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6th Cir. Upholds 1-Day Sentence for White Collar Criminal
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
For his role in a tire recycling scheme gone bad, Paul Musgrave was convicted of four counts of white collar crime. His punishment? Essentially no punishment...
6th Cir. Affirms 'Invalid' Arrest Warrants Against Strippers
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
Here's an interesting case out of the Sixth Circuit fit for a bar exam question analysis. The Sixth Circuit affirmed a dismissal of case against an Ohio...
6th Cir. Gives Hope to Juveniles Sentenced to Life Without Parole
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
A new ruling out of the Sixth Circuit should give hope to juvenile criminal inmates looking to get their sentencing reviewed. The Court of Appeals applied the...
Railroad Not Liable for Disgusting Bathroom, Tragic Puking
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Ricky Edwards worked for CSX Transportation for 31 years before his career was ended by a freak accident -- caused in part by a "nasty" toilet. When Edwards...
6th Cir. Affirms Lower Bankruptcy Ruling, Punts Constitutionality
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
A case of some interest to appellate attorneys came out of the Sixth Circuit recently that invoked the Constitutional Avoidance Doctrine -- avoiding questions...
Appeals Court Applies Statutory Immunity in Wheelchair-Skiing Case
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
An interesting case was affirmed for the defendant ski-resort at the Sixth Circuit recently, offering refresher insights into the proper means and technique of...
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