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Federal Courts 1st Amendment and Tobacco Lawsuit in 6th Cir. Court of Appeals

1st Amendment and Tobacco Lawsuit in 6th Cir. Court of Appeals

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Cigarette cartons might be looking like even more of a deterrent in the near future. However, the tobacco industry isn't letting the government scare their...

Federal Courts Cop Stop: 6th Circuit Amends Opinion to Address Open Container

Cop Stop: 6th Circuit Amends Opinion to Address Open Container

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When can a cop do a stop? According to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals last week, there are three types of permissible encounters with an officer. Last...

Federal Courts Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Profile: Alice Batchelder

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Profile: Alice Batchelder

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Chief Justice Alice Moor Batchelder of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals was one of only six women in her graduating class at Akron University School of Law...

Federal Courts 6th Cir. Allows Teacher Retaliation Lawsuit in School Bullying Case

6th Cir. Allows Teacher Retaliation Lawsuit in School Bullying Case

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A teacher from Rock Hill can have her retaliation lawsuit go forward, ruled the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. This retaliation lawsuit was...

Federal Courts 6th Circuit Denies Appeal on Exculpatory Evidence Issue

6th Circuit Denies Appeal on Exculpatory Evidence Issue

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In a June 8th appeal on the district court’s dismissal of a death row inmate’s habeas petition, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals held in favor of the state and...

Federal Courts Obamacare Debate: 6th Circuit Asks About Individual Madate

Obamacare Debate: 6th Circuit Asks About Individual Madate

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Obamacare debate rages on. It's currently in front of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals as well as the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Many people follow the...

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