Affirmation of Sentence in United States v. Milliron: Clarifying General Intent and Dangerous Weapon Definitions Introduction In the case of United States of America v. William B. Milliron, the...
Affirmation of Qualified Immunity and Establishment of Retaliation Standards in First Amendment Claims Introduction In the consolidated interlocutory appeals of Shane Anders; Star Towing and...
Statute of Limitations Applied to Section 1983 Claims: Sixth Circuit Decision in Dibrell v. City of Knoxville Introduction In the appellate case of Dibrell v. City of Knoxville, the United States...
Kubala v. Smith: Establishing Limitations on Supplemental Jurisdiction and First Amendment Retaliation Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Kenneth J. Kubala v. Randy Smith and Trumbull...
Sixth Circuit Recognizes Jurisdiction to Review Hardship in Cancellation of Removal Post Guerrero-Lasprilla Introduction In the case of Avtar Singh v. Jeffrey A. Rosen, the United States Court of...
Enhancing Inmate Autonomy in Compassionate Release: Insights from United States v. Elias Introduction The landmark judgment in United States of America v. Lisa M. Elias, 984 F.3d 516 (6th Cir. 2021),...
Clarifying Article III Standing in Takings Claims: CHKRS, LLC v. City of Dublin Introduction CHKRS, LLC v. City of Dublin, Ohio, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...
Strict Scrutiny Applied to COVID-19 School Closure Orders: Ensuring Free Exercise Protections for Religious Institutions Introduction The case of Monclova Christian Academy; St. John's Jesuit High...
Reckless Conduct and the Limits of Governmental Immunity in School-Related Wrongful Death Cases: An Analysis of Taye v. Cincinnati Board of Education Introduction The case of Karen Meyers, as...
Affirmation of Substantial Evidence Standard in SSA Disability Determinations: Deaner v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction In the case of Jeffrey Deaner v. Commissioner of Social Security,...
Sixth Circuit Rejects 'Benign Language' Exception Under FDCPA §1692f(8) in Donovan v. FirstCredit Introduction Case: Lynne Donovan, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. FirstCredit, Inc., Defendant-Appellee....
Application of First Step Act §403 to Resentencing: United States v. Michael Jerome Henry Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Michael Jerome Henry, decided by the United States...
Procedural Default in Habeas Corpus: Sixth Circuit's Affirmation in Theriot v. Vashaw Introduction Theriot v. Vashaw, 982 F.3d 999 (6th Cir. 2020), addresses critical issues surrounding procedural...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment Reinforces the McDonnell Douglas Framework in Employment Discrimination Cases Introduction In Pamela Harris v. City of Akron, the United States Court of Appeals for...
Affirming the Private-Search Doctrine in Digital Forensics: United States v. William J. Miller Introduction In United States of America v. William J. Miller (982 F.3d 412), the United States Court of...
Neutrality of Executive COVID-19 Orders: Sixth Circuit Upholds Kentucky's School Closure Directive Introduction In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments across the United States implemented...
Pollini v. Robey: Sixth Circuit Clarifies Procedural Default and AEDPA Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Introduction Pollini v. Robey, 981 F.3d 486 (6th Cir. 2020), addresses crucial...
Sixth Circuit Establishes Clear Distinction Between Copyright and Patent Protection for Technical Drawings and Software Introduction The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit's...
Expanding Compassionate Release: Sixth Circuit Affirms Inmate-Led Motion Discretion Post-First Step Act Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Michael Jones, decided by the...
Enhancement Applicability in Felony Firearm Possession Cases: U.S. v. Mukes Precedent Introduction The case of United States of America v. Richard Mukes (980 F.3d 526) adjudicated by the United...