Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-4045
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-1379
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-7139
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-2149 and 98-2155
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U.S. v. Yazzie
Involuntary manslaughter instruction must be given if jury could find self defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-1125
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Bullington v. United Air Lines Inc.
Reliable statistical data shows illegal hiring practice had disparate impact on women. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
96-6124
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McAlpine v. Thompson
Inmates claim for injunctive relief based on conditions of confinement is mooted by his release on parole. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
96-2278
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J.B. v. Valdez
Divergent circumstances and claims of children in state custody bars class certification. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-4154 and 97-4162
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Knowlton v. Teltrust Phones Inc.
Jury should decide punitive damages issue in sexual harassment suit. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-7090
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-1355
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Shorter v. ICG Holdings Inc.
Employers racially offensive comments must be connected to firing to support race discrimination action. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-2200
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-6152
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U.S. v. Samaniego
Summaries of phone records are inadmissible where foundation is lacking for underlying records. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-3240
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-9518
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U.S. West Inc. v. FCC
Requiring affirmative approval to use customer information for marketing purposes is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-1437, 98-1017, 98-1050, and 98-1310
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Jurado-Gutierrez v. Greene
Statutory ineligibility to apply for discretionary waiver of deportation order applies retroactively to deportation proceedings. |
Immigration |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-3102 and 98-3118
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-5180
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U.S. v. Hanzlicek
Evidence demonstrating common pattern used by others supports indictment alleging single conspiracy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-2015 and 98-2030
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-2248
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United States v. Sandia
Commercial sale of protected species, precludes any claim of engaging in protected religious activity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-3026
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U.S. v. Anderson
Role as supplier of drugs isnt enough to support sentence enhancement as leader. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-3205
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
99-8024
|
Jennings v. State of Wyoming
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
99-1063
|
Pepe v. Koreny
Order |
Labor Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
99-6010
|
U.S. v. Cooper
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-3363
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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 | |
98-4086
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-1195 and 97-1221
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Bennett v. Coors Brewing Co.
Totality of circumstances is correct approach to determine whether waiver of age discrimination claims is voluntary. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-2343 and 98-2003
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Perry v. Woodward
At-will employee can maintain a cause of action for wrongful termination under Civil Rights Act. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-3013
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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 |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
98-2120
|
U.S. v. Diaz
Fronting drugs doesnt amount to outrageous government conduct in reverse-sting operation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 4, 1999 |