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People v. Garcia
Order
Jan. 16, 2003
Jamal L., a Minor
Order
Jan. 16, 2003
Pazcoguin v. Radcliffe
Amended opinion
Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
Galbraith v. County of Santa Clara
Heightened pleading standard of improper motive does not apply to constitutional tort claims against individual officers.
Civil Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
Dewitt Construction Inc. v. Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co.
Damages resulting from reinstallation of substandard work are covered under general liability policy.
Insurance Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
U.S. v. Pitner
Conspiracy conviction is reversed because retrial was not held within time required by Speedy Trial Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
Chang v. INS
Legal permanent resident who tried to cash counterfeit check was not removable as aggravated felon.
Immigration Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
U.S. v. McGuire
Wiretapping conducted by FBI during investigation of Montana Freemen was lawful.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
Phillips v. General Motors Corp.
Amended opinion
Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
U.S. v. Parish
Defendant convicted of possessing child pornography may receive reduced sentence because offense was comparatively minor.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
Cooper v. Calderon
Order
Jan. 15, 2003
Robb v. Bethel School District #403
Plaintiff seeking only money damages must exhaust administrative remedies of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Education Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
Ison v. INS
Alien is permitted to make simultaneous filing of petition for immigrant visa and application for adjustment of status.
Immigration Jan. 15, 2003
Fields v. Woodford
Amended opinion
Jan. 15, 2003
Flatow v. Islamic Republic of Iran
Bank owned by Iranian government is not liable for default judgment entered against Iranian state.
Civil Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
Brown v. Li
Amended opinion
Jan. 15, 2003
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 Jan. 15, 2003
U. S. v. Sigmond-Ballesteros
Order
Jan. 15, 2003