6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Antitrust Claims Lacking Cognizable Injury: Expert Masonry, Inc. v. Boone County

Date: Mar 9, 2006

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Antitrust Claims Lacking Cognizable Injury: Expert Masonry, Inc. v. Boone County Introduction In the case of Expert Masonry, Inc. v. Boone County, Kentucky, Fiscal...

Implied Private Cause of Action and Discrimination Claims in Employment Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of McCLAIN v. NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CENTER

Date: Mar 7, 2006

Implied Private Cause of Action and Discrimination Claims in Employment Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of McCLAIN v. NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CENTER Introduction Case: Lena McClain,...

Qualified Immunity in Civil Service Termination: Silberstein v. City of Dayton

Date: Mar 4, 2006

Qualified Immunity in Civil Service Termination: Silberstein v. City of Dayton Introduction The case of Susan Fisler Silberstein v. City of Dayton (440 F.3d 306) addressed significant issues...

Affidavit Use and Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege: Powerhouse Licensing v. Venice Renaissance

Date: Mar 3, 2006

Affidavit Use and Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege: Powerhouse Licensing v. Venice Renaissance Introduction The case of Powerhouse Licensing, LLC et al. v. Venice Renaissance, LLC, adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Lack of Personal Jurisdiction under Ohio's Long-Arm Statute in Brunner v. Hampson

Date: Mar 1, 2006

Affirmation of Lack of Personal Jurisdiction under Ohio's Long-Arm Statute in Brunner v. Hampson Introduction In the case of Paul Brunner, Karen Brunner, and Douglas Otte v. Pamela Hampson, Executor...

Reaffirming DeShaney: Police Inaction in Private Drag Race Does Not Constitute Due Process Violation

Date: Feb 28, 2006

Reaffirming DeShaney: Police Inaction in Private Drag Race Does Not Constitute Due Process Violation Introduction In the case of Dorothy JONES, as Personal Representative v. Aaron REYNOLDS et al.,...

Establishing Identity through Prior Robberies: Insights from United States v. Perry

Date: Feb 25, 2006

Establishing Identity through Prior Robberies: Insights from United States v. Perry Introduction United States v. Oceanus Perry, 438 F.3d 642 (6th Cir. 2006), is a significant appellate decision...

Procedural Due Process and Undue Burden in Abortion Clinic Licensing: The Sixth Circuit's Ruling in Women's Medical Professional Corporation v. Baird

Date: Feb 18, 2006

Procedural Due Process and Undue Burden in Abortion Clinic Licensing: The Sixth Circuit's Ruling in Women's Medical Professional Corporation v. Baird Introduction The case of Women's Medical...

Affirmation of Bank Fraud Convictions with Remand for Resentencing in Abboud v. United States

Date: Feb 18, 2006

Affirmation of Bank Fraud Convictions with Remand for Resentencing in Abboud v. United States Introduction In the case of United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Elie F. Abboud and Michel...

Retaliatory Employment Discharge Claims and Federal Jurisdiction: Insights from Eastman v. Marine Mechanical Corporation

Date: Feb 16, 2006

Retaliatory Employment Discharge Claims and Federal Jurisdiction: Insights from Eastman v. Marine Mechanical Corporation Introduction The case of John T. Eastman v. Marine Mechanical Corporation,...

Preemption of State Tort Claims in Railroad Crossing Safety: Nye v. CSX Transportation

Date: Feb 15, 2006

Preemption of State Tort Claims in Railroad Crossing Safety: Nye v. CSX Transportation 1. Introduction In the case of Joshua Nye and Judy Ramirez v. CSX Transportation, Inc. (437 F.3d 556), the...

Reaffirming the Use of Career Offender Designations in Sentencing Post-Booker: United States v. Richardson

Date: Feb 14, 2006

Reaffirming the Use of Career Offender Designations in Sentencing Post-Booker: United States v. Richardson Introduction United States v. Richardson is a significant appellate decision from the United...

Mandate for Comprehensive Transcript Review in Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Nash v. Eberlin

Date: Feb 11, 2006

Mandate for Comprehensive Transcript Review in Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Nash v. Eberlin Introduction Darell Nash, Sr. v. Michelle Eberlin, 437 F.3d 519 (6th Cir. 2006), is a pivotal case in the...

Sigley v. City of Parma Heights: Reevaluating Excessive Force Standards

Date: Feb 11, 2006

Sigley v. City of Parma Heights: Reevaluating Excessive Force Standards Introduction Sigley v. City of Parma Heights, 437 F.3d 527 (6th Cir. 2006), is a pivotal case that addresses the critical issue...

Affirmation of Statute of Limitations and Beneficiary Standing under ERISA: Morrison v. Marsh McLennan Companies

Date: Feb 11, 2006

Affirmation of Statute of Limitations and Beneficiary Standing under ERISA: Morrison v. Marsh McLennan Companies Introduction The case of Christine Morrison v. Marsh McLennan Companies, Inc.,...

Personal Changes Do Not Constitute 'Changed Circumstances' for Reopening Removal Proceedings: Haddad v. Gonzales

Date: Feb 10, 2006

Personal Changes Do Not Constitute 'Changed Circumstances' for Reopening Removal Proceedings: Haddad v. Gonzales Introduction Hanan Haddad v. Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General, 437 F.3d 515 (6th...

Narrowing Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Kroger v. Malease Foods

Date: Feb 10, 2006

Narrowing Personal Jurisdiction: Insights from Kroger Corp. v. Malease Foods Corp. Introduction The case of The Kroger Company v. Malease Foods Corporation (437 F.3d 506) adjudicated by the United...

Re-evaluating "Crime of Violence" Classification: United States v. Marco Eugene Foreman

Date: Feb 9, 2006

Re-evaluating "Crime of Violence" Classification: United States v. Marco Eugene Foreman Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Marco Eugene Foreman, 436 F.3d 638 (6th Cir. 2006), the...

Clarifying Deliberate Indifference and Qualified Immunity in Prisoners’ Eighth Amendment Claims: Clark-Murphy v. Foreback

Date: Feb 7, 2006

Clarifying Deliberate Indifference and Qualified Immunity in Prisoners’ Eighth Amendment Claims: Clark-Murphy v. Foreback Introduction The case of Bonita Clark-Murphy, as Personal Representative of...

Limitation on Rule 23(b)(2) Class Certification in Title VII Discrimination Cases: Analysis of Reeb v. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Date: Jan 25, 2006

Limitation on Rule 23(b)(2) Class Certification in Title VII Discrimination Cases: Analysis of Reeb v. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Introduction The case of Rachel REEB, et al. v....

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