6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Rigorous Scrutiny of Prosecutorial Conduct: Boyle v. Million Establishes Enhanced Standards for Fair Trial Protections

Date: Jan 8, 2000

Rigorous Scrutiny of Prosecutorial Conduct: Boyle v. Million Establishes Enhanced Standards for Fair Trial Protections Introduction The case of Cornelius D. Boyle v. George Million serves as a...

Extended Medical Leave Not Considered Reasonable Accommodation Under ADA: UPS v. Walsh

Date: Jan 7, 2000

Extended Medical Leave Not Considered Reasonable Accommodation Under ADA: UPS v. Walsh Introduction The case of Gary Walsh v. United Parcel Service (UPS) revolves around the termination of Gary...

Clarifying the Duty of Explanation in Arbitration Awards: Insights from DANIEL V. GREEN v. Ameritech

Date: Jan 7, 2000

Clarifying the Duty of Explanation in Arbitration Awards: Insights from DANIEL V. GREEN v. Ameritech Introduction The case of Daniel V. Green, et al. v. Ameritech Corporation and Ameritech Services,...

RICO Sentencing Guidelines Reassessed: Downward Departure Factors in Tocco v. United States

Date: Jan 6, 2000

RICO Sentencing Guidelines Reassessed: Downward Departure Factors in Tocco v. United States Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Jack William Tocco, adjudicated by the...

Navigating Trade Dress Protection After Patent Expiration: Insights from Marketing Displays, Inc. v. TrafFix Devices, Inc.

Date: Dec 30, 1999

Navigating Trade Dress Protection After Patent Expiration: Insights from Marketing Displays, Inc. v. TrafFix Devices, Inc. Introduction The case of Marketing Displays, Incorporated (MDI) v. TrafFix...

State Remedies Must Include Federally Cognizable Claims to Toll AEDPA's One-Year Limitation: Austin v. Mitchell

Date: Dec 29, 1999

State Remedies Must Include Federally Cognizable Claims to Toll AEDPA's One-Year Limitation: Austin v. Mitchell Introduction Roy L. Austin, a prisoner from St. Clairsville, Ohio, serving a life...

Trustee's Right to Challenge Marital Property Transfers in Bankruptcy Proceedings

Date: Dec 23, 1999

Trustee's Right to Challenge Marital Property Transfers in Bankruptcy Proceedings Introduction The case In re: Daniel Fordu, Debtor, Harold A. Corzin, Appellee, v. Julie A. Fordu, Appellant (201 F.3d...

Contract Formation and Liability Limitations: Insights from Dyno Construction Co. v. McWane, Inc.

Date: Dec 21, 1999

Contract Formation and Liability Limitations: Insights from Dyno Construction Co. v. McWane, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Dyno Construction Company v. McWane, Inc., 198 F.3d 567 (6th...

Affirmation of Kickback Convictions under 18 U.S.C. § 666 Despite Procedural Challenges

Date: Dec 18, 1999

Affirmation of Kickback Convictions under 18 U.S.C. § 666 Despite Procedural Challenges Introduction The case of United States of America v. Frederick Dakota and Jerrold Polinsky (97-2256/2257)...

Enhancing Subpoena Compliance in Tax Litigation: AEP v. United States

Date: Dec 18, 1999

Enhancing Subpoena Compliance in Tax Litigation: AEP v. United States Introduction The case of American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) v. United States of America is a pivotal judicial decision...

Burden of Proof in Disability Claims: Insights from Yer Her v. Commissioner of Social Security

Date: Dec 17, 1999

Burden of Proof in Disability Claims: Insights from Yer Her v. Commissioner of Social Security Introduction The case of Yer Her v. Commissioner of Social Security, decided by the United States Court...

Revisiting Harmless Error in Jury Instructions: The Stacey Barker Case

Date: Dec 16, 1999

Revisiting Harmless Error in Jury Instructions: The Stacey Barker Case Introduction The case of Stacey Barker v. Joan Yukins addressed critical issues regarding jury instructions in self-defense...

Loral Defense Systems and Aircraft Braking Systems v. National Labor Relations Board: A New Precedent on Unilateral Health Plan Changes

Date: Dec 9, 1999

Loral Defense Systems and Aircraft Braking Systems v. National Labor Relations Board: A New Precedent on Unilateral Health Plan Changes Introduction The case of Loral Defense Systems-Akron, Division...

Enhancing Exhaustion Requirements under the Prison Litigation Reform Act: Insights from Hartsfield v. Vidor

Date: Dec 4, 1999

Enhancing Exhaustion Requirements under the Prison Litigation Reform Act: Insights from Hartsfield v. Vidor Introduction Hartsfield v. Vidor, 199 F.3d 305 (6th Cir. 1999), is a pivotal case that...

Limiting the Scope of Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policies: Meridian Mutual Insurance Co. v. Kellman

Date: Dec 3, 1999

Limiting the Scope of Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policies: Meridian Mutual Insurance Co. v. Kellman Introduction Meridian Mutual Insurance Company v. Roslyn E. Kellman is a significant appellate...

Limits of Absolute Immunity for Prosecutorial Investigations: Prince v. Hicks

Date: Dec 3, 1999

Limits of Absolute Immunity for Prosecutorial Investigations: Prince v. Hicks Introduction The case of Sharon A. Prince v. Jan Hicks et al. revolves around allegations of constitutional violations...

Defining "Debt Collectors" Under FDCPA: Sixth Circuit Affirms in Schroyer v. Frankel

Date: Dec 3, 1999

Defining "Debt Collectors" Under FDCPA: Sixth Circuit Affirms in Schroyer v. Frankel Introduction The case of Michael G. Schroyer; Gail R. Schroyer v. Kenneth P. Frankel; Gerald M. Smith Company,...

Employer's Fitness-for-Duty Examinations Do Not Constitute Disability Perception Under ADA: Sullivan v. River Valley School District

Date: Nov 30, 1999

Employer's Fitness-for-Duty Examinations Do Not Constitute Disability Perception Under ADA: Sullivan v. River Valley School District Introduction In the landmark case of Sullivan v. River Valley...

Affirmation of § 922(g)(8) Constitutionality in U.S. v. Baker

Date: Nov 24, 1999

Affirmation of § 922(g)(8) Constitutionality in United States v. Baker Introduction In United States v. Baker, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed pivotal issues surrounding firearm...

Reaffirmation of Non-Dischargeability of Willfully Evaded Tax Debts under 11 U.S.C §523(a)(1)(C)

Date: Nov 18, 1999

Reaffirmation of Non-Dischargeability of Willfully Evaded Tax Debts under 11 U.S.C §523(a)(1)(C) Introduction The case of In re Terrance J. Meyers addresses the critical issue of the dischargeability...

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