Revisiting the Salary-Basis Test under FLSA: Insights from Orton v. Johnny's Lunch Franchise Introduction Orton v. Johnny's Lunch Franchise, LLC, 668 F.3d 843 (6th Cir. 2012), is a pivotal case that...
Finality and Statute of Limitations in Federal Habeas Corpus: Keeling v. Warden Introduction The case of Dante Keeling v. Warden, Lebanon Correctional Institution (673 F.3d 452) adjudicated by the...
Restriction on Solicitation at Public Festivals: Fairborn Case Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Tracy Bays and Kerrigan Skelly v. City of Fairborn emanates from an incident during the...
Implications of UNITED STATES v. Ovell Evers, Sr.: Restitution and Forfeiture in Child Exploitation Cases Introduction UNITED STATES of America v. Ovell Evers, Sr., 669 F.3d 645 (6th Cir. 2012),...
Double Jeopardy Protections in the Context of Mid-Trial Indictment Amendments: Phillips v. Court of Common Pleas Introduction Phillips v. Court of Common Pleas (668 F.3d 804), decided by the United...
Establishing a Pattern of Racketeering Activity under RICO: Heinrich v. Waiting Angels Adoption Services Introduction In the landmark case of Heinrich v. Waiting Angels Adoption Services, Inc. (668...
Clarifying Coram Nobis and Successive § 2255 Motions: Insights from Ramani Pilla v. United States Introduction Ramani Pilla v. United States, 668 F.3d 368 (6th Cir. 2012), addresses critical issues...
Sixth Circuit Strikes Down Englewood’s 6 P.M. Canvassing Curfew as Overbroad First Amendment Restriction Introduction In the case of Ohio Citizen Action, Plaintiff–Appellant/Cross–Appellee, v. City...
Reaffirming Absolute Prosecutorial Immunity in HOWELL v. SANDERS Introduction The case of Nicole Howell v. Rob Sanders, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on February...
Clarifying AEDPA’s Diligence Requirements and Evidentiary Hearing Discretion in Ineffective Assistance Claims: Robinson v. Howes Introduction Brandon Robinson, the petitioner-appellant, appealed the...
United States v. Richards: Establishing Clear Boundaries for Server Searches in Child Pornography Cases Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Timothy Ryan Richards, adjudicated by...
Revisiting Default Judgment Standards: Dassault Systemes v. Childress Introduction The case of Dassault Systemes, SA v. Keith Childress (663 F.3d 832, 6th Cir. 2012) presents a significant...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Age Discrimination Case: George A. Lefevers v. GAF Fiberglass Corp. Introduction The case of George A. Lefevers v. GAF Fiberglass Corporation, decided by the United...
Balancing Religious Freedom and University Ethics: Insights from Ward v. Eastern Michigan University Introduction Ward v. Eastern Michigan University is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...
Affirmation of Conditional Writ in Batson Claim: Rice v. White Introduction The case of Gregory Rice v. Jeff White, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on January 20,...
Restrictive Standards for General Personal Jurisdiction Over Non-Resident Defendants in Ohio: Conn v. Zakharov Introduction Richard A. Conn, Jr., Plaintiff–Appellant brought a breach of contract...
Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts Under Rule 404(b): United States v. Clay (6th Cir. 2012) Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Gary Clay, 667 F.3d 689 (6th Cir. 2012), the United...
Reinforcing USERRA Protections and Comparator Requirements in Discrimination Litigation: Walleon Bobo v. UPS Introduction In the landmark case of Walleon Bobo v. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS),...
Expanding the Interpretation of 'Physical Restraint' and 'Official Victim' Sentencing Enhancements: Analysis of United States v. Coleman Introduction The case of United States of America v. William...
Ensuring Proper Burden-Shifting in ADEA Promotion Claims: Insights from Provenzano v. LCI Holdings Introduction Provenzano v. LCI Holdings, Inc., 663 F.3d 806 (6th Cir. 2011), is a pivotal case...