The trend toward the use of summary dispositions *

USA - May 14 2013
We have previously reported on the Sixth Circuit's caseload and the trend toward the use of unpublished opinions. We've discussed that the number of…

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Recent Sixth Circuit statistics on reversal rates and timing *

USA - May 1 2013
Two of the most important issues for deciding when to appeal are often the chances of success and how long will it take to get a decision. This post…

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Remand in Whirlpool Corp. v. Glazer class action *

USA - April 3 2013
On Monday, the Supreme Court sent Whirlpool Corp v. Glazer back to the Sixth Circuit for further consideration in light of Comcast Corp. v. Behrend…

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Another habeas reversal for the Sixth Circuit *

USA - January 10 2013
The Supreme Court has reversed another habeas case from the Sixth Circuit, holding that mentally ill prisoners do not have a statutory right to stay their…

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Sixth Circuit reverses dismissal of RICO complaint *

USA - November 5 2012
In Jackson v. Segwick Claims Management Servs., Inc., the Sixth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a RICO complaint brought by former Coca-Cola employees.

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