6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Admissibility of Prior Convictions Under Rule 404(b): United States v. Brian Bell

Date: Oct 27, 2007

Admissibility of Prior Convictions Under Rule 404(b): United States v. Brian Bell Introduction United States v. Brian Bell, 516 F.3d 432 (6th Cir. 2007) is a pivotal case addressing the admissibility...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Trade Secret Misappropriation: Adcor Industries v. Bevcorp LLC

Date: Oct 24, 2007

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Trade Secret Misappropriation: Adcor Industries v. Bevcorp LLC Introduction The case of Adcor Industries, Inc. v. Bevcorp, LLC, adjudicated on October 23, 2007, by...

Constructive Possession Reexamined: Saejar Deonte Parker v. Paul Renico

Date: Oct 18, 2007

Constructive Possession Reexamined: Saejar Deonte Parker v. Paul Renico Introduction The case of Saejar Deonte Parker v. Paul Renico (506 F.3d 444, 6th Cir. 2007) presents a critical examination of...

Limits on Compounded Interest and Punitive Damages in Copyright Infringement: Bridgeport Music v. Justin Combs Publishing

Date: Oct 18, 2007

Limits on Compounded Interest and Punitive Damages in Copyright Infringement: Bridgeport Music v. Justin Combs Publishing Introduction In the landmark case of Bridgeport Music, Inc.; Westbound...

Constructive Possession in Felon Firearm Cases: Insights from United States v. Grubbs

Date: Oct 18, 2007

Constructive Possession in Felon Firearm Cases: Insights from United States v. Grubbs Introduction The case of United States v. Ernest Wayne Grubbs, 506 F.3d 434 (6th Cir. 2007), serves as a pivotal...

Antitrust Standing Clarified: Insights from NicSand v. 3M

Date: Oct 18, 2007

Antitrust Standing Clarified: Insights from NicSand v. 3M Introduction The case of NICSAND, INC. v. 3M COmpany (507 F.3d 442, Sixth Circuit, 2007) serves as a pivotal point in understanding antitrust...

Establishing Prima Facie in Age Discrimination: Blair v. Henry Filters, Inc. Analysis

Date: Oct 16, 2007

Establishing Prima Facie in Age Discrimination: Blair v. Henry Filters, Inc. Analysis Introduction Blair v. Henry Filters, Inc. is a landmark decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Religious Accommodation and Employment Law: Tepper v. Potter

Date: Oct 16, 2007

Religious Accommodation and Employment Law: Tepper v. Potter Introduction Martin Tepper v. John E. Potter, Postmaster General is a significant case in the realm of employment law, particularly...

Encompassing Disputes Through Primary Arbitration Clauses: Nestle Waters North America, Inc. v. Bollmann

Date: Oct 13, 2007

Encompassing Disputes Through Primary Arbitration Clauses: Nestle Waters North America, Inc. v. Bollmann Introduction The case of Nestle Waters North America, Inc. v. Donald P. Bollmann and Nancy G....

Stewart v. Erwin: Sixth Circuit Mandates Full Record Disclosure for Due Process Analysis in Sentencing Habeas Petitions

Date: Oct 10, 2007

Stewart v. Erwin: Sixth Circuit Mandates Full Record Disclosure for Due Process Analysis in Sentencing Habeas Petitions Introduction Dale Stewart v. James L. Erwin, 503 F.3d 488 (6th Cir. 2007), is a...

Qualified Immunity Standards in Eighth Amendment and State Gross Negligence Claims: Insights from Kellerman v. Estate of Jamie Kellerman

Date: Oct 4, 2007

Qualified Immunity Standards in Eighth Amendment and State Gross Negligence Claims: Insights from Kellerman v. Estate of Jamie Kellerman Introduction Todd Kellerman, Personal Representative of the...

Class Action Fairness Act Threshold in Insurance Disputes: Analysis of Smith v. Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company

Date: Oct 2, 2007

Class Action Fairness Act Threshold in Insurance Disputes: Analysis of Smith v. Nationwide Property and Casualty Insurance Company Introduction In the case of Royce T. Smith v. Nationwide Property...

Comprehensive Commentary on Wysong v. Dow Chemical: Expanding Interpretations of FMLA Interference and Disability Discrimination

Date: Oct 2, 2007

Comprehensive Commentary on Wysong v. The Dow Chemical Company: Expanding Interpretations of FMLA Interference and Disability Discrimination Introduction In the landmark case of Kimberly Wysong v....

Standing Limitations in Zoning Ordinance Challenges: Midwest Media v. Symmes Township

Date: Oct 2, 2007

Standing Limitations in Zoning Ordinance Challenges: Midwest Media v. Symmes Township Introduction In Midwest Media Property, L.L.C.; CTI Properties, L.L.C.; and Speckert, L.L.C. v. Symmes Township,...

Sixth Circuit Affirms Employer's Right to Deny FMLA Leave Based on Inadequate Certification and Ineligibility of Care for Non-Disabled Adult Child

Date: Sep 29, 2007

Sixth Circuit Affirms Employer's Right to Deny FMLA Leave Based on Inadequate Certification and Ineligibility of Care for Non-Disabled Adult Child Introduction In the case of Donna Novak v....

Specific Personal Jurisdiction in Cross-State Fraudulent Transfer Disputes: AIR PRODUCTS AND CONTROLS, INC. v. SAFETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Date: Sep 28, 2007

Specific Personal Jurisdiction in Cross-State Fraudulent Transfer Disputes: AIR PRODUCTS AND CONTROLS, INC. v. SAFETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. Introduction The case of AIR PRODUCTS AND CONTROLS, INC. v....

Affirmation of Section 1447(d) Immunity in Remand Orders: American Maritime Officers v. Marine Engineers Beneficial Association

Date: Sep 28, 2007

Affirmation of Section 1447(d) Immunity in Remand Orders: American Maritime Officers v. Marine Engineers Beneficial Association Introduction The case of American Maritime Officers (AMO) v. Marine...

Effective Notice Under the FDCPA: Analysis of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation v. Lamar

Date: Sep 26, 2007

Effective Notice Under the FDCPA: Analysis of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation v. Lamar Introduction The case of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation v. Cynthia G. Lamar addresses critical...

Probable Cause Afforded by Initial Witness Testimony Upholds Police Arrests Under Section 1983

Date: Sep 26, 2007

Probable Cause Afforded by Initial Witness Testimony Upholds Police Arrests Under Section 1983 Introduction In the appellate case Dennis Peet; Jeemell Spencer v. City of Detroit, the United States...

Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Equal Protection and Vagueness Claims in Cleveland Firefighters Residency Requirement Case

Date: Sep 26, 2007

Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Equal Protection and Vagueness Claims in Cleveland Firefighters Residency Requirement Case Introduction The case of Association of Cleveland Fire Fighters, Local 93...

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