6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Directed Verdict and Remittitur in Civil Rights Litigation: Gregory v. Shelby County

Date: Jul 13, 2000

Directed Verdict and Remittitur in Civil Rights Litigation: Gregory v. Shelby County Introduction In the landmark case of Gregory v. Shelby County, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...

Protected Activity under the False Claims Act: McKenzie v. BellSouth Telecommunications Inc.

Date: Jul 13, 2000

Protected Activity under the False Claims Act: McKenzie v. BellSouth Telecommunications Inc. Introduction Mary C. McKenzie v. BellSouth Telecommunications Inc. is a pivotal case decided by the United...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Sentencing: Carter v. Bell

Date: Jul 8, 2000

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Sentencing: Carter v. Bell Introduction Carter v. Bell, 218 F.3d 581 (6th Cir. 2000), is a landmark case that addresses the critical issue of ineffective...

Affirming Daubert's Gatekeeping Role: Reliability of Expert Testimony in Product Liability – Pride v. BIC

Date: Jul 8, 2000

Affirming Daubert's Gatekeeping Role: Reliability of Expert Testimony in Product Liability – Pride v. BIC Introduction Pride v. BIC Corporation is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Affirmation of Dismissal Without Prejudice Under the Speedy Trial Act: An Analysis of United States v. Howard

Date: Jul 7, 2000

Affirmation of Dismissal Without Prejudice Under the Speedy Trial Act: An Analysis of United States v. Howard Introduction United States of America v. Jerry Lee Howard, 218 F.3d 556, adjudicated by...

Enforcing AEDPA's Exhaustion Requirement: Rockwell v. Yukins

Date: Jun 30, 2000

Enforcing AEDPA's Exhaustion Requirement: Rockwell v. Yukins Introduction In the landmark case of Rockwell v. Yukins, 217 F.3d 421 (6th Cir. 2000), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...

Due Process Affirmed in Sixth Circuit's Ruling on Insanity Defense Procedures – Mackey v. Dutton

Date: Jun 29, 2000

Due Process Affirmed in Sixth Circuit's Ruling on Insanity Defense Procedures – Mackey v. Dutton Introduction The case of Andrew Mackey v. Michael Dutton, Warden, decided by the United States Court...

Establishing Design Defect Liability in Automotive Product Liability and Expert Testimony Standards: Clay v. Ford Motor Company

Date: Jun 29, 2000

Establishing Design Defect Liability in Automotive Product Liability and Expert Testimony Standards: Clay v. Ford Motor Company Introduction Case: Dolores Clay, et al. v. Ford Motor Company Court:...

Enforcement of the Prison Litigation Reform Act and Due Process in Inmate Litigation: Miller v. Campbell

Date: Jun 28, 2000

Enforcement of the Prison Litigation Reform Act and Due Process in Inmate Litigation: Miller v. Campbell Introduction In the landmark case Carol L. Miller v. Donal Campbell, et al., adjudicated on...

Affirmation of the "Consent Once Removed" Doctrine in Warrantless Searches

Date: Jun 16, 2000

Affirmation of the "Consent Once Removed" Doctrine in Warrantless Searches Introduction In the landmark case United States of America v. Jerry Pollard and Eddie Rodriguez (215 F.3d 643, 2000), the...

Affirmation of Prejudgment Interest in Joint and Several Liability: Conte v. General Housewares Corp. and Dayton Power Light Co.

Date: Jun 15, 2000

Affirmation of Prejudgment Interest in Joint and Several Liability: Conte v. General Housewares Corp. and Dayton Power Light Co. Introduction Conte v. General Housewares Corporation and Dayton Power...

Affirming Religious Institution Exemption under Title VII: Hall v. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation

Date: Jun 14, 2000

Affirming Religious Institution Exemption under Title VII: Hall v. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation Introduction In Glynda L. Hall v. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation (215 F.3d 618,...

Tax Injunction Act Applied to Disabled Parking Placard Fees in Hedgepeth v. Tennessee

Date: Jun 13, 2000

Tax Injunction Act Applied to Disabled Parking Placard Fees in Hedgepeth v. Tennessee Introduction Hedgepeth et al. v. State of Tennessee is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Constructive Knowledge in 42 U.S.C. §1983 Actions: Hughes v. Vanderbilt University

Date: Jun 8, 2000

Constructive Knowledge in 42 U.S.C. §1983 Actions: Hughes v. Vanderbilt University Introduction In the landmark case of Ernestine Carter Hughes v. Vanderbilt University et al., adjudicated by the...

Reaffirming Res Judicata and Strict RICO Pleading Standards: Begala v. PNC Bank

Date: Jun 8, 2000

Reaffirming Res Judicata and Strict RICO Pleading Standards: Begala v. PNC Bank Introduction Begala, Borchers, Edwards v. PNC Bank is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity for State-Affiliated Agencies in Parental Rights Termination: Bartell v. Multiple Defendants

Date: Jun 8, 2000

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity for State-Affiliated Agencies in Parental Rights Termination: Bartell v. Multiple Defendants Introduction In the case of Bartell v. Multiple Defendants, decided by...

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6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Directed Verdict and Remittitur in Civil Rights Litigation: Gregory v. Shelby County

Protected Activity under the False Claims Act: McKenzie v. BellSouth Telecommunications Inc.

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Sentencing: Carter v. Bell

Affirming Daubert's Gatekeeping Role: Reliability of Expert Testimony in Product Liability – Pride v. BIC

Affirmation of Dismissal Without Prejudice Under the Speedy Trial Act: An Analysis of United States v. Howard

Enforcing AEDPA's Exhaustion Requirement: Rockwell v. Yukins

Due Process Affirmed in Sixth Circuit's Ruling on Insanity Defense Procedures – Mackey v. Dutton

Establishing Design Defect Liability in Automotive Product Liability and Expert Testimony Standards: Clay v. Ford Motor Company

Enforcement of the Prison Litigation Reform Act and Due Process in Inmate Litigation: Miller v. Campbell

Affirmation of the "Consent Once Removed" Doctrine in Warrantless Searches

Affirmation of Prejudgment Interest in Joint and Several Liability: Conte v. General Housewares Corp. and Dayton Power Light Co.

Affirming Religious Institution Exemption under Title VII: Hall v. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation

Tax Injunction Act Applied to Disabled Parking Placard Fees in Hedgepeth v. Tennessee

Constructive Knowledge in 42 U.S.C. §1983 Actions: Hughes v. Vanderbilt University

Reaffirming Res Judicata and Strict RICO Pleading Standards: Begala v. PNC Bank

Affirmation of Qualified Immunity for State-Affiliated Agencies in Parental Rights Termination: Bartell v. Multiple Defendants

Establishing Qualified Immunity in Police Use of Deadly Force: Boyd v. Baeppler & Wilsman

Sixth Circuit Upholds Money Laundering Convictions in Fraudulent Bankruptcy Investment Scheme

Expansion of Protected Status under Title VII and §1981: Retaliation Protections for Affirmative Action Officials

Strict Scrutiny Applied to Racial Preferences in Public Contracting: Associated General Contractors v. Drabik