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Federal Courts Was Ret. Judge Martin, The Liberal Lion, Lying? Case Sent to DOJ

Was Ret. Judge Martin, The Liberal Lion, Lying? Case Sent to DOJ

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

At the time of his abrupt retirement last August, former Sixth Circuit Chief Judge Boyce Martin stated, "I want to go out at the top of my game rather than...

Federal Courts Judge Benchslapped: Failed to Recuse Juror in Child Porn Case

Judge Benchslapped: Failed to Recuse Juror in Child Porn Case

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

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...

Federal Courts It's (Allegedly) a Milk Price Fixing Conspiracy!

It's (Allegedly) a Milk Price Fixing Conspiracy!

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

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...

Federal Courts 6th Circuit Places Hold on Mich. Parole Hearings for Juvie Lifers

6th Circuit Places Hold on Mich. Parole Hearings for Juvie Lifers

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

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...

Federal Courts All Eyes on D: Bankruptcy Appeal Gets Fast Track to 6th Circuit

All Eyes on D: Bankruptcy Appeal Gets Fast Track to 6th Circuit

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

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...

Federal Courts Local Case: Catholic Hospitals, Abortions and Standard of Care

Local Case: Catholic Hospitals, Abortions and Standard of Care

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

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...

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