Prior posts have discussed the comparative rarity of certified questions of state law in the Sixth Circuit (here and here). This post gives practical pointers to improve your odds of success with certified questions both in the Sixth Circuit and in the state courts.… Continue Reading
Speaking at a lecture series held at the Ohio Supreme Court, Judge Sutton recently called on lawyers to take state constitutional law seriously. He said that in nine years on the federal bench he has heard just one case involving claims under a state constitution. Judge Sutton then explained that every plaintiff alleging a civil … Continue Reading