6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Liability in Toxic Tort Cases: Gass v. Marriott Hotel Services

Date: Mar 4, 2009

Establishing Liability in Toxic Tort Cases: Gass v. Marriott Hotel Services Introduction In the landmark case of Gass v. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc., Ecolab, Inc., the United States Court of...

Affirmation of Miranda Waiver Validity Despite Mental Capacity Concerns in GARNER v. MITCHELL

Date: Mar 4, 2009

Affirmation of Miranda Waiver Validity Despite Mental Capacity Concerns in GARNER v. MITCHELL Introduction GARNER v. MITCHELL, 557 F.3d 257 (6th Cir. 2009), is a pivotal case addressing the validity...

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies via Sua Sponte BIA Actions: Hamdi Al Khalili v. Holder

Date: Feb 28, 2009

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies via Sua Sponte BIA Actions: Hamdi Al Khalili v. Holder Introduction In Hamdi Al Khalili v. Holder, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...

Defining 'Cocaine Base': Sixth Circuit's Comprehensive Analysis in United States v. Higgins

Date: Feb 27, 2009

Defining 'Cocaine Base': Sixth Circuit's Comprehensive Analysis in United States v. Higgins Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Oliver Higgins, the United States Court of Appeals...

Fleming v. Mettrish: Strengthening Fifth Amendment Protections under AEDPA

Date: Feb 26, 2009

Fleming v. Mettrish: Strengthening Fifth Amendment Protections under AEDPA Introduction Fleming v. Mettrish (556 F.3d 520, 6th Cir. 2009) is a pivotal case that reaffirms the robustness of Fifth...

Reversing Disability Claims Denial: Weighting Treating Physicians' Testimonies in Social Security Appeals

Date: Feb 25, 2009

Reversing Disability Claims Denial: Weighting Treating Physicians' Testimonies in Social Security Appeals Introduction The case of Addison White, Jr. v. Commissioner of Social Security (312 F. App'x...

Affirmation and Reversal: Strengthening Associational Discrimination Claims under Title VII and § 1981

Date: Feb 24, 2009

Affirmation and Reversal: Strengthening Associational Discrimination Claims under Title VII and § 1981 Introduction The appellate case of Lynette Barrett, W.T. Melton, Treva Nickens v. Whirlpool...

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...

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

Establishing Liability in Toxic Tort Cases: Gass v. Marriott Hotel Services

Affirmation of Miranda Waiver Validity Despite Mental Capacity Concerns in GARNER v. MITCHELL

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies via Sua Sponte BIA Actions: Hamdi Al Khalili v. Holder

Defining 'Cocaine Base': Sixth Circuit's Comprehensive Analysis in United States v. Higgins

Fleming v. Mettrish: Strengthening Fifth Amendment Protections under AEDPA

Reversing Disability Claims Denial: Weighting Treating Physicians' Testimonies in Social Security Appeals

Affirmation and Reversal: Strengthening Associational Discrimination Claims under Title VII and § 1981

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