6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Sixth Circuit Affirms Drug-Trafficking Conspiracy Convictions: Batson Challenge and Law Enforcement Testimony Upheld

Date: Feb 3, 2022

Sixth Circuit Affirms Drug-Trafficking Conspiracy Convictions: Batson Challenge and Law Enforcement Testimony Upheld Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Clayton Hall and Gregory...

Federal Rules Supersede State Affidavit-of-Merit and Presuit-Notice Requirements in Diversity Medical Malpractice Cases

Date: Feb 1, 2022

Federal Rules Supersede State Affidavit-of-Merit and Presuit-Notice Requirements in Diversity Medical Malpractice Cases Introduction In the case of Sandra Albright v. Carl Christensen, M.D., et al.,...

Pleading Standards for Discrimination and Retaliation Claims: Insights from Kinney v. McDonough

Date: Jan 27, 2022

Pleading Standards for Discrimination and Retaliation Claims: Insights from Kinney v. McDonough Introduction The case of Chantena Kinney v. Denis Richard McDonough, Secretary, Department of Veteran...

Non-Retroactive Judicial Decisions Do Not Qualify as Extraordinary and Compelling Reasons for Sentence Reduction Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A): United States v. McKinnie

Date: Jan 27, 2022

Non-Retroactive Judicial Decisions Do Not Qualify as Extraordinary and Compelling Reasons for Sentence Reduction Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A): United States v. McKinnie Introduction The case of...

Reinforcing Chain of Distribution in Sentencing Enhancements under 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C): United States v. Tempo and Sadler

Date: Jan 22, 2022

Reinforcing Chain of Distribution in Sentencing Enhancements under 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C): United States v. Tempo and Sadler Introduction The case of United States of America v. Kenneth Sadler and...

Remand for Duplication of Firearm Convictions in Drug Trafficking Cases: United States v. Lara Salas

Date: Jan 21, 2022

Remand for Duplication of Firearm Convictions in Drug Trafficking Cases: United States v. Lara Salas Introduction In United States of America v. Fernando Rafael Lara Salas, the United States Court of...

Affirming Dismissal: Standing, Mootness, and Sovereign Immunity in Thompson v. Whitmer

Date: Jan 20, 2022

Affirming Dismissal: Standing, Mootness, and Sovereign Immunity in Thompson v. Whitmer Introduction The case of Thompson et al. v. Whitmer et al. addressed critical issues surrounding the legality of...

Direct Physical Loss and Insurance Coverage in Pandemic Context: Estes v. Cincinnati Insurance Company

Date: Jan 13, 2022

Direct Physical Loss and Insurance Coverage in Pandemic Context: Estes v. Cincinnati Insurance Company Introduction The case of Ryan P. Estes, D.M.D., M.S., P.S.C. v. Cincinnati Insurance Company (23...

Cunningham v. Shoop: Reinforcing Juror Impartiality Standards in Habeas Proceedings

Date: Jan 11, 2022

Cunningham v. Shoop: Reinforcing Juror Impartiality Standards in Habeas Proceedings Introduction The case of Jeronique D. Cunningham v. Tim Shoop serves as a pivotal moment in the jurisprudence...

Sixth Circuit Sets Precedent Limiting Executive Authority Under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: Blocking COVID-19 Contractor Vaccine Mandate

Date: Jan 6, 2022

Sixth Circuit Sets Precedent Limiting Executive Authority Under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: Blocking COVID-19 Contractor Vaccine Mandate Introduction In a landmark decision,...

Greene v. Crawford County: Defining Deliberate Indifference Standards for Medical Care of Pretrial Detainees

Date: Jan 5, 2022

Greene v. Crawford County: Defining Deliberate Indifference Standards for Medical Care of Pretrial Detainees Introduction In the landmark case Greene v. Crawford County (20-1741), adjudicated by the...

Article III Standing and Consent Judgments: Insights from Glennborough Homeowners Association v. USPS

Date: Dec 23, 2021

Article III Standing and Consent Judgments: Insights from Glennborough Homeowners Association v. USPS Introduction The case of Glennborough Homeowners Association, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. United...

Limitation of Vicarious Liability under Title II ADA: Sixth Circuit's Affirmation in Jones v. City of Detroit

Date: Dec 22, 2021

Limitation of Vicarious Liability under Title II ADA: Sixth Circuit's Affirmation in Jones v. City of Detroit Introduction Jones v. City of Detroit is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Sixth Circuit Establishes Precedent for Considering Non-Retroactive Sentencing Changes in Compassionate Release Motions

Date: Dec 18, 2021

Sixth Circuit Establishes Precedent for Considering Non-Retroactive Sentencing Changes in Compassionate Release Motions Introduction The case of United States of America v. David E. McCall, Jr. (20...

Preservation of Arguments in ERISA §502(a)(3) Cases: Sixth Circuit Affirms District Court on Equitable Lien Claim

Date: Dec 18, 2021

Preservation of Arguments in ERISA §502(a)(3) Cases: Sixth Circuit Affirms District Court on Equitable Lien Claim Introduction In the case of Sheet Metal Workers' Health and Welfare Fund of North...

Mandatory Stay Under the Federal Arbitration Act: Arabian Motors Group W.L.L. v. Ford Motor Company

Date: Dec 4, 2021

Mandatory Stay Under the Federal Arbitration Act: Arabian Motors Group W.L.L. v. Ford Motor Company Introduction In the landmark case of Arabian Motors Group W.L.L. v. Ford Motor Company, 19 F.4th...

Clarifying Career Offender Enhancements: Interpretation of U.S.S.G. §4B1.1 in United States v. Rodney Hymes

Date: Dec 4, 2021

Clarifying Career Offender Enhancements: Interpretation of U.S.S.G. §4B1.1 in United States v. Rodney Hymes Introduction The case of United States of America v. Rodney Hymes, 19 F.4th 928 (6th Cir....

Delegation Provisions in Arbitration Agreements and Minor’s Infancy Defense: In Re StockX Customer Data Security Breach Litigation

Date: Dec 3, 2021

Delegation Provisions in Arbitration Agreements and Minor’s Infancy Defense: In Re StockX Customer Data Security Breach Litigation Introduction The case of In Re: StockX Customer Data Security Breach...

Impact of COVID-19 Safety Measures on Fair Trial Rights: U.S. v. Charles Ray Smith

Date: Nov 30, 2021

Impact of COVID-19 Safety Measures on Fair Trial Rights: U.S. v. Charles Ray Smith Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Charles Ray Smith, the Sixth Circuit Court of...

Changed Country Conditions and Asylum Claims: 6th Circuit Affirms Denial in Mbonga v. Garland

Date: Nov 23, 2021

Changed Country Conditions and Asylum Claims: 6th Circuit Affirms Denial in Mbonga v. Garland Introduction In the case of Jonas Nsongi Mbonga v. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General, decided on...