6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Clarifying Quasi-Judicial Immunity in Employment Termination: Morgan v. Board of Professional Responsibility

Date: Mar 21, 2023

Clarifying Quasi-Judicial Immunity in Employment Termination: Morgan v. Board of Professional Responsibility Introduction In the case of Gerald Dean Morgan v. Board of Professional Responsibility of...

Affirmation of Denied Qualified Immunity for Unlawful Arrest: Harris v. City of Saginaw

Date: Mar 21, 2023

Affirmation of Denied Qualified Immunity for Unlawful Arrest: Harris v. City of Saginaw Introduction In Latherian Harris v. City of Saginaw, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...

Defining the Boundaries of Cronic in AEDPA Review: Moss v. Miniard

Date: Mar 18, 2023

Defining the Boundaries of Cronic in AEDPA Review: Moss v. Miniard Introduction In the case of Steven Lee Moss v. Gary Miniard, Warden, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...

Affirmation of Substantial Evidence Standard in Residual Functional Capacity Determination: Showalter v. Kijakazi

Date: Mar 16, 2023

Affirmation of Substantial Evidence Standard in Residual Functional Capacity Determination: Showalter v. Kijakazi Introduction The case of Kimberly Showalter v. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner...

Cincinnati Development III v. Cincinnati Terrace Plaza: Reinforcing Contractual Remedies in Real Estate Transactions

Date: Mar 15, 2023

Cincinnati Development III v. Cincinnati Terrace Plaza: Reinforcing Contractual Remedies in Real Estate Transactions Introduction In the landmark case of Cincinnati Development III, LLC v. Cincinnati...

Enhancing Standards for Compassionate Release: Insights from United States v. Thornton

Date: Mar 2, 2023

Enhancing Standards for Compassionate Release: Insights from United States v. Thornton Introduction The case of United States of America v. Ervin Junius Thornton, II marks a significant development...

Suppression of Evidence Due to Unlawful Search Warrant in United States v. Quincino Waide

Date: Feb 14, 2023

Suppression of Evidence Due to Unlawful Search Warrant in United States v. Quincino Waide Introduction United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Quincino Waide, Defendant-Appellant (60 F.4th...

Deliberate Indifference in Inmate Medical Care: Helphenstine v. Lewis County

Date: Feb 10, 2023

Deliberate Indifference in Inmate Medical Care: Helphenstine v. Lewis County Introduction In the landmark case Julie Helphenstine, Administratrix of the Estate of Christopher Dale Helphenstine and...

Establishing Liability Under Superseded Guaranty Agreements: EMS LLC v. Peter Gaal

Date: Jan 31, 2023

Establishing Liability Under Superseded Guaranty Agreements: EMS LLC v. Peter Gaal Introduction In the landmark case Electronic Merchant Systems LLC v. Peter Gaal, 58 F.4th 877 (6th Cir. 2023), the...

PREP Act Immunity Does Not Preempt State-Law Negligence Claims in Assisted-Living Facility Cases

Date: Jan 24, 2023

PREP Act Immunity Does Not Preempt State-Law Negligence Claims in Assisted-Living Facility Cases Introduction The case of Laura Hudak, Executrix of the Estate of William P. Koballa, deceased, v....

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Insights from Coverdale v. Conley

Date: Jan 19, 2023

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Medical Care: Insights from Coverdale v. Conley Introduction Coverdale v. Conley, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on January 18,...

Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud in Automotive Emissions Testing: United States v. Emanuele Palma

Date: Jan 19, 2023

Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud in Automotive Emissions Testing: United States v. Emanuele Palma Introduction The case of United States of America v. Emanuele Palma (58 F.4th 246) adjudicated by the...

Limits of Executive Authority in Federal Contracting: Kentucky v. Biden

Date: Jan 13, 2023

Limits of Executive Authority in Federal Contracting: Kentucky v. Biden Introduction The case Commonwealth of Kentucky, et al. v. Joseph R. Biden, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Affirming Qualified Immunity in Use of Canine and Deadly Force: Insights from Puskas v. Delaware County

Date: Jan 6, 2023

Affirming Qualified Immunity in Use of Canine and Deadly Force: Insights from Puskas v. Delaware County Introduction In the case of Deanna L. Puskas v. Delaware County, Ohio, adjudicated by the...

United States v. McCall: Defining the Boundaries of Compassionate Release

Date: Dec 23, 2022

United States v. McCall: Defining the Boundaries of Compassionate Release Introduction In United States of America v. David E. McCall, Jr., 56 F.4th 1048 (6th Cir. 2022), the United States Court of...

Sixth Circuit Establishes Narrow Tailoring Requirement for Buffer Zones Around Healthcare Facilities under First Amendment

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Sixth Circuit Establishes Narrow Tailoring Requirement for Buffer Zones Around Healthcare Facilities under First Amendment Introduction The case of Sisters for Life, Inc. et al. v....

Blount v. Stanley Engineering Fastening: Affirming Standards for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation Claims under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act

Date: Dec 16, 2022

Blount v. Stanley Engineering Fastening: Affirming Standards for Racial Discrimination and Retaliation Claims under the Kentucky Civil Rights Act Introduction In the case of Vulenzo L. Blount, Jr. v....

Reevaluation of Disability Determinations Under 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520c

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Reevaluation of Disability Determinations Under 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520c Introduction The case of Mohamed Mason Nasser v. Commissioner of Social Security, adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Defining Serious Violent Felonies: Insights from United States v. Harrison on Complicity to Commit Murder

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Defining Serious Violent Felonies: Insights from United States v. Harrison on Complicity to Commit Murder Introduction In United States of America v. George Harrison, 54 F.4th 884 (6th Cir. 2022),...

Strict Scrutiny Applied to Religious Exemptions: Sixth Circuit Upholds Class Injunction Against Air Force Vaccine Mandate

Date: Nov 30, 2022

Strict Scrutiny Applied to Religious Exemptions: Sixth Circuit Upholds Class Injunction Against Air Force Vaccine Mandate Introduction In the landmark case of Hunter Doster et al. v. Secretary...