| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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02-9410
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Crawford v. Washington
Order |
|
Oct. 20, 2003 | ||
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S110813
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Ferguson v. Meadows
Order |
|
Oct. 19, 2003 | ||
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02-15517
|
Swedberg v. Marotzke
Plaintiff's opposition to defendant's motion to dismiss did not automatically convert to summary judgment motion. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 17, 2003 | |
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01-15899
|
Kremen v. Cohen
Internet domain name is protected by conversion law, thus viable claim for conversion exists. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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01-35847
|
Manatt v. Bank of America
Although 42 U.S.C. Section 1981 encompasses retaliation and hostile work environment claims, plaintiff failed to prove co-worker's actions were sufficiently severe. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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00-17146
|
State Engineer v. United States
Doctrine of prior exclusive jurisdiction gives state court that adjudicates water decree exclusive jurisdiction over its administration. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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02-35788
|
Rojas-Garcia v. Ashcroft
Alien who failed to file appellate brief with Board of Immigration Appeals was properly denied relief. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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02-30057
|
U.S. v. Gunning
District court erred by delegating to probation office responsibility for making schedule for defendant's restitution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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02-35119
|
Graves v. City of Coeur D'Alene
Police officer is entitled to qualified immunity for violating plaintiff's Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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02-15329
|
Kesel v. United Parcel Service Inc.
Package carrier that gave shipper opportunity to purchase additional insurance is not liable for full value of lost property. |
Business Law |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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01-35954
|
Haugen v. Brosseau
Police officer's conduct violated Fourth Amendment when she shot plaintiff in back as he tried to flee from police in vehicle. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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98-56770
|
U.S. v. Zuno-Arce
Defendant fails to show prejudice where new evidence supporting 'Brady-Bagley' claim would not have made difference to outcome of trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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00-10252
|
U.S. v. Waggoner
Defendant was not entitled to two attorneys after government filed notice that it was not seeking death penalty. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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02-56412
|
Bernhardt v. Los Angeles County
County is barred from applying 'lump sum' settlement policy against plaintiff alleging civil rights violations. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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01-36147
|
Bibeau v. Pacific Northwest Research Foundation
Plaintiff who underwent medical research while in prison failed to establish claim under Federal Tort Claims Act. |
Government |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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02-10324
|
U.S. v. Alvarez-Farfan
Court erred in failing to allow jury to compare handwriting of two separate documents. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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01-71146
|
Munoz v. Ashcroft
Alien who was brought illegally into United States when he was one year old is subject to removal. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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02-10353
|
U.S. v. Pimentel-Flores
Defendant's prior conviction for 'assault, in violation of court order' is 'crime of violence' giving rise to 16-level sentence enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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01-56401
|
Lieberman v. Fieger
Attorney's statements about doctor during television interview are constitutionally protected opinions, not defamatory statements. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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00-15474
|
Eckard Brandes Inc. v. Riley
Employee breaches duty of loyalty to employer when employee operates a competing business. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
|
02-16273
|
Dannenberg v. Valadez
In prisoner's rights case, attorney fees incurred to obtain injunctive relief aren't limited by Prison Litigation Reform Act. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
|
02-10458
|
U.S. v. Cliatt
Defendant who attacked wife may be ordered to pay restitution to military hospital that treated her. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
|
02-35270
|
Turner v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Co.
Fire investigator may not testify that fire resulted from arson based on lab report. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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02-55835
|
Silver Sage Partners Ltd. v. City of Desert Hot Springs (In re City of Desert Hot Springs)
Amended opinion |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | ||
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02-30089
|
U.S. v. Belless
Defendant's misdemeanor conviction for assault is not predicate offense for illegal possession of firearm. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
|
01-10277
|
U.S. v. Ross
Attorney who was disbarred prior to defendant's trial did not necessarily render ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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01-50616
|
U.S. v. Ventre
Parent who returned kidnapped child under Hague Convention is subject to criminal prosecution. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
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01-35666
|
Jacobus v. State of Alaska
Alaska's limitation on 'soft money' contributions to political parties is constitutional; limitation on value of volunteer services individual may donate isn't. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | |
|
S117939
|
Mosby v. Liberty Mutual
Order |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 | ||
|
S118328
|
Protect Our Water v. County of Merced
Order |
|
Oct. 16, 2003 |
