6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Interpretation of Contractual Tax Liability: Goodrich v. Filter

Date: Mar 30, 2001

Interpretation of Contractual Tax Liability: Goodrich v. Filter Introduction The case of B.F. Goodrich Company v. United States Filter Corporation addresses a critical dispute arising from the...

Enforceability and Limitations of Sentencing Agreements: United States v. Ross

Date: Mar 30, 2001

Enforceability and Limitations of Sentencing Agreements: United States v. Ross Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Daniel P. Ross, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...

ERISA Preemption of State Insurance Law Upheld by Sixth Circuit in MMO v. deSoto

Date: Mar 28, 2001

ERISA Preemption of State Insurance Law Upheld by Sixth Circuit in MMO v. deSoto Introduction In the case of Medical Mutual of Ohio, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Denise deSOTO; Jose deSoto,...

Procedural Default and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from Coleman v. Mitchell, 244 F.3d 533 (6th Cir. 2001)

Date: Mar 27, 2001

Procedural Default and Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Insights from Coleman v. Mitchell, 244 F.3d 533 (6th Cir. 2001) Introduction Coleman v. Mitchell is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Affirmation of the Sequential Process in Disability Claims: Heston v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: Mar 27, 2001

Affirmation of the Sequential Process in Disability Claims: Heston v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction In the case of Ruby E. Heston v. Commissioner of Social Security, the United States...

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Death Sentencing: Cone v. Bell

Date: Mar 23, 2001

Effective Assistance of Counsel in Death Sentencing: Cone v. Bell Introduction Cone v. Bell, 243 F.3d 961 (6th Cir. 2001), is a pivotal case in the realm of criminal justice, particularly concerning...

Reversal of Expert Testimony Exclusion in FELA Case: Hardyman v. Norfolk Western Railway

Date: Mar 14, 2001

Reversal of Expert Testimony Exclusion in FELA Case: Hardyman v. Norfolk Western Railway Introduction In the case of Gary W. Hardyman, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Norfolk Western Railway Company et al....

Enhanced Gatekeeping Standards in Expert Testimony: Insights from Nelson v. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.

Date: Mar 10, 2001

Enhanced Gatekeeping Standards in Expert Testimony: Insights from Nelson v. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Nelson v. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co., the United States...

Retroactive Application of the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act: Singleton v. Smith and Ross

Date: Mar 3, 2001

Retroactive Application of the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act: Singleton v. Smith and Ross Introduction The case of Alphonso Singleton v. Lee Edward Smith and Eric Ross (241 F.3d 534) adjudicated by...

Affirmation on Off-Duty Police Conduct Not Acting Under Color of Law: Redding v. St. Eward

Date: Mar 2, 2001

Affirmation on Off-Duty Police Conduct Not Acting Under Color of Law: Redding v. St. Eward Introduction The case of Vivian D. Redding v. Beverly St. Eward revolves around allegations of unlawful...

Balancing First Amendment Rights and Institutional Obligations in Academia: Bonnell v. Lorenzo et al.

Date: Mar 2, 2001

Balancing First Amendment Rights and Institutional Obligations in Academia: Bonnell v. Lorenzo et al. Introduction In the landmark case of John C. Bonnell and Nancy L. Bonnell v. Albert Lorenzo,...

Substantial Evidence Standard Affirmed in Disability Benefits Denial: Thomas v. Halter

Date: Feb 28, 2001

Substantial Evidence Standard Affirmed in Disability Benefits Denial: Thomas v. Halter Introduction In the landmark case Thomas v. Halter, decided on February 27, 2001, the United States District...

Defining 'Color of State Law' and Qualified Immunity: Insights from Waters v. City of Morristown

Date: Feb 23, 2001

Defining 'Color of State Law' and Qualified Immunity: Insights from Waters v. City of Morristown Introduction Waters v. City of Morristown is a pivotal case decided by the United States Court of...

Qualified Immunity and Religious Rights in Prison: Flagner v. Wilkinson

Date: Feb 23, 2001

Qualified Immunity and Religious Rights in Prison: Flagner v. Wilkinson Introduction The case Flagner v. Wilkinson, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on February 22,...

Sixth Circuit Establishes New Precedent on Qualified Immunity and First Amendment Retaliation in McCurdy v. Montgomery County

Date: Feb 17, 2001

Sixth Circuit Establishes New Precedent on Qualified Immunity and First Amendment Retaliation in McCurdy v. Montgomery County Introduction In the landmark case James E. McCurdy v. Montgomery County,...

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