11th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Apr 10 2026
1:20-cv-00613-TWT Unpublished

TENOR CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC v. GUNBROKER.COM, LLC

The Eleventh Circuit reversed a summary judgment ruling that had shielded a financial firm from fiduciary duty claims, holding that statutory duties under the Investment Advisers Act cannot be waived by contract disclaimers. The court also reversed a jury verdict awarding the firm unjust enrichment, ruling that its financing services were inextricably linked to prior illegal investment advice, rendering the entire contract void.

Civil Civil Rights - Voting
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Apr 10 2026
1:22-cr-20438-RNS-4 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. YANDREY NEGRIN ROJAS

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 97-month prison sentence for migrant smuggling, ruling that the district court did not violate the Sixth Amendment by considering acquitted conduct to apply sentencing enhancements. The court held that under binding precedent, acquitted conduct may be used at sentencing if proven by a preponderance of the evidence.

Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 9 2026
1:23-cr-20382-MD-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BRENT MICHAEL JONES

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Brent Michael Jones's conviction for felon in possession of a firearm, rejecting his constitutional challenges to the statute and his claims of involuntary confession. The court held that the firearm's interstate origin satisfied Commerce Clause requirements and that the defendant's post-Miranda waiver was voluntary.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Fifth Amendment - Self-Incrimination Supervised Release
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Apr 9 2026
2:23-cv-00146-KKD-PBM Per Curiam

Ernest N. Finley, Jr. v. City of Montgomery, Steven L. Reed

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment and denial of a motion to stay in a civil rights and employment dispute involving a former police chief. The appellate court held that the appellant failed to challenge material facts or the lower court's reasoning, rendering the appeal frivolous under the summary affirmance standard.

Constitutional Sixth Amendment - Right to Counsel Summary Judgment
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Apr 9 2026
8:20-cr-00257-JSM-UAM-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. LORI ANN NADEMUS

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Lori Ann Nademus's fraud convictions and 110-month sentence, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion regarding competency or sentencing delays. The court held that Nademus's own statements during the hearing confirmed her competence and that her plea agreement waived her right to appeal the sentence.

Criminal Fraud
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Apr 9 2026
6:24-cr-00192-GAP-LHP-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. EDWIN RIVERA

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Edwin Rivera's 48-month sentence for theft of government property, ruling that the district court properly considered his lack of remorse and the seriousness of the offense. The court held that the district court did not commit procedural or substantive errors in its sentencing analysis.

Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
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