6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Sixth Circuit Sets Precedent on Statute of Limitations for ADEA Claims by Federal Employees

Date: Aug 24, 2001

Sixth Circuit Sets Precedent on Statute of Limitations for ADEA Claims by Federal Employees Introduction In the case of Al Burzynski, Administrator of the Estate of Alfred W. Halevan, deceased v....

Exigent Circumstances for Warrantless Entry in Controlled Delivery Scenarios

Date: Aug 23, 2001

Exigent Circumstances for Warrantless Entry in Controlled Delivery Scenarios Introduction In the case of United States v. Jesse Campbell, 261 F.3d 628 (6th Cir. 2001), the United States Court of...

Procedural Default and Jurisdictional Challenges in Habeas Corpus: Gregory Lott v. Ralph Coyle

Date: Aug 18, 2001

Procedural Default and Jurisdictional Challenges in Habeas Corpus: Gregory Lott v. Ralph Coyle Introduction Gregory Lott v. Ralph Coyle is a seminal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Sixth Circuit Emphasizes Alternative Sanctions Over Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute in Mulbah Case

Date: Aug 17, 2001

Sixth Circuit Emphasizes Alternative Sanctions Over Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute in Mulbah Case Introduction The case of Larwuson Mulbah v. Detroit Board of Education presents a significant...

Affirmation of AEDPA and Procedural Default in WILLIAMS v. COYLE

Date: Aug 17, 2001

Affirmation of AEDPA and Procedural Default in WILLIAMS v. COYLE Introduction WILLIAMS v. COYLE is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on August 16,...

Constructive Trusts Precede Bankruptcy Proceedings: A Sixth Circuit Analysis in In re Marilyn E. Morris

Date: Aug 14, 2001

Constructive Trusts Precede Bankruptcy Proceedings: A Sixth Circuit Analysis in In re Marilyn E. Morris Introduction The case of In re Marilyn E. Morris, Debtor. John Poss, Appellant, v. Marilyn E....

Affirmation of Federal Conversion Convictions: United States v. Suarez

Date: Aug 9, 2001

Affirmation of Federal Conversion Convictions: United States v. Suarez Introduction In United States v. Robert Suarez, 263 F.3d 468 (6th Cir. 2001), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...

Comprehensive Commentary on Lenning v. Commercial Union Insurance Company: Redefining Duty to Defend in Homeowner's Insurance Policies

Date: Aug 8, 2001

Lenning v. Commercial Union Insurance Company: Redefining Duty to Defend in Homeowner's Insurance Policies Introduction Lenning v. Commercial Union Insurance Company, 260 F.3d 574 (6th Cir. 2001),...

Constructive Discharge as Adverse Employment Action Under Title VII: Insights from Logan v. Denny's, Inc.

Date: Aug 8, 2001

Constructive Discharge as Adverse Employment Action Under Title VII: Insights from Logan v. Denny's, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Eileen A. Logan v. Denny's, Inc., decided by the United...

Preventing Double Recovery: The Sixth Circuit's Holding in Hickson v. Norfolk Southern

Date: Aug 4, 2001

Preventing Double Recovery: The Sixth Circuit's Holding in Hickson v. Norfolk Southern Introduction In the case of Hickson Corporation v. Norfolk Southern Railway Company, decided by the United...

Affirmation of Terry Stop Limits and Consent Search Requirements in Heath v. Horton (6th Cir. 2001)

Date: Aug 4, 2001

Affirmation of Terry Stop Limits and Consent Search Requirements in Heath v. Horton (6th Cir. 2001) Introduction In UNITED STATES of America v. Shy Heath and Carmen Horton, 259 F.3d 522 (6th Cir....

Sixth Circuit Expands §1981 Race Discrimination to Include Middle Eastern Origin

Date: Aug 3, 2001

Sixth Circuit Expands §1981 Race Discrimination to Include Middle Eastern Origin Introduction In the landmark case of Saeid B. Amini v. Oberlin College, 259 F.3d 493 (6th Cir. 2001), the United...

Interstate Agreement on Detainers and Speedy Trial Waivers: Insights from UNITED STATES v. Da

Date: Aug 3, 2001

Interstate Agreement on Detainers and Speedy Trial Waivers: Insights from UNITED STATES v. Da (259 F.3d 503) Introduction UNITED STATES v. Da is a significant case decided by the United States Court...

Campbell v. Coyle: Reinforcing AEDPA's Deferential Review on Lesser-Included Offense Instructions and Effective Assistance of Counsel

Date: Aug 2, 2001

Campbell v. Coyle: Reinforcing AEDPA's Deferential Review on Lesser-Included Offense Instructions and Effective Assistance of Counsel Introduction Campbell v. Coyle (260 F.3d 531, Sixth Circuit,...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Racial Discrimination and Retaliation Case: Insights from Johnnie Wade v. Knoxville Utilities Board

Date: Jul 31, 2001

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Racial Discrimination and Retaliation Case: Insights from Johnnie Wade v. Knoxville Utilities Board Introduction The case of Johnnie Wade versus the Knoxville...

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