6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Executive Pardon as Conviction Invalidator Under §1983: Sixth Circuit Sets New Precedent in Carr v. Louisville-Jefferson County

Date: Jun 17, 2022

Executive Pardon as Conviction Invalidator Under §1983: Sixth Circuit Sets New Precedent in Carr v. Louisville-Jefferson County Introduction Carr v. Louisville-Jefferson County, 37 F.4th 389 (6th...

Qualified Immunity and Dash-Cam Evidence in Excessive Force Claims: Insights from Bell v. City of Southfield

Date: Jun 15, 2022

Qualified Immunity and Dash-Cam Evidence in Excessive Force Claims: Insights from Bell v. City of Southfield Introduction In the landmark case of Gene Raymond Bell, Jr. v. City of Southfield,...

Calcutt v. FDIC: Strengthening Judicial Review of Administrative Removal Orders

Date: Jun 11, 2022

Calcutt v. FDIC: Strengthening Judicial Review of Administrative Removal Orders Introduction Harry C. Calcutt III, a former executive of Northwestern Bank, challenged an enforcement order issued by...

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Police Restraint Use: Wiley v. City of Columbus

Date: Jun 3, 2022

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Police Restraint Use: Wiley v. City of Columbus Introduction In the case of Chana Wiley v. City of Columbus, Ohio; Darren Stephens, Richard Shaffner, and Kyle...

Revisiting Standing and Sovereign Immunity: Insights from Universal Life Church v. Tennessee

Date: May 28, 2022

Revisiting Standing and Sovereign Immunity: Insights from Universal Life Church v. Tennessee 1. Introduction The case of Universal Life Church Monastery Storehouse v. Nabors represents a significant...

Mootness in Case of Mask Mandates: Resurrection School v. Hertel

Date: May 26, 2022

Mootness in Case of Mask Mandates: Resurrection School v. Hertel Introduction In the case of Resurrection School; Christopher Mianecki, individually and as next friend on behalf of his minor children...

Recognition and Application of the Good Faith Exception in Search Warrant Validity: Helton v. United States

Date: May 25, 2022

Recognition and Application of the Good Faith Exception in Search Warrant Validity: Helton v. United States Introduction In the case of United States of America v. John D. Helton (35 F.4th 511), the...

Clarifying 'Custody' Under Miranda and Upholding Lifetime Supervised Release in Sexual Assault Sentencing: United States v. Zabel

Date: May 24, 2022

Clarifying 'Custody' Under Miranda and Upholding Lifetime Supervised Release in Sexual Assault Sentencing: United States v. Zabel Introduction The case United States of America v. Jason Zabel, 35...

Prolonged Traffic Stops and the Necessity of Independent Reasonable Suspicion: United States v. Whitley

Date: May 19, 2022

Prolonged Traffic Stops and the Necessity of Independent Reasonable Suspicion: United States v. Whitley Introduction The case of United States of America v. Dante Devon Whitley, 34 F.4th 522 (6th...

Enforceability of Plea Agreement Waivers in Light of Subsequent Legal Changes: Portis and Thompson v. United States

Date: May 4, 2022

Enforceability of Plea Agreement Waivers in Light of Subsequent Legal Changes: Portis and Thompson v. United States Introduction In the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision...

Qualified Immunity and First Amendment Parody: An Analysis of Novak v. City of Parma

Date: Apr 30, 2022

Qualified Immunity and First Amendment Parody: An Analysis of Novak v. City of Parma Introduction Novak v. City of Parma (33 F.4th 296) is a significant case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Affirmed Summary Judgment in Boshaw v. Midland Brewing: Strengthening Burden-Shifting Criteria for Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Retaliation under Title VII and ELCRA

Date: Apr 27, 2022

Affirmed Summary Judgment in Boshaw v. Midland Brewing: Strengthening Burden-Shifting Criteria for Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Retaliation under Title VII and ELCRA Introduction The case of...

Sixth Circuit Upholds Wiretap Evidence in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Case

Date: Apr 26, 2022

Sixth Circuit Upholds Wiretap Evidence in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Case Introduction In the notable case of United States of America v. Gardner et al., the United States Court of Appeals for...

Judicial Immunity Reaffirmed: Adjudicative Capacity Excludes §1983 Jurisdiction

Date: Apr 13, 2022

Judicial Immunity Reaffirmed: Adjudicative Capacity Excludes §1983 Jurisdiction Introduction The case of Kevin Lindke v. John D. Tomlinson and Mat King presents a critical examination of the...

Establishing Ripeness and Standing in Takings Injunctive Relief: Analysis of Barber v. Charter Township

Date: Apr 12, 2022

Establishing Ripeness and Standing in Takings Injunctive Relief: Analysis of Barber v. Charter Township Introduction The case of Blanche Barber v. Charter Township of Springfield serves as a pivotal...

LaPlante v. City of Battle Creek: New Precedent on Excessive Force and Qualified Immunity

Date: Apr 9, 2022

LaPlante v. City of Battle Creek: New Precedent on Excessive Force and Qualified Immunity Introduction The case of William LaPlante versus the City of Battle Creek, Michigan and Officers Mikael...

Medical Leave as Reasonable Accommodation: Comprehensive Analysis of Jeanne King v. Steward Trumbull Memorial Hospital

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Medical Leave as Reasonable Accommodation: Comprehensive Analysis of Jeanne King v. Steward Trumbull Memorial Hospital Introduction The case of Jeanne King v. Steward Trumbull Memorial Hospital, Inc....

6th Circuit Vacates Overly Broad Preliminary Injunction in Non-Compete Enforcement

Date: Apr 7, 2022

6th Circuit Vacates Overly Broad Preliminary Injunction in Non-Compete Enforcement Introduction In the case of Union Home Mortgage Corporation v. Erik Cromer; Homeside Financial, LLC, 31 F.4th 356...

Cumulative Application of § 2K2.1 and § 3A1.2 Enhancements Upheld - United States v. Nunley

Date: Apr 2, 2022

Cumulative Application of § 2K2.1 and § 3A1.2 Enhancements Upheld - United States v. Nunley Introduction In the case of United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Nicholas Nunley,...

Astec Industries v. Retirement System: Strengthening the Scienter Standard in Securities Fraud Litigation

Date: Apr 1, 2022

Astec Industries v. Retirement System: Strengthening the Scienter Standard in Securities Fraud Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Astec Industries, Inc. v. City of Taylor General...