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Sixth Circuit Finds Co-Tenants Have Equal Possessory Interests
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
He-said-she-said cases can be tedious. Here, we have a Sixth Circuit first impression case where he (the defendant) said no to a search, while she (the...
No Qualified Immunity for School in Due Process Violations
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Can a football game suspension be a civil rights violation? The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a Nashville student can proceed with his...
Retroactivity: Hotter Than Stolen Car Parts
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Retroactivity is a hot issue these days. Next Tuesday, the Supreme Court will consider whether the Fair Sentencing Act should be applied retroactively to crack...
Life Sentence for Child Porn Charges Not Excessive Punishment
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Child pornography sentences can vary widely. In February, we told you about a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision finding that a one-day sentence and a...
Sixth Circuit Bound? Teen Sues Over Jesus Is Not a Homophobe Shirt
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
We know this case has just been filed, but it is destined for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Maverick Couch, a 16-year-old gay high school student in...
Written Objection to Union Election Must Be Specific
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Most employers aren’t excited when their employees choose to unionize, but the National Labor Relations Act limits an employer’s ability to discourage...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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Mariana Petersen
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