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Federal Courts Was Boyce Martin a Victim of 6th Cir. Judicial Infighting?

Was Boyce Martin a Victim of 6th Cir. Judicial Infighting?

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

By now, many have heard of Judge Boyce F. Martin's ignominious departure from the Sixth Circuit bench. The former chief was forced into retirement after a...

Federal Courts Michigan Gay Marriages Stayed Pending Appeal

Michigan Gay Marriages Stayed Pending Appeal

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Late last week, a district court in Michigan held that the state's constitutional provision and implementing laws the defined marriage as "the union of one man...

Federal Courts 3 Tips For New Attorneys in The 6th Circuit

3 Tips For New Attorneys in The 6th Circuit

By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Private Firm to Be Paid $100K to Defend Ky. Gay Marriage Ban

Private Firm to Be Paid $100K to Defend Ky. Gay Marriage Ban

By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Ky. Gay Marriage Appeal: State to Hire Outside Counsel

Ky. Gay Marriage Appeal: State to Hire Outside Counsel

By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Ohio AG Just Told SCOTUS That His State's Law is Stupid

Ohio AG Just Told SCOTUS That His State's Law is Stupid

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

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