Affirmation of Governmental Immunity in School Liability for State-Created Danger and Public Nuisance Claims Introduction The case of Bridget Walker, et al. v. Detroit Public School District, et al....
Affirming Sentencing Enhancements in Bribery and Obstruction Cases: United States v. Greco Introduction In United States v. Greco, 734 F.3d 441 (6th Cir. 2013), the United States Court of Appeals for...
Chronic Illness as Imminent Danger: Insights from Vandiver v. PRISON HEALTH SERVICES, Inc. Introduction The case of Jerry Vandiver v. Prison Health Services, Inc. addresses a critical intersection...
Pleading Requirements for National Origin Discrimination Claims under ECOA – Southfield v. Flagstar Bank Introduction The case of 16630 Southfield Limited Partnership et al. v. Flagstar Bank, F.S.B....
Protecting Begging as First Amendment-Sanctioned Speech: A New Sixth Circuit Precedent Introduction The case of James Speet and Ernest Sims v. Bill Schuette (726 F.3d 867) represents a significant...
Affirmation of Federal Habeas Denial Under AEDPA: Strict Deference to State Court in Death Penalty Case Introduction The case of Henry Hodges v. Roland Colson (727 F.3d 517) adjudicated by the United...
Admissibility of Regulatory Inaction Evidence Under 15 U.S.C. § 2074(b): Sixth Circuit Upholds District Court's Rulings in BIC Lighter Liability Case Introduction The case of David R. Cummins,...
Career Offender Sentences Exempt from §2D1.1 Guideline Amendments: Insights from United States v. Riley Introduction United States v. Robin Dean Riley, Jr., 726 F.3d 756 (6th Cir. 2013) is a pivotal...
Affirmation of Likelihood of Confusion Standard in Trademark Infringement: Double L, Inc. v. Lucky’s Detroit, LLC Introduction The case of Double L, Inc. v. Lucky’s Detroit, LLC, adjudicated by the...
Waldo v. Consumers Energy Co.: Reinforcement of Hostile Work Environment Standards and Attorney Fee Awards under Title VII Introduction WALDO v. CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, 726 F.3d 802 (6th Cir....
Class Certification Standards for Title VII Discrimination Claims: Insights from Davis v. Cintas Introduction Tanesha Davis v. Cintas Corporation, 717 F.3d 476 (6th Cir. 2013), is a pivotal case...
Affirmation of Use-of-a-Minor Enhancement and Judicial Fact-Finding in Yancy v. United States Introduction Yancy v. United States, 725 F.3d 596 (6th Cir. 2013), presents a significant examination of...
Enhancing the Consideration of Mental Impairments in Social Security Disability Evaluations: Insights from Brooks v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction Brooks v. Commissioner of Social...
Active Resistance Defined: Sixth Circuit Affirms Liability in Excessive Force Case Introduction In the case of Ralph Eldridge v. City of Warren, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...
Sixth Circuit Reaffirms STONE v. POWELL: Fourth Amendment Claims in §2255 Motions Limited to Ineffective Assistance Introduction In the case of Ronnie Travis Ray v. United States, the United States...
Affirmation of Conviction and Sentencing in Drug Distribution and Money Laundering Case: United States v. Miller Introduction The case of United States of America v. Adam M. Miller (531 F. App'x 569)...
Clarity on 'Social Visibility' in Particular Social Groups: Sixth Circuit’s Ruling in Umaña–RAMOS v. HOLDER Introduction In the landmark case Umaña–RAMOS v. HOLDER, decided on July 30, 2013, the...
Carpenter v. City of Flint: Sixth Circuit Clarifies Standards for Dismissal with Prejudice in Failure to Prosecute Cases Introduction In the case of John Carpenter v. City of Flint, decided by the...
Certification of Class Action for Product Liability in In re Whirlpool Corporation Front-Loading Washer Litigation Introduction The case of In re Whirlpool Corporation Front-Loading Washer Products...
Vote Buying Recognized as Bribery Under RICO by Sixth Circuit; Cumulative Evidentiary Errors Lead to Vacated Convictions Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Douglas C. Adams et...