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Air Communications & Satellite Inc. v. EchoStar Satellite Corp.
Court didn't abuse discretion by ordering mailing of corrective notice regarding defendant's prior communication affecting litigation, but no prior review of future communications.
Civil Procedure Mar. 26, 2002
Leisek v. Brightwood Corp.
Summary judgment is improper when material issues of fact exist regarding violation of Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Employment Law Mar. 26, 2002
U.S. v. Valencia-Amezcua
Defendant found blocking hidden drug lab in residence of known drug trafficker was lawfully arrested.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 2002
U.S. v. Boren
Federal statute criminalizes false statements in connection with any bank application or commitment, not just those relating to loans.
Banking Mar. 26, 2002
Torre v. Brickey
Personal injury lawsuit filed in federal court under diversity jurisdiction must comply with state deadline for service of complaint.
Civil Procedure Mar. 26, 2002
U.S. v. Knights
Order
Mar. 26, 2002
Moore v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
Employment beginning after end of disability benefit period, unless inconsistent with claimed disability, is not 'specific and legitimate' reason for rejecting physician opinions.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 26, 2002
Frazee v. Seely
Party opposing motion for summary judgment should have received continuance to conduct discovery.
Civil Procedure Mar. 26, 2002
Marriage of Cordero
Spouse who informally agreed to pay child support rather than spousal support is relieved from paying portion of arrearage.
Family Law Mar. 26, 2002
San Diego Housing Commission v. Industrial Indemnity Co.
Under a policy's supplemental payment provision, an insurer's liability is limited when paying a judgment creditor.
Insurance Mar. 26, 2002
Crowell v. Downey Community Hospital Foundation
Parties cannot contractually provide that arbitration award is subject to judicial review.
Contracts Mar. 26, 2002
People v. Diaz
Substantial evidence supported juror's removal for refusing to deliberate.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 2002
Jabro v. Superior Court (Hill)
Trial court must weigh evidence from both sides before ordering pretrial discovery of defendants' financial condition.
Civil Procedure Mar. 26, 2002
People v. Lee
When statement identifying defendant as killer, is product of police coercion, it is prejudicial error to admit it.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 2002
Chambi v. Regents of University of California
University that indemnified physician was authorized to settle medical malpractice case without consent of physician.
Insurance Mar. 26, 2002
DCH Health Services Corp. v. Waite
Absent lawyer-client relationship there is no standing to bring motion to disqualify attorney, and marital relationship is insufficient to disqualify attorney.
Attorneys Mar. 26, 2002
U.S. v. Matthews
Circuit court will not limit district court's discretion to consider additional evidence when defendant's case is remanded for resentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 2002
Kids' Universe v. In2Labs
No triable issue of fact for toy retailer's claim of lost profits due to inability to launch e-commerce site during relevant period.
Torts Mar. 26, 2002
Peterson v. Lampert
Prisoner who failed to raise habeas issue in state supreme court defaulted claim in federal court.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 2002
Ragsdale v. Wolverine World Wide Inc.
Labor Department regulation, 29 CFR Section 825.700(a), impermissibly alters Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Employment Law Mar. 25, 2002
Edelman v. Lynchburg College
EEOC regulation allowing complainant to verify discrimination charge after filing time has expired is valid.
Civil Rights Mar. 25, 2002
Pfingston v. United States
Award of attorney fees against opposing attorney is not authorized by False Claims Act.
Government Mar. 25, 2002
Ayuyu v. Tagabuel
Defendant cannot appeal adverse verdict based on verdict form if no objection was made before jury retired.
Civil Rights Mar. 25, 2002
Rio International Interlink v. Rio International Interlink
Default judgment proper after defendant repeatedly evaded service of process and failed to heed subsequent court warnings to comply with discovery.
Civil Procedure Mar. 25, 2002
Van Buskirk v. Cable News Network Inc.
Issue of whether plaintiff was defamed by news network's comments regarding his taking of medication should not have been dismissed.
Torts Mar. 25, 2002
Lipton v. Pathogenesis Corp.
Allegations in plaintiffs' complaint fail to raise strong inference of scienter to meet pleading requirements of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.
Corporations Mar. 25, 2002
United Urban Indian Council v. U.S. Department of Labor
Order
Mar. 25, 2002
Rodden v. Colorado State Penitentiary
County court shouldn't have conditioned appeal by indigent defendant on posting of cost bond.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 25, 2002
Al-Harbi v. INS
Order
Mar. 25, 2002
Rucker v. Davis
Congress did not intend eviction of innocent public housing tenants when it enacted Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988.
Civil Rights Mar. 25, 2002