| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-56700
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Wallis v. Princess Cruises Inc.
Cruise passage contract clause that merely references Athens Convention without providing approximate monetary limitation of liability is unenforceable. |
Contracts |
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Nov. 19, 2002 | |
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S100136
|
Korea Supply Co. v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Order |
|
Nov. 18, 2002 | ||
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S100485
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People v. Linn
Order |
|
Nov. 18, 2002 | ||
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B146586
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Biren v. Equality Emergency Medical Group Inc.
Business judgment rule protects director who acts in mistaken, but good faith belief, on behalf of corporation without obtaining required shareholder approval. |
Corporations |
|
Nov. 18, 2002 | |
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S088909
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People v. Taylor
Order |
|
Nov. 18, 2002 | ||
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D038059
|
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 | |
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01-705
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Barnhart v. Peabody Coal Co.
Order |
|
Nov. 17, 2002 | ||
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00-16010
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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 | |
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01-15116
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Wander v. Kaus
Amended opinion |
|
Nov. 17, 2002 | ||
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02-708
|
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 | |
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A090876
|
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 | |
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01-1157
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U.S. v. Graham
Order |
|
Nov. 13, 2002 | ||
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98-99023
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Cooper v. Calderon
Amended opinion |
|
Nov. 13, 2002 | ||
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01-1765
|
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 | |
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01-35762
|
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 | |
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01-16447
|
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 | |
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00-55400
|
Pecarovich v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Damage to policyholder's home may have been covered by flood insurance policy. |
Insurance |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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02-137
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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 | |
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01-757
|
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 | |
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01-270
|
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 | |
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01-16225
|
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 | |
|
02-10
|
Galaza v. Powell
Order |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | ||
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02-25
|
INS v. Chen
Order |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | ||
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02-193
|
Intermatic Inc. v. Lamson and Sessions Co.
Order |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | ||
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01-50064
|
U.S. v. Velasco-Medina
Alien is guilty of illegal reentry after deportation despite defect in indictment. |
Immigration |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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01-35467
|
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 | |
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01-4028
|
Johnson v. Riddle
Shoplifting penalty of $250 for bounced check is not amount permitted by law. |
Business Law |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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00-56448
|
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 |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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00-56470
|
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 |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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01-35261
|
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 |
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Nov. 12, 2002 |
