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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 Sep. 3, 2002
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 Sep. 3, 2002
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 Sep. 3, 2002
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 Sep. 3, 2002
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 Sep. 3, 2002
Fielder v. Academy Riding Stables
Stable owner is not immune from liability for damages related to failure of rider to control horse.
Torts Sep. 3, 2002
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 Sep. 3, 2002
U.S. v. Alvarez-Becerra
Order
Sep. 3, 2002
People of Guam v. Guerrero
Controlled substance statute does not substantially burden Rastafarian's right to freely exercise his religion.
Constitutional Law Sep. 3, 2002
Franklin v. Johnson
Absent a showing of prejudice, Counsel's deficient representation will not warrant habeas relief.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 3, 2002
Baker v. Gourley
DMV cannot suspend license for drunk driving without court proceeding unless chemical test indicates blood-alcohol level.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 3, 2002
People v. Norton
Defendant entitled to presentence confinement credit against sentence for offense committed while on parole.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 3, 2002
Wisehart v. Zions Bancorporation
Corporation has duty to disclose material information in connection with sale of stock.
Corporations Sep. 3, 2002
Leef v. Burlington Northern
Assault on train crew by transient is not reasonably foreseeable to create liability under FELA.
Torts Sep. 3, 2002
In the Interest of J.P.L.
Evidence supported adjudication of minor as delinquent based on threats made to classmates.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 3, 2002
Scott v. Mullin
Habeas relief is warranted where prosecution withheld exculpatory evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 3, 2002
Herrera v. Lemaster
District court must assess harmlessness of Fourth Amendment violation under 'Brecht v. Abrahamson' standard.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 3, 2002
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 Sep. 3, 2002
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 Sep. 3, 2002
Powell v. Ray
Elimination of pre-parole supervised release program did not violate Ex Post Facto Clause.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 3, 2002
Patterson v. Texas
Order
Sep. 3, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Housing contract may not be extended where project's architectural subcontractor is firm of newly elected city council member.
Government Sep. 3, 2002
Reupert v. Workman
Order
Sep. 3, 2002
Atkinson v. McKune
Order
Sep. 3, 2002
U.S. v. Rosales-Sandoval
Order
Sep. 3, 2002
In re Hanson
Order
Sep. 3, 2002
People v. Pineda-Eriza
Sentence enhancers may only be applied to certain offenses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 2, 2002
Miller v. The Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Penalties may be assessed against employer for failure to provide medical benefits to claimant.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 2, 2002
U.S. v. Pace
Wire fraud conviction is reversed due to improper venue.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 2, 2002
Estate of Ford v. Ramirez-Palmer
Prison officials are entitled to qualified immunity for placing inmate with cellmate who later killed him.
Civil Rights Sep. 2, 2002