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Nov 26 2025
1st Cir. 25-1251 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. SPINEFRONTIER, INC Interested Party, Appellant ADITYA HUMAD

The First Circuit vacated a district court order finding that a corporate executive's intent to assert an involvement-of-counsel defense impliedly waived the corporation's attorney-client privilege. The appellate court remanded the case for a fresh evaluation of the waiver claim in light of significant procedural changes, including the severance of co-defendants and the withdrawal of one executive from the criminal proceedings.

Criminal Other Criminal
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Nov 26 2025
11th Cir. 2:22-cv-14102-DMM Published

Donald J. Trump v. Hillary R. Clinton, Democratic National Committee, et al.

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Donald Trump's civil lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and related entities, ruling that his racketeering claims were time-barred and his other allegations were legally insufficient. While upholding the district court's sanctions against Trump and his attorneys for filing a frivolous 'shotgun' complaint, the appellate court vacated the dismissal with prejudice against one defendant, Orbis Limited, due to a lack of personal jurisdiction.

Criminal Obstruction of Justice Standing Statute of Limitations
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Nov 26 2025
11th Cir. 9:23-cv-80833-AMC Published

Jastram v. NextEra Energy, Inc.

The Eleventh Circuit reversed a district court's dismissal of a securities fraud complaint against NextEra Energy, holding that investors adequately pleaded loss causation. The court found that a series of disclosures regarding executive departures and legal risks, coupled with a significant stock price drop, sufficiently connected the alleged fraud to the investors' financial losses.

Criminal Fraud Motion to Dismiss
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Nov 25 2025
11th Cir. 1:20-cr-00063-DHB-BKE-1 Published

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. SHERLEY L. BEAUFILS

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Sherley Beaufils's convictions for submitting fraudulent Medicare claims for durable medical equipment she never properly prescribed. The court rejected challenges to the sufficiency of evidence, a missing jury instruction on deliberate ignorance, and a sentencing enhancement for perjury.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Fraud
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Nov 24 2025
11th Cir. 2:21-cv-00950-JLB Published

In Re: ATIF, Inc. Debtor. DANIEL J. STERMER v. OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE HOLDING COMPANY OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANIES, INC ATTORN...: In Re: ATIF, Inc. Debtor. DANIEL J. STERMER v. OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE HOLDING COMPANY OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANIES, INC ATTORN…

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court's judgment rejecting a Creditor Trustee's fraudulent transfer claims against title insurance companies. The appellate court upheld the lower court's finding that the debtor received reasonably equivalent value for its assets and that the corporate entities involved were not alter egos or successors liable for the debtor's debts.

Bankruptcy Civil Intellectual Property
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Nov 21 2025
11th Cir. 1:21-cv-02900-SDG Published

Cheriese D. Johnson v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, The William Carter Company Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan

The Eleventh Circuit reversed a district court's grant of summary judgment, holding that an insurance company's interpretation of a preexisting condition exclusion was unreasonable. The court ruled that medical treatment for symptoms does not constitute treatment for a specific disease if neither the patient nor the doctors suspected that disease at the time.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Social Security Summary Judgment
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Nov 20 2025
11th Cir. 6:21-cv-01057-RDP Published

Smothers v. Childers, et al. (Walker County)

The Eleventh Circuit reversed a district court's grant of summary judgment, holding that Alabama state law does not shield Walker County from federal liability under Section 1983 for its policy of contracting with an incompetent medical provider. The court found sufficient evidence for a jury to conclude that the county's deliberate indifference to inmate healthcare violated the Eighth Amendment.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Summary Judgment
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Nov 19 2025
11th Cir. 3:22-cv-01153-TJC-JBT Published

Reach Air Medical Services LLC v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc, C2C Innovative Solutions, Inc

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an air ambulance provider's attempt to vacate an Independent Dispute Resolution award under the No Surprises Act. The court held that judicial review is strictly limited to the narrow grounds of the Federal Arbitration Act and that the provider failed to plead sufficient facts of fraud or undue means.

Civil Securities
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Nov 17 2025
11th Cir. 3:20-cv-05358-RH-HTC Published

Alford v. Walton County

The Eleventh Circuit held that a Walton County ordinance banning all access to privately-owned beaches during the COVID-19 pandemic constituted a physical taking under the Fifth Amendment. The court reversed the district court's summary judgment for the County, ruling that public emergencies do not create an exception to the Takings Clause.

Civil Civil Rights - Section 1983 Mootness Summary Judgment
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