Later Interpreter Disqualification Does Not Require Reopening Without Specific Mistranslation or Prejudice Introduction In Efra Samba Deh v. Todd Blanche, the Sixth Circuit addressed whether...
Invited Error Bars First-Time Challenge to Large-Capacity-Magazine Enhancement Absent Manifest Injustice Introduction In United States v. Ricky House, the Sixth Circuit affirmed a 96-month sentence...
Attorney Discipline Upheld Where Recusal, Notice, and Privilege Objections Show No Prejudice or Objective Bias Introduction In In re Van Irion, the Sixth Circuit affirmed disciplinary sanctions...
Money-Motivated Gang Extortion, Without Protected-Ground Motive, Does Not Establish Asylum Nexus Introduction In Julio Francisco Sebastian v. Todd Blanche, the Sixth Circuit denied a petition for...
Sixth Circuit Adopts IIRIRA Substantial-Evidence Review for Cancellation-of-Removal Hardship Determinations Introduction In Jose Baltazar Us v. Todd Blanche, the Sixth Circuit denied Jose Baltazar...
Flooding Takings Claims Require Foreseeable Government-Caused Invasion and a Government Possessory Interest in the Drain Easement Case: Willienard Banks v. Charter Twp. of Bloomfield, Mich. (6th Cir....
Odor of Burnt Marijuana Justifies Prolonged Detention and Automobile-Exception Search; Credibility Findings Control Suppression Review 1. Introduction In United States v. Antoine Gaither (6th Cir....
No Bivens Extension for Post–Sentence-Reduction Overdetention; FTCA Six-Month Filing Deadline Strictly Enforced Introduction In Charles Crenshaw v. Warden, Lorain Corr. Inst. (6th Cir. Apr. 28, 2026)...
Negative X-Rays Cannot Rebut Legal Pneumoconiosis Under the Fifteen-Year Presumption, and Issues Not Raised to the Benefits Review Board Are Forfeited 1. Introduction Sequoia Energy, LLC v. Amy...
Upward “Variance,” Not Guidelines “Departure”: No U.S.S.G. § 4A1.3 Findings Required When the District Court Moves Above the Plea-Range Based on § 3553(a) 1. Introduction In United States v. Ernest...
Clear-Error Deference Governs § 3E1.1 Acceptance-of-Responsibility Determinations Even on Undisputed Facts United States v. Jaylen Simpson (6th Cir. Apr. 27, 2026) Appeal from the Western District of...
Reliable Testimony, “Same Course of Conduct,” and Burden-Shifting Sustain Drug-Weight Attribution and §2D1.1(b)(1) Firearm Enhancement 1. Introduction In United States v. Curtis Phillips (6th Cir....
Sixth Circuit En Banc: “Actual Cash Value” Auto-Insurance Classes Challenging “Typical Negotiation” Adjustments Fail Rule 23(b)(3) Predominance; “Refund-the-Adjustment” Damages Models Violate the...
Driscoll v. Smiley: Deadly Force in Welfare Checks After Barnes v. Felix—No “Moment-of-Threat” Shortcut and No Weapon Without Objective Indicia 1. Introduction Case: Cory Driscoll v. Montgomery Cnty....
Qualified Immunity for Suicide-Prevention Welfare Checks: Objectively Reasonable Belief Justifies Warrantless Entry and Brief Display of Weapons Mark W. Eurton, Jr. and Lauren E. Whisman v. Parker...
AEDPA Deference Controls: Excited-Utterance Confrontation Claims, Dual Harmless-Error Review (Brecht + AEDPA), and “Stray” Strickland Wording in Capital Habeas I. Introduction In Phillip Jones v. Tim...
Rule 11 Misstatement of § 924(c) “Use/Carry” Elements Is Not Plainly Reversible Without Prejudice I. Introduction United States v. JoiSade Wilford (6th Cir. Apr. 22, 2026) is an unpublished decision...
Forum-Directed Wage Garnishment Creates Specific Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Debt-Collection Counsel Case: Alexander Ross v. Robinson, Hoover & Fudge, PLLC Court: Court of Appeals for the Sixth...
Red Flags Do Not Automatically Defeat § 548(c) Good Faith; Actual-Notice Service of a Michigan Non-Periodic Garnishment Perfects a Lien Outside the § 547 Preference Period 1. Introduction In Jeff A....
White's Landing Fisheries: Sovereign Immunity Bars Federal Takings/State-Law Claims Challenging State Fishing Rules; Jurisdictional Dismissals Must Be Without Prejudice 1. Introduction In White's...