6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Reversing Summary Dismissal: Defining Arbitration Defense Procedures under the Federal Arbitration Act

Date: Jul 2, 2021

Reversing Summary Dismissal: Defining Arbitration Defense Procedures under the Federal Arbitration Act Introduction The case of Timothy Boykin v. Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, LLC represents a...

Sixth Circuit Affirms City's Reasonable Response to Transgender Harassment Claims Under Title VII and Elliott-Larsen Act

Date: Jul 1, 2021

Sixth Circuit Affirms City's Reasonable Response to Transgender Harassment Claims Under Title VII and Elliott-Larsen Act Introduction The case of Jane Doe v. City of Detroit, Michigan addresses...

Arbitrability Determination Delegated to Arbitrators Under FAA: Sixth Circuit's Ruling in SmileDirectClub, LLC v. Johnson

Date: Jun 26, 2021

Arbitrability Determination Delegated to Arbitrators Under FAA: Sixth Circuit's Ruling in SmileDirectClub, LLC v. Johnson Introduction The case of DR. JOSEPH CICCIO; DR. VISHU RAJ; DR. ARTHUR KAPIT;...

Reaffirming Standing and Mootness in Election Law: Memphis A. Phillip Randolph Institute v. Hargett

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Reaffirming Standing and Mootness in Election Law: Memphis A. Phillip Randolph Institute v. Hargett Introduction The case of Memphis A. Phillip Randolph Institute; The Equity Alliance; Free Hearts;...

Affirming Qualified Immunity and the Challenges of State-Created Danger Claims in School Settings: M.J. v. Akron City School District

Date: Jun 16, 2021

Affirming Qualified Immunity and the Challenges of State-Created Danger Claims in School Settings: M.J. v. Akron City School District Introduction The case of M.J., a minor, by and through his...

U.S. v. Pruitt: Mandating Clear Factual Findings for Official-Victim Sentencing Enhancements

Date: Jun 15, 2021

U.S. v. Pruitt: Mandating Clear Factual Findings for Official-Victim Sentencing Enhancements Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Jeremy Pruitt, the United States Court of Appeals...

Reaffirming Probable Cause Through Controlled Buys and Informant Reliability in Search Warrants: Moore v. United States, 999 F.3d 993

Date: Jun 8, 2021

Reaffirming Probable Cause Through Controlled Buys and Informant Reliability in Search Warrants: Moore v. United States, 999 F.3d 993 Introduction In United States of America v. Rafael Moore, 999...

Non-Retroactive Legislative Changes and Compassionate Release: Insights from United States v. Jarvis

Date: Jun 4, 2021

Non-Retroactive Legislative Changes and Compassionate Release: Insights from United States v. Jarvis Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Jason J. Jarvis, adjudicated by the...

Standing Requirements in FDCPA and RCPA Claims: Insights from Garland v. Orlans PC

Date: May 29, 2021

Standing Requirements in FDCPA and RCPA Claims: Insights from Garland v. Orlans PC Introduction The case Freddie Garland v. Orlans, PC; Linda M. Orlans; Alison Orlans, 999 F.3d 432 (6th Cir. 2021),...

Reversing Summary Judgment: Establishing Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation in Employment Discrimination

Date: May 29, 2021

Reversing Summary Judgment: Establishing Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation in Employment Discrimination Introduction In the landmark case of LaTanya L. Wyatt v. Nissan North America, Inc., the...

Upholding Nonpartisan Redistricting: Sixth Circuit Validates Michigan's Eligibility Standards

Date: May 28, 2021

Upholding Nonpartisan Redistricting: Sixth Circuit Validates Michigan's Eligibility Standards Introduction In the landmark case of Anthony Daunt et al. v. Jocelyn Benson et al. (No. 20-1734), the...

Sixth Circuit Establishes Precedent Against Race and Sex-Based Allocation of Coronavirus Relief Funds

Date: May 28, 2021

Sixth Circuit Establishes Precedent Against Race and Sex-Based Allocation of Coronavirus Relief Funds Introduction In the landmark case Antonio Vitolo; Jake's Bar and Grill, LLC v. Isabella Casillas...

Sixth Circuit Expands Retaliation Protections: HR Directors' Internal Compliance Efforts Recognized as Protected Activity under Title VII

Date: May 28, 2021

Sixth Circuit Expands Retaliation Protections: HR Directors' Internal Compliance Efforts Recognized as Protected Activity under Title VII Introduction In the landmark case of Makini Jackson v....

Affirmation of Lawful Investigatory Detentions and Third-Party Consent in Search and Seizure: United States v. Rogers & Ford

Date: May 28, 2021

Affirmation of Lawful Investigatory Detentions and Third-Party Consent in Search and Seizure: United States v. Rogers & Ford Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Charles Rogers...

Affirmation of Chain Conspiracy in Fentanyl Distribution: Insights from United States v. Williams et al.

Date: May 27, 2021

Affirmation of Chain Conspiracy in Fentanyl Distribution: Insights from United States v. Williams et al. Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Williams, Barrett, Bradley, the...

Clarifying Waiver and Invited Error in Sentencing Guidelines: Insights from United States v. Montgomery

Date: May 25, 2021

Clarifying Waiver and Invited Error in Sentencing Guidelines: Insights from United States v. Montgomery Introduction United States of America v. Edres Montgomery is a pivotal case decided by the...

Affirmation of Adequate Due Process and Warrantless Entry in Property Demolition: Keene Group v. City of Cincinnati

Date: May 21, 2021

Affirmation of Adequate Due Process and Warrantless Entry in Property Demolition: Keene Group v. City of Cincinnati Introduction The case of Keene Group, Inc. v. City of Cincinnati, Ohio addresses...

Sixth Circuit Upholds Qualified Immunity for CHFS Employees in Corporal Punishment Investigations, Clarifies Standing Requirements

Date: May 20, 2021

Sixth Circuit Upholds Qualified Immunity for CHFS Employees in Corporal Punishment Investigations, Clarifies Standing Requirements Introduction The case of Jacob Clark and Genetta Clark v. Bernadette...

Affirmation of Trademark Infringement: Atlas Movers vs. Eaton Steel

Date: May 19, 2021

Affirmation of Trademark Infringement: Atlas Movers vs. Eaton Steel Introduction The case of AWGI, LLC; Atlas Logistics, Inc.; Atlas Van Lines, Inc. v. Atlas Trucking Company, LLC; Atlas Logistics,...

Non-Retroactive Application of the First Step Act's Section 401 in Sentencing Reduction Motions: Analysis of United States v. Wills

Date: May 15, 2021

Non-Retroactive Application of the First Step Act's Section 401 in Sentencing Reduction Motions: Analysis of United States v. Wills Introduction United States v. Jeffery Brian Wills is a pivotal case...