Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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02-15393
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Dyack v. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Physician was not member of civil service and thus not entitled to notice of termination or opportunity to respond. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
00-16727
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Clark v. Murphy
Because accused's request for counsel was so ambiguous, officers were not required to cease questioning. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-56710
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Resnick v. Adams
Requiring inmate to submit application in order to obtain kosher meals is reasonably related to legitimate penological interests. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-57241
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Gregory v. SCIE, LLC
Despite existence of collective bargaining agreement, action alleging state labor violations is not pre-empted by Labor Management Relations Act. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
00-16778
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Delano Farms Co. v. California Table Grape Commission
Grape growers cannot be compelled by state law to fund generic advertising for grapes. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-57095
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Brother Records Inc. v. Jardine
Former band member infringed trademark by touring with new band under modified version of old band name. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-55969
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Kasdan, Simonds, McIntyre, Epstein & Martin v. World Savings & Loan Assn. (In re Emery)
Because debtors were not in default on home loan, creditor was not entitled to any settlement proceeds from underlying construction defect action. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-17535
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Shapiro v. Paradise Valley Unified School District No. 69
Parents are entitled to reimbursement for costs of sending child to private out-of-district school. |
Education |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-71717
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Guzman v. INS
Board of Immigration Appeals improperly denied petitioner's motion to remand to Immigration Court so he could apply for adjustment of status. |
Immigration |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-56370
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Richard S. v. Dept. of Developmental Services
Plaintiffs who obtained settlement on behalf of developmentally disabled adults are entitled to attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
90-70474
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Antonio-Martinez v. INS
Fugitive disentitlement doctrine applies to alien whose whereabouts become unknown while his petition for review of a deportation order is pending. |
Immigration |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-35525
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Harrigfeld v. Hancock
Order |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | ||
01-56762
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Federal Election Commission v. Toledano
Amended opinion |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | ||
02-30008
|
U.S. v. Antoine
Canadian Indian's conviction for bringing bald eagle body parts and feathers into United States didn't violate Religious Freedom Restoration Act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-55834
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Vess v. Ciba-Geigy Corp.
Patient failed to establish drug company conspired with psychiatric organizations to increase use of Ritalin. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 24, 2003 | |
01-50472
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U.S. v. Kim
Amended opinion |
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Mar. 23, 2003 | ||
00-56431
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Gill v. Stern (In re Stern)
Debtor's transfer of individual retirement account funds into pension plan was not fraudulent conveyance and thus exempt from creditors. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 23, 2003 | |
97-70123
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Milenbach v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Loan payments made to Raiders professional football team are not taxable income. |
Taxation |
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Mar. 23, 2003 | |
00-57099
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Molski v. Gleich
Certification of class action was violative of class member's due process and consent decree was inadequate and unfair. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 23, 2003 | |
02-10483
|
U.S. v. Soberanes
Prior conviction for attempted possession of eight pounds of marijuana is aggravated felony for purposes of enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 23, 2003 | |
01-15779
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Armstrong v. Davis
Prisoners who prevailed in disability discrimination suit against prison are entitled to attorney fees. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Mar. 23, 2003 | |
01-10604
|
U.S. v. Hosoi
Sentence which was less than mandatory minimum improperly relied upon ruling which was scheduled for en banc hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 21, 2003 | |
01-50633
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U.S. v. Crawford
Amended opinion |
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Mar. 21, 2003 | ||
01-35145
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Madison v. Graham
Property owners improperly challenge Montana law on substantive due process grounds; should have made takings claim. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 21, 2003 | |
01-36019
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Botsford v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Inc.
Federal jurisdiction is proper where Federal Employees Health Benefits Act pre-empts insured's claim against insurer. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 21, 2003 | |
01-30057
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U.S. v. Technic Services Inc.
Treasurer of corporation that performs asbestos removal is guilty of violating Clear Water Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 21, 2003 | |
02-50138
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U.S. v. San Juan-Cruz
Administrative Rights and 'Miranda' warnings were invalid because they provided defendant with different and conflicting sets of warnings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 21, 2003 | |
01-35053
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Sandgathe v. Maass
Claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, premised on defendant's alleged mental incompetence, were properly rejected. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 21, 2003 | |
00-17113
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Rivero v. City and County of San Francisco
City officials are not entitled to qualified immunity from lawsuit accusing them of retaliation for exercise of free speech rights. |
Government |
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Mar. 21, 2003 | |
01-50730
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U.S. v. Dahl
Violator of Recreational Fee Demonstration Program cannot be convicted of Class B misdemeanor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 21, 2003 |