Sixth Circuit Affirms Denial of Allocution in Supervised Release Revocation Hearings Does Not Constitute Plain Error Introduction The case of United States of America v. Sidney Dowl (956 F.3d 904)...
Affirmation of Nexus for Search Warrants and Intrinsic Evidence Admissibility Introduction The case of United States of America v. Ryan K. Sumlin (956 F.3d 879) adjudicated by the United States Court...
Upholding Michigan's Three-Tier Alcohol Delivery System under the 21st Amendment Introduction The case of LEBAMOFF ENTERPRISES INC.; Joseph Doust; Jack Stride; Jack Schulz; Richard Donovan v....
Affirmation of Unreasonableness in Law Enforcement's Use of Lethal and Non-Lethal Force: Ronald Graves v. Sheriff Dale Malone et al. Introduction In the case of Ronald Graves v. Sheriff Dale Malone...
Affirmation of Confrontation Clause Waiver by Counsel Under AEDPA Standards Introduction In the case of James H. Smith v. Brian Cook, Warden, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...
Affirmation of Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s Eligibility Criteria under First and Fourteenth Amendments Introduction In the case of Daunt, Tom Barrett, Aaron Beauchine,...
Affirming Aiding and Abetting Liability in First-Degree Murder under AEDPA Standards Introduction In the case of Joshua Joseph Tackett v. Tony Trierweiler, Warden (956 F.3d 358), decided on April 15,...
Mandamus Relief in National Prescription Opiate Litigation: Sixth Circuit Sets New Standards Introduction The case titled In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation involves major retail pharmacy...
First Step Act §404 Allows Consideration of Post-Sentencing Conduct in Sentence Reductions Introduction In United States v. Allen, 956 F.3d 355 (6th Cir. 2020), the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals...
Affirmation of Warrantless Surveillance and Drug Dog Sniff in Fourth Amendment Context Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Christopher Payton May-Shaw, the United States Court of...
Reiner v. Woods: Strengthening Sixth Amendment Confrontation Rights in Hearsay Admissions Introduction The case of Joseph Thomas Reiner v. Jeffrey Woods (955 F.3d 549) adjudicated by the United...
Enhanced Accuracy Standards Under the FCRA: Twumasi-Ankrah v. Checkr, Inc. Introduction The case of Christopher Twumasi-Ankrah v. Checkr, Inc. (954 F.3d 938) adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Probable Cause in Traffic Stop Leading to Drug Possession Conviction Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Garrett M. Lott (954 F.3d 919), the United States Court of...
Reaffirmation of High Standards for State Liability in Substantive Due Process: Doe v. Jackson Local School District Introduction In the landmark case of JANE DOE and JOHN DOE, Individually and as...
Enhanced Scrutiny of Inventory Searches: Insights from United States v. Alexander Introduction The case of United States of America v. Brandon Lee Alexander, adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Enhanced Interpretation of Exhaustion Requirements under ERISA: Wallace v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company Introduction Case Overview: In Cheryl L. Wallace v. Oakwood Healthcare, Inc., et...
Sixth Circuit Establishes Fourth Amendment Protections for Students Against Warrantless In-School Interviews by Social Workers Introduction In the landmark case of Holly Schulkers v. Commonwealth of...
JPMIM’s Advisory Fees Validated: Upholding Fiduciary Duty Standards under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act Introduction The case of Goodman and Campbell Family Trust v. J.P. Morgan...
Abu-Joudeh v. Schneider: Establishing Personal Accountability in §1983 Fourth Amendment Claims Introduction In the case of Jiries Abu-Joudeh v. Heather Schneider et al., decided by the United States...
Clarifying 'Willful and Malicious' Standards under 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(6): Sixth Circuit Affirms Dischargeability of Judgment Debts Introduction The case of MarketGraphics Research Group, Inc. v. David...