Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00-15767
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Angulo-Dominguez v. Ashcroft
Party is ineligible for relief under Registry Statute because of his record of lawful entry and his convictions for controlled substance violations. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01-10438
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U.S. v. Weaver
Crime of equity skimming merely requires proof of transfer of title, not that real estate was purchased for adequate consideration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
99-35311
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United States for the Use and Benefit of Walton Technology Inc. v. Weststar Engineering Inc.
Federal subcontractor's unjust enrichment claim is precluded by settlement agreement. |
Government |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
99-17338
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Gibson v. County of Washoe
Jury could conclude from evidence of inmate's death that county's policies posed substantial risk of serious harm and chose to ignore risk. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01SC434
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People v. Trujillo
Defendant's voluntary, unwarned statements cannot be used to rebut defense theory or to impeach witness other than defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
00CA2168
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Fielder v. Academy Riding Stables
Stable owner is not immune from liability for damages related to failure of rider to control horse. |
Torts |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
00-55333
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Amadeo v. Principal Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Claim for bad faith denial of disability benefits was based on insurer's arbitrary interpretation of 'substantial duties.' |
Insurance |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01-2149
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U.S. v. Alvarez-Becerra
Order |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | ||
00-71247
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People of Guam v. Guerrero
Controlled substance statute does not substantially burden Rastafarian's right to freely exercise his religion. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
00-36108
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Franklin v. Johnson
Absent a showing of prejudice, Counsel's deficient representation will not warrant habeas relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
G028732
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Baker v. Gourley
DMV cannot suspend license for drunk driving without court proceeding unless chemical test indicates blood-alcohol level. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
00CA0352
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People v. Norton
Defendant entitled to presentence confinement credit against sentence for offense committed while on parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01CA0671
|
Wisehart v. Zions Bancorporation
Corporation has duty to disclose material information in connection with sale of stock. |
Corporations |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01CA0535
|
Leef v. Burlington Northern
Assault on train crew by transient is not reasonably foreseeable to create liability under FELA. |
Torts |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01CA1199
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In the Interest of J.P.L.
Evidence supported adjudication of minor as delinquent based on threats made to classmates. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
00-7103
|
Scott v. Mullin
Habeas relief is warranted where prosecution withheld exculpatory evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
98-2060
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Herrera v. Lemaster
District court must assess harmlessness of Fourth Amendment violation under 'Brecht v. Abrahamson' standard. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01-1257
|
James v. Internation Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Elimination of plaintiffs' general committee after majority vote by union members did not constitute unfair representation. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
00-9529
|
St. Anthony Hospital v. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Hospital's refusal to accept patient transfer violated Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01-7125
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Powell v. Ray
Elimination of pre-parole supervised release program did not violate Ex Post Facto Clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
02-6010
|
Patterson v. Texas
Order |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | ||
02-403
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Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Housing contract may not be extended where project's architectural subcontractor is firm of newly elected city council member. |
Government |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
01-6440
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Reupert v. Workman
Order |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | ||
02-3134
|
Atkinson v. McKune
Order |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | ||
01-2377
|
U.S. v. Rosales-Sandoval
Order |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | ||
01-22379
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In re Hanson
Order |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | ||
98CA0721
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People v. Pineda-Eriza
Sentence enhancers may only be applied to certain offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 2, 2002 | |
00CA1739
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Miller v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Penalties may be assessed against employer for failure to provide medical benefits to claimant. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Sep. 2, 2002 | |
01-10458
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U.S. v. Pace
Wire fraud conviction is reversed due to improper venue. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 2, 2002 | |
01-15769
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Estate of Ford v. Ramirez-Palmer
Prison officials are entitled to qualified immunity for placing inmate with cellmate who later killed him. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 2, 2002 |