6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Enhanced Procedural Compliance Standards under IDEA: Insights from N.L. v. Knox County Schools

Date: Jan 17, 2003

Enhanced Procedural Compliance Standards under IDEA: Insights from N.L. v. Knox County Schools Introduction The case N.L., a minor, by her mother, Ms. C., v. Knox County Schools (315 F.3d 688)...

State Action Requirement in §1983 Claims: Tahfs v. Proctor Establishes Rigorous Standards

Date: Jan 15, 2003

State Action Requirement in §1983 Claims: Tahfs v. Proctor Establishes Rigorous Standards Introduction In the landmark case of Judy Lynn Tahfs v. William N. Proctor and Miranda K. Proctor, the United...

Qualified Immunity in §1983 Claims: Analysis of Crockett & Greene v. Cumberland College

Date: Jan 14, 2003

Qualified Immunity in §1983 Claims: Analysis of Crockett & Greene v. Cumberland College Introduction The case of Crockett v. Cumberland College concerns the wrongful arrest and subsequent punitive...

Receivership Bound by Arbitration Agreements: Javitch v. Brokerage Firms

Date: Jan 11, 2003

Receivership Bound by Arbitration Agreements: Javitch v. Brokerage Firms Introduction The case of Victor M. Javitch, Receiver, Plaintiff-Appellee v. First Union Securities, Inc. et al., adjudicated...

Helton v. United States: Reinforcing Probable Cause Standards and Limiting the Leon Good-Faith Exception

Date: Jan 7, 2003

Helton v. United States: Reinforcing Probable Cause Standards and Limiting the Leon Good-Faith Exception Introduction Helton v. United States, 314 F.3d 812 (6th Cir. 2003), is a pivotal case that...

Clarification of Amount in Controversy Requirements in Diversity Jurisdiction: Marti Egan v. Premier Scales Systems

Date: Dec 31, 2002

Clarification of Amount in Controversy Requirements in Diversity Jurisdiction: Marti Egan v. Premier Scales Systems Introduction The case of Marti Egan Plaintiff v. Premier Scales Systems, d/b/a...

Shepherd v. Wellman: Affirming Proper §1983 Pleadings and Upholding Attorney Conduct Standards

Date: Dec 24, 2002

Shepherd v. Wellman: Affirming Proper §1983 Pleadings and Upholding Attorney Conduct Standards Introduction Shepherd v. Wellman, 313 F.3d 963 (6th Cir. 2002), is a pivotal case addressing several...

Reverse Discrimination in Employment Promotions: Zambetti v. Cuyahoga Community College

Date: Dec 20, 2002

Reverse Discrimination in Employment Promotions: Zambetti v. Cuyahoga Community College Introduction Todd Zambetti, a Caucasian employee of Cuyahoga Community College (CCC), filed a lawsuit alleging...

Ensuring Comprehensive Evaluation in ERISA Benefit Denials: Insights from Spangler v. Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc. & Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.

Date: Dec 17, 2002

Ensuring Comprehensive Evaluation in ERISA Benefit Denials: Insights from Spangler v. Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc. & Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Janice Spangler...

Tennessee FDEA Casket Retail Licensing Invalidated under Fourteenth Amendment: Sixth Circuit Decision

Date: Dec 7, 2002

Tennessee FDEA Casket Retail Licensing Invalidated under Fourteenth Amendment: Sixth Circuit Decision Introduction In Craigmiles et al. v. Giles et al., the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Establishing Liability in Malicious Prosecution: Hinchman v. Moore Jr. & Dombrowski

Date: Dec 3, 2002

Establishing Liability in Malicious Prosecution: Hinchman v. Moore Jr. & Dombrowski Introduction The case of Bonnie Lee Hinchman v. Edwin L. Moore Jr. and Robert A. Dombrowski serves as a significant...

Claim Preclusion in Land Use Zoning Disputes: Analysis of DUBUC v. GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP

Date: Dec 3, 2002

Claim Preclusion in Land Use Zoning Disputes: Analysis of DUBUC v. GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP Introduction The case of Dennis DUBUC v. GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP (312 F.3d 736) adjudicated by the United States Court...

Sixth Circuit Applies Thaddeus-X in Prisoner Retaliation Claim: Cle v. Brown

Date: Nov 28, 2002

Sixth Circuit Applies Thaddeus-X in Prisoner Retaliation Claim: Cle v. Brown Introduction In Cle v. Brown, 312 F.3d 782 (6th Cir. 2002), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...

Excessive Use of Force in Correctional Facilities: Comprehensive Analysis of Combs v. Wilkinson (2002)

Date: Nov 28, 2002

Excessive Use of Force in Correctional Facilities: Comprehensive Analysis of Combs v. Wilkinson (2002) Introduction The case of Ronald Combs, Jason Robb, and George Skatzes v. Reginald Wilkinson...

Affirmation of Copes' Convictions: Insights into Conspiracy, Sufficiency of Evidence, and Constitutional Challenges

Date: Nov 20, 2002

Affirmation of Copes' Convictions: Insights into Conspiracy, Sufficiency of Evidence, and Constitutional Challenges Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Randall Cope and Terry...

Reaffirming the Establishment Clause: Removal of Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools

Date: Nov 20, 2002

Reaffirming the Establishment Clause: Removal of Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools Introduction The case of Barry BAKER; Anonymous Plaintiff #1 v. ADAMS COUNTY/OHIO VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD...

Clarifying Fourth Amendment Protections in Police Detentions: Insights from Burchett v. Kiefer

Date: Nov 20, 2002

Clarifying Fourth Amendment Protections in Police Detentions: Insights from Burchett v. Kiefer Introduction In Charles E. Burchett; Carla Burchett v. Greg Kiefer et al., the United States Court of...

Mandatory Issuance of Certificate of Appealability Upon Filing Notice of Appeal: Insights from Castro v. United States

Date: Nov 14, 2002

Mandatory Issuance of Certificate of Appealability Upon Filing Notice of Appeal: Insights from Castro v. United States Introduction The case of Robert Jinx Castro v. United States of America, 310...

Qualified Immunity and Retaliatory Arrest for Protected Speech: Analysis of Greene v. Barber, 310 F.3d 889 (6th Cir. 2002)

Date: Nov 9, 2002

Qualified Immunity and Retaliatory Arrest for Protected Speech: Analysis of Greene v. Barber, 310 F.3d 889 (6th Cir. 2002) Introduction Anthony C. Greene, a 300-pound lawyer, initiated a civil rights...

Preemption of State Tariff Requirements under the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Insights from Verizon North Inc. v. MPSC

Date: Nov 8, 2002

Preemption of State Tariff Requirements under the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Insights from Verizon North Inc. v. MPSC Introduction The case of Verizon North, Inc. v. Public Service Commission of...

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