6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Confrontation Clause and Sentencing Under Booker: Insights from United States v. Mooneyham

Date: Jan 10, 2007

Confrontation Clause and Sentencing Under Booker: Insights from United States v. Mooneyham Introduction United States v. George Mooneyham is a significant appellate case decided by the United States...

Affirmation of Sentencing Guidelines as Advisory in Illegal Re-entry and Supervised Release Violations

Date: Jan 6, 2007

Affirmation of Sentencing Guidelines as Advisory in Illegal Re-entry and Supervised Release Violations Introduction The case of United States of America v. Rogelio Perez-Arellano, adjudicated by the...

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Insights from Fazzini v. Northeast Ohio Correctional Center

Date: Dec 29, 2006

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Insights from Fazzini v. Northeast Ohio Correctional Center Introduction In the landmark decision of...

Effective Assistance of Counsel and Indictment Amendment: The Sixth Circuit's Ruling in Short v. United States

Date: Dec 29, 2006

Effective Assistance of Counsel and Indictment Amendment: The Sixth Circuit's Ruling in Short v. United States Introduction Ricky Wayne Short v. United States of America is a pivotal case decided by...

Res Judicata Upholds Summary Judgment in Disability and Retaliation Claims: Young v. Township of Green Oak

Date: Dec 29, 2006

Res Judicata Upholds Summary Judgment in Disability and Retaliation Claims: Young v. Township of Green Oak Introduction In Young v. Township of Green Oak, 471 F.3d 674 (6th Cir. 2006), the United...

Defining the Scope of Rooker-Feldman in Declaratory Actions and Affirming Third-Party Standing for Attorneys: Fieger v. Ferry

Date: Dec 27, 2006

Defining the Scope of Rooker-Feldman in Declaratory Actions and Affirming Third-Party Standing for Attorneys: Fieger v. Ferry Introduction Geoffrey N. Fieger v. John D. Ferry, Jr. is a landmark case...

Establishing a Prima Facie Case in Pregnancy Discrimination: Insights from Asmo v. Keane, Inc.

Date: Dec 19, 2006

Establishing a Prima Facie Case in Pregnancy Discrimination: Insights from Asmo v. Keane, Inc. Introduction The case of Susan P. Asmo v. Keane, Inc. (471 F.3d 588) adjudicated by the United States...

Enhanced Standards for Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Claims: Baker v. City of Hamilton

Date: Dec 19, 2006

Enhanced Standards for Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Claims: Baker v. City of Hamilton Introduction The case of Baker v. City of Hamilton, Ohio (471 F.3d 601) examined critical issues...

Enhancing Trade Secret Protections: Key Takeaways from MTH v. Lionel on Expert Testimony and Damages Allocation

Date: Dec 15, 2006

Enhancing Trade Secret Protections: Key Takeaways from MTH v. Lionel on Expert Testimony and Damages Allocation Introduction The case of MIKE'S TRAIN HOUSE, INC. (MTH) v. LIONEL, L.L.C. revolves...

Mandatory Life Imprisonment for Drug Conspiracy under 21 U.S.C. §841(b)(1)(A): Analysis of U.S. v. Paige

Date: Dec 13, 2006

Mandatory Life Imprisonment for Drug Conspiracy under 21 U.S.C. §841(b)(1)(A): Analysis of U.S. v. Paige Introduction The case of United States of America v. Oscar Paige, Jr. is a significant...

Affirmation of Conspiracy Convictions in United States v. Cal Establishes Rigorous Standards for Drug Conspiracy Proof

Date: Dec 5, 2006

Affirmation of Conspiracy Convictions in United States v. Cal Establishes Rigorous Standards for Drug Conspiracy Proof Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Calvin Caver,...

Reliability of Informant Corroboration in Search Warrants Upheld: United States v. Jackson

Date: Dec 1, 2006

Reliability of Informant Corroboration in Search Warrants Upheld: United States v. Jackson Introduction United States v. Michael L. Jackson is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Standing and Equal Protection in Bid Submission: Club Italia Soccer Sports Organization, Inc. v. Charter Township of Shelby

Date: Dec 1, 2006

Standing and Equal Protection in Bid Submission: Club Italia Soccer Sports Organization, Inc. v. Charter Township of Shelby Introduction The case of Club Italia Soccer Sports Organization, Inc. v....

Withdrawal of Guilty Plea and Forfeiture Obligations: Insights from United States v. Ellis

Date: Nov 30, 2006

Withdrawal of Guilty Plea and Forfeiture Obligations: Insights from United States v. Ellis Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Bernard H. Ellis, Jr., the United States...

Younger Abstention Affirmed in Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings: Squire v. Coughlan

Date: Nov 29, 2006

Younger Abstention Affirmed in Judicial Disciplinary Proceedings: Squire v. Coughlan Introduction In the case of Carole R. Squire v. Jonathan E. Coughlan, the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Establishing Standards for Trademark Infringement and Cybersquatting in Domain Names

Date: Nov 28, 2006

Establishing Standards for Trademark Infringement and Cybersquatting in Domain Names Introduction The case of AUDI AG and Volkswagen of America, Inc. v. Bob D'Amato deals with complex issues...

Affidavit Sufficiency and Good-Faith Exception: Insights from United States v. McPhearson

Date: Nov 28, 2006

Affidavit Sufficiency and Good-Faith Exception: Insights from United States v. McPhearson Introduction United States v. Martedis McPhearson, 469 F.3d 518 (6th Cir. 2006), is a pivotal case...

Scarbrough v. Morgan County Board of Education: Establishing Precedents in First Amendment Retaliation

Date: Nov 23, 2006

Scarbrough v. Morgan County Board of Education: Establishing Precedents in First Amendment Retaliation Introduction In the landmark case of Paul Scarbrough v. Morgan County Board of Education, the...

Affirmation of Sentencing in United States v. Algis J. Gale: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Nov 21, 2006

Affirmation of Sentencing in United States v. Algis J. Gale: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of United States of America v. Algis J. Gale, 468 F.3d 929 (6th Cir. 2006), serves as a...

Strict Interpretation of Sexual Harassment Under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Affirmed in Henderson v. Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Date: Nov 17, 2006

Strict Interpretation of Sexual Harassment Under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Affirmed in Henderson v. Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Introduction Henderson v. Walled Lake Consolidated...