6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Procedural Default and Ineffective Assistance: Sixth Circuit's Decision in Alexander v. Smith

Date: Feb 21, 2009

Procedural Default and Ineffective Assistance: Sixth Circuit's Decision in Alexander v. Smith Introduction Alexander v. Da, 311 F. App'x 875 (6th Cir. 2009), is a pivotal case addressing the...

Connection Distrib. Co. v. Holder: Upholding §2257's Age-Verification in Child Protection

Date: Feb 21, 2009

Connection Distrib. Co. v. Holder: Upholding §2257's Age-Verification in Child Protection Introduction In the landmark case of Connection Distrib. Co.; Rondee Kamins; Jane Doe; John Doe v. Eric H....

Early Determination of Qualified Immunity in Summary Judgment Motions: Ke v. Everson

Date: Feb 21, 2009

Early Determination of Qualified Immunity in Summary Judgment Motions: Ke v. Everson Introduction Ke v. Everson, 556 F.3d 484 (6th Cir. 2009), represents a pivotal case in the realm of qualified...

Affirmation of Dismissal in Taylor Acquisitions v. City of Taylor: Property Interests and Due Process in Municipal Development Agreements

Date: Feb 20, 2009

Affirmation of Dismissal in Taylor Acquisitions v. City of Taylor: Property Interests and Due Process in Municipal Development Agreements Introduction In the case of Taylor Acquisitions, LLC v. City...

Seizure Duration and Reasonable Suspicion: United States v. Bell, III

Date: Feb 18, 2009

Seizure Duration and Reasonable Suspicion: United States v. Bell, III Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Clarence Bell, III, 555 F.3d 535 (6th Cir. 2009), the United States Court...

Deliberate Indifference in Correctional Medical Care: Dominguez v. Correctional Medical Services

Date: Feb 18, 2009

Deliberate Indifference in Correctional Medical Care: Dominguez v. Correctional Medical Services Introduction The appellate case of Luis Dominguez v. Correctional Medical Services, et al.,...

Memphis "Tag and Hold" Ordinance Upholding Dormant Commerce Clause and Takings Protections

Date: Feb 14, 2009

Memphis "Tag and Hold" Ordinance Upholding Dormant Commerce Clause and Takings Protections Introduction In the case of Tennessee Scrap Recyclers Association, Metal Management Memphis, LLC, and H....

Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in International Disputes Under the FAA: Affirmation by the Sixth Circuit

Date: Feb 14, 2009

Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in International Disputes Under the FAA: Affirmation by the Sixth Circuit Introduction The case of Answers in Genesis of Kentucky, Inc. v. Creation Ministries...

Retaliation in Employment: Jarrett Hamilton v. General Electric Co. Establishes Key Precedents

Date: Feb 13, 2009

Retaliation in Employment: Jarrett Hamilton v. General Electric Co. Establishes Key Precedents Introduction The case of Jarrett Hamilton v. General Electric Company, 556 F.3d 428 (6th Cir. 2009),...

Supervised Release Revocation and Sentencing Guidelines: Insights from United States v. Kontrol

Date: Feb 13, 2009

Supervised Release Revocation and Sentencing Guidelines: Insights from United States v. Kontrol Introduction United States v. Miklos Kontrol, 554 F.3d 1089 (6th Cir. 2009), is a pivotal case that...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in RESPA Class Action: Statute of Limitations and Referral Requirements

Date: Feb 13, 2009

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in RESPA Class Action: Statute of Limitations and Referral Requirements Introduction In the case of Stephen Egerer, et al. v. Woodland Realty, Inc., et al., the United...

Ensuring Effective Deterrence in Rule 11 and § 1927 Sanctions: Rentz v. Warfield Defendants

Date: Feb 12, 2009

Ensuring Effective Deterrence in Rule 11 and § 1927 Sanctions: Rentz v. Warfield Defendants Introduction Rentz v. Warfield Defendants, 556 F.3d 389 (6th Cir. 2009), establishes critical precedent in...

Affirmation of Disability Claim Denial Based on Substantial Evidence and Credibility Evaluation: Byron Hash v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: Feb 11, 2009

Affirmation of Disability Claim Denial Based on Substantial Evidence and Credibility Evaluation: Byron Hash v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction Byron Hash, a 55-year-old former pattern...

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6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Procedural Default and Ineffective Assistance: Sixth Circuit's Decision in Alexander v. Smith

Connection Distrib. Co. v. Holder: Upholding §2257's Age-Verification in Child Protection

Early Determination of Qualified Immunity in Summary Judgment Motions: Ke v. Everson

Affirmation of Dismissal in Taylor Acquisitions v. City of Taylor: Property Interests and Due Process in Municipal Development Agreements

Seizure Duration and Reasonable Suspicion: United States v. Bell, III

Deliberate Indifference in Correctional Medical Care: Dominguez v. Correctional Medical Services

Memphis "Tag and Hold" Ordinance Upholding Dormant Commerce Clause and Takings Protections

Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses in International Disputes Under the FAA: Affirmation by the Sixth Circuit

Retaliation in Employment: Jarrett Hamilton v. General Electric Co. Establishes Key Precedents

Supervised Release Revocation and Sentencing Guidelines: Insights from United States v. Kontrol

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in RESPA Class Action: Statute of Limitations and Referral Requirements

Ensuring Effective Deterrence in Rule 11 and § 1927 Sanctions: Rentz v. Warfield Defendants

Affirmation of Disability Claim Denial Based on Substantial Evidence and Credibility Evaluation: Byron Hash v. Commissioner of Social Security

Affirmation of the Tortious Act Exception to Foreign Sovereign Immunity in Clergy Abuse Cases: O'BRYAN v. HOLY SEE

Affirmation of Brady Violation in Habeas Corpus Under the Sixth Circuit: Harris v. Lafler

No Duty for Secondary Asbestos Exposure Established in Da v. d Martin

Reinterpretation of Vesting of Retiree Medical Benefits under Section 301(a): Winnett v. Caterpillar Decision

Sanctions for Frivolous Employment Claims: Garner v. Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court

Stacking of Underinsured Motorist Coverage Based on Risk-Adjusted Premiums: Pennington v. State Farm

Sufficiency of Evidence in Constructive Firearm Possession: Insights from United States v. Bailey