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In their opinions: The low cost of justice; judge bought for $1,200

“’If you can’t eat [lobbyists’] food, drink their booze, . . . take their money and then vote against them, you’ve got no business being [in politics],’ said Jesse Unruh, a one-time Speaker of the...

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Former 6th Circuit judge dies at 89

West Michigan-based federal Judge Albert Engel, who served 28 years on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, died April 5, 2013, at age 89. Mlive reports that Judge Engel was born in 1924 in Lake...

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6th Circuit judge to receive high honor in D.C.

The 2013 Charles Hamilton Houston Medallion of Merit will be presented to 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Damon J. Keith. The Detroit Free Press reports that the award will be presented...

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In their opinions: 6th Circuit says chill out on First Amendment claim

“The word ‘chill,’ to be sure, often warrants judicial attention, particularly when it appears within 25 words of ‘speech’ and ‘First Amendment.’ But not here: whatever chilling effect the on-the-books...

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Oakland County vows to take real estate transfer tax fight to high court

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday tossed Oakland County’s lawsuit seeking $12 million in unpaid real estate transfer taxes from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. So, the county, which says it’s...

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Genesee County to push forward with suit against Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Genesee County Treasurer Deb Cherry says the county will keep its high-profile battle with mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac moving forward. The county is the lead plaintiff in a class-action...

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What’s the difference between ‘cause’ and ‘inflict’?

The nuanced difference between the words “cause” and “inflict” results in significantly fewer years in the joint for an inmate who fought with a corrections officer, says Judge Raymond M. Kethledge of...

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In their opinions: Many expedient ways to resolve a case but this isn’t one...

“As the defendants would have it, claims with little to no chance of success should be dismissed as moot whenever they are mixed in with promising claims that a defendant offers to compensate in full....

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6th Circuit: District court made rash judgment in diaper class-action suit

The 6th Circuit has reversed a settlement of a class-action suit that claimed Procter & Gamble’s Pampers products were causing diaper rashes. The reason: the $2.73 million fee the attorneys were...

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In their opinions: Ridiculousness is in the eye of the beholder

There are good reasons not to call an opponent’s argument “ridiculous,” which is what State Farm calls Barbara Bennett’s principal argument here. The reasons include civility; the near-certainty that...

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