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Dixon v. Wallowa County
Police did not violate plaintiff's Fourth Amendment rights by securing residence as crime scene.
Civil Rights Oct. 14, 2003
U.S. v. Braren
Federal court must stay proceedings until state resolves competing claims to water rights in Klamath Basin.
Environmental Law Oct. 14, 2003
Palmer v. Pioneer Inn Associates Ltd.
Plaintiff's attorney should not have been sanctioned for ex parte communication with represented party and plaintiff is entitled to retrial on one claim.
Employment Law Oct. 14, 2003
U.S. v. Miguel
Structural error was committed when defendants were precluded from arguing their theory of case and jury instructed that no evidence supports that theory.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 14, 2003
United States v. Marshall
Proper date for determining value of forfeited property is when government sold it.
Civil Procedure Oct. 14, 2003
Echazabal v. Chevron USA Inc.
Disputed issues of material fact remain regarding employer's obligations under direct threat regulation.
Employment Law Oct. 14, 2003
Farrakhan v. State of Washington
Court will reconsider whether state law that disenfranchises people convicted of felonies violates minority voting rights.
Civil Rights Oct. 14, 2003
Bartholomew v. Crowley Marine Services Inc.
Owner of ship used to save endangered ship may be entitled to portion of salvage award.
Maritime Law Oct. 14, 2003
Valley Outdoor Inc. v. County of Riverside
Unconstitutional aspects of county's sign ordinance are severable from rest of ordinance.
Constitutional Law Oct. 14, 2003
Westlands Water District v. United States
Government's allocation of water during shortage period does not violate contracts between water districts and United States.
Government Oct. 14, 2003
U.S. v. Romero-Bustamente
Search of defendant's backyard by Border Patrol agents violated Fourth Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 14, 2003
Ms. S. v. Vashon Island School District
Temporary segregation of disabled student from other students did not violate Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.
Education Oct. 14, 2003
Elliot v. Fortis Benefits Insurance Co.
Plaintiff who prevailed under ERISA cannot seek damages under state law against insurance company.
Insurance Oct. 14, 2003
U.S. v. Pereira-Salmeron
Felony conviction for carnal knowledge of child constitutes conviction for crime of violence under Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 14, 2003
Brown v. Poole
Where plea agreement has been breached, prisoner is entitled to specific performance and is released from custody.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 14, 2003
Zhang v. American Gem Seafoods Inc.
Jury award in favor of Chinese national alleging employment discrimination is affirmed.
Employment Law Oct. 14, 2003
Monjaraz-Munoz v. INS
Amended opinion
Oct. 14, 2003
U.S. v. Mackby
Judgment for more than $700,000 in damages for violations of False Claims Act was not excessive.
Government Oct. 14, 2003
U.S. v. Ramirez-Sanchez
Court properly applied sentencing points for alien convicted of illegal re-entry following deportation.
Immigration Oct. 14, 2003
Ramirez-Zavala v. Ashcroft
Petitioner's application for suspension of deportation should have been filed with immigration judge after issuance of Order to Show Cause.
Immigration Oct. 14, 2003
Selkirk Conservation Alliance v. Forsgren
Federal agencies did not unreasonably rely on agreement designed to mitigate adverse environmental impacts in conducting their assessments.
Environmental Law Oct. 14, 2003
Anderson v. Pacific Maritime Assn.
Nonprofit association comprised of shipping companies is not employer of dock workers alleging racial discrimination.
Employment Law Oct. 14, 2003
Davis v. EPA
Failing to consider effect proposed oxygen waiver would have on particulate matter pollution is abuse of discretion by EPA.
Administrative Agencies Oct. 14, 2003
Shea v. Household Bank (SB), National Assn.
Where plaintiff did not use credit card after refusing to be bound by arbitration clause, he cannot be compelled to arbitrate.
Contracts Oct. 14, 2003
Punsly v. Ho
Mother who prevailed in visitation dispute is not entitled to attorney fees under 'private attorney general' theory.
Civil Procedure Oct. 14, 2003
Panther v. Park
Order
Oct. 14, 2003
People v. Ayele
Order
Oct. 14, 2003
People v. Walters
Order
Oct. 14, 2003
In re Adrian R., a Minor
Order
Oct. 14, 2003
Trumble v. Superior Court (People)
Order
Oct. 14, 2003