Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-71363
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Sidhu v. INS
Adverse credibility finding withstands appellate review where applicant's credibility is questioned and applicant fails to produce corroborating evidence. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-15035
|
United States v. Dunifer
District court lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate broadcaster's claim that FCC licensing regulations are unconstitutional. |
Government |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-15662
|
Estate of Macias v. DLJ/MJ Mark IHDE
Court errs in assuming that murder, and not equal protection, is constitutional deprivation on which civil rights action is based. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-50250
|
U.S. v. Doe
Government's failure to notify parents of juvenile's right to remain silent is cause to suppress confession of juvenile. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
98-56929
|
Braunling v. Countrywide Home Loans Inc.
Disabled worker who is not qualified for present position, with or without reasonable accommodation, may not maintain ADA claim. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
98-71452
|
Larita-Martinez v. INS
Failure to rebut presumption that BIA took supplemental information into consideration is basis for denial of review of its decision. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-50561
|
U.S. v. Magallon-Jimenez
Cocaine found lodged between passenger's feet in vehicle involved in drug transaction indicates knowledge, possession and intention to distribute drugs. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-70130
|
Turin & Sons Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Emulsified asphalt cannot be stored as inventory, and is therefore not 'merchandise' within scope of Treasury regulations. |
Taxation |
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Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-30182
|
U.S. v. Cormier
Motel guest has no reasonable expectation of privacy in guest registration records. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-50183
|
U.S. v. Musa
Court does not abuse its discretion by imposing sentence that departs from range listed in Sentencing Commission's policy statement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
98-70687
|
Chouchkov v. INS
Rebuttable presumption of fear of persecution is created when alien fears for own life after opposing nuclear materials deal between Russia and Iran. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-70578
|
Alarcon-Serrano v. INS
Alien who is found inadmissible or deportable for committing crime has no right to appeal order. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-15394
|
Bateman v. U.S. Postal Service
Attorney 's negligent failure to meet filing deadline is excusable neglect, relieving client of final judgment that grants opposing party's motion for summary judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-15841
|
Cedic Development Co. v. Warnicke
Rates that do not take into account results obtained or risk of nonpayment warrant enhancement of lodestar to provide attorneys reasonable compensation. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-10371
|
U.S. v. Lindberg
To recover expenses for prosecutorial misconduct, defendant must show more than substantially unjustified position by government. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
97-50605
|
U.S. v. Bennett
Government wiretap application for drug conspiracy investigation shows sufficient necessity despite undercover agent's questionable credibility. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
99-10049
|
U.S. v. Enas
Order |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | ||
S086444
|
Guinness Peat Group v. Gould
Order |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | ||
S080497
|
People v. Marjanian
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
98-35536
|
Kibler v. Walters
Prisoner doesn't exhaust federal constitutional claim in motion for discretionary review when claim was only referenced in brief submitted to lower court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
S083267
|
People v. Cervantes
Order |
|
Oct. 4, 2000 | ||
S078879
|
In re Resendiz
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 4, 2000 | |
B119774
|
People v. Valentine
Denial of statutory right to jury trial on prior convictions is subject to harmless error analysis. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 4, 2000 | |
A076593
|
Mitchell v. Asbestos Corp. Ltd.
Statute of limitations begins when action against asbestos supplier filed, making second action time-barred. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 4, 2000 | |
B105409
|
People v. Sanchez
Gross intoxicated vehicular manslaughter is not lesser included offense of murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 4, 2000 | |
H013433
|
People v. Dingman
Conviction for possession of assault rifle doesn't require that rifle be manufactured with detachable magazine. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 4, 2000 | |
S071483
|
People v. Aguayo
Review granted |
|
Oct. 4, 2000 | ||
A078379
|
People v. Haynes
Unavailable witness taped statements in preliminary hearing are admissible against defendant at trial under recently-enacted statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 4, 2000 | |
S083835
|
People v. Allen
Review granted |
|
Oct. 4, 2000 | ||
99-30155
|
U.S. v. Webb
Native American indicted for misconduct occurring within reservation boundaries is subject to federal jurisdiction. |
Native American Affairs |
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Oct. 4, 2000 |