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Caloca v. County of San Diego
Police officers are entitled to public hearing to challenge disciplinary recommendation of civilian review board.
Employment Law Nov. 18, 2002
Barnhart v. Peabody Coal Co.
Order
Nov. 17, 2002
Blair v. IRS
District court had jurisdiction under Federal Tort Claims Act to adjudicate plaintiff's wage loss claim, but not medical expenses claim.
Torts Nov. 17, 2002
Wander v. Kaus
Amended opinion
Nov. 17, 2002
Opinion of Lockyer
Volunteer firefighter may serve on board of directors of fire protection district while receiving $8 for each fire response and $200 boot allowance.
Government Nov. 15, 2002
People v. Ramirez
Waiver of custody credits isn't unreasonable condition of probation in all cases where it may lead to incarceration beyond maximum term.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 14, 2002
U.S. v. Graham
Order
Nov. 13, 2002
Cooper v. Calderon
Amended opinion
Nov. 13, 2002
Early v. Packer
Federal appellate court exceeded authority in habeas case in finding trial court coerced jury's verdict.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2002
SeaRiver Maritime Financial Holdings v. Mineta
Oil Pollution Act does not constitute bill of attainder nor does the act violate equal protection guarantees.
Constitutional Law Nov. 12, 2002
Madeja v. Olympic Packers
Ship's legal owner is not liable for crewmen's unpaid wages during period ship was chartered by another company.
Maritime Law Nov. 12, 2002
Pecarovich v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Damage to policyholder's home may have been covered by flood insurance policy.
Insurance Nov. 12, 2002
Woodford v. Visciotti
Federal court exceeded authority by finding that state court unreasonably denied habeas relief to prisoner.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2002
Syngenta Crop Protection Inc. v. Henson
All Writs Act does not authorize removal of case from state to federal court.
Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2002
Yellow Transportation Inc. v. Michigan
Reciprocity agreements under former "bingo card regime" has no effect on fee cap provision enacted by Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act.
Administrative Agencies Nov. 12, 2002
Servin-Espinoza v. Ashcroft
Immigration policy that provided discretionary relief to excludable aliens but not deportable aliens violated equal protection requirement.
Immigration Nov. 12, 2002
Galaza v. Powell
Order
Nov. 12, 2002
INS v. Chen
Order
Nov. 12, 2002
Intermatic Inc. v. Lamson and Sessions Co.
Order
Nov. 12, 2002
U.S. v. Velasco-Medina
Alien is guilty of illegal reentry after deportation despite defect in indictment.
Immigration Nov. 12, 2002
Holder v. Holder
When parent filed for custody in state court, he did not waive his rights under Hague Convention in federal court.
Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2002
Johnson v. Riddle
Shoplifting penalty of $250 for bounced check is not amount permitted by law.
Business Law Nov. 12, 2002
Ventura Packers, Inc. v. F/V Jeannie Kathleen
Admiralty jurisdiction is proper under Maritime Lien Act where priority service was rendered to independent fishermen.
Maritime Law Nov. 12, 2002
Los Angeles News Service v. CBS Broadcasting Inc.
Court TV's use of clips from copyrighted video 'Beating of Reginald Denny' is protected fair use.
Intellectual Property Nov. 12, 2002
Community Association for Restoration of the Environment v. Henry Bosma Dairy
Plaintiff's 60-day notice letter for violations of Clean Water Act provided adequate notice.
Environmental Law Nov. 12, 2002
Idaho Sporting Congress Inc. Rittenhouse
Forest plan's standard for maintaining viability of old growth dependent species is invalid.
Environmental Law Nov. 12, 2002
Hosaka v. United Airlines Inc.
Court improperly dismissed action under Warsaw Convention based on forum non conveniens.
Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2002
UnionBanCal Corp. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Availability of loss deduction to company whose predecessor-in-interest left controlled group stays with property until property goes to unrelated party.
Taxation Nov. 12, 2002
Humble v. Boeing Co.
Party's state law reasonable-accommodation claim is not pre-empted by Labor Management Relations Act.
Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2002
American Greyhound Racing Inc. v. Hull
Action challenging state authority in negotiating gaming compacts may not proceed due to Indian tribes' sovereign immunity.
Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2002