Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00-36093
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Northern Queen Inc. v. Kinnear
Where captain of sunken unseaworthy vessel failed to perform duties, corporation is not entitled to liability limitation nor liable to captain's estate. |
Torts |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-55319
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Torbet v. United Airlines Inc.
Fourth Amendment permits random search by airport security of bag that passed through x-ray machine without arousing suspicion of weapons or drugs. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-4135
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PeTA v. Rasmussen
Genuine issue of fact remains whether plaintiffs' protest caused material disruption to normal junior high school activities. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
00-35094
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Adams v. Synthes Spine Co. LP
Consumer expectation theory does not revive strict products liability claim which alleged defective warning. |
Torts |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-55953
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U.S. v. Galletti (In re Galletti)
IRS may not collect debtor's tax deficiency without individualized assessments or judgments obtained within statutory period. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
00-55993
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Gospel Missions of America v. City of Los Angeles
Endorsement requirement of city's charitable solicitations law is form of compelled speech subject to strict scrutiny. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
00-71528
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McNabb v. SEC
Severe sanctions are imposed upon defendant who sold securities, in form of promissory notes, without prior notice to his employer. |
Securities |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-16326
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U.S. v. Carpenter
Environmental organizations' motion to intervene in environmental suit was timely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
00-16896
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Whitmire v. State of Arizona
Court erred in holding prison regulation that prohibits same-sex kissing is connected to penological interest of safety without corroborating evidence. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
99-71634
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Randhawa v. Ashcroft
Alien's conviction for possession of stolen mail categorically qualifies as an aggravated felony. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-15947
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Stratosphere Litigation LLC v. Grand Casinos Inc.
Party to contract may assert anticipatory repudiation defense against claim by third-party beneficiary. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-56188
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Mendez v. Small
Requiring defendant to affirmatively register new address with law enforcement under California Penal Code Section 290 does not violate due process. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
00-16178
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Westaff (USA) Inc. v. Arce
Because ERISA permits plan administrators to bring suit in federal court only for equitable relief, action seeking money judgment is dismissed. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-56445
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In re George (George v. City of Morro Bay)
Debtors failed to establish takings claim under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
02-50026
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U.S. v. Liero
Because supervised release is not separate part or addition to sentence for original offense, sentence is constitutional under 'Apprendi v. New Jersey.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-50426
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U.S. v. Gastelum-Almeida
Defendant with no mental disorder who is angry at charges filed against him and potential sentence he faces is competent to stand trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
S088909
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People v. Taylor
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | ||
S093718
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People v. Chavez
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | ||
01-3228
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U.S. v. Pena-Sarabia
Defendant convicted of drug offense may be eligible for sentencing 'safety valve' even though spouse possessed firearm. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-4022
|
Summum v. City of Ogden
City cannot display monument with Ten Commandments while declining to display principles of another religion. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
00-4023
|
Bullock v. Carver
Counsel's failure to challenge admissibility of child witness' testimony was objectively reasonable strategy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-4082
|
Citizens' Committee to Save Our Canyons v. U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service's Interchange approval of Snowbird Ski Resort was not arbitrary and capricious. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-1023
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Vigil v. Zavaras
Extraneous 'timing' evidence considered by jury did not substantially prejudice defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
01-6008
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Cudjoe v. Independent School District No. 12
Administrative remedies under IDEA for claims of educational deficiencies must be exhausted before civil suit is filed. |
Education |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
02-6217
|
Cannon v. Mullin
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | ||
01-50288
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U.S. v. Beckman
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | ||
00-55846
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Curry v. Castillo (In re Castillo)
Trustee enjoys immunity for scheduling and noticing bankruptcy confirmation hearing. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
S093718
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People v. Chavez
Order |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | ||
47118-0
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State v. Willis
Expert testimony regarding propriety of interviewing techniques on children in sex abuse cases was properly excluded. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 25, 2002 | |
48478-8
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Hisle v. Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp.
Employees were entitled to retroactive payments under collective bargaining agreement. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 25, 2002 |