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1st Amendment and Tobacco Lawsuit in 6th Cir. Court of Appeals
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Cigarette cartons might be looking like even more of a deterrent in the near future. However, the tobacco industry isn't letting the government scare their...
Cop Stop: 6th Circuit Amends Opinion to Address Open Container
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When can a cop do a stop? According to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals last week, there are three types of permissible encounters with an officer. Last...
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Profile: Alice Batchelder
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Chief Justice Alice Moor Batchelder of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals was one of only six women in her graduating class at Akron University School of Law...
6th Cir. Allows Teacher Retaliation Lawsuit in School Bullying Case
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A teacher from Rock Hill can have her retaliation lawsuit go forward, ruled the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. This retaliation lawsuit was...
6th Circuit Denies Appeal on Exculpatory Evidence Issue
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In a June 8th appeal on the district court’s dismissal of a death row inmate’s habeas petition, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals held in favor of the state and...
Obamacare Debate: 6th Circuit Asks About Individual Madate
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The Obamacare debate rages on. It's currently in front of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals as well as the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Many people follow the...