Affirmation of Stringent Sentencing Guidelines in Repeat Child Pornography Offenses Introduction The case of United States of America v. Christopher Terry presents a significant examination of the...
Affirmation of Sentence Despite Retroactive Guidelines Amendment: United States v. Thomas Introduction United States of America v. Fredrick Alston Thomas is a significant appellate decision from the...
In Loco Parentis Extended to Adult Siblings under FMLA: Chapman v. Brentlinger Enterprises Introduction Chapman v. Brentlinger Enterprises is a landmark decision by the United States Court of Appeals...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Race and Sex Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Jennifer Michelle Heard and Andrea McKahan v. City of Highland Park, Michigan presents...
Qualified Immunity and Factual Disputes: Insights from Fried v. Garcia Introduction In the case of ADAM FRIED, Administrator of the Estate Desmond Franklin, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. JOSE GARCIA,...
6th Circuit Establishes Stricter Standards for Probable Cause, Reverses Summary Judgment on Unlawful Detention Introduction In the case of Eric Brown and Roy Thorne, individually and as next friend...
Affirmation of Denial for Sentence Reduction Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2): Balancing §3553(a) Factors Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Deonte Griffin, the Sixth Circuit Court...
Enforcement of Noncompete Agreements Across Corporate Successors: Sixth Circuit Affirms Preliminary Injunction Introduction The case of Kroger Specialty Pharmacy LA, LLC; Kroger Specialty Pharmacy...
Sixth Circuit Sets New Standard for EPA’s State Plan Disapprovals Under the Clean Air Act Introduction The case of Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet v. United States...
Affirmation of Conviction in United States of America v. Frank Trammell, Jr.: Implications for Prosecutorial Conduct in Drug and Firearms Cases Introduction In United States of America v. Frank...
Enforceability of Appeal Waivers in Plea Agreements Confirmed: Analysis of United States v. Chapman Introduction United States v. Wilson Chapman is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...
Affirmation of Sentencing Discretion in COVID-19 Relief Fraud Cases Under 18 U.S.C. §3553(a) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Roshell Beaty represents a significant judicial...
Affirmation of Sentencing Enhancements for Repeated Sexual Conduct in Child Pornography Cases: United States v. Combs Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Bill Daniel Combs, the...
Affirming True Threats and Sentencing Enhancements in Racial Harassment Cases under 18 U.S.C. § 876(c) Introduction The case of United States of America v. Suzanne Craft serves as a significant...
Sixth Circuit Establishes Rigorous Nexus Requirement for Family-Based Asylum Claims in Rodas-Rodas v. Garland Introduction Rodas-Rodas v. Garland is a pivotal decision by the United States Court of...
Affirmation of Sentencing Discretion Amid Plea Agreement Errors: United States v. Bartoli Introduction In United States of America v. Eric V. Bartoli, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth...
Assignment Rights in Contract Law: Analysis of Burger Management Systems Washington Inc. v. Seawend, Ltd. Introduction Burger Management Systems Washington Inc., et al., v. Seawend, Ltd., et al. is a...
Reaffirming the Line Between Lay and Expert Interpretation of Coded Drug Communications—and the “Low Bar” for the Drug-Premises Enhancement Introduction This Sixth Circuit appeal arises from the...
Reaffirming that Accomplice Testimony and Circumstantial Evidence Can Sustain Straw-Purchase Convictions: United States v. Shepherd (6th Cir. 2024) Introduction In United States v. Shepherd, the...
Affirmation of Juvenile Transfer to Adult Court under 18 U.S.C. § 5032: United States v. C.J.M. 1. Introduction The case of United States of America v. C.J.M. examines the appellate affirmation of a...