Enforceability of Broad Appeal Waivers in Plea Agreements: Beals v. United States Introduction The case of UNITED STATES of America v. Leslie R. Beals and Pamela R. Miller involves a complex legal...
Strengthening FOIA Privacy Protections: Rimmer v. Holder Affirms Exemptions 7(C) and 7(D) Introduction In the landmark case of Rimmer v. Holder, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...
Hanna v. Ishee: Strict Limitations on Habeas Corpus Relief for Brady Violations and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel under AEDPA Introduction James Hanna was convicted of aggravated murder for the...
6th Circuit Upholds Due Process and Brady Claims in Elwood Jones Case Introduction In the landmark case of Elwood H. Jones v. Margaret Bagley, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...
Employer Not Liable for Unreported Work Time Under FLSA When Employee Fails to Use Established Reporting Procedures: White v. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. Introduction White v. Baptist Memorial...
Enhancing RICO Claims Beyond Securities Fraud: Insights from Ouwinga v. Defendants Introduction In Stephen Ouwinga et al. v. Benistar 419 Plan Services, Inc. et al. (No. 10–2531, 6th Cir., 2012), the...
Determination of Onset Date in Disability Claims: Shrader v. Astrue Introduction In the landmark case of John Edward Shrader v. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, adjudicated on...
Affirmation of Class Certification in Insurance Premium Tax Miscalculations 1. Introduction The case of Jason Young et al. v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company et al. serves as a significant...
Static Control Components, Inc. v. Lexmark International, Inc.: Clarifying Antitrust Standing and Lanham Act Claims Introduction In the appellate case Static Control Components, Inc. v. Lexmark...
Bankruptcy Court's Limited Authority in Fraud Claims: Randall Scott Waldman v. Ronald B. Stone - Sixth Circuit Analysis Introduction In the case of Randall Scott Waldman et al. v. Ronald B. Stone,...
Sixth Circuit Reinforces MMMA Limits: Private Employment Termination Unprotected and Individual Liability Standards Clarified in Casias v. Wal-Mart Introduction In the case of Joseph Casias v....
Forfeiture of Improper Service Defense Through Extensive Litigation Participation: Allen King Estate v. Eric Taylor Introduction The case of Allen King and Bruce King, Administrators of the Estate of...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in EJS Properties v. City of Toledo: Implications for Due Process and Equal Protection in Zoning Decisions Introduction In EJS Properties, LLC v. City of Toledo, 698...
Reaffirming §1983 as Exclusive Remedy for §1981 Violations: McCormick v. Miami University Introduction In the case of Regina Ann McCormick v. Miami University (693 F.3d 654, 6th Cir. 2012), the...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Case: Establishing Key Precedents in Federal Evidence Law Introduction The case of Robert G. Back v. Nestlé USA, Inc. (694 F.3d 571) adjudicated...
Sixth Circuit Upholds Equal Protection for Provisional Ballots Affected by Poll-Worker Error Introduction The case of Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless; Service Employees International Union,...
Affirming AEDPA’s Deference in Adjudicating Evidentiary Admission of Gang Affiliation: BLACKMON v. BOOKER Introduction In Roy Blackmon v. Raymond Booker, Warden, 696 F.3d 536 (6th Cir. 2012), the...
6th Circuit Affirms Equal Protection Violation in Ohio's Early Voting Deadline Discrimination Introduction The case of Obama for America; Democratic National Committee; Ohio Democratic Party v. Jon...
Qualified Immunity Upholds Taser Use in Active Resistance: Hagans v. Franklin County Sheriff's Office Introduction Hagans v. Franklin County Sheriff's Office is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...
Enhancing Enforcement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act: Boggio v. USAA Reinforces Furnisher Responsibilities under §1681s–2(b) 1. Introduction The case of Frank Boggio v. USAA Federal Savings Bank...