6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Clarifying Qui Tam Jurisdiction: The 'Original Source' Requirement in United States ex rel. McKenzie v. BellSouth Telecommunications

Date: Aug 27, 1997

Clarifying Qui Tam Jurisdiction: The 'Original Source' Requirement in United States ex rel. McKenzie v. BellSouth Telecommunications Introduction In the landmark case of United States ex rel. Mary C....

Hanserd v. United States: Interpreting AEDPA's Restrictions on Successive §2255 Motions

Date: Aug 26, 1997

Hanserd v. United States: Interpreting AEDPA's Restrictions on Successive §2255 Motions Introduction In In re: Edward Hanserd, Movant, 123 F.3d 922 (6th Cir. 1997), the United States Court of Appeals...

Defining 'Prompt and Appropriate Corrective Action' in Title VII Co-Worker Sexual Harassment: Parke Care Centers, Inc. v. Blankenship

Date: Aug 23, 1997

Defining 'Prompt and Appropriate Corrective Action' in Title VII Co-Worker Sexual Harassment: Parke Care Centers, Inc. v. Blankenship Introduction In the landmark case Leanna C. Blankenship v. Parke...

Sixth Circuit Establishes Strict Standards for Age Discrimination Claims in RIF Context under Elliott-Larsen Act

Date: Aug 19, 1997

Sixth Circuit Establishes Strict Standards for Age Discrimination Claims in RIF Context under Elliott-Larsen Act Introduction The case of Karl D. Brocklehurst v. PPG Industries, Inc. adjudicated in...

Ludwig v. Board of Trustees of Ferris State University: Defining Due Process Rights for At-Will Employees

Date: Aug 19, 1997

Ludwig v. Board of Trustees of Ferris State University: Defining Due Process Rights for At-Will Employees Introduction In Ludwig v. Board of Trustees of Ferris State University, 123 F.3d 404 (6th...

Limits of Res Judicata and the Rejection of Virtual Representation in Class Actions: Insights from Bittinger v. Tecumseh Products Company

Date: Aug 15, 1997

Limits of Res Judicata and the Rejection of Virtual Representation in Class Actions: Insights from Bittinger v. Tecumseh Products Company Introduction Bittinger v. Tecumseh Products Company, 123 F.3d...

Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Securities Fraud Litigation: Clarifying Materiality and Duty to Disclose under Rule 10b-5

Date: Aug 15, 1997

Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal in Securities Fraud Litigation: Clarifying Materiality and Duty to Disclose under Rule 10b-5 Introduction In the landmark case In re: Sofamor Danek Group, Inc., the...

Enhancements to Grand Jury Procedures in prosecutorial Conduct

Date: Aug 7, 1997

Enhancements to Grand Jury Procedures in Prosecutorial Conduct Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Gregory L. Myers (123 F.3d 350, 6th Cir. 1997), the United States Court of...

Application of APA's Six-Year Statute of Limitations to NEPA Claims: Analysis of Sierra Club v. Slater

Date: Aug 7, 1997

Application of APA's Six-Year Statute of Limitations to NEPA Claims: Analysis of Sierra Club v. Slater Introduction In Sierra Club; Citizens for Buckeye Basin Parks, Inc.; Friends of Mulberry Park;...

ADA Title III Does Not Govern Employer-Provided Disability Insurance Plans: Analysis of PARKER v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE Co.

Date: Aug 2, 1997

ADA Title III Does Not Govern Employer-Provided Disability Insurance Plans: Analysis of PARKER v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE Co. Introduction In PARKER v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE Company (121...

Refining the Standards for Access to Courts Under Section 1983: An Analysis of Swekel v. City of River Rouge

Date: Jul 24, 1997

Refining the Standards for Access to Courts Under Section 1983: An Analysis of Swekel v. City of River Rouge Introduction Swekel v. City of River Rouge, 119 F.3d 1259 (6th Cir. 1997), is a pivotal...

Discrimination in High School Athletics: Insights from McPherson v. Michigan High School Athletic Association

Date: Jul 24, 1997

Discrimination in High School Athletics: Insights from McPherson v. Michigan High School Athletic Association Introduction The case of Dion R. McPherson v. Michigan High School Athletic Association,...

Private Voluntary Arbitration Excluded from Anti-Injunction Act's State Court Proceedings: Six Clinics Holding Corp. II v. Cafcomp Systems

Date: Jul 18, 1997

Private Voluntary Arbitration Excluded from Anti-Injunction Act's State Court Proceedings: Six Clinics Holding Corp. II v. Cafcomp Systems Introduction Six Clinics Holding Corporation II v. Cafcomp...

Qualified Immunity in Law Enforcement: Landmark Decision in Turner v. Scott

Date: Jul 17, 1997

Qualified Immunity in Law Enforcement: Landmark Decision in Turner v. Scott Introduction The case of Eva Turner v. Michael Scott represents a significant juncture in the application of the qualified...

Affirming the Broad Scope of the Discretionary Function Exception under the Federal Tort Claims Act: Rosebush v. United States

Date: Jul 17, 1997

Affirming the Broad Scope of the Discretionary Function Exception under the Federal Tort Claims Act: Rosebush v. United States Introduction In Rosebush v. United States, the United States Court of...

ERISA Preemption and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders: A Comprehensive Analysis of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Marsh

Date: Jul 16, 1997

ERISA Preemption and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders: A Comprehensive Analysis of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Marsh Introduction The case of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company v. Marsh,...

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