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Sixth Circuit Stays Affirmative Action Ruling Pending SCOTUS Review
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Could the Supreme Court hear two university affirmative action cases this term? The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in November that Michigan’s...
Sixth Circuit Hits the Bottle ... Again
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In 1976, Michigan enacted the Michigan Container Act — known as the “Bottle Bill” — to encourage beverage container recycling. It is one of ten states that...
Guardian Ad Litem Fees are Nondischargeable in Bankruptcy
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
There are certain obligations that a bankruptcy petitioner can't shed in court. For example, barring "undue hardship," your student loans will follow you....
Color of Law: When Cops (Allegedly) Attack Defense Attorneys
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Timothy Barkovic is a Michigan criminal defense lawyer and a self-described "outspoken critic of police conduct." Based on today's case from the Sixth Circuit...
Sixth Circuit: Michigan Affirmative Action Ban Unconstitutional
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Voters amended the Michigan Constitution in 2006 to ban affirmative action in public education. The initiative -- known as Proposal 2 -- was a response to the...
Attorney Must Pay Damages for 'Morphed' Child Porn Images
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
We all know that an attorney is supposed zealously represent his client. Dean Boland was just too zealous an advocate for his own good. In an attempt to help...
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