NIH Legislative Mandates for FY 2026 Funding

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a notice detailing legislative mandates that are in effect for FY 2026 funding, enacted via the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. These mandates impose specific limitations and conditions on the use of NIH grant, cooperative agreement, and contract awards.

Mark Bergens v. Diverse Concepts, LLC - Employment Discrimination

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Diverse Concepts, LLC, in a discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Mark Bergens. The court found Bergens failed to demonstrate his termination was pretextual.

Danski v. Miniard - Habeas Corpus Appeal

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Jordan Christopher Danski. The case, docketed as 25-1287, concerns a conviction related to a home invasion in Michigan. The court's opinion was filed on March 18, 2026.

United States v. Terrance Patterson - Criminal Appeal

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in United States v. Terrance Patterson, Docket No. 25-5252. The court declined to vacate Patterson's guilty plea for being a felon in possession of a firearm, despite his argument for a competency hearing.

United States v. Eddie Lee Nailor, III - Felon in Possession of Firearm

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Eddie Lee Nailor, III, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Nailor appealed his conviction, arguing the statute was unconstitutional. The court found no merit in his arguments.

Progressive Michigan Insurance Company v. Layla Ahmed - Reversed and Remanded

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a case involving Progressive Michigan Insurance Company and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The court's decision pertains to a trial court's order dismissing the case and granting a default judgment.

People of Michigan v. Jerry Lee Cummings Jr - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of People of Michigan v. Jerry Lee Cummings Jr. The court upheld the denial of the defendant's motion to suppress evidence found during a traffic stop. The decision is non-precedential.

Macomb County Treasurer Foreclosure Petition Reversed

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a tax foreclosure case involving the Macomb County Treasurer. The court found that the trial court erred in allowing Banyon Investments, LLC, to intervene in the case concerning surplus proceeds from a tax-foreclosure sale.

Cassidy Law v. Harsens Island Transportation Authority - FOIA Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying attorney fees and civil fines to plaintiffs in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case against the Harsens Island Transportation Authority. The court found that the authority's processing of FOIA requests was not in violation of the act.

Dean v. Hunter - Child Custody Modification Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order denying a motion to modify child custody. The case involved disputes over parenting time and allegations of non-compliance with court orders.