6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Clarifying EFTA Compliance: Key Bank's Use of "May" in ATM Fee Notices Affirmed

Date: Aug 23, 2008

Clarifying EFTA Compliance: Key Bank's Use of "May" in ATM Fee Notices Affirmed Introduction In the landmark case of Michael Clemmer v. Key Bank National Association, the United States Court of...

Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Business Acquisition Agreements: Insights from DiCello v. Chronimed Holdings

Date: Aug 23, 2008

Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Business Acquisition Agreements: Insights from DiCello v. Chronimed Holdings Introduction DiCello v. Chronimed Holdings, Inc., 539 F.3d 388 (6th Cir. 2008),...

Sixth Circuit Upholds Felon in Possession Convictions: Constructive Possession and Evidentiary Standards Confirmed

Date: Aug 22, 2008

Sixth Circuit Upholds Felon in Possession Convictions: Constructive Possession and Evidentiary Standards Confirmed Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Shawn Mayberry and James...

Balancing Free Speech and School Safety: The Confederate Flag Ban in Blount County High School

Date: Aug 21, 2008

Balancing Free Speech and School Safety: The Confederate Flag Ban in Blount County High School Introduction In the appellate case Derek Barr; Roger Craig White and Chris White v. Steve Lafon et al.,...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Discrimination and Retaliation Claims: Gibson v. Shelly Co.

Date: Aug 20, 2008

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Discrimination and Retaliation Claims: Gibson v. Shelly Co. Introduction In Raymond Gibson v. Shelly Co., 314 F. App'x 760 (6th Cir. 2008), the United States Court...

Preservation of Conditional Pleas and Standing in Franks Hearing Denial: Mastromatteo v. United States

Date: Aug 20, 2008

Preservation of Conditional Pleas and Standing in Franks Hearing Denial: Mastromatteo v. United States Introduction In Mastromatteo v. United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...

Establishing the Parameters for Rule 60(b) Relief in Settlement Disputes: A Comprehensive Analysis of Info-Hold, Inc. v. SMI

Date: Aug 19, 2008

Establishing the Parameters for Rule 60(b) Relief in Settlement Disputes: A Comprehensive Analysis of Info-Hold, Inc. v. SMI Introduction The legal landscape surrounding relief from judgments under...

Effective Assistance and Brady Obligations in Capital Habeas Corpus: Jells v. Mitchell

Date: Aug 19, 2008

Effective Assistance and Brady Obligations in Capital Habeas Corpus: Jells v. Mitchell Introduction In Reginald Jells v. Betty Mitchell, 538 F.3d 478 (6th Cir. 2008), the United States Court of...

Enhancing Veterans' Reemployment Rights: Insights from Petty v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville-Davidson County

Date: Aug 19, 2008

Enhancing Veterans' Reemployment Rights: Insights from Petty v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville-Davidson County Introduction In the landmark case of Brian Petty v. Metropolitan Government of...

Conflict of Interest in Legal Representation: CenTra v. Gowling Lafleur Henderson

Date: Aug 16, 2008

Conflict of Interest in Legal Representation: CenTra v. Gowling Lafleur Henderson Introduction The case of CenTra, Inc. and Detroit International Bridge Co. v. David Estrin; Gowling Lafleur...

Affirmation of Procedural Default in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Brady Claims in Pre-AEDPA Habeas Corpus Appeal

Date: Aug 14, 2008

Affirmation of Procedural Default in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Brady Claims in Pre-AEDPA Habeas Corpus Appeal Introduction In the case of Michael Beuke v. Marc C. Houk, Warden, heard by...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Disparate Treatment Claims: Regina Russell v. University of Toledo

Date: Aug 13, 2008

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Disparate Treatment Claims: Regina Russell v. University of Toledo Introduction The case of Regina Russell v. University of Toledo et al. presents a significant...

Strict Compliance with Criminal History Point Calculation Essential for Safety-Valve Eligibility: Analysis of United States v. Branch

Date: Aug 13, 2008

Strict Compliance with Criminal History Point Calculation Essential for Safety-Valve Eligibility: Analysis of United States v. Branch Introduction In United States v. Branch, 537 F.3d 582 (6th Cir....

Establishing Res Judicata in Bankruptcy Proceedings: Insights from Winget v. JP Morgan Chase

Date: Aug 12, 2008

Establishing Res Judicata in Bankruptcy Proceedings: Insights from Winget v. JP Morgan Chase Introduction The case of Larry J. Winget and the Larry J. Winget Living Trust v. JP Morgan Chase Bank,...

Affirmation of Passenger Standing in Vehicle Searches and Clarification on Batson Challenges: Analysis of United States v. Torres-Ramos et al.

Date: Aug 8, 2008

Affirmation of Passenger Standing in Vehicle Searches and Clarification on Batson Challenges: Analysis of United States v. Torres-Ramos et al. Introduction In the landmark case of United States v....

Municipal Liability for Policies Exhibiting Deliberate Indifference in 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Cases: Ford v. County of Grand Traverse

Date: Aug 6, 2008

Municipal Liability for Policies Exhibiting Deliberate Indifference in 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Cases: Ford v. County of Grand Traverse Introduction In the landmark case of Amy Lynn Ford v. County of Grand...

Establishing Conspiracy Under RICO: Insights from United States v. Gregory A. Driver

Date: Aug 2, 2008

Establishing Conspiracy Under RICO: Insights from United States v. Gregory A. Driver Introduction In United States v. Gregory A. Driver, 535 F.3d 424 (6th Cir. 2008), the United States Court of...

Clarifying Sentencing Parameters for Firearm Conspiracy under 18 U.S.C. § 924(o): Insights from United States v. Fowler

Date: Aug 2, 2008

Clarifying Sentencing Parameters for Firearm Conspiracy under 18 U.S.C. § 924(o): Insights from United States v. Fowler Introduction United States of America v. Jason Gregory Fowler, 535 F.3d 408...

End of Employer Pension Contributions Upon CBA Expiration: Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Central States Pension Fund v. General Materials

Date: Jul 31, 2008

End of Employer Pension Contributions Upon CBA Expiration: Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Central States Pension Fund v. General Materials Introduction In the landmark case Central States...

Establishing Boundaries of Personal Jurisdiction and Forum Non Conveniens in International Tort Litigation

Date: Jul 31, 2008

Establishing Boundaries of Personal Jurisdiction and Forum Non Conveniens in International Tort Litigation Introduction In the appellate case Estate of Dorothy Thomson, by and through as Co-Personal...