Overturning Anderson: Sixth Circuit Redefines Violent Felony Predicate Under ACCA and Guidelines Introduction In United States of America v. Le'Ardrus Burris, 912 F.3d 386 (6th Cir. 2019), the United...
Declaratory Judgment Jurisdiction in Insurance Coverage Disputes: Analysis of Massachusetts Bay Insurance Co. v. Christian Funeral Directors, Inc. Introduction Massachusetts Bay Insurance Company v....
Substantial Evidence and Weighting in Disability Determinations: Moruzzi v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction Jennifer Nina Moruzzi v. Commissioner of Social Security is a notable case...
Establishing Jurisdiction in Motions to Reopen: Hernandez-Perez v. Whitaker Introduction Hernandez-Perez v. Whitaker, 911 F.3d 305 (6th Cir. 2018), is a pivotal case from the United States Court of...
Requirements for Effective Objections to Magistrate Reports under Title VII: Benson v. Walden Security Introduction The case of Carolyn Benson v. Walden Security adjudicated in the United States...
Voluntary Termination of ADA Interactive Process Bars Discrimination Claims: Brumley v. UPS Introduction In Melissa Brumley v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 909 F.3d 834 (6th Cir. 2018), the United...
Subject Matter Jurisdiction under the Garn-St. Germain Act: Sixth Circuit Rules in Estate of Robert Cornell, Jr. Introduction In Estate of Robert Cornell, Jr.; Audrey D. Bantom, as Personal...
Snider v. United States: Limitations on §2255 Relief for Sentencing Guideline Miscalculations Introduction Snider v. United States, 908 F.3d 183 (6th Cir. 2018), is a pivotal case addressing the...
Miranda Waiver Validity in the Presence of Language Barrier Claims: Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Villa-Castaneda Introduction United States v. Edgar Villa-Castaneda is a pivotal case...
Legitimacy of Employer's Termination Under FMLA: Hodnett v. Chardam Gear Company Introduction In the case of Toby Hodnett v. Chardam Gear Company, Inc., decided by the United States Court of Appeals...
Doe v. University of Michigan: Affirming Cross-Examination Rights under Due Process in Sexual Misconduct Cases Introduction John Doe, a student at the University of Michigan, filed a lawsuit against...
Clarifying Fourth Amendment Protections of Curtilage: Morgan v. Fairfield County, OH Introduction Neil A. Morgan II and Anita L. Graf initiated a lawsuit against Fairfield County, Ohio, alongside...
Reversing Qualified Immunity in Minor's Unlawful Search: Harris v. Klare Introduction In the landmark case of Brittany Harris v. Kimberly Klare, 902 F.3d 630 (6th Cir. 2018), the United States Court...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified and Absolute Immunity in Child Custody Removal Case Introduction In the complex litigation spanning nearly eight years, the Brent family challenged the State of...
Enforceability of Trial Modification Plans under FCRA: Howard Pittman v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Introduction The case of Howard Pittman vs. Experian Information Solutions, Inc., decided...
Establishing the 'Reasonable Likelihood' Standard in Witness Tampering Under 18 U.S.C. § 1512(a)(2)(C) Introduction The case of Jessie Lobbins v. United States, adjudicated by the United States Court...
6th Circuit Upholds Assault with Intent to Murder Conviction, Reinforcing AEDPA's Deference to State Court Findings Introduction In Jamal Thomas v. George Stephenson (898 F.3d 693, 6th Cir. 2018),...
Rogers v. Henry Ford Health System: Sixth Circuit Clarifies Retaliation Standards in Employment Discrimination Introduction Rogers v. Henry Ford Health System, 897 F.3d 763 (6th Cir. 2018), is a...
Jones Brothers Inc. v. Secretary of Labor: Establishing Appointment Standards for Administrative Law Judges Introduction In Jones Brothers, Inc. v. Secretary of Labor, Mine Safety and Health...
Strength and Market Distinction as Determinants in Trademark Infringement: Sterling Jewelers v. Artistry Ltd. Introduction The case of Sterling Jewelers, Inc. v. Artistry Ltd. (896 F.3d 752)...