6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Limits of Clerical Errors in Search Warrants: United States v. Samer Walid Abdalla

Date: Aug 28, 2020

Clarifying the Limits of Clerical Errors in Search Warrants: United States v. Samer Walid Abdalla Introduction The case of United States of America v. Samer Walid Abdalla, 972 F.3d 838 (6th Cir....

Deliberate Indifference to Medical Needs in Prison Systems: Analysis of Atkins v. Parker

Date: Aug 25, 2020

Deliberate Indifference to Medical Needs in Prison Systems: Analysis of Atkins v. Parker Introduction Atkins v. Parker is a significant case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Affirmation of Michigan's Ballot-Access Laws Amid COVID-19 Restrictions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Kishore v. Whitmer

Date: Aug 25, 2020

Affirmation of Michigan's Ballot-Access Laws Amid COVID-19 Restrictions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Kishore v. Whitmer Introduction In the case of Joseph Tanniru Kishore and Norissa Santa Cruz v....

Affirmation of Convictions Under the Hobbs Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Sherrill et al.

Date: Aug 25, 2020

Affirmation of Convictions Under the Hobbs Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Sherrill et al. Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Christian Sherrill, Eddie...

Carrier Corporation v. ECIMOS, LLC: Establishing Limits on Copyright Infringement Damages

Date: Aug 22, 2020

Carrier Corporation v. ECIMOS, LLC: Establishing Limits on Copyright Infringement Damages Introduction In the landmark case ECIMOS, LLC vs. Carrier Corporation (971 F.3d 616, 6th Cir. 2020), the...

Marvaso v. Sanchez and Adams: Redefining Civil Conspiracy and Qualified Immunity under §1983

Date: Aug 22, 2020

Marvaso v. Sanchez and Adams: Redefining Civil Conspiracy and Qualified Immunity under §1983 Introduction The case of George Marvaso et al. v. Richard Sanchez et al., reported as 971 F.3d 599,...

Reaffirmation of State Sovereign Immunity in Takings Claims: Analysis of Ladd v. Marchbanks

Date: Aug 21, 2020

Reaffirmation of State Sovereign Immunity in Takings Claims: Analysis of Ladd v. Marchbanks Introduction In the landmark case of Abigail Ladd et al. v. Jack Marchbanks, Ohio Department of...

Affirmation of Sentencing Enhancements and Pseudo Counts in Child Exploitation Cases: United States v. Fleischer

Date: Aug 21, 2020

Affirmation of Sentencing Enhancements and Pseudo Counts in Child Exploitation Cases: United States v. Fleischer Introduction The case of United States of America v. Daniel B. Fleischer, 971 F.3d 559...

Chase v. Macauley: Sixth Circuit Establishes Standards for Overcoming Procedural Default in Alleyne Claims through Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Date: Aug 21, 2020

Chase v. Macauley: Sixth Circuit Establishes Standards for Overcoming Procedural Default in Alleyne Claims through Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Introduction In the landmark case of Freddie Chase...

Affirmation of Felon-in-Possession Conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g): A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Eugene Fisher

Date: Aug 20, 2020

Affirmation of Felon-in-Possession Conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g): A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Eugene Fisher Introduction The case of United States of America v. Eugene Fisher...

Municipal Liability Under Monell for Due Process Violations in Vehicle Forfeiture Cases

Date: Aug 19, 2020

Municipal Liability Under Monell for Due Process Violations in Vehicle Forfeiture Cases Introduction In the case of Stephen Nichols v. Wayne County, Michigan Prosecutor's Office, City of Lincoln...

Excessive Force Claims Survive Summary Judgment: Bard v. Brown County Decision Analysis

Date: Aug 19, 2020

Excessive Force Claims Survive Summary Judgment: Bard v. Brown County Decision Analysis Introduction The case of Ashley Bard, individually and as Administrator of the Estate on behalf of Zachary Ryan...

Reaffirming AEDPA's Deferential Standards in Habeas Corpus Petitions: The England v. Hart Decision

Date: Aug 18, 2020

Reaffirming AEDPA's Deferential Standards in Habeas Corpus Petitions: The England v. Hart Decision Introduction In Stevie L. England v. Deedra Hart, 970 F.3d 698 (6th Cir. 2020), the United States...

Affirmation of Death-Results Enhancement in Drug Distribution Cases: An Analysis of United States v. Davis

Date: Aug 15, 2020

Affirmation of Death-Results Enhancement in Drug Distribution Cases: An Analysis of United States v. Davis Introduction United States v. Davis, 970 F.3d 650 (6th Cir. 2020), is a pivotal case...

Qualified Immunity Affirmed for Police Use of Deadly Force in Low-Threat Vehicle Fleeing Scenarios: Stewart v. City of Euclid

Date: Aug 15, 2020

Qualified Immunity Affirmed for Police Use of Deadly Force in Low-Threat Vehicle Fleeing Scenarios: Stewart v. City of Euclid Introduction The case of Mary Stewart, as Administrator of the Estate of...

Qualified Immunity Reversed for Law Enforcement Over Unlawful Searches and Arrests Based on Misidentified Digital Identities

Date: Aug 13, 2020

Qualified Immunity Reversed for Law Enforcement Over Unlawful Searches and Arrests Based on Misidentified Digital Identities Introduction In the case of Johnny Tlapanco v. Jonathan Elges et al.,...

Affirmation of Sex Trafficking Conviction in United States v. Kettles: Implications for Evidentiary Standards and Statutory Interpretation

Date: Aug 13, 2020

Affirmation of Sex Trafficking Conviction in United States v. Kettles: Implications for Evidentiary Standards and Statutory Interpretation Introduction In the case of United States of America v....

Vita-Mix Corporation: New Precedent on Attorney's Fees in Class-Action Settlements under CAFA

Date: Aug 13, 2020

Vita-Mix Corporation: New Precedent on Attorney's Fees in Class-Action Settlements under CAFA Introduction The case of Vicki A. Linneman and Obadiah N. Ritchey v. Vita-Mix Corporation, heard by the...

Affirmation of Dismissal for Conspiracy and Defamation Claims in Political Misconduct Case

Date: Aug 11, 2020

Affirmation of Dismissal for Conspiracy and Defamation Claims in Political Misconduct Case Introduction In the case of Todd Courser v. Keith Allard, Benjamin Graham, Joshua Cline, No. 20-1038, the...

Sixth Circuit Upholds Qualified Immunity for County Sheriff in Deliberate-Indifference §1983 Claim Related to Jail Overcrowding

Date: Aug 11, 2020

Sixth Circuit Upholds Qualified Immunity for County Sheriff in Deliberate-Indifference §1983 Claim Related to Jail Overcrowding Introduction The case of Zackery Beck v. Hamblen County, Tennessee, et...