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Jefferson v. California Department of Youth Authority
Signing of general release waiving all future claims barred plaintiff's sex discrimination suit.
Employment Law Jul. 2, 2002
Paul v. Friedman
Investigative activity, not 'in connection with issue under consideration' in official proceeding, does not fall within protection of anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Order
Jul. 2, 2002
El Dorado Palm Springs Ltd. v. City of Palm Springs
City council lacked authority to impose conditions upon approval of subdivision application.
Real Property Jul. 2, 2002
Andrews v. TRW Inc.
Order
Jul. 2, 2002
Melendez v. Pliler
Prisoner did not default claim that his right to confront witness was violated.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
U.S. v. Murillo
'Ends of justice' continuance did not violate defendant's right to speedy trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 2, 2002
Westerfield v. Superior Court (People)
Order
Jul. 1, 2002
Newdow v. U.S. Congress
Act adding words 'under God' to Pledge of Allegiance to Flag and school's recitation policy violate Establishment Clause.
Constitutional Law Jul. 1, 2002
Musser v. Provencher
Attorney may seek indemnification from co-counsel whose negligence triggered malpractice lawsuit.
Attorneys Jul. 1, 2002
Jefferson v. California Department of Youth Authority
Order
Jul. 1, 2002
American Equity Insurance Co. v. Beck
Order
Jul. 1, 2002
People v. Zangari
Order
Jul. 1, 2002
Alpha Therapeutic Corp. v. The Home Insurance Company
Order
Jul. 1, 2002
U.S. v. Hardy
Amended opinion
Jul. 1, 2002
Tillamook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted adequate investigation in determining expansion of reservoir would not have significant environmental impact.
Environmental Law Jul. 1, 2002
Utah v. Evans
Census Bureau's methodology of 'hot-deck imputation' is not prohibited 'sampling' under 13 U.S.C. Section 195.
Government Jun. 30, 2002
City of Columbus v. Ours Garage and Wrecker Service
States may delegate to municipalities and local agencies the authority to establish safety regulations involving tow trucks and similar motor carriers.
Constitutional Law Jun. 30, 2002
Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Moran
ERISA does not pre-empt Illinois HMO Act.
Insurance Jun. 30, 2002
Christopher v. Harbury
Wife alleging government deceived and concealed information regarding husband who was executed has not stated claim for denial of access to courts.
Constitutional Law Jun. 30, 2002
Atkins v. Virginia
Eighth Amendment prohibits the execution of a mentally retarded offender.
Constitutional Law Jun. 30, 2002
Gonzaga University v. Doe
Non-disclosure provisions of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act do not confer personally enforceable rights.
Education Jun. 30, 2002
Harris v. U.S.
Brandishing firearm is sentencing factor and does not have to be charged in indictment, submitted to jury, and proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 30, 2002
Ring v. Arizona
Sixth Amendment right to jury trial prohibits judge alone from determining aggravating factors necessary to sentence defendant to death.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 30, 2002
U.S. v. Ruiz
'Fast track' plea agreement may require defendant to waive right to receive impeachment evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 30, 2002
BE&K Construction Co. v. National Labor Relations Board
NLRB lacked authority to impose liability upon steel mill for bringing suit to challenge union activity.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 30, 2002
Kirk v. Louisiana
Police officers need either warrant or probable cause plus exigent circumstances to lawfully enter home.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 30, 2002
Rascon v. Lemaster
Order
Jun. 28, 2002
US v. Hernandez-Martinez
Order
Jun. 28, 2002
US v. Garcia-Castillo
Order
Jun. 28, 2002