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Chapman v. LeMaster
Because state would not apply 'Ortega' rule retroactively to prisoner's felony murder conviction, his conviction does not violate federal due process standards. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 9, 2002
U.S. v. Power Engineering Co.
EPA may bring separate enforcement action against polluter even though state has also brought action against same polluter. 		Administrative Agencies Sep. 9, 2002
Duckett v. Mullin
Prosecutor's comments during voir dire did not constitute prejudicial misconduct in violation of due process. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 9, 2002
King v. United States
Government's cross claim was essentially contract claim for liability and subject to federal six-year statute of limitations. 		Civil Procedure Sep. 9, 2002
Midland Mortgage Co. v. U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co.
U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. is required to provide defense in class action lawsuit against mortgage company. 		Insurance Sep. 9, 2002
In re Alliance Construction Solutions, Inc.
Upon satisfaction of four-part test, attorney-client privilege protects documents and communications between governmental entity and its independent contractor. 		Civil Procedure Sep. 9, 2002
State v. Eaker
Conviction for child rape is reversed because of impermissible jury instruction commenting on the evidence. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 9, 2002
State Engineer v. Bradley
Water court's conclusion that plaintiff satisfied his burden of proving historic use of water right to be changed isn't supported by record. 		Real Property Sep. 9, 2002
People v. Diaz
Police violated Fourth Amendment by obtaining blood and hair samples through warrantless search without court order. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 9, 2002
Bell v. State of Washington
Plaintiff alleging negligent parole supervision must prove the inadequate supervision proximately caused injuries. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 9, 2002
Marriage of Wright
Value of spouse's pension may be calculated based on likely retirement age for purpose of dissolution proceeding. 		Family Law Sep. 9, 2002
People v. Stewart
Reasonable distinctions between second degree and vehicular assault statutes do not violate equal protection. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 9, 2002
In the Matter of Estate of DeWitt
Statute that automatically revokes designation of spouse as life insurance beneficiary upon dissolution of marriage is constitutional. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 9, 2002
Estes v. Wyoming Department of Transportation
State agency waives sovereign immunity when it removes action to federal court. 		Employment Law Sep. 9, 2002
U.S. v. Gamez
Murder cross-reference applies to sentencing for drug offense even though defendant was acquitted of murder. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 8, 2002
In re Pacific/West Communications Group, Inc. (Fifteenth RMA Partners, L.P. v. Pacific/West Communications Group, Inc.)
Former regulation precluding attachment of tort proceeds applies where attachment occurred prior to law's revision. 		Bankruptcy Sep. 8, 2002
Ruano v. Ashcroft
Petitioner establishes past persecution where he received death threats for six years at his home and was repeatedly chased by armed men. 		Immigration Sep. 8, 2002
Mendoza v. Zirkle Fruit Co.
Legally documented agricultural workers have standing to sue their employers, whom they allege depressed their salaries by hiring undocumented workers at below market wages. 		Civil Procedure Sep. 8, 2002
Campbell v. Rice
Defendant was denied due process by exclusion from hearing to determine whether his attorney had conflict of interest. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 8, 2002
Thane International Inc. v. Trek Bicycle Corp.
Court erred in granting summary judgment in trademark case where reasonable jury could decide likelihood of confusion issue in favor of either party. 		Intellectual Property Sep. 8, 2002
U.S. v. Washington
Order 		Sep. 8, 2002
Brown v. Barnhart
Order 		Sep. 8, 2002
Beem v. McKune
Order 		Sep. 8, 2002
Tisthammer v. Williams
Order 		Sep. 8, 2002
Nichols v. DeStefano
Student's due process rights are violated where she was denied access to witnesses at disciplinary hearing. 		Administrative Agencies Sep. 6, 2002
Curry v. Castillo
Amended opinion 		Sep. 5, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Secretary of State is not required to accept certificate of voluntary dissolution of nonprofit corporation with facsimile signatures of directors. 		Corporations Sep. 5, 2002
Kirk v. Kitchens
Redemption price for property in foreclosure may not include prepayment penalty. 		Real Property Sep. 4, 2002
People v. Orozco
Juror may be challenged for cause for inability to understand English language. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 4, 2002
Interest of E.S., a Minor
In dependency and neglect case, jury was entitled to determine whether corporal punishment was reasonable. 		Family Law Sep. 4, 2002
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