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Furman v. Wood
No due process violation occurs when a defendant ineligible for the death penalty is tried before a death-qualified jury.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
United States v. Ahumada-Aguilar
A child born in Mexico to an unmarried Mexican woman and an American man who hasn't acknowledged paternity is a U.S. citizen.
Immigration Jun. 19, 2000
U.S. v. Hernandez
For prosecution of alien illegally found in United States after deportation, venue is where alien first discovered and illegality of presence known.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
Greater Yellowstone Coalition v. Babbit
Order
Jun. 19, 2000
Bankruptcy Recovery Network v. Brown (In re Brown)
Order sanctioning secured creditor for violating a debtor's discharge injunction through postdischarge reaffirmation efforts is premature.
Bankruptcy Jun. 19, 2000
Washington v. Daley
Claims challenging regulations which allocate fishery harvesting to Indian tribes isn't mooted by end of fishing season.
Environmental Law Jun. 19, 2000
Tangipahoa Parish Board of education v. Freiler
Order
Jun. 19, 2000
U.S. Healthcare Systems v. PA Hosp. Ins. Co.
Order
Jun. 19, 2000
Motel 6 Operating v. Huttinger
Order
Jun. 19, 2000
United States v. Kitsap Physicians Services
False Claims Act suit may proceed against defendants whose alleged wrongdoing hasn't been disclosed in media.
Government Jun. 19, 2000
Yoshikawa v. SEC
Substantial evidence is required to find that securities dealer engaged in sham transactions, known as 'parking,' to conceal true ownership.
Securities Jun. 19, 2000
U.S. v. Burdeau
Permission to withdraw an already accepted guilty plea can be given for 'any fair and just reason.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
Lambert v. Ackerly
Employees fired for complaining informally of overtime violations don't have retaliation claim under Fair Labor Standards Act.
Labor Law Jun. 18, 2000
Morris-Smith v. Moulton Niguel Water District
Attorney fees under Clean Water Act may be awarded when district court finds plaintiff's claims were frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.
Civil Procedure Jun. 18, 2000
In re Vizcaino v. U.S. District Court (Microsoft Corp.)
After decision on the merits, court can't redefine class on account of 'unusual circumstances.'
Civil Procedure Jun. 18, 2000
McHugh v. Service Automobile Assoc.
Mudslide provision in standard flood insurance policy includes losses resulting from mudflow.
Insurance Jun. 18, 2000
Marcy v. Delta Airlines
Proof of employer's bad faith through pretext isn't required under the Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act.
Employment Law Jun. 18, 2000
Ingham v. U.S.
Income taxes must be paid on capital gain from property transfer to third person to satisfy property settlement after divorce.
Taxation Jun. 18, 2000
U.S. v. Park
Under Federal Sentencing Guidelines, enhancements are properly imposed for brandishing firearm during robberies.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 2000
Sokolow v. U.S.
Taxpayer must sue for refund to challenge validity of income tax liability which is barred by statute of limitations.
Taxation Jun. 18, 2000
Lambert v. Ackerly
Order
Jun. 18, 2000
Wilderness Society v. Dombeck
Forest Service's application of state law for relocation of mineral claim valid, despite non-abandonment of overlapping location.
Environmental Law Jun. 18, 2000
Davis v. U.S.
Courts of appeal lack jurisdiction to review decisions of Bureau of Justice Assistance under Public Safety Officers Benefits Act.
Government Jun. 18, 2000
Furman v. Wood
Trial by death-qualified jury, even though defendant isn't eligible for death penalty, doesn't violate due process.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 2000
MacFarlane v. Walter
Policy giving pre-sentence detainees less good conduct credits than defendants released on bail while awaiting sentencing, violates equal protection clause.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 2000
Crofton v. Roe
Prison officials may not prohibit inmates from receiving gift publication without valid justification.
Prisoners Rights Jun. 18, 2000
Singh-Bhathal v. INS
Immigration judge has authority over deportation proceeding to reconsider order by immigration judge with previous jurisdiction over case.
Immigration Jun. 18, 2000
Crofton v. Roe
Prison officials may not prohibit inmates from receiving gift publication without valid justification.
Prisoners Rights Jun. 18, 2000
Hiivala v. Wood
Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act bars review on habeas appeal of issues not specified in the certificate of appealability.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 2000
McGregor v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.
In action under American with Disabilities Act, dispute among parties over availability of alternate positions as reasonable accommodation precludes summary judgment.
Employment Law Jun. 18, 2000