6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirming the Burden-Shifting Framework in Age Discrimination Claims: Manzer v. Diamond Shamrock Chemicals Company

Date: Jul 21, 1994

Affirming the Burden-Shifting Framework in Age Discrimination Claims: Manzer v. Diamond Shamrock Chemicals Company Introduction Edwin C. Manzer, a former Comptroller at Diamond Shamrock Chemicals...

Enhancing ERISA Disclosure Obligations and Penalties: An Analysis of Bartling v. Fruehauf Corporation

Date: Jul 20, 1994

Enhancing ERISA Disclosure Obligations and Penalties: An Analysis of Bartling v. Fruehauf Corporation Introduction The case of Bartling et al. v. Fruehauf Corporation, decided by the United States...

Affirming Probable Cause via Rich Informant Detail and Corroborative Actions: United States v. Sonagere and George

Date: Jul 20, 1994

Affirming Probable Cause via Rich Informant Detail and Corroborative Actions: United States v. Sonagere and George Introduction The case of United States of America v. Tony A. Sonagere and Gregory...

Limits of Federal Jurisdiction in Vacating Arbitration Awards: Ford v. Hamilton Investments, Inc.

Date: Jul 16, 1994

Limits of Federal Jurisdiction in Vacating Arbitration Awards: Ford v. Hamilton Investments, Inc. Introduction Timothy L. Ford v. Hamilton Investments, Inc. is a pivotal case decided by the United...

Admissibility of Prior Acts Evidence Under Fed. R. Evid. 404(b) in Specific Intent Crimes: Analysis of UNITED STATES v. JOHNSON

Date: Jul 13, 1994

Admissibility of Prior Acts Evidence Under Fed. R. Evid. 404(b) in Specific Intent Crimes: Analysis of UNITED STATES v. JOHNSON Introduction The landmark case of United States of America v. Timothy...

Sixth Amendment Speedy Trial Rights Affirmed in Mundt v. United States

Date: Jul 12, 1994

Sixth Amendment Speedy Trial Rights Affirmed in Mundt v. United States Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Schubert E. Mundt, 29 F.3d 233 (6th Cir. 1994), the United...

Adequate Discovery Required Before Summary Judgment on Equal Protection Claims: Sixth Circuit Sets New Standard

Date: Jul 9, 1994

Adequate Discovery Required Before Summary Judgment on Equal Protection Claims: Sixth Circuit Sets New Standard Introduction In the case of WHITE'S LANDING FISHERIES, INC. and others versus Frances...

Affirmation of Statute of Limitations in Diversity Jurisdiction: Phelps v. McClellan

Date: Jul 8, 1994

Affirmation of Statute of Limitations in Diversity Jurisdiction: Phelps v. McClellan Introduction Phelps v. McClellan, 30 F.3d 658 (6th Cir. 1994), addresses critical issues surrounding jurisdiction,...

Improper Credibility Assessment in Disability Claims: Felisky v. Bowen Establishes Critical Standards

Date: Jul 8, 1994

Improper Credibility Assessment in Disability Claims: Felisky v. Bowen Establishes Critical Standards Introduction The case of Margaret Felisky v. Otis R. Bowen, M.D., Secretary of Health and Human...

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing and Plea Withdrawal: Insights from United States v. Bashara

Date: Jul 6, 1994

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing and Plea Withdrawal: Insights from United States v. Bashara Introduction United States of America v. Alan Louis Bashara, 27 F.3d 1174 (6th Cir. 1994), serves as a pivotal...

Evolution of Consent Decrees Under Changing Federal Law: Sweeton v. Brown

Date: Jul 2, 1994

Evolution of Consent Decrees Under Changing Federal Law: Sweeton v. Brown Introduction In the landmark case Sweeton v. Brown, 27 F.3d 1162 (6th Cir. 1994), the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Proper Jury Instructions on Structuring Financial Transactions: The Bencs Decision

Date: Jul 1, 1994

Proper Jury Instructions on Structuring Financial Transactions: The Bencs Decision Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Ronald Bencs, 28 F.3d 555 (6th Cir. 1994), the...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Thompson v. County of Medina: Implications for Class Action Procedures and Inmate Rights

Date: Jun 24, 1994

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Thompson v. County of Medina: Implications for Class Action Procedures and Inmate Rights Introduction The case of Robert M. Thompson and Larry R. Holdsworth v....

Establishing Diversity Jurisdiction with Unincorporated Insurance Syndicates: The Layne v. Certain Interested Underwriters Case

Date: Jun 10, 1994

Establishing Diversity Jurisdiction with Unincorporated Insurance Syndicates: The Layne v. Certain Interested Underwriters Case Introduction The case of Certain Interested Underwriters at Lloyd's,...

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