Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00-6187
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U.S. v. Arney
Conviction affirmed because instructions to deadlocked jury were not coercive and evidence was not improperly admitted or excluded. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-70290
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Krull v. Securities and Exchange Commission
Sanctions against securities dealer are affirmed because substantial evidence supports SEC's findings that he made unsuitable investment recommendations. |
Securities |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-55661
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In re 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
Equal Access to Justice Act provides for award of attorney fees to individual who obtained settlement from government in forfeiture case. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
00-15728
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Galam v. Carmel (Larry's Apartment L.L.C.)
Attorney fee award granted by bankruptcy court pursuant to Arizona statutes regarding sanctions and contract claims is improper. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-35379
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American Ironworks & Erectors Inc. v. North American Construction Corp.
Entry of judgment triggers notice of appeal period for prior interlocutory order granting, but not disbursing, attorney fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-6077
|
Citizen Potawatomi Nation v. Norton
Court properly dismisses action when tribe unable to join three 'necessary' and 'indispensable' parties. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-1452
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English v. Colorado Department of Corrections
Racial discrimination suit fails where plaintiff fails to offer proof that employer's claim for firing him is merely pretext. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-55576
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Doe v. Unocal Corp.
French corporation does not have sufficient contacts with California subsidiaries to be subject to suit in United States. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-15812
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Laughon v. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists & Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada
Because local chapter isn't agent of international union, international union isn't vicariously liable for discrimination by local against woman seeking membership. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-1475
|
U.S. v. Jackson
Federal kidnapping statute, 18 U.S.C. Section 1201(a)(5), is general intent crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
00-2221
|
Harrison v. Eddy Potash Inc.
Employer is liable for sexual harassment when employee successfully sues supervisor for battery. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-56000
|
Pinto v. Massanari
Denial of disability benefits must be supported by findings that claimant can perform past relevant work as generally and actually performed. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
98-35026
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Pawlyk v. Wood
Amended opinion |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | ||
00-50245
|
U.S. v. Johansson
Defendant's due process rights were not violated where sentence was enhanced within statutory guidelines for conviction of conspiracy to make false statements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
98-70982
|
Noh v. INS
Immigrant has no grounds to challenge denial of entry imposed by official acting as delegate of Secretary of State. |
Immigration |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
00-10149
|
U.S. v. Hawkins
Air force base regulations requiring vehicles entering or leaving base to stop for inspection don't violate right to privacy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
00-55922
|
Robinson v. Prunty
No qualified immunity for prison officials who place inmates of different races in same yard knowing risk of violent outbreaks. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-9033
|
Eberl's Claim Service Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Substantial evidence supported tax court's finding that sole shareholder of closely held corporation was overcompensated to avoid tax on dividends. |
Taxation |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-35888
|
Tamalini v. Stewart
Convicted defendant has no Sixth Amendment rights on appeal, including qualified right to choice of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-35239
|
Scribner v. Worldcom Inc.
Ordinary meaning of employment contract does not permit termination of 'exemplary' employee to facilitate sale of corporate division. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-35910
|
Simeonoff v. Hiner
Seaman may not be held contributorily negligent for responding to urgent call for assistance from superior. |
Maritime Law |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-56171
|
Carlson v. Reed
Public university may treat holder of temporary nonimmigrant visa as non-resident when assessing tuition. |
Education |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
C035458
|
In re John S.
Non-custodial parent who is registered sex offender must prove contact with child does not pose substantial risk of abuse or neglect. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
B143859
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Lee v. Wells Fargo Bank
Six month deadline to renew request for attorney fees after intial motion was denied begins to run on date of judge's order. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 18, 2001 | |
H021322
|
People v. Hubbart
Sexually Violent Predator Act doesn't violate constitutional guarantees of equal protection and due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
E027170
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Slatkin v. University of Redlands
Summary judgment proper against professor who failed to bring evidence to prove that University denied her tenure because she was Jewish. |
Education |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
00-15332
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Baldwin v. Kilpatrick (In re Baldwin)
Bankruptcy court properly gave preclusive effect to state court's default judgment. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
97-10516
|
U.S. v. Hardeman
Amended opinion |
|
Jul. 18, 2001 | ||
99-7038
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McGregor v. Gibson
Habeas petition granted where petitioner was found competent under unconstitutional burden of proof and reasonable judge should have doubted his competence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 | |
99-10463
|
U.S. v. Lam
Defendant failed to prove violation of right to speedy trial and his double jeopardy and due process claims fail. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 18, 2001 |