6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Establishing Causation in CERCLA Liability: Trailblazing Decision in KRSG v. Benteler Industries

Date: Mar 27, 1999

Establishing Causation in CERCLA Liability: Trailblazing Decision in KRSG v. Benteler Industries Introduction The case of Kalamazoo River Study Group (KRSG) v. Benteler Industries, Inc. represents a...

Affirmation of Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Standards under Title VII: Moore v. KUKA Welding Systems

Date: Mar 27, 1999

Affirmation of Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Standards under Title VII: Moore v. KUKA Welding Systems Introduction Moore v. KUKA Welding Systems Robot Corporation and Expert Automation...

Secrecy of the Ballot for Disabled Voters: ADA Compliance in Michigan

Date: Mar 26, 1999

Secrecy of the Ballot for Disabled Voters: ADA Compliance in Michigan Introduction In the landmark case King Nelson et al. v. Candice S. Miller, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel in Capital Sentencing: Sixth Circuit Establishes Procedural Standards

Date: Mar 25, 1999

Ineffective Assistance of Appellate Counsel in Capital Sentencing: Sixth Circuit Establishes Procedural Standards Introduction David A. Mapes, convicted of aggravated murder in Ohio and sentenced to...

ERISA Preemption and Fiduciary Duty: Analyzing JANE L. SMITH v. PROVIDENT BANK

Date: Mar 19, 1999

ERISA Preemption and Fiduciary Duty: Analyzing JANE L. SMITH v. PROVIDENT BANK Introduction In the landmark case of JANE L. SMITH, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LOUIS STAUTER; EMERGENCY...

Impact of Statute of Limitations on Civil Contempt Orders: Consolidated Rail Corp. v. Yashinsky

Date: Mar 18, 1999

Impact of Statute of Limitations on Civil Contempt Orders: Consolidated Rail Corp. v. Yashinsky Introduction The case of Consolidated Rail Corporation v. Wayne L. Yashinsky (170 F.3d 591) adjudicated...

Affirming the Dismissal of RICO Claims Against No-Fault Insurance Providers: Sixth Circuit Establishes Rigorous Standards for Predicate Acts and Enterprise Control

Date: Mar 16, 1999

Affirming the Dismissal of RICO Claims Against No-Fault Insurance Providers: Sixth Circuit Establishes Rigorous Standards for Predicate Acts and Enterprise Control Introduction In the landmark case...

Affirming §1983 Protections Against Retaliation for Prisoners' Access to the Courts

Date: Mar 9, 1999

Affirming §1983 Protections Against Retaliation for Prisoners' Access to the Courts Introduction In the landmark case of Thaddeus-X and Earnest Bell, Jr. v. Blatter, et al. (175 F.3d 378), the United...

Supershock Probation and Voluntary Plea: Analysis of Ramos v. Rogers

Date: Mar 6, 1999

Supershock Probation and Voluntary Plea: Analysis of Ramos v. Rogers Introduction The case of Anthony C. Ramos v. Shirley A. Rogers, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...

Reaffirming the Constitutionality of Prison Mail Inspection Policies: Boswell v. Mayer and Cieslinski

Date: Mar 3, 1999

Reaffirming the Constitutionality of Prison Mail Inspection Policies: Boswell v. Mayer and Cieslinski Introduction Stanley L. Boswell v. Robert Mayer and Melinda Cieslinski is a significant case...

Defining Unreasonable Application of AEDPA in Habeas Corpus Claims: Insights from Nevers v. Killinger

Date: Mar 2, 1999

Defining Unreasonable Application of AEDPA in Habeas Corpus Claims: Insights from Nevers v. Killinger Introduction Nevers v. Killinger, 169 F.3d 352 (6th Cir. 1999), is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Dismissal in Speedy Trial Violation: United States v. Brown

Date: Feb 27, 1999

Affirmation of Dismissal in Speedy Trial Violation: United States v. Brown Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Brian Brown, 169 F.3d 344 (6th Cir. 1999), the United States Court...

Reversal of Conviction Due to Cumulative Prosecutorial Misconduct: Francis v. USA

Date: Feb 26, 1999

Reversal of Conviction Due to Cumulative Prosecutorial Misconduct: Francis v. United States Introduction The case of United States of America v. Lewis Francis and Louay Francis (170 F.3d 546) stands...

Clarifying "Crime of Violence" Definitions in Federal Sentencing: Insights from United States v. Wilson

Date: Feb 26, 1999

Clarifying "Crime of Violence" Definitions in Federal Sentencing: Insights from United States v. Wilson Introduction The case of United States of America v. Yolanda Wilson and Marlon Wilson (97-1810...

National Economy Prevails in Significant Number of Jobs Standard for Disability Benefits

Date: Feb 20, 1999

National Economy Prevails in Significant Number of Jobs Standard for Disability Benefits Introduction In the case of Shirley Harmon v. Kenneth S. Apfel, Commissioner of Social Security, the United...

Defining Mandate Scope in Resentencing: Insights from United States v. Campbell

Date: Feb 18, 1999

Defining Mandate Scope in Resentencing: Insights from United States v. Campbell Introduction United States v. James E. Campbell, 168 F.3d 263 (6th Cir. 1999), serves as a pivotal case in...

Affirmation of District Court's Denial of Qualified Immunity: Reinforcing Probable Cause Standards in False Arrest Claims

Date: Feb 13, 1999

Affirmation of District Court's Denial of Qualified Immunity: Reinforcing Probable Cause Standards in False Arrest Claims Introduction In the appellate case Estate of Kenneth G. Dietrich, et al.,...

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