Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S108472
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People v. Garcia
Order |
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Jan. 16, 2003 | ||
S112232
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Jamal L., a Minor
Order |
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Jan. 16, 2003 | ||
00-70595
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Pazcoguin v. Radcliffe
Amended opinion |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | ||
00-10088
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U.S. v. Sua
District court may exclude plea agreement offered for purpose of establishing government's belief in person's innocence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
00-17369
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Galbraith v. County of Santa Clara
Heightened pleading standard of improper motive does not apply to constitutional tort claims against individual officers. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
00-55343
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Lyons v. England
In racial discrimination action against U.S. Navy, prelimitations period claims are time-barred but may be offered as background evidence and proof of intent. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-36013
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Dewitt Construction Inc. v. Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co.
Damages resulting from reinstallation of substandard work are covered under general liability policy. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
00-35871
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Hanson v. Marine Terminals Corp.
Court cannot consider equitable factors to deny penalty for late payment of worker's compensation benefits to longshoreman. |
Labor Law |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
00-57091
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David v. City of Los Angeles
City violated due process by delaying hearing for number of weeks after motorist's car was towed for parking violation. |
Government |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-30055
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U.S. v. Pitner
Conspiracy conviction is reversed because retrial was not held within time required by Speedy Trial Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
00-57099
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Molski v. Gleich
Consent decree, which was passed in response to Americans with Disabilities Act class-action suit, was improperly approved due to fundamental unfairness. |
Civil Rights |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-35626
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Chang v. INS
Legal permanent resident who tried to cash counterfeit check was not removable as aggravated felon. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-15717
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Ulrich v. City and County of San Francisco
Refusal to accept recission of voluntary resignation does not amount to deprivation of property interest. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-56021
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Gallegos v. City of Los Angeles
Police lawfully detained motorist for less than one hour based on mistaken belief that he committed burglary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
99-30165
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U.S. v. McGuire
Wiretapping conducted by FBI during investigation of Montana Freemen was lawful. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-35309
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Wards Cove Packing Corp. v. National Marine Fisheries Service
Deferment to agency's interpretive rule was improper since regulation governing fishing operations is clear and unambiguous. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-35126
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Phillips v. General Motors Corp.
Amended opinion |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | ||
00-17374
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Motorola Inc. v. Federal Express Corp.
Freight carrier may be liable for entire weight of cargo when damaged portion affected value of whole shipment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-56091
|
Rubin v. City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica's refusal to allow city council candidate to designate himself as 'peace activist' on ballot does not violate free speech right. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-35471
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Middle Mountain Land and Produce Inc. v. Sound Commodities Inc.
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act supports contractual right to attorney fees and interest as part of trust claim. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-30017
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U.S. v. Parish
Defendant convicted of possessing child pornography may receive reduced sentence because offense was comparatively minor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
98-99023
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Cooper v. Calderon
Order |
|
Jan. 15, 2003 | ||
01-35823
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Robb v. Bethel School District #403
Plaintiff seeking only money damages must exhaust administrative remedies of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. |
Education |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-35819
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In re: Bankruptcy Estate of MarkAir, Inc. (Barstow v. IRS)
In Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, statutory tax lien does not include judicial lien securing underlying tax obligation. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
00-70583
|
Ison v. INS
Alien is permitted to make simultaneous filing of petition for immigrant visa and application for adjustment of status. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
00-99005
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Fields v. Woodford
Amended opinion |
|
Jan. 15, 2003 | ||
00-56446
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Flatow v. Islamic Republic of Iran
Bank owned by Iranian government is not liable for default judgment entered against Iranian state. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
01-55930
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Brown v. Li
Amended opinion |
|
Jan. 15, 2003 | ||
01-55639
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Four Pillars Enterprises Co. v. Avery Dennison Corp.
Magistrate didn't abuse discretion by denying petitioner's discovery request on ground that protective order of Ohio federal court would be frustrated. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 15, 2003 | |
00-50408
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U. S. v. Sigmond-Ballesteros
Order |
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Jan. 15, 2003 |