6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Invalidation of the Residual Clause in U.S. Sentencing Guidelines for Vagueness

Date: May 14, 2016

Invalidation of the Residual Clause in U.S. Sentencing Guidelines for Vagueness Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Jesse J. Pawlak (No. 15–3566, 6th Cir. 2016), the United...

Affirmation of Disability Determination: Turk v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: May 11, 2016

Affirmation of Disability Determination: Turk v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction The case of Deborah Turk v. Commissioner of Social Security (Case No. 15-4076) was adjudicated by the...

Enhancing the Weight of Treating Physician's Opinions in Disability Claims: Ellars v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: May 7, 2016

Enhancing the Weight of Treating Physician's Opinions in Disability Claims: Ellars v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction In the landmark case of Edward A. Ellars v. Commissioner of Social...

Cranpark, Inc. v. Rogers Group, Inc.: Clarifying Standing and Real-Party-in-Interest Standards

Date: Apr 23, 2016

Cranpark, Inc. v. Rogers Group, Inc.: Clarifying Standing and Real-Party-in-Interest Standards Introduction Cranpark, Inc. v. Rogers Group, Inc. (821 F.3d 723) is a notable decision from the United...

Attribution of Non-Governmental Medical Examinations to the State under the Fourth Amendment: United States v. Shepherd

Date: Apr 21, 2016

Attribution of Non-Governmental Medical Examinations to the State under the Fourth Amendment: United States v. Shepherd Introduction United States v. Billy Jerome Shepherd is a pivotal case...

Affirming Boundaries of Qualified Immunity for Jail Personnel in Substantial Risk of Harm: Richko v. Wayne County

Date: Apr 16, 2016

Affirming Boundaries of Qualified Immunity for Jail Personnel in Substantial Risk of Harm: Richko v. Wayne County Introduction In Richko v. Wayne County, Michigan (819 F.3d 907, 6th Cir. 2016), Linda...

Significance of Job Availability in Social Security Disability Determinations: Insights from Taskila v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: Apr 16, 2016

Significance of Job Availability in Social Security Disability Determinations: Insights from Taskila v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction Taskila v. Commissioner of Social Security, 819...

Qualified Immunity and False Arrest: Analysis of D.D. v. Scheeler

Date: Apr 15, 2016

Qualified Immunity and False Arrest: Analysis of D.D. v. Scheeler Introduction D.D., Individually and as Father and Friend on Behalf of S.D. Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. James Scheeler is a significant...

United States v. Henry: Reevaluating the Application of Firearms Trafficking and Obstruction of Justice Enhancements

Date: Apr 9, 2016

United States v. Henry: Reevaluating the Application of Firearms Trafficking and Obstruction of Justice Enhancements Introduction United States v. Rodney Henry is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

United States v. Vichitvongsa: Restricting Multiple §924(c) Charges for Single Firearm Use in Concurrent Conspiracies

Date: Apr 5, 2016

United States v. Vichitvongsa: Restricting Multiple §924(c) Charges for Single Firearm Use in Concurrent Conspiracies Introduction The case of United States of America v. Manila Vichitvongsa, also...

Reaffirming Fourth Amendment Protections in Traffic Stops and Vehicle Searches: Analysis of United States v. Collazo

Date: Mar 30, 2016

Reaffirming Fourth Amendment Protections in Traffic Stops and Vehicle Searches: Analysis of United States v. Collazo Introduction United States v. Collazo (818 F.3d 247) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Establishing Supervisory Liability in Civil Rights Actions: Keough v. City of Memphis

Date: Mar 30, 2016

Establishing Supervisory Liability in Civil Rights Actions: Keough v. City of Memphis Introduction The case of Scott B. PEATROSS, Administrator ad Litem for the Estate of Anjustine A. Hunter...

Statute of Limitations and Qualified Immunity in Section 1983 Claims: Insights from Rapp v. Putman et al.

Date: Mar 30, 2016

Statute of Limitations and Qualified Immunity in Section 1983 Claims: Insights from Rapp v. Putman et al. Introduction The case of Jared Rapp v. Susan Putman; Ricardo Rego; Fred Poston ([644 F. App'x...

Kelly Stiles v. Grainger County: Affirming Standards for Deliberate Indifference in Title IX and §1983 Claims

Date: Mar 26, 2016

Kelly Stiles v. Grainger County: Affirming Standards for Deliberate Indifference in Title IX and §1983 Claims Introduction In Kelly Stiles, for and as parent and next friend of the minor child, D.S.,...

Start-and-Stop Trial Procedures Violate Speedy Trial Act: Brown v. United States, 6th Cir. 2016

Date: Mar 25, 2016

Start-and-Stop Trial Procedures Violate Speedy Trial Act: Brown v. United States, 6th Cir. 2016 Introduction In United States v. Jason Curtis Brown, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed...

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Use of Taser to Prevent Evidence Destruction and Overdose: Pennington v. Harris et al.

Date: Mar 24, 2016

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Use of Taser to Prevent Evidence Destruction and Overdose: Pennington v. Harris et al. Introduction The case of Scottie Dale Pennington v. Bob Terry; David Dukes;...

Affirming Regulatory Tolerance: ANHEUSER-BUSCH Beer Labeling Case Sets Precedent on Alcohol Content Accuracy

Date: Mar 23, 2016

Affirming Regulatory Tolerance: ANHEUSER-BUSCH Beer Labeling Case Sets Precedent on Alcohol Content Accuracy Introduction In In Re: Anheuser-Busch Beer Labeling Marketing and Sales Practices...

Establishing the Precedence on Substantial Evidence and Credibility Determinations in SSI Appeals: Hernandez v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: Mar 18, 2016

Establishing the Precedence on Substantial Evidence and Credibility Determinations in SSI Appeals: Hernandez v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction Hernandez v. Commissioner of Social...

Supplementing Amended §2255 Petitions and Clarification on ACCA Classification: Insights from Braden v. United States

Date: Mar 11, 2016

Supplementing Amended §2255 Petitions and Clarification on ACCA Classification: Insights from Braden v. United States Introduction Braden v. United States, 817 F.3d 926 (6th Cir. 2016), is a pivotal...

Commercial Activity Exception Under FSIA Affirmed in Rote v. Zel Custom Manufacturing LLC

Date: Mar 8, 2016

Commercial Activity Exception Under FSIA Affirmed in Rote v. Zel Custom Manufacturing LLC Introduction In the landmark case Troy Rote; Amanda Rote v. Zel Custom Manufacturing LLC, et al. (816 F.3d...