Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
The Sixth Circuit reversed a district court denial of a preliminary injunction, ruling that a school board president violated the First Amendment by silencing a speaker. The court found the board engaged in viewpoint discrimination and ratified a heckler's veto by cutting off the speaker's microphone in response to crowd hostility.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a conviction for threatening a federal official, finding sufficient evidence that a voicemail constituted a true threat. The court also held that the district court's jury instructions on the required mental state were not plainly erroneous.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's decision to deny a motion to remand and to dismiss the lawsuit against PNC Bank. The court found no colorable claim against the non-diverse defendant, allowing the case to remain in federal court.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Melvin Lamar Triplett for distributing fentanyl-laced crack cocaine resulting in death. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied Leke Dodaj's petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision. The court upheld the Board's reversal of the Immigration Judge's grant of cancellation of removal.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of the Brysons' complaint against Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC. The court found no basis for relief under Rule 59(e) or Rule 15.
The Sixth Circuit denied Leke Dodaj's petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decisions. The court found no jurisdiction to review the discretionary denial of cancellation of removal and upheld the Board's denial of reconsideration.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Inverness Technologies. The court found that Barnett-Morgan failed to establish a prima facie case of racial discrimination and that her claims of retaliation were not exhausted.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in an Americans with Disabilities Act case. The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove she was disabled or that she suffered an adverse employment action.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's award of attorney's fees to a class of borrowers who prevailed on a Truth in Lending Act claim against Fifth Third Bank. The court vacated the portion of the award applying national market rates to all counsel, requiring a remand to apply local forum rates for attorneys other than the specialized lead firm.