6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements: Stryker Corporation v. Christopher Ridgeway

Date: May 25, 2017

Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements: Stryker Corporation v. Christopher Ridgeway Introduction The case of Stone Surgical, LLC, Plaintiff–Appellant, v. Stryker Corporation; Howmedica Osteonics...

Determining Applicable State Law for Statute of Limitations: Insights from K-Tex, LLC v. Cintas Corporation

Date: May 23, 2017

Determining Applicable State Law for Statute of Limitations: Insights from K-Tex, LLC v. Cintas Corporation Introduction In the landmark case of K-Tex, LLC v. Cintas Corporation, the United States...

Affirming Non-Confusion in Trademark Infringement: Progressive Distribution Services v. UPS

Date: May 4, 2017

Affirming Non-Confusion in Trademark Infringement: Progressive Distribution Services v. UPS Introduction The case of Progressive Distribution Services, Inc. (Progressive) versus United Parcel...

Appellate Waiver and Sentencing in United States v. Griffin

Date: Apr 27, 2017

Appellate Waiver and Sentencing in United States v. Griffin Case: UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff–Appellee, v. Nikita Griffin, Defendant–Appellant. Citation: 854 F.3d 911 (6th Cir. 2017) Court:...

Reversing the Local Controversy Exception: Implications of Davenport v. Veolia on CAFA Jurisdiction

Date: Apr 26, 2017

Reversing the Local Controversy Exception: Implications of Davenport v. Veolia on CAFA Jurisdiction Introduction The case of Davenport v. Veolia Water North America Operating Services, LLC addresses...

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over International Defendants: Insights from MAG Holdings v. Schmückle

Date: Apr 22, 2017

Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over International Defendants: Insights from MAG Holdings v. Schmückle Introduction The case of MAG IAS Holdings, Inc.; MAG US Holdings, LLC v. Rainer Schmückle...

Affirmation of Cat's Paw Theory in FMLA Retaliation Claims: Gloria Marshall v. The Rawlings Company LLC

Date: Apr 21, 2017

Affirmation of Cat's Paw Theory in FMLA Retaliation Claims: Gloria Marshall v. The Rawlings Company LLC Introduction In the case of Gloria Marshall v. The Rawlings Company LLC, reported at 854 F.3d...

Qualified Immunity Standards Reinforced Post-Mullenix in Middaugh v. City of Three Rivers

Date: Mar 30, 2017

Qualified Immunity Standards Reinforced Post-Mullenix in Middaugh v. City of Three Rivers Introduction Middaugh v. City of Three Rivers is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Sixth Circuit Reinforces Malicious Prosecution Standards: Implications for §1983 Claims and Qualified Immunity

Date: Mar 28, 2017

Sixth Circuit Reinforces Malicious Prosecution Standards: Implications for §1983 Claims and Qualified Immunity Introduction In the landmark case of Susan Jean King v. Todd Harwood et al., the United...

Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity Where Fourth Amendment Deprivation of Liberty is Absent in Malicious Prosecution Claim

Date: Mar 25, 2017

Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity Where Fourth Amendment Deprivation of Liberty is Absent in Malicious Prosecution Claim Introduction The case of Thomas D. Noonan v. County of Oakland, et al....

6th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment on ADA Disability Discrimination: Essential Job Functions and Credible Evidence

Date: Mar 24, 2017

6th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment on ADA Disability Discrimination: Essential Job Functions and Credible Evidence Introduction In the case of Donald Bush v. Compass Group USA, Inc., the plaintiff,...

Amending Complaints Under PLRA Exhaustion Requirements: Insights from Mattox v. Edelman

Date: Mar 16, 2017

Amending Complaints Under PLRA Exhaustion Requirements: Insights from Mattox v. Edelman Introduction The case of Todd Mattox v. Adam Edelman, M.D.; Corizon Health, Inc. serves as a pivotal reference...

Hobbs Act Robbery Affirmed as a Crime of Violence under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3) – United States v. Gooch

Date: Mar 3, 2017

Hobbs Act Robbery Affirmed as a Crime of Violence under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3) – United States v. Gooch Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Eric Gooch, 850 F.3d 285 (6th Cir....

Qualified Immunity and the Absence of Clearly Established Law: Arrington-Bey v. City of Bedford Heights

Date: Feb 25, 2017

Qualified Immunity and the Absence of Clearly Established Law: Arrington-Bey v. City of Bedford Heights Introduction In the case of Arrington-Bey v. City of Bedford Heights, the United States Court...

Remand with Dismissal: Federal Jurisdiction in Takings Claims under the GPTA

Date: Feb 11, 2017

Remand with Dismissal: Federal Jurisdiction in Takings Claims under the GPTA Introduction In Wayside Church et al. v. Van Buren County et al., 847 F.3d 812 (6th Cir. 2017), the United States Court of...

Admissibility of Expert Testimony and Prior Bad Acts in Sexual Assault Cases: Insights from United States v. Lavictor

Date: Feb 4, 2017

Admissibility of Expert Testimony and Prior Bad Acts in Sexual Assault Cases: Insights from United States v. Lavictor Introduction The case of United States of America v. Lynn Michael Lavictor (848...

AT&T Mobility Services LLC v. Williams: Affirming the Essentiality of Regular Attendance Under the ADA

Date: Jan 28, 2017

AT&T Mobility Services LLC v. Williams: Affirming the Essentiality of Regular Attendance Under the ADA Introduction The case of Kirsten Williams v. AT&T Mobility Services LLC (847 F.3d 384)...

Reaffirmation of Mandatory Life Imprisonment for Drug Conspiracy Under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846: Analysis of US v. Young et al.

Date: Jan 27, 2017

Reaffirmation of Mandatory Life Imprisonment for Drug Conspiracy Under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846: Analysis of US v. Young et al. Introduction In the case of UNITED STATES of America,...

Affirmation of Procedural Default in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Kelly v. Lazaroff

Date: Jan 21, 2017

Affirmation of Procedural Default in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Kelly v. Lazaroff Introduction Ronald Kelly was convicted in 2010 of felony murder, felonious assault, and assault in...

Clarifying State Action in §1983 Seizure Cases: Partin v. Davis Analysis

Date: Jan 14, 2017

Clarifying State Action in §1983 Seizure Cases: Partin v. Davis Analysis Introduction In Partin v. Davis et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit addressed pivotal issues...

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