| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00-15058
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Dazo v. Globe Airport Security Services
Warsaw Convention doesn't apply to airport security company rendering services to both international and domestic air passengers. |
Torts |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-17473
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Ka Makani O' Kohala Ohana Inc. v. County of Hawaii, Department of Water Supply
HUD's involvement in local water transmission project does not constitute 'major federal action' under National Environmental Policy Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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96-30065
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U.S. v. Ahumada-Aguilar
Alien who was denied right to counsel during deportation proceeding is not liable for subsequently re-entering United States. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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C037502
|
Western States Petroleum Assn. v. Department of Health Services
Assessment of drinking water standards was not arbitrary and capricious. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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F034241
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Romo v. Ford Motor Co.
Presumption of prejudice is rebutted where jurror mentions '60 minutes' segment and dream during deliberations. |
Torts |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-15703
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Maharaj v. Ashcroft
Order |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | ||
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00-16867
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Benny v. U.S. Parole Commission
Defendant who serves five years of parole without early termination hearing is not entitled to automatic termination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-15635
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Flowers v. First Hawaiian Bank
Bank's compliance with unlawful Article 32 subpoena without obtaining certificate of compliance from Army isn't exempt from Right to Financial Privacy Act. |
Banking |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-10366
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U.S. v. Gomez-Gonzalez
Order |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | ||
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01-3195
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Reed v. Hannigan
Writ of habeas corpus by defendant who voluntarily pleaded guilty to indecent liberties with stepdaughter was properly denied. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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99-1388
|
The Guides v. Yarmouth Group Property Management Inc.
Plaintiff lacked standing to pursue Section 1981 action because her individual claim merged with the business' claim. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-6234
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Nance v. Sun Life Assurance Co.
Denial of long-term disability benefits for depression and back pain beginning after employee's termination is proper under ERISA. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-8039
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Nelson v. Geringer
State residency requirement for Adjutant General position in Wyoming National Guard violates Privileges and Immunities Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-3214
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Ahammed v. Securities Investor Protection Corp. (Primeline Securities Corp.)
Claimants who sought to invest in debentures with fraudulent agent are entitled to protection under Securities Investor Protection Act. |
Securities |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-15091
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Thompson v. Davis
Amended opinion |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | ||
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01-4117
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Utahns for Better Transportation v. US Dept. of Transportation
Trade association has standing to sue on behalf of members who would have standing to bring same suit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-50159
|
U.S. v. Bravo
Border agents had reasonable suspicion to use hammer to open toolbox in bed of truck. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-50606
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U.S. v. Yanez-Saucedo
Third-degree rape conviction constitutes aggravated felony sentencing enhancement under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-10461
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U.S. v. Perez-Corona
Prior conviction for possession of stolen vehicle is not an aggravated felony and defendant is not subject to sentencing enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-50502
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U.S. v. Aguilar
Admission of unavailable codefendants' guilty pleas does not violate accused's rights under confrontation clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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98-56200
|
Alameda Books Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Order |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | ||
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01-50320
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U.S. v. Zaragoza
When customs inspector briefly handcuffs individual during border detention, individual is not under arrest nor unreasonably detained for Fourth Amendment purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-15449
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Transmission Agency of Northern California v. Sierra Pacific Power Co.
Amended opinion |
|
Sep. 17, 2002 | ||
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99-15541
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Saffold v. Carey
Order |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | ||
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01-1365
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Shealy v. Shealy
Removal of child from Germany qualified as 'military necessity' and complied with German court's custody order. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-3315
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Robinson v. State of Kansas
State's acceptance of federal financial assistance prevents sovereign immunity defense to federal discrimination claim. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-3176
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Ricks v. Nickels
Military prisoner is barred from suing government for injuries despite being discharged during incarceration. |
Government |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-5052
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U.S. v. Goldberg
District court abused its discretion by failing to base degree of departure determination on reasonable methodology hitched to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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01-9516
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National Labor Relations Board v. Oklahoma Fixture Co.
'Permit fees' paid to union by probationary employees violate National Labor Relations Act. |
Labor Law |
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Sep. 17, 2002 | |
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00-3262
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U.S. v. Avery
Affidavit omitting confidential informant's lengthy criminal history that demonstrates informants reliability establishes probable cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2002 |
