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Federal Courts Sixth Circuit Finds Co-Tenants Have Equal Possessory Interests

Sixth Circuit Finds Co-Tenants Have Equal Possessory Interests

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

He-said-she-said cases can be tedious. Here, we have a Sixth Circuit first impression case where he (the defendant) said no to a search, while she (the...

Federal Courts No Qualified Immunity for School in Due Process Violations

No Qualified Immunity for School in Due Process Violations

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Can a football game suspension be a civil rights violation? The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a Nashville student can proceed with his...

Federal Courts Retroactivity: Hotter Than Stolen Car Parts

Retroactivity: Hotter Than Stolen Car Parts

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Retroactivity is a hot issue these days. Next Tuesday, the Supreme Court will consider whether the Fair Sentencing Act should be applied retroactively to crack...

Federal Courts Life Sentence for Child Porn Charges Not Excessive Punishment

Life Sentence for Child Porn Charges Not Excessive Punishment

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Child pornography sentences can vary widely. In February, we told you about a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision finding that a one-day sentence and a...

Federal Courts Sixth Circuit Bound? Teen Sues Over Jesus Is Not a Homophobe Shirt

Sixth Circuit Bound? Teen Sues Over Jesus Is Not a Homophobe Shirt

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

We know this case has just been filed, but it is destined for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Maverick Couch, a 16-year-old gay high school student in...

Federal Courts Written Objection to Union Election Must Be Specific

Written Objection to Union Election Must Be Specific

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Most employers aren’t excited when their employees choose to unionize, but the National Labor Relations Act limits an employer’s ability to discourage...

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