11th circuit

• Regulatory: Challenging the government’s broad interpretation of “foreign official” under the FCPA

  By Jaime Guerrero  |  May 23, 2012

  At the crux of almost every Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) internal investigation or government enforcement action involving alleged bribery is the question of whether the individual being allegedly bribed is a “foreign official” pursuant to the FCPA.

• Roundup: 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th Circuits

  By Ashley Post  |  April 30, 2012

  No future injury means no injunctive relief; Test clarified in hostile work environment case; Medical condition justified termination; Arbitration clause enforceable for bank overdraft fee disputes

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  Firing of pregnant first-year employee ruled illegal

  By Michael Kozubek  |  March 27, 2012

  11th Circuit rules protection against retaliation under FMLA begins as soon as employee announces need for unpaid leave

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  Termination of transgender employee ruled illegal

  By Michael Kozubek  |  March 1, 2012

  The 11th Circuit sides with transgender employee based on sexual stereotyping

• Roundup: 1st, 2nd, 6th and 11th Circuits

  By Danielle Feinstein  |  November 1, 2011

  Timing is everything in non-compete agreements; disabled employee entitled to workplace accommodations; fine for unsolicited telemarketing calls deepens circuit split; employee replaced with technology loses age discrimination suit

• Roundup: 2nd, 7th, 8th and 11th Circuits

  By Alex Vorro  |  October 4, 2011

  Securities Act claims to have more stringent pleading standards; Racial bias in class actions defined; Monopoly claims must have price-based proof; FLSA plaintiffs may not always recover attorney fees.

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  Supreme Court likely to hear health law

  By Cathleen Flahardy  |  September 27, 2011

  The Department of Justice did not ask the 11th Circuit to reconsider its ruling regarding the federal health care law.

• Labor: Hope exists for employers defending wage and hour claims

  By David Gevertz  |  September 19, 2011

  In October 2010, the American Bar Association estimated that cases filed in federal court alleging a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act would increase by more than 13 percent over 2009. In certain regions of the country, including New York and Florida, the increase has been even more staggering....

• Judge Roger Vinson issues stay of own ruling

  By Legal News  |  March 4, 2011

  Politico, March 3, 2011

• Looming Lockout

  By Ashley Post  |  February 1, 2011

  Prolonged labor-contract negotiations could mean no 2011 NFL season.