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People v. Powers
In criminal case, motion to reconsider order suppressing evidence must be filed within 10-day period for filing interlocutory appeal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 12, 2002
M-S-R Public Power Agency v. Bonneville Power Administration
Amended opinion
Aug. 9, 2002
Better Financial Solutions Inc. v. Transtech Electric Inc.
Plaintiff was not proper claimant under public works retainage statute.
Insurance Aug. 9, 2002
Villegas v. McBride
Sister seeking recovery against deceased's estate failed to provide necessary information for claim.
Probate and Trusts Aug. 9, 2002
In re Surface Water of Yakima Drainage Basin
Plaintiff is barred from seeking water rights because claim did not appear in 1921 water decree.
Civil Procedure Aug. 9, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Clinical Advisory Panel may not meet in closed session when it obtains and reviews information and findings from independent medical review system.
Government Aug. 9, 2002
U.S. v. Williams
Order
Aug. 9, 2002
U.S. v. Martinez-Contreras
Order
Aug. 9, 2002
U.S. v. Cesspooch
Order
Aug. 9, 2002
Harrison v. Bent County Correctional Facility
Order
Aug. 9, 2002
White v. Boulder County
Order
Aug. 9, 2002
Williams v. Barnhart
Order
Aug. 9, 2002
Sullivan v. Bruce
Order
Aug. 9, 2002
Cannon v. State of Washington
Agency must show thermometer used to test blood alcohol level is certified before suspending motorist's license.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 9, 2002
Kilian v. Atkinson
Independent contractor may not assert claim of age discrimination under state law.
Employment Law Aug. 9, 2002
U.S. v. Stokes
Search of probationer's car, as part of criminal investigation and based only on reasonable suspicion, does not violate Fourth Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 9, 2002
U.S. v. City of Las Cruces
Court did not abuse its discretion when refusing to exercise jurisdiction over federal action involving water rights.
Civil Procedure Aug. 8, 2002
Liti v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tax Court must provide statement of reasons for denying motions for fees and sanctions.
Taxation Aug. 8, 2002
U.S. v. Rosales-Rodriguez
Court's pre-verdict communication with jury constituted constitutional and statutory violation which was harmless error beyond a reasonable doubt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 8, 2002
Chen v. Ashcroft
Alien facing imprisonment and torture for mother's debt upon return to home country is entitled to asylum.
Immigration Aug. 8, 2002
Phillips v. General Motors Corp.
'Good cause analysis' is required to determine validity of protective order.
Civil Procedure Aug. 8, 2002
Hollander v. Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Deficiencies in case reports relied upon by expert witnesses fail to satisfy "Daubert" analysis.
Civil Procedure Aug. 8, 2002
Orsay v. U.S. Dept. of Justice
Under pre-emption doctrine, Civil Service Reform Act bars actions brought under Privacy Act and Federal Tort Claims Act.
Constitutional Law Aug. 8, 2002
Thompson v. Gibson
Opinion
Aug. 8, 2002
Funkhouser v. Wells Fargo Bank
Company's switch to less favorable benefits package does not constitute violation under the Family Medical Leave Act.
Employment Law Aug. 8, 2002
Allison v. Bank One - Denver
Bank is liable for ERISA violation when it fails to make 'adequate provisions for continued prudent management' of plan assets.
Employment Law Aug. 8, 2002
U.S. v. Brickey
Border inspector is properly convicted and sentenced for failing to report income from criminal activity on his federal income tax return.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 8, 2002
Gold Country Lenders v. Smith (In re Smith)
Borrower must establish detrimental reliance to receive actual damages resulting from creditor's violation of Truth In Lending Act.
Banking Aug. 8, 2002
U.S. v. Boyd
Court's judicial notice regarding decrease in narcotic quantity was improperly relied upon during sentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 8, 2002
Sestich v. Long Beach Container Terminal
Marine clerk, whose post-injury earnings are higher than pre-injury earnings when worked as longshoreman, is not entitled to disability benefits.
Maritime Law Aug. 8, 2002