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Judge Benchslapped: Failed to Recuse Juror in Child Porn Case
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Things are a bit clearer in the rear view mirror. When a judge is presiding over a trial, and a juror swears, under oath, that he can't bear to look at the...
It's (Allegedly) a Milk Price Fixing Conspiracy!
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Dean Foods and Suiza were the two largest bottlers and processors of milk in the United States. In 2001, they merged, with the approval of the Department of...
6th Circuit Places Hold on Mich. Parole Hearings for Juvie Lifers
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
We've seen a lot of confusion emerge from the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last year in Miller v. Alabama. The Court issued a mushy standard to follow-up on...
All Eyes on D: Bankruptcy Appeal Gets Fast Track to 6th Circuit
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Municipal bankruptcies, at least until recently, were a rare phenomenon. Even more rare is a bankruptcy filing of this magnitude. Detroit has $18.5 billion in...
Local Case: Catholic Hospitals, Abortions and Standard of Care
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
This isn't our usual appellate fare, but a local district court case may interest you, especially if you've been following other swirling legal conflicts...
Sixth Circuit to Review TheDirty Bengals Cheerleader CDA Case
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
This case has everything: a Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader, who slept with (and later became engaged to) a student, sued a gossip website over posts submitted...