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Federal Courts 6th Cir. Reversed Twice Based on These Solicitor General Briefs

6th Cir. Reversed Twice Based on These Solicitor General Briefs

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

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...

Federal Courts Expedited Appeal for Ohio Gay Marriage Death Certificates Case?

Expedited Appeal for Ohio Gay Marriage Death Certificates Case?

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

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...

Federal Courts Medical Malpractice and Medical Battery Are Different Things, Duh

Medical Malpractice and Medical Battery Are Different Things, Duh

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

Battery is an intentional tort. Malpractice is negligence-based tort. One requires intent. The other is failing to meet the reasonable standard of care. Any...

Federal Courts Cupid Loves the ABA's 6th Cir. Law Student Pro Bono Competition

Cupid Loves the ABA's 6th Cir. Law Student Pro Bono Competition

By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on March 21, 2019

This Valentine's Day, show some love for your community: pay it forward. Gunner law students in the Sixth Circuit can get into the spirit of generosity by...

Federal Courts The Sixth Circuit's New Chief and Ageist Rules of Succession

The Sixth Circuit's New Chief and Ageist Rules of Succession

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

Word on the street is, this August, Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr. will succeed current-Chief Judge Alice Batchelder. Why? The Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog doesn't...

Federal Courts Nifty. Sixth's Site Has CJA, Appellate Advocacy Training Videos

Nifty. Sixth's Site Has CJA, Appellate Advocacy Training Videos

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

Appellate advocacy. Many of us do mock trial in school, and if we're lucky enough, are trained by experienced advocates in practice. Some, however aren't so...

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