6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Probable Cause for Disorderly Conduct: Intoxication Alone Insufficient for Arrest

Date: Nov 13, 2024

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Probable Cause for Disorderly Conduct: Intoxication Alone Insufficient for Arrest Introduction The case of Ronda Rae Jones v. Steven Naert addressed critical questions...

Affirmation of Lack of Standing in Challenges to Michigan’s Court of Claims Act

Date: Nov 8, 2024

Affirmation of Lack of Standing in Challenges to Michigan’s Court of Claims Act Introduction In the case of Glenn Bowles; Kenneth Franks; Robert Gardner v. Gretchen Whitmer; Dana Nessel, the United...

Sixth Circuit Establishes Rigorous Rule 23 Standards for Class Actions in Takings §1983 Cases

Date: Nov 5, 2024

Sixth Circuit Establishes Rigorous Rule 23 Standards for Class Actions in Takings §1983 Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Tonya Bowles v. Eric R. Sabree et al., the United States Court of...

Reaffirming Title VII Standards for Religious Accommodation in Workplace Health Policies

Date: Oct 12, 2024

Reaffirming Title VII Standards for Religious Accommodation in Workplace Health Policies Introduction The case of Laurie Ann DeVore v. University of Kentucky Board of Trustees presents a significant...

Sixth Circuit Affirms Constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9) Post-Bruen

Date: Oct 11, 2024

Sixth Circuit Affirms Constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9) Post-Bruen Introduction In the landmark decision of United States of America v. Sylvester Gailes, the United States Court of Appeals...

Affirmation of §922(g)(1): Probationary Firearm Forfeiture for Felons Under Historical Tradition

Date: Oct 9, 2024

Affirmation of §922(g)(1): Probationary Firearm Forfeiture for Felons Under Historical Tradition Introduction The case of United States of America v. Christopher Goins presents a pivotal judicial...

McNeal v. City of Blue Ash: Reinforcing Hostile Work Environment Claims Amid Discrete Discriminatory Acts

Date: Sep 24, 2024

McNeal v. City of Blue Ash: Reinforcing Hostile Work Environment Claims Amid Discrete Discriminatory Acts Introduction In the landmark case of Gary McNeal v. City of Blue Ash, Ohio, the United States...

The Holt Decision: Juvenile Sentencing Under the Eighth Amendment and Medical Claims in Criminal Appeals

Date: Sep 10, 2024

The Holt Decision: Juvenile Sentencing Under the Eighth Amendment and Medical Claims in Criminal Appeals Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Johnathan Holt, decided by...

Enhanced Specificity Requirements Under FRCP 9(b) in Fraud Claims: Greer v. Strange Honey Farm

Date: Sep 7, 2024

Enhanced Specificity Requirements Under FRCP 9(b) in Fraud Claims: Greer v. Strange Honey Farm Introduction In the case of Robert Greer et al. v. Strange Honey Farm, LLC et al., the United States...

Interpretation of "Punishable by Death" under 18 U.S.C. §242: Sixth Circuit Establishes New Precedent

Date: Aug 30, 2024

Interpretation of "Punishable by Death" under 18 U.S.C. §242: Sixth Circuit Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of United States of America v. Michael Harvel, the United...

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Title VII Employee Status for Graduate Students Engaged in Funded Research

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Title VII Employee Status for Graduate Students Engaged in Funded Research Introduction In the landmark case of Meng Huang v. The Ohio State University; Giorgio Rizzoni, the...

Affirmation of Multi-State Class Certification in GM Transmission Defect Litigation

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Affirmation of Multi-State Class Certification in GM Transmission Defect Litigation Introduction In the case of Dennis Speerly et al. v. General Motors, LLC, a class-action lawsuit was filed against...

Lanham Act's Reach into Political Speech Affirmed by Sixth Circuit

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Lanham Act's Reach into Political Speech Affirmed by Sixth Circuit Introduction The case Libertarian National Committee, Inc. v. Saliba et al. adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for...

Sixth Circuit Establishes Due Diligence Standard for Ineffective Assistance Claims in Ayers v. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Date: Aug 27, 2024

Sixth Circuit Establishes Due Diligence Standard for Ineffective Assistance Claims in Ayers v. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Introduction Kayla Jean Ayers v. Ohio Department of...

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6th Circuit Case Commentaries

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Probable Cause for Disorderly Conduct: Intoxication Alone Insufficient for Arrest

Affirmation of Lack of Standing in Challenges to Michigan’s Court of Claims Act

Sixth Circuit Establishes Rigorous Rule 23 Standards for Class Actions in Takings §1983 Cases

Reaffirming Title VII Standards for Religious Accommodation in Workplace Health Policies

Sixth Circuit Affirms Constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9) Post-Bruen

Affirmation of §922(g)(1): Probationary Firearm Forfeiture for Felons Under Historical Tradition

McNeal v. City of Blue Ash: Reinforcing Hostile Work Environment Claims Amid Discrete Discriminatory Acts

The Holt Decision: Juvenile Sentencing Under the Eighth Amendment and Medical Claims in Criminal Appeals

Enhanced Specificity Requirements Under FRCP 9(b) in Fraud Claims: Greer v. Strange Honey Farm

Interpretation of "Punishable by Death" under 18 U.S.C. §242: Sixth Circuit Establishes New Precedent

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Title VII Employee Status for Graduate Students Engaged in Funded Research

Affirmation of Multi-State Class Certification in GM Transmission Defect Litigation

Lanham Act's Reach into Political Speech Affirmed by Sixth Circuit

Sixth Circuit Establishes Due Diligence Standard for Ineffective Assistance Claims in Ayers v. Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Establishing Employer Liability for a Hostile Work Environment Based on Gender: Schlosser v. VRHabilis, LLC

Proper Consideration of ERISA Plan Documents in Misclassification Claims

Affirmation of Felon-In-Possession Firearm Prohibition: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States v. Erick Williams

Moore v. Coca-Cola Consolidated: A Landmark on Waiver Agreements and Disparate Treatment under Title VII

Balancing Religious Accommodations and Employment Mandates: Insights from Aimee Sturgill v. American Red Cross

Enforcement of Jury Waivers and AEDPA Deference Upheld in Davis v. Jenkins