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Hearns v. Terhune
Muslim inmate who was attacked by fellow Muslims may sue prison for civil rights violations.
Prisoners Rights Oct. 5, 2005
People v. Ward
Defendant's 'Wheeler/Batson' challenge to prosecutor's use of peremptory challenges was invalid and death penalty is upheld.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Schardt v. Payne
Rule of 'Blakely v. Washington' does not apply retroactively to convictions that became final before its publication.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
S.B., a Minor
Juvenile court's allegedly belated compliance with Indian Child Welfare Act did not prejudice mother.
Family Law Oct. 5, 2005
Hasler v. Howard
Plaintiff is not entitled to attorney fees merely because defendant requested them during earlier proceeding.
Civil Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe v. Ryan
River's restoration program does not fall within mandatory contracting provisions of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
Native American Affairs Oct. 5, 2005
Anderson First Coalition v. City of Anderson (FHK Companies Inc.)
Development project's traffic mitigation fee for freeway interchange must be specific and implemented.
Environmental Law Oct. 5, 2005
People v. Thomas
Gang expert's hearsay conversations with gang members who identified defendant were admissible.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. Romo
Admission defendant made to licensed counselor outside of therapy is not privileged.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Verizon California Inc. v. Peevey
Claims of incumbent local exchange carrier that cannot be compensated by 'true-up' are ripe for judicial review.
Administrative Agencies Oct. 5, 2005
Head v. Glacier Northwest Inc.
Employee alleging discrimination and retaliation need only show that disability was motivating factor for employer.
Employment Law Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. Cortez-Arias
State conviction for shooting at inhabited dwelling is 'crime of violence' under federal sentencing law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Coghlan v. American Seafoods Co.
Employee has heightened burden of proving discrimination when person who demoted him is same person who hired and promoted him.
Employment Law Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. Hermoso-Garcia
Defendant will be resentenced because Federal Sentencing Guidelines are no longer mandatory.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Tan v. Runnels
Prosecutor may tell of murder victim's escape from Khmer Rouge after wife's death to support theory that he died protecting locket memorializing her.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Bailey v. County of Riverside
Jury verdict in favor of plaintiff in negligence action was supported by sufficient evidence.
Torts Oct. 5, 2005
Parrilla v. Gonzales
Immigrant convicted of communicating with minor for immoral purposes is ineligible for cancellation of removal.
Immigration Oct. 5, 2005
Pilate v. Burrell (In re Burrell)
Issue of M.C. Hammer's contract with producer was moot by bankruptcy court's intervening decision.
Bankruptcy Oct. 5, 2005
Tellis v. Alaska Airlines Inc.
Plaintiff's trip to retrieve family car cannot be considered 'caring for' his pregnant wife under Family and Medical Leave Act.
Employment Law Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. Bussell
Defendant was not entitled to have jury informed that co-defendant died during deliberations.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Defenders of Wildlife v. Flowers
Government's determination that development projects would have no impact on pygmy-owl was not arbitrary or capricious.
Environmental Law Oct. 5, 2005
Southern Union Co. v. Southwest Gas Corp.
Punitive damages that are 153 times greater than compensatory damages cannot survive constitutional scrutiny.
Torts Oct. 5, 2005
Cacho v. Boudreau
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
Marriage of Rosendale
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. Gourde
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
Fanucchi & Limi Farms v. United Agri Products
Borrower's breach of contract claim against lender should have survived summary judgment on novation theory.
Contracts Oct. 5, 2005
Belmontes v. Brown
Instructional error prevented jury from considering constitutionally relevant mitigating evidence in favor of petitioner.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Cashman v. City of Cotati
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
Chevron USA Inc. v. Lingle
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
Galdamez v. Potter
District court erred by denying request for instruction on Postal Service's potential liability for racial harassment by customers.
Employment Law Oct. 5, 2005