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U.S. v. Gonzales
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 12, 2000
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hestand v. Saunders
Overtime-wage order does not apply to on-site construction industry.
Labor Law Dec. 10, 2000
Bush v. Gore
Order
Dec. 10, 2000
Caldwell v. United States
Order
Dec. 10, 2000
Shoafera v. INS
Rape by government official due to ethnicity establishes that Amharic woman suffered past persecution.
Immigration Dec. 10, 2000
Rupf v. Yan
Law that permits confiscation of firearms from mentally unstable individual is constitutional.
Constitutional Law Dec. 10, 2000
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
Ryle v. Apfel
Order
Administrative Agencies Dec. 7, 2000
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
Pavicich v. Santucci
Attorney is not protected from lawsuit for conspiracy if he owes independent legal duty to plaintiffs.
Attorneys Dec. 7, 2000
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
Jenkins v. Babbitt
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 7, 2000
Gschwind v. Cessna Aircraft Co.
Court order based upon erroneous interpretation of jurisdictional law does not render judgment void.
Civil Procedure Dec. 7, 2000
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
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
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
Adams v. American Guarantee
Insurance company not liable for policyholder's lapse in coverage.
Insurance Dec. 7, 2000
City of Hobbs v. Nutmeg Insurance Co.
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 7, 2000
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
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
Brown v. Pead U.S.P.
Order
Civil Rights Dec. 7, 2000