Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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00-1238
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U.S. v. Gonzales
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 12, 2000 | |
99-0518
|
State v. Foster
When Department of Corrections does not induce inmate to seek legal representation from another inmate, his confession may be used against him. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 11, 2000 | |
99-0566
|
Keggi v. Northbrook Property
Insurance policy that excludes coverage for pollution-related injuries does not preclude claim for illness caused by bacteria-infested water. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 11, 2000 | |
00-1071
|
Bassett v. American General Finance, Inc.
When creditor's reaffirmation agreement is invalid, debtor may enforce discharge injunction through civil contempt proceedings. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Dec. 11, 2000 | |
99-0173
|
Bergmann Precision v. The Industrial Commission of Arizona
Where travel is substantial part of employee's job, injuries sustained during lunch break are compensable. |
Employment Law |
|
Dec. 11, 2000 | |
98-50599
|
U.S. v. Ruiz-Lopez
Conviction based on illegal entry is improper when evidence does not establish that alien entered United States free from official restraint. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 11, 2000 | |
A087167
|
Jeffrey H. v. Imai Tadlock & Keeney
In deciding to dismiss invasion of privacy action, court should balance constitutional right to privacy with policies underlying litigation privilege. |
Torts |
|
Dec. 11, 2000 | |
B130050
|
People v. Robinson
Witness's statement in murder trial is offered to show defendant's consciousness of guilt and not as evidence of other crimes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 11, 2000 | |
E026020
|
People v. Talhelm
Writ of habeus corpus appropriate remedy to challenge finding of probable cause under Sexual Predators Act |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 11, 2000 | |
00-35347
|
U.S. v. Seald 1
Foreign country conducting criminal investigation may seek assistance from United States even if formal proceeding is not imminent. |
Government |
|
Dec. 11, 2000 | |
G024918
|
Hestand v. Saunders
Overtime-wage order does not apply to on-site construction industry. |
Labor Law |
|
Dec. 10, 2000 | |
00-949
|
Bush v. Gore
Order |
|
Dec. 10, 2000 | ||
00-6152
|
Caldwell v. United States
Order |
|
Dec. 10, 2000 | ||
98-70565
|
Shoafera v. INS
Rape by government official due to ethnicity establishes that Amharic woman suffered past persecution. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 10, 2000 | |
A089051
|
Rupf v. Yan
Law that permits confiscation of firearms from mentally unstable individual is constitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Dec. 10, 2000 | |
C029575
|
People v. Riggs
In denying defendant's motion to dismiss prior strike, the court is presumed to have considered all relevant factors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 10, 2000 | |
00-7041
|
Ryle v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
B133625
|
Roman v. County of Los Angeles
Complaint may not be dismissed as untimely if it is unclear when the alleged misconduct occurred. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
H019844
|
Pavicich v. Santucci
Attorney is not protected from lawsuit for conspiracy if he owes independent legal duty to plaintiffs. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
B132317
|
Baxter Healthcare Corp. v. California Insurance Guarantee Assn.
California Insurance Guarantee Association is not required to indemnify company that is not original insured. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
00-4057
|
Jenkins v. Babbitt
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-3329
|
Gschwind v. Cessna Aircraft Co.
Court order based upon erroneous interpretation of jurisdictional law does not render judgment void. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-1061
|
Padilla v. School District No. 1
Student may not enforce rights under educational disability law through federal civil rights statute. |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-3236
|
U.S. v. Allen
Based on totality of circumstances, officer has probable cause to arrest defendant despite defendant's false identification of himself. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-2171
|
U.S. v. Concha
Court does not err in giving jury instruction regarding convicted felon's possession of a firearm. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-1511
|
Adams v. American Guarantee
Insurance company not liable for policyholder's lapse in coverage. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-2308
|
City of Hobbs v. Nutmeg Insurance Co.
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-1257
|
Campbell v. Davidson
Colorado provision requiring candidates for federal government to be registered to vote violates unconstitutionally restricts access to federal ballots. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
99-4130
|
Sinajini v. Board of Education of the San Juan School District
Court applies incorrect standard in limiting attorney fees in civil rights action. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 | |
00-4135
|
Brown v. Pead U.S.P.
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Dec. 7, 2000 |