6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Revisiting the Statute of Limitations for Due Process Claims: Kelly v. Burks

Date: Jul 21, 2005

Revisiting the Statute of Limitations for Due Process Claims: Kelly v. Burks Introduction Ralph E. Kelly v. Ishmon F. Burks Jr. et al., 415 F.3d 558 (6th Cir. 2005), is a pivotal case addressing the...

Admissibility of Non-Testimonial Hearsay under the Sixth Amendment: Insights from United States v. Franklin and Clarke

Date: Jul 20, 2005

Admissibility of Non-Testimonial Hearsay under the Sixth Amendment: Insights from United States v. Franklin and Clarke Introduction Case: United States of America v. Marcus Franklin and Jamaal Clarke...

Emotional Distress Under FELA Must Stem from Fear for Personal Safety: Lukowski and Blauvelt v. CSX Transportation

Date: Jul 20, 2005

Emotional Distress Under FELA Must Stem from Fear for Personal Safety: Lukowski and Blauvelt v. CSX Transportation Introduction In the case of James R. Lukowski and Lester J. Blauvelt v. CSX...

Reaffirming AEDPA Deference Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Maldonado v. Wilson

Date: Jul 16, 2005

Reaffirming AEDPA Deference Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Maldonado v. Wilson Introduction The case of Henry Maldonado v. Julius Wilson (416 F.3d 470) represents a pivotal moment in the...

Tisdale v. FedEx: Extending Retaliation Protections under Title VII

Date: Jul 15, 2005

Tisdale v. FedEx: Extending Retaliation Protections under Title VII Introduction The case of Richard Tisdale v. Federal Express Corporation (415 F.3d 516) adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Strict Adherence to §1997e(e) Physical Injury Standard Upholds Qualified Immunity in Eighth Amendment §1983 Claims

Date: Jul 8, 2005

Strict Adherence to §1997e(e) Physical Injury Standard Upholds Qualified Immunity in Eighth Amendment §1983 Claims Introduction In the case of Stephen Jarriett v. Julius Wilson et al., decided on...

Deliberate Indifference to Medical Needs and Denial of Qualified Immunity: Owensby v. City of Cincinnati

Date: Jul 8, 2005

Deliberate Indifference to Medical Needs and Denial of Qualified Immunity: Owensby v. City of Cincinnati Introduction Estate of Roger D. Owensby, Jr., Plaintiff-Appellee, v. City of Cincinnati; et...

Statute of Limitations in Securities Fraud: Wyser-Pratte Management Co. v. Telxon Corp. and PwC

Date: Jun 29, 2005

Statute of Limitations in Securities Fraud: Wyser-Pratte Management Co. v. Telxon Corp. and PwC Introduction The case Wyser-Pratte Management Co., Inc. v. Telxon Corporation, et al.,...

Reevaluation of Statute of Limitations and Probable Cause Standards in Section 1983 Claims: An Analysis of Ronald Wolfe, Jr. v. Allan Perry

Date: Jun 28, 2005

Reevaluation of Statute of Limitations and Probable Cause Standards in Section 1983 Claims: An Analysis of Ronald Wolfe, Jr. v. Allan Perry Introduction The case of Ronald Wolfe, Jr. v. Allan Perry...

Denied Qualified Immunity in Retaliatory Transfer for Exercising First Amendment Rights: Sixth Circuit in Siggers-El v. Barlow

Date: Jun 25, 2005

Denied Qualified Immunity in Retaliatory Transfer for Exercising First Amendment Rights: Sixth Circuit in Siggers-El v. Barlow Introduction Darrell Siggers-El v. David Barlow is a landmark case...

Clarifying Supplemental Jurisdiction and Summary Judgment Standards under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: An In-Depth Analysis of Kenneth C. Voyticky v. Village of Timberlake, Ohio

Date: Jun 23, 2005

Clarifying Supplemental Jurisdiction and Summary Judgment Standards under 42 U.S.C. § 1983: An In-Depth Analysis of Kenneth C. Voyticky v. Village of Timberlake, Ohio Introduction The case of Kenneth...

Excessive Force and Probable Cause: Sixth Circuit Rules Against Qualified Immunity in St. John v. Hickey

Date: Jun 21, 2005

Excessive Force and Probable Cause: Sixth Circuit Rules Against Qualified Immunity in St. John v. Hickey Introduction In the case of Allen St. John v. David Hickey, Sheriff, Vinton County, Ohio, et...

Limits of First Amendment Protections for Criminal Defense Attorneys in Courtrooms: Mezibov v. Allen

Date: Jun 17, 2005

Limits of First Amendment Protections for Criminal Defense Attorneys in Courtrooms: Mezibov v. Allen Introduction The case of Marc D. Mezibov v. Michael K. Allen, adjudicated by the United States...

Establishing Supervisory Liability for Unconstitutional Detention: Insights from Turner v. City of Taylor

Date: Jun 16, 2005

Establishing Supervisory Liability for Unconstitutional Detention: Insights from Turner v. City of Taylor Introduction The case of Christopher Turner v. City of Taylor et al. (412 F.3d 629)...

Procedural Due Process in Private Property Access: Warren v. City of Athens

Date: Jun 16, 2005

Procedural Due Process in Private Property Access: Warren v. City of Athens Introduction In Warren v. City of Athens, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit addressed significant...

Enhanced Requirements for ALJ Articulation in Disability Claims: Cross v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: Jun 15, 2005

Enhanced Requirements for ALJ Articulation in Disability Claims: Cross v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction The case of Lewis P. Cross v. Commissioner of Social Security (373 F. Supp. 2d...

Substantial Evidence Upholds Asylum Denial and Due Process Findings in Vasha v. Gonzales

Date: Jun 15, 2005

Substantial Evidence Upholds Asylum Denial and Due Process Findings in Vasha v. Gonzales Introduction The case of Fatos Vasha v. Alberto Gonzales (410 F.3d 863) presents a comprehensive examination...

Clarifying Amount in Controversy Calculation under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Analysis of Golden v. Gorno Bros. Inc. (6th Cir. 2005)

Date: Jun 15, 2005

Clarifying Amount in Controversy Calculation under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Analysis of Golden v. Gorno Bros. Inc. (6th Cir. 2005) Introduction In the landmark case of Terrance Golden v. Gorno...

Reevaluating 'Violent Felony' Classification Under the Armed Career Criminal Act: An Analysis of United States v. Sawyers

Date: Jun 14, 2005

Reevaluating 'Violent Felony' Classification Under the Armed Career Criminal Act: An Analysis of United States v. Sawyers Introduction United States v. Tyrice L. Sawyers, adjudicated by the United...

Mandatory Compliance with Jury's Life Sentence Recommendation under 18 U.S.C. §3594: Insights from United States v. Ostrander

Date: Jun 11, 2005

Mandatory Compliance with Jury's Life Sentence Recommendation under 18 U.S.C. §3594: Insights from United States v. Ostrander Introduction In the case of United States v. Michael Ostrander and Robert...

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