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Federal Courts Railroad Not Liable for Disgusting Bathroom, Tragic Puking

Railroad Not Liable for Disgusting Bathroom, Tragic Puking

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts 6th Cir. Affirms Lower Bankruptcy Ruling, Punts Constitutionality

6th Cir. Affirms Lower Bankruptcy Ruling, Punts Constitutionality

By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A case of some interest to appellate attorneys came out of the Sixth Circuit recently that invoked the Constitutional Avoidance Doctrine -- avoiding questions...

Federal Courts Appeals Court Applies Statutory Immunity in Wheelchair-Skiing Case

Appeals Court Applies Statutory Immunity in Wheelchair-Skiing Case

By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Reduced Sentences Unlikely for Amish Beard Cutters

Reduced Sentences Unlikely for Amish Beard Cutters

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The reclusive world of Ohio's Amish community became a little less reclusive in 2011, after 16 members of a breakaway Amish sect ambushed their neighbors at...

Federal Courts Cell Site Records Are Like Stamps and Envelopes, Says 6th Cir.

Cell Site Records Are Like Stamps and Envelopes, Says 6th Cir.

By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Sixth Circuit employed a rather fascinating analogy comparing historical cell-site records of caller data to mailing addresses, thus raising questions...

Federal Courts Dog Poop Machete Attack Lands Man 5 Years

Dog Poop Machete Attack Lands Man 5 Years

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Jeffery Walker had had enough with his neighbor's defecating dog. When the pooch pooped in Walker's yard, he complained to his neighbor. Still the stinky...

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