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3 Tips For New Attorneys in The 6th Circuit
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
New attorneys practicing in the Sixth Circuit will have to learn the local court rules and make sure that their case will go as smoothly as possible...
Private Firm to Be Paid $100K to Defend Ky. Gay Marriage Ban
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
After Kentucky's somewhat harried search for a firm to defend the state from the potential "chaos" of recognizing out-of-state gay marriages, a firm has been...
Ky. Gay Marriage Appeal: State to Hire Outside Counsel
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Kentucky is still going to defend its gay marriage ban before the Sixth Circuit, but not with the help of anyone employed by the state. After Kentucky Attorney...
Ohio AG Just Told SCOTUS That His State's Law is Stupid
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, we couldn't agree more. Folks, Ohio has this ridiculous election law that bars people from making false statements with...
6th Cir. Reversed Twice Based on These Solicitor General Briefs
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
It's no secret that the Sixth Circuit is having some trouble with crack sentencing. But it's not just Fair Sentencing Act changes, or retroactivity, or their...
Expedited Appeal for Ohio Gay Marriage Death Certificates Case?
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
One of these cases is not like the others. While many parties have challenged states' gay marriage bans generally, and others have targeted a state's refusal...