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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 Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
PeTA v. Rasmussen
Genuine issue of fact remains whether plaintiffs' protest caused material disruption to normal junior high school activities.
Constitutional Law Sep. 25, 2002
Adams v. Synthes Spine Co. LP
Consumer expectation theory does not revive strict products liability claim which alleged defective warning.
Torts Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
McNabb v. SEC
Severe sanctions are imposed upon defendant who sold securities, in form of promissory notes, without prior notice to his employer.
Securities Sep. 25, 2002
U.S. v. Carpenter
Environmental organizations' motion to intervene in environmental suit was timely.
Civil Procedure Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
Randhawa v. Ashcroft
Alien's conviction for possession of stolen mail categorically qualifies as an aggravated felony.
Immigration Sep. 25, 2002
Stratosphere Litigation LLC v. Grand Casinos Inc.
Party to contract may assert anticipatory repudiation defense against claim by third-party beneficiary.
Contracts Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
In re George (George v. City of Morro Bay)
Debtors failed to establish takings claim under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983.
Bankruptcy Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
People v. Taylor
Order
Sep. 25, 2002
People v. Chavez
Order
Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
Summum v. City of Ogden
City cannot display monument with Ten Commandments while declining to display principles of another religion.
Constitutional Law Sep. 25, 2002
Bullock v. Carver
Counsel's failure to challenge admissibility of child witness' testimony was objectively reasonable strategy.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
Vigil v. Zavaras
Extraneous 'timing' evidence considered by jury did not substantially prejudice defendant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 25, 2002
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 Sep. 25, 2002
Cannon v. Mullin
Order
Sep. 25, 2002
U.S. v. Beckman
Order
Sep. 25, 2002
Curry v. Castillo (In re Castillo)
Trustee enjoys immunity for scheduling and noticing bankruptcy confirmation hearing.
Bankruptcy Sep. 25, 2002
People v. Chavez
Order
Sep. 25, 2002
State v. Willis
Expert testimony regarding propriety of interviewing techniques on children in sex abuse cases was properly excluded.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 25, 2002
Hisle v. Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp.
Employees were entitled to retroactive payments under collective bargaining agreement.
Labor Law Sep. 25, 2002