Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-50462 and 97-50466
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U.S. v. Gillam
Defense counsel's portrayal of client as unwitting dupe of co-defendant isn't sufficient to show antagonistic defenses requiring severance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 26, 1999 | |
98-50257
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United States v. Jackson
Jury acquittal on distribution charge doesn't bar sentencing court from considering distribution object in related conspiracy conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
98-16122
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Davis v. Kramer
Federal habeas corpus writ properly granted when state attorney's 'no-merit' brief violates constitutional right. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
97-3293
|
U.S. v. Stroble
Order |
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Apr. 26, 1999 | ||
98-5072
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U.S. v. Sours
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
98-2238
|
U.S. v. Magallanes
Order |
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Apr. 26, 1999 | ||
98-4231
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Cabrera v. Horgas
Order |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | ||
98-1015
|
Public Service Company of Colorado v. Gates Rubber Company
Cleanup costs cannot be recovered if not consistent with federal plan. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
98-8021
|
Bear Lodge Multiple Use Association v. Babbitt
Rock climbers lack standing to challenge federal management plan for climbing area. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
98-9001
|
Wade v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Order |
Taxation |
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Apr. 26, 1999 | |
98-5128
|
Baugh v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 26, 1999 | |
98-3190
|
Calon v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 26, 1999 | |
98-4201
|
U.S. v. Aldana
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
97-0261
|
Hall v. Hill Refrigeration Inc.
Amendments to pension and health plan by union and employer representatives without union ratification doesn't violate ERISA despite representatives' dual role as plan trustees. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 25, 1999 | |
98-7093
|
Cobley v. Klinger
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 23, 1999 | |
98-0375
|
Aranki v. RKP Investments Inc.
Form contract exculpatory clause doesn't immunize home buyers' agents from liability absent proof of discussion or negotiation thereon. |
Real Property |
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Apr. 23, 1999 | |
98-1338
|
McLaughlin v. United States Parole Commission
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
97-4184, 97-4190, 97-4191, and 97-4192
|
U.S. v. Checora
Degrees of upward departure from sentencing guidelines must be supported by particularized findings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
97-3346
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Thomas v. Leslie
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
A082072
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Uriah R., a Minor
Despite juvenile's valid waiver of right to appeal, he can seek appellate review of issues unresolved in plea agreement. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
S067733
|
Barris v. County of Los Angeles
Liability cap on professional negligence claim applies to noneconomic damage award for violation of Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. |
Torts |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
B128381
|
In Re Jenkins
Defendant is denied effective assistance of counsel when attorney fails to discover previously filed peremptory challenge against trial judge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
S076954
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Reeves v. Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Order |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | ||
S059576
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People v. Rusco
Order |
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Apr. 22, 1999 | ||
S077378
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Sedaghat v. County of Los Angeles
Order |
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Apr. 22, 1999 | ||
97-2370
|
Forest Guardians v. Babbitt
Interior Department must comply with deadline to designate endangered species' critical habitat, despite fiscal constraints. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 22, 1999 | |
S077360
|
People v. Tillman
Imposition of penalty assessments, when there's no fine upon which to base it, is improper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 1999 | |
S077010
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Homeowners Association of Seaview Community v. The Housing Group
Order |
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Apr. 22, 1999 | ||
S060991
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People v. Buzo
Order |
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Apr. 22, 1999 | ||
S061492
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Local Union No. 595 v. Superior Court (Aubry)
Order |
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Apr. 22, 1999 |