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Ochave v. INS
Immigrant failed to establish past persecution as grounds for asylum where rape immigrant suffered was not politically-motivated.
Immigration Aug. 24, 2001
U.S. v. Pierre
Because court's instructions on self-defense may have misled jury as to burden of proof, error isn't harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 24, 2001
State v. Timothy K.
Defendant may be convicted of both malicious mischief and malicious harassment based on single incident.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 24, 2001
State v. Dunn
Although preprinted rights forms did not adequately advise defendants of right to attorney, no harm occurred and evidence should be admitted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 24, 2001
Monroe v. State
Trial court did not adopt safeguards to prevent undue emphasis on certain testimony reviewed during jury deliberations.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 24, 2001
Iron Gate Partners v. Dept. of Transportation
Access Permit not considered revoked when hearing and evidence of accident frequency was not provided prior to building median.
Real Property Aug. 24, 2001
City of Vancouver v. Perc
Employer's questions directed to bargaining unit members do not amount to unfair labor practice if legitimate interest exists for investigation.
Employment Law Aug. 24, 2001
Grand Aerie-Fraternal Order of Eagles v. Fraternal Order of Eagles
Exception under Washington's Law Against Discrimination allows private organization to exclude members based upon sex.
Civil Rights Aug. 24, 2001
People v. Moten
Order
Aug. 24, 2001
American Law Center PC v. Stanley (In re Jastrem)
Attorney fees for legal services provided prior to bankruptcy filing are subject to automatic stay.
Bankruptcy Aug. 23, 2001
San Bernadino Valley Audubon Society v. Metropolitan Water District
Trial court erred in failing to require preparation of full environmental impact reports required by state environmental law.
Environmental Law Aug. 23, 2001
U.S. v. Garrett
Court has jurisdiction to revoke defendant's supervised release after term has expired because revocation warrant predated expiration and delay was reasonably necessary.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2001
Murphy v. Shaw
Order
Aug. 23, 2001
United States v. Arias
Sentencing for obstruction of witness testimony is determined by level of crime obstructed, not by guilt on underlying offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2001
Bragg v. Galaza
Amended opinion
Aug. 23, 2001
S.D. Myers Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco
City ordinance requiring contractor to provide non-discriminatory benefits to employees with registered domestic partners doesn't violate commerce clause, due process or California law.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2001
Breed v. Hughes Aircraft Company
Federal Circuit court has exclusive jurisdiction over complaint that includes patent law claim.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2001
Friends of the Cowlitz v. City of Tacoma
Court cannot review energy commission's ruling against environmental group.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 23, 2001
Martirosyan v. INS
Order
Aug. 23, 2001
United Tribe of Shawnee Indians v. U.S.
Native American group cannot sue United States to be recognized as tribe because it did not exhaust administrative remedies.
Native American Affairs Aug. 23, 2001
People v. Allen
Order
Aug. 23, 2001
People v. Valentine
Order
Aug. 23, 2001
People v. Gonzalez
Order
Aug. 23, 2001
People v. Matthews
Order
Aug. 23, 2001
Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute
Class certification denied because plaintiffs failed to show common issues between members and was not superior method compared to individual lawsuits.
Torts Aug. 23, 2001
U.S. v. Pluff
Federal Major Crimes Act incorporates state definitions of crimes and sentencing schemes but does not extend to state double jeopardy law.
Native American Affairs Aug. 23, 2001
Andreiu v. Ashcroft
Courts may stay deportation of asylum seekers while their petitions are pending review by courts.
Immigration Aug. 23, 2001
U.S. v. Reaves
Use of computer images to seduce child into engaging in sexually explicit activity warrants increase in sentence by two levels.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2001
Harrison v. Wahatoyas, L.L.C. a Colorado limited liability company.
Among other things, 'D'Oench' doctrine prohibits debtor from enforcing agreement that wasn't clearly written to benefit debtor.
Contracts Aug. 23, 2001
Neilson v. Chang (In re First T.D & Investment Inc.)
California statute applies to transactions between debtor and investors, therefore investors' security interests are perfected and trustee may not avoid them.
Bankruptcy Aug. 23, 2001