6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Sixth Circuit Upholds Nepotism Policy: No Violation of Due Process or Equal Protection Clauses

Date: Jul 14, 1995

Sixth Circuit Upholds Nepotism Policy: No Violation of Due Process or Equal Protection Clauses Introduction The case of Martha Sabol Wright and John C. Wright, Jr. v. MetroHealth Medical Center (58...

Extending Double Jeopardy Protections to Civil Forfeiture: Ursery v. USA

Date: Jul 14, 1995

Extending Double Jeopardy Protections to Civil Forfeiture: Ursery v. USA Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Guy Jerome Ursery, 59 F.3d 568 (6th Cir. 1995), the United...

Appellate Affirmation of RICO's Pattern Requirement: Columbia Natural Resources v. Tatum

Date: Jul 12, 1995

Appellate Affirmation of RICO's Pattern Requirement: Columbia Natural Resources v. Tatum Introduction The case of Columbia Natural Resources, Inc.; Stocker Sitler Oil Company v. Zachary Tatum...

HECK v. HUMPHREY: Establishing the Necessity of Conviction Invalidity in §1983 Claims

Date: Jul 7, 1995

HECK v. HUMPHREY: Establishing the Necessity of Conviction Invalidity in §1983 Claims Introduction In the landmark case Gordon R. Schilling v. Edward L. White and Robert L. Massie, the United States...

Enhanced Fourth Amendment Protections: Right to Access Affidavits Supporting Search Warrants

Date: Jul 6, 1995

Enhanced Fourth Amendment Protections: Right to Access Affidavits Supporting Search Warrants 1. Introduction The case of In re SEARCH WARRANTS ISSUED AUGUST 29, 1994. (No. MS-2-95-9) adjudicated by...

Defining 'Employer' under FLSA: Cole Enterprises, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Labor

Date: Jul 1, 1995

Defining 'Employer' under FLSA: Cole Enterprises, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Labor Introduction In the landmark case of United States Department of Labor v. Cole Enterprises, Inc., the United States...

Qualified Immunity Affirmed for Prison Officials in Grievance-Related Transfer

Date: Jun 30, 1995

Qualified Immunity Affirmed for Prison Officials in Grievance-Related Transfer Introduction The case of Michael Charles Ward v. Dennis Dyke et al. addresses the issue of qualified immunity in the...

Affirmation of First Amendment Rights in Prison Settings: Rahman v. Michigan Department of Corrections

Date: Jun 22, 1995

Affirmation of First Amendment Rights in Prison Settings: Rahman v. Michigan Department of Corrections Introduction The case of Virgil Abdur-Rahman v. Michigan Department of Corrections is a...

Judicial Finality and Inadmissibility of Post-Decision Testimony: Perkins v. LeCureux

Date: Jun 22, 1995

Judicial Finality and Inadmissibility of Post-Decision Testimony: Perkins v. LeCureux Introduction Perkins v. LeCureux, 58 F.3d 214 (6th Cir. 1995), is a landmark decision by the United States Court...

Affirmation of At-Will Employment and Limitations on Promissory Estoppel in Age Discrimination Claims: Snyder v. AG Trucking

Date: Jun 15, 1995

Affirmation of At-Will Employment and Limitations on Promissory Estoppel in Age Discrimination Claims: Snyder v. AG Trucking Introduction In the landmark case of James R. Snyder v. AG Trucking, Inc.,...

Clarence Erwin Copeland v. Machulis & Stephens: Affirming Due Process and Equal Protection under 42 U.S.C. § 1983

Date: Jun 14, 1995

Clarence Erwin Copeland v. Machulis & Stephens: Affirming Due Process and Equal Protection under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Introduction In the landmark appellate case of Clarence Erwin Copeland v. Mark...

Enforceability of Forum Selection Clauses in International Securities Transactions: West Shell Jr. v. R.W. Sturge, Ltd.

Date: Jun 9, 1995

Enforceability of Forum Selection Clauses in International Securities Transactions: West Shell Jr. v. R.W. Sturge, Ltd. Introduction In the landmark case of West Shell Jr. and Andrew C. Hauck III v....

Establishing the Validity of Anticipatory Search Warrants and Guidelines Application in Drug Importation Convictions

Date: Jun 8, 1995

Establishing the Validity of Anticipatory Search Warrants and Guidelines Application in Drug Importation Convictions Introduction In the appellate case titled United States of America v. Lucky A....

Discriminatory Harassment Policies and First Amendment Protections: Sixth Circuit Upholds Unconstitutionality in CMU Case

Date: Jun 6, 1995

Discriminatory Harassment Policies and First Amendment Protections: Sixth Circuit Upholds Unconstitutionality in CMU Case Introduction The case of Keith Dambrot, Plaintiff-Appellant, along with other...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Preliminary and Permanent Injunctions: An Analysis of Moltan Co. v. Eagle-Picher Industries

Date: Jun 3, 1995

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Preliminary and Permanent Injunctions: An Analysis of Moltan Co. v. Eagle-Picher Industries Introduction The case Moltan Company v. Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. (55 F.3d...

Distinguishing Statute of Repose and Limitations Periods in Construction Contract Claims: Garden City Osteopathic Hospital v. HBE Corp

Date: Jun 2, 1995

Distinguishing Statute of Repose and Limitations Periods in Construction Contract Claims: Garden City Osteopathic Hospital v. HBE Corporation Introduction The case of Garden City Osteopathic Hospital...

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