call as that part of the opinion may not even be a full page long.…

By John R. ByrneWe’re moving into the modern era of our portrait post series. Up this week is Judge William J. Zloch. I never tried a case before Judge Zloch but, when I was a prosecutor, I had a couple of cases in front of him where the defendants pled guilty. I remember him asking the…

By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid
The Stop Woke Act, also known as the Individual Freedom Act, seeks to restrict schools and businesses from promoting certain concepts related to race, gender, and social privilege. In an opinion by Judge Grant, joined by Judge Wilson, and with a dissent by Judge Lagoa, the Eleventh Circuit upheld an injunction…

By John R. ByrneThe blog turned 21 yesterday, and America turned 250 on Saturday. Two great institutions, just at different stages of life.The Court celebrated America’s 250th in style last Wednesday in Judge Bloom’s packed courtroom. Judge Bloom opened with thoughtful remarks about what makes our Court so special, including the number of foreign-born…

By John R. ByrneWe’ve blogged several times about Alan Dershowitz’s lawsuit against CNN. Judge Singhal granted summary judgment to CNN and the 11th Circuit affirmed. But in their opinions, both Judge Singhal and Judge Lagoa questioned the continuing vitality of the NY Times v. Sullivan standard. But it looks like the standard will live…

By Anonymous Court Watcher