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Borden Ranch v. U.S. Army Corps of Engrs.
Order
Dec. 17, 2002
People v. Torres
Defendant's commitment is extended under Sexually Violent Predators Act because trial court's error in refusing to give circumstantial evidence instruction is harmless.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 16, 2002
United Food and Commercial Workers Union v. NLRB
Amended opinion
Dec. 16, 2002
Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona v. Lawall
Arizona's parental consent abortion statute does not violate right to privacy.
Constitutional Law Dec. 16, 2002
Syntek Semiconductor Co. v. Microchip Technology Inc.
Amended opinion
Dec. 16, 2002
WA Dept. of Social & Health v. Guardianship of Keffeler
Order
Dec. 16, 2002
Myers v. Phillip Morris Companies Inc.
Order
Dec. 16, 2002
Navajo Nation v. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Order
Dec. 16, 2002
Southwest Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Forest Service
Where threatened species is not likely to be harmed during consultation period, district court did not err in denying injunctive relief.
Environmental Law Dec. 16, 2002
Esplanade Properties LLC v. City of Seattle
Proposal to build houses on tidelands of bay regularly used by public for recreational activities is inconsistent with public trust doctrine.
Government Dec. 16, 2002
Fontana Empire Center LLC v. City of Fontana
Federal court had jurisdiction to review state court's decision in foreclosure case.
Civil Procedure Dec. 16, 2002
U.S. v. Veerapol
Court did not err in applying 'vulnerable victim' sentence enhancement where defendant was convicted of holding Thai national to involuntary servitude.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 16, 2002
Howsam v. Dean Witter Reynolds Inc.
Arbitrator, rather than court, must decide whether dispute satisfies time-limit rule of National Association of Securities Dealers.
Civil Procedure Dec. 16, 2002
U.S. v. Bean
Mere inaction by Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms does not automatically grant court jurisdiction to hear claim involving firearm application.
Administrative Agencies Dec. 16, 2002
Chavez v. Martinez
Order
Dec. 15, 2002
United States v. Navajo Nation
Order
Dec. 15, 2002
People v. Walker
Defendant who is charged with felony, released on bail and fails to appear can be punished for violation Penal Code Sections 1320.5 and 12022.1.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2002
Idaho Watersheds Project v. Hahn
Court properly granted injunction imposing conditions on grazing and timetable for compliance with National Environmental Policy Act.
Environmental Law Dec. 15, 2002
National Audubon Society v. Davis
California law banning use of steel-jawed leghold traps is pre-empted by Endangered Species Act.
Environmental Law Dec. 15, 2002
City of Los Angeles v. U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Statute confers broad discretion on Secretary of Commerce to decide if and when sampling is feasible in taking census.
Government Dec. 15, 2002
U.S. v. Gonzales
Trial court must resentence defendant based on evidence that drugs may have been intended for personal use rather than distribution.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2002
Pavao v. Pagay
Totality of circumstances support jury's finding that police officer had consent to enter home.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2002
Vasquez v. County of Los Angeles
In employment discrimination action, objectively tangible harm rather than mere personal preference is required to show adverse employment decision.
Employment Law Dec. 15, 2002
U.S. v. Hovsepian
Court improperly expunged terrorist convictions of resident aliens seeking naturalization.
Immigration Dec. 15, 2002
Pension Trust Fund for Operating Engineers v. Federal Insurance Co.
Lawsuit for breach of fiduciary duty triggered insurance company's duty to defend policyholder.
Insurance Dec. 15, 2002
U.S. v. Carbullido
Double jeopardy violation committed where prosecution addressed issue of insanity which was litigated in prior prosecution.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2002
Southern California Edison Co. v. Lynch
Order
Dec. 15, 2002
People v. Kelley
Order
Dec. 15, 2002
Borden Ranch Partnership v. United States Army Corps. of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency
Order
Dec. 15, 2002
Harvey v. Smith
Order
Dec. 15, 2002