6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Unanimity in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of Roe v. Baker

Date: Nov 1, 2002

Unanimity in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of Roe v. Baker Introduction Roe v. Baker, 316 F.3d 557 (6th Cir. 2002), is a pivotal case addressing the procedural and constitutional safeguards in capital...

Exceptional Circumstances in Warrantless Searches of Parolees: Carnes v. United States

Date: Oct 30, 2002

Exceptional Circumstances in Warrantless Searches of Parolees: Carnes v. United States 1. Introduction Carnes v. United States (309 F.3d 950, 6th Cir. 2002) is a pivotal case that addresses the...

Legal Commentary: United States v. Lawrence - Interpretation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) and Sentencing Enhancements

Date: Oct 29, 2002

United States v. Lawrence: Defining "In Furtherance of" and Enhancing Sentencing for Obstruction of Justice Introduction The case of UNITED STATES of America v. Allen Lawrence, Jr., adjudicated by...

Equitable Tolling and Deadlines for Habeas Corpus Petitions: Insights from Griffin v. Rogers

Date: Oct 19, 2002

Equitable Tolling and Deadlines for Habeas Corpus Petitions: Insights from Griffin v. Rogers Introduction The legal landscape governing habeas corpus petitions underwent significant scrutiny in the...

Selective Enforcement and Qualified Immunity: Insights from Farm Labor Organizing Committee v. Ohio State Highway Patrol

Date: Oct 18, 2002

Selective Enforcement and Qualified Immunity: Insights from Farm Labor Organizing Committee v. Ohio State Highway Patrol Introduction The case of Farm Labor Organizing Committee, et al.,...

Enhancing Legal Clarity: United States v. Rudolph Keszthelyi and the Reasonable Continuation Rule in Fourth Amendment Jurisprudence

Date: Oct 18, 2002

Enhancing Legal Clarity: United States v. Rudolph Keszthelyi and the Reasonable Continuation Rule in Fourth Amendment Jurisprudence Introduction The case of United States of America v. Rudolph...

Clarifying First Amendment Retaliation Standards in Prisoner §1983 Claims: Earnest Bell, Jr. v. Robert Johnson et al.

Date: Oct 18, 2002

Clarifying First Amendment Retaliation Standards in Prisoner §1983 Claims Introduction In Earnest Bell, Jr. v. Robert Johnson et al., decided on October 17, 2002, the United States Court of Appeals...

Affirmation of Falsifying IRS Statements: United States v. Tarwater

Date: Oct 17, 2002

Affirmation of Falsifying IRS Statements: United States v. Tarwater Introduction United States v. Larry T. Tarwater is a significant appellate case decided by the United States Court of Appeals for...

Finality of Convictions and §2255 Timeliness: Insights from United States v. Cottage

Date: Oct 11, 2002

Finality of Convictions and §2255 Timeliness: Insights from United States v. Cottage Introduction The case of United States of America v. George J. Cottage, decided on October 10, 2002, by the United...

Inherent Judicial Powers Affirmed: First Bank of Marietta v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company

Date: Oct 11, 2002

Inherent Judicial Powers Affirmed: First Bank of Marietta v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company Introduction In the case of First Bank of Marietta, Plaintiff-Appellant/Cross-Appellee, versus...

United States v. Leachman: Harris v. US Confirms Apprendi Does Not Apply to Mandatory Minimums

Date: Oct 10, 2002

United States v. Leachman: HARRIS v. UNITED STATES Confirms Apprendi Does Not Apply to Mandatory Minimums Introduction United States v. Marc Milton Leachman is a significant appellate decision...

Interlocutory Appeals and Qualified Immunity: Establishing Jurisdiction Boundaries in Civil Rights Retaliation Cases

Date: Oct 4, 2002

Interlocutory Appeals and Qualified Immunity: Establishing Jurisdiction Boundaries in Civil Rights Retaliation Cases Introduction The case of Dale D. Hoover v. Patricia Radabaugh, et al. (307 F.3d...

Strict Application of AEDPA in Denying Habeas Corpus Claims: Insights from Sedley Alley v. Ricky Bell

Date: Oct 4, 2002

Strict Application of AEDPA in Denying Habeas Corpus Claims: Insights from Sedley Alley v. Ricky Bell Introduction Sedley Alley v. Ricky Bell, 307 F.3d 380 (6th Cir. 2002), is a pivotal case that...

Establishing Equitable Tolling Under Hostile Work Environment Claims: McFarland v. Henderson

Date: Oct 4, 2002

Establishing Equitable Tolling Under Hostile Work Environment Claims: McFarland v. Henderson Introduction In the landmark case of Jamie L. McFarland v. William J. Henderson, decided by the United...

Good Faith Requirement in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Insights from In re Nan Beth Alt

Date: Oct 3, 2002

Good Faith Requirement in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Insights from In re Nan Beth Alt Introduction In re Nan Beth Alt, Debtor, 305 F.3d 413 (6th Cir. 2002), is a pivotal case that underscores the...

Genericness and Laches in Trademark Law: Nartron Corp. v. STMicroelectronics, Inc.

Date: Oct 2, 2002

Genericness and Laches in Trademark Law: Nartron Corp. v. STMicroelectronics, Inc. Introduction Nartron Corporation ("Nartron") brought a lawsuit against STMicroelectronics, Inc. ("ST") alleging...

Affirmation of Claim Preclusion in §1983 Actions: Peterson Novelties, Inc. v. City of Berkley

Date: Oct 2, 2002

Affirmation of Claim Preclusion in §1983 Actions: Peterson Novelties, Inc. v. City of Berkley Introduction Peterson Novelties, Inc.; and Harold Barman, Plaintiffs-Appellants appealed the dismissal of...

Affirming Mandatory Real Estate Disclosure for Government Employees: Overstreet v. LFUCG

Date: Oct 1, 2002

Affirming Mandatory Real Estate Disclosure for Government Employees: Overstreet v. LFUCG Introduction Philip D. Overstreet vs. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) is a significant case...

Race Discrimination and Pretext in Employment Decisions: Hopson v. DaimlerChrysler

Date: Oct 1, 2002

Race Discrimination and Pretext in Employment Decisions: Hopson v. DaimlerChrysler Introduction Hopson v. DaimlerChrysler Corporation, 306 F.3d 427 (6th Cir. 2002), is a significant appellate case...

Necessity of Substantial Reasonable Suspicion in Extended Traffic Stops: United States v. Sylvester Townsend and David Green

Date: Sep 28, 2002

Necessity of Substantial Reasonable Suspicion in Extended Traffic Stops: United States v. Sylvester Townsend and David Green Introduction Case Overview: United States v. Sylvester Townsend and David...

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