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Kennecott Utah Copper Corp. v. Becker
Trial court's refusal to vacate labor arbitration award is proper where losing party wishes to reargue issues on merits.
Labor Law Nov. 4, 1999
Colorado Environmental Coalition v. Dombeck
Expansion of existing ski area isn't inconsistent with National Forest Management Act and doesn't require Forest Service to provide supplemental environmental impact statement.
Environmental Law Nov. 4, 1999
Richardson v. Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.
Evidence of prior injury claim, prior settlement, and settlement amount is admissible only if relevant to claim or defense in present action.
Torts Nov. 4, 1999
U.S. v. Yazzie
Involuntary manslaughter instruction must be given if jury could find self defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
Bullington v. United Air Lines Inc.
Reliable statistical data shows illegal hiring practice had disparate impact on women.
Employment Law Nov. 4, 1999
McAlpine v. Thompson
Inmates claim for injunctive relief based on conditions of confinement is mooted by his release on parole.
Prisoners Rights Nov. 4, 1999
J.B. v. Valdez
Divergent circumstances and claims of children in state custody bars class certification.
Civil Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
Knowlton v. Teltrust Phones Inc.
Jury should decide punitive damages issue in sexual harassment suit.
Employment Law Nov. 4, 1999
Sequoyah County Rural Water District No. 7 v. Town of Muldrow
Water districts exclusive water distribution right isn't extended when government debt is retired.
Government Nov. 4, 1999
Shorter v. ICG Holdings Inc.
Employers racially offensive comments must be connected to firing to support race discrimination action.
Civil Rights Nov. 4, 1999
Kanikaynar v. Sisneros
Sentence enhancement for failure to submit to alcohol test is valid despite failure to warn of criminal consequences of refusal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
U.S. v. Samaniego
Summaries of phone records are inadmissible where foundation is lacking for underlying records.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
Crease v. McKune
Ex parte communication between juror and judge about juror's dislike of felony-murder rule doesn't warrant reversal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
U.S. West Inc. v. FCC
Requiring affirmative approval to use customer information for marketing purposes is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Nov. 4, 1999
Jurado-Gutierrez v. Greene
Statutory ineligibility to apply for discretionary waiver of deportation order applies retroactively to deportation proceedings.
Immigration Nov. 4, 1999
Martin v. State of Kansas
Employee who cannot perform all duties which might have been required isnt covered by Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Law Nov. 4, 1999
U.S. v. Hanzlicek
Evidence demonstrating common pattern used by others supports indictment alleging single conspiracy.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
EEOC v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Punitive damages warranted where store discriminated in face of perceived risk that its actions would violate law.
Employment Law Nov. 4, 1999
United States v. Sandia
Commercial sale of protected species, precludes any claim of engaging in protected religious activity.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
U.S. v. Anderson
Role as supplier of drugs isnt enough to support sentence enhancement as leader.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
U.S. v. Ozbirn
No bright-line rule for what constitutes probable cause to stop a driver for a traffic violation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
Jennings v. State of Wyoming
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
Pepe v. Koreny
Order
Labor Law Nov. 4, 1999
U.S. v. Cooper
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999
Innes v. Kansas State University (In re Innes)
University can't claim immunity under the Eleventh Amendment after agreeing to perform functions in bankruptcy court.
Government Nov. 4, 1999
McGavin v. Segal (In re McGavin)
Imposition of resulting trust requires clear and convincing evidence of the transferors intent at the time the transfer.
Bankruptcy Nov. 4, 1999
Bennett v. Coors Brewing Co.
Totality of circumstances is correct approach to determine whether waiver of age discrimination claims is voluntary.
Employment Law Nov. 4, 1999
Perry v. Woodward
At-will employee can maintain a cause of action for wrongful termination under Civil Rights Act.
Employment Law Nov. 4, 1999
Stamper v. Total Petroleum Inc.
Pension plan that didn't specify actuarial assumptions to be used in reducing benefits doesn't violate ERISA.
Employment Law Nov. 4, 1999
U.S. v. Diaz
Fronting drugs doesnt amount to outrageous government conduct in reverse-sting operation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 4, 1999