Establishing Excusable Neglect Standards in Default Judgments: CWA Local 4310 v. Burrell Introduction The case of Teresa F. Burrell v. Margaret Henderson et al., Communication Workers of America,...
Affirming Validity of Waiver of Counsel Through Conduct and Written Waivers: King v. Da Introduction Samuel King, the petitioner-appellant, appealed the denial of his habeas corpus petition by the...
Franklin v. Anderson: Sixth Circuit Establishes Standards for Overcoming Procedural Default through Ineffective Assistance Introduction George T. Franklin was convicted in December 1988 for two...
Ratification of Authority and Application of the Economic-Loss Rule Affirmed in PAVLOVICH v. NATIONAL CITY BANK Introduction The case of Lauren M. PAVLOVICH v. NATIONAL CITY BANK (435 F.3d 560)...
Qualified Immunity Affirmed in Fourth Amendment Search Warrant Case: Armstrong v. City of Melvindale Introduction In Armstrong v. City of Melvindale, 432 F.3d 695 (6th Cir. 2006), the United States...
Limits of State-Created-Danger Liability in School Settings Under §1983 Introduction Veronica McQueen v. Beecher Community Schools et al., 433 F.3d 460 (6th Cir. 2006) presents a poignant exploration...
Impact of UNITED STATES v. BOOKER on Sentencing: Analysis of United States v. Hang Le-Thy Tran, 433 F.3d 472 (6th Cir. 2006) Introduction United States v. Hang Le-Thy Tran, 433 F.3d 472 (6th Cir....
Sixth Circuit Reverses Privity Requirement for Implied-Warranty Claims under Michigan Law Introduction In the landmark case Al v. Ry PACK, 434 F.3d 810 (6th Cir. 2006), the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Absence of Agency Relationship and Procedural Compliance: Brainard v. ASLAC Introduction The case of Timothy Brainard, et al. v. American Skandia Life Assurance...
Strict Adherence to Appellate Deadlines Affirmed in Bowles v. Russell Introduction Keith Bowles v. Harry Russell (432 F.3d 668), adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...
Affirmation of First-to-File Bar in False Claims Act Qui Tam Action: Walburn v. Lockheed Martin Introduction In Jeff Walburn v. Lockheed Martin Corporation, adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Denial for Substitute Counsel and Upholding Admissibility of Identification Evidence in Sullivan v. United States Introduction Sullivan v. United States, 431 F.3d 976 (6th Cir. 2005),...
TriHealth v. Board of Commissioners: Affirming Rational Basis in Equal Protection and Due Process Claims Introduction In the landmark case TriHealth, Inc., et al. v. Board of Commissioners, Hamilton...
Establishing the Unconstitutionality of Patronage Dismissals: Caudill v. Hollan Introduction In Caudill, et al. v. Hollan, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit addressed critical...
Affirmation of Qualified Immunity in Police Use of Deadly Force: Romeo v. Untalan Introduction Romeo v. Untalan is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...
Heightened Scrutiny of Juror Impartiality in Death Penalty Sentencing: White v. Mitchell Introduction The case of Maxwell D. White, Jr. v. Betty Mitchell, adjudicated by the United States Court of...
Navigating the Confrontation Clause and Hearsay Exceptions: Analysis of United States v. Hadley Introduction In the case of United States v. Jerome Hadley (431 F.3d 484), the United States Court of...
Good Faith Exception Reinforced in Warrant-Related Searches: United States v. Ke Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Ke (444 F.3d 556), the United States Court of Appeals for the...
Clarifying Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Cases: Smith v. Cupp Introduction In the landmark case of Smith v. Cupp, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit addressed critical...
Constructive Entry and Warrantless Arrest: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Thomas Introduction In the landmark case of United States v. Christopher Todd Thomas, adjudicated by the United...