Hostettler and the Williams Remand Rule: Applying the Sixth Circuit’s “Dangerousness” Framework to § 922(g)(1) As-Applied Challenges Introduction United States v. Bo Bryant Hostettler (Sixth Cir....
Unclean Hands Bars Equitable Relief; Irreparable-Harm Showing for Preliminary Injunctions Remains the Winter “Likely” Standard (No Clear-and-Convincing), Even When Arbitration Is Pending Introduction...
No Notice Required for Upward Variances Grounded in the PSR; Unpreserved Procedural Claims Reviewed for Plain Error Introduction United States v. Larry Gildersleeve, III (6th Cir. Mar. 20, 2026)...
Charging-Document Notice and Trial Evidence Defeat Habeas Challenges to Sua Sponte Aiding-and-Abetting Instructions Under AEDPA 1. Introduction In Jordan Christopher Danski v. Gary Miniard (6th Cir....
Resentencing to Life Without Parole Does Not Moot § 2254 Guilt-Phase Claims (Only Penalty-Phase Claims) 1. Introduction In Marvin Johnson v. David Bobby, Warden, the Sixth Circuit confronted a...
Sixth Circuit Confirms U.S.S.G. § 3C1.1 Obstruction Enhancement Covers Pre‑Investigation Conduct After the 2006 Amendment I. Introduction In United States v. Andrew Golobic (6th Cir. Mar. 19, 2026),...
United States v. Golobic: Pre‑Investigation Obstruction Supports §3C1.1 Enhancement; Interrogatory “No” Is Not an Acquittal; §1591(d) Obstruction Triggers SORNA 1. Introduction In United States v....
Intervening Misconduct, Honest Belief, and Strict Comparator Fit Defeat ADA Pretext at Summary Judgment Case: Mark Bergens v. Diverse Concepts, LLC, et al. (6th Cir. Mar. 18, 2026) (unpublished)...
United States v. Nailor: Unpreserved Facial Challenges to § 922(g)(1) Trigger Plain-Error Review; As-Applied Challenges Turn on Williams “Dangerousness” Without Remand Where Record Suffices 1....
Sua Sponte Competency Hearings: Momentary Plea-Colloquy Confusion and Family Mental-Health History, Without Medical Evidence, Do Not Create “Reasonable Cause” Introduction In United States v....
Meaningful Appellate Review Requires Rule 52 Findings for § 523(a)(2), § 727, § 547, § 523(d), and § 455 Rulings I. Introduction Doug Woods v. Chavon Marie Landingham is a Bankruptcy Appellate Panel...
Stipulated Relevant Conduct Defines the “Offense” for Excessive Fines Proportionality Review in Plea Cases Case: United States v. Gulam Mukhdomi (and Abida Mukhdomi) Court: United States Court of...
United States v. Yousef: A Fence Can Be Sentenced for Armed-Robbery Relevant Conduct When Robberies Fall Within the Defendant’s Jointly Undertaken Activity 1. Introduction In United States v. Tayseer...
ERISA § 1055(d) Requires Reasonable Actuarial Assumptions for QJSAs (Outdated Mortality Tables Can Violate Actuarial Equivalence) Introduction In a consolidated, recommended-for-publication decision,...
Qualified Immunity for Repeated Taser Deployments and Knee Strikes Where Video and Undisputed Facts Show Active Resistance 1) Introduction The Estate of Jeremy Marr v. City of Glasgow, Kentucky is a...
ERISA § 1055(d) Requires “Reasonable” Actuarial Assumptions: Outdated Mortality Tables Can Defeat Actuarial Equivalence Introduction In Thomas Reichert v. Kellogg Co. (consolidated with a parallel...
United States v. Jackson: Independent-Warrant Inevable Discovery for Cell-Phone Searches and Pattern-Based Preservation of Batson Challenges Introduction In United States v. Antjuan Pierre Jackson...
Rule 11 Factual-Basis Challenges Survive Appeal Waivers; Commerce Clause Attacks on § 2251(a) Are Waivable and Nonjurisdictional Introduction In United States v. Austin David Stafford (6th Cir. Mar....
Breach-of-Trust Sentencing After Esteras: Serious Violation Conduct May Be Considered for Deterrence/Public Protection, and No-Contact Conditions with Romantic Partners May Stand Case: United States...
Pattern-of-Lawfare Context and Absolute Immunities Support § 1927 / § 1988 Sanctions; Tennessee’s Mandatory Fee-Shifting Applies to Individually Sued Public Employees I. Introduction Glenn Whiting v....