Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-15803
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Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District
Employment discrimination based on Indian tribal affiliation is national origin discrimination that violates Title VII. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-71119
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Phoenix Newspapers Inc. v. United States District Court (United States)
Press has right to transcript of hearing held to investigate threats made to jurors in high-profile criminal trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
A082078
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Kressler v. Troup
Notice of appeal filed more than three months after motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-16430
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Disc Golf Assn. Inc. v. Champion Discs Inc.
Shape of goal device is functional and not entitled to trademark or trade dress protection under Lanham Act. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-50340
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U.S. v. Martinez-Martinez
Defendant stopped short of completing theft is entitled to three-point offense level reduction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B111222
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People v. Contreras
Miscarriage of justice requiring reversal results from prosecutor's misconduct and exclusion of opinion evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B115423
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Cheyanna M. v. A.C. Nielsen Co.
Child born out of wedlock may sue for wrongful death of alleged father killed before she was born. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
D021205
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Marriage of Shelstead
Non-employee spouse may not name third party to receive undistributed pension benefits upon her death. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-16703
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Presidio Golf Club v. National Park Service
Environmental and historic review of proposed public clubhouse for golf course is adequate. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
S058825
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People v. Reyes
Searches based on parole conditions may be conducted without reasonable suspicion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
93-50281
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U.S. v. Keys
Plain error review applies to jury instruction error regarding materiality element of perjury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-10378
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U.S. v. Brannon
California law limiting admissibility of breathalyzer results doesn't apply in prosecution under Assimilative Crimes Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
A079671
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Robert Half International Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Cost of canceling warrant is non-business loss deductible against corporate franchise tax. |
Taxation |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
B115731
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Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland v. Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co.
Risk insured under liability policy is unambiguously limited to motel and restaurant in Arkansas. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
95-55688
|
Newcombe v. Adolf Coors Co.
Former baseball player states commercial misappropriation claim regarding drawing based on news photograph. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-15745
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Mustafa v. Clark County School District
Triable issues preclude summary judgment in employment discrimination action by teacher against school district. |
Education |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
97-10143
|
U.S. v. Scholl
Testimony supporting compulsive gambler defense property excluded in federal prosecution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
96-70657
|
Maldonado v. Dept. of Agriculture
Nominal corporate officer with check-signing authority can't be sanctioned for company's non-payments. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
97-10500
|
U.S. v. Havier
Petition to revoke supervised release must allege specific crime if not obvious from condition violated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
B109234
|
Isaac v. City of Los Angeles
Ordinance authorizing liens for delinquent utility bills is unconstitutional and ignores statutory lien priorities. |
Government |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
95-15035
|
Bishop v. Lewis
Court abuses discretion by dismissing complaint of prisoner who substantially exhausted administrative remedies. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
96-16408, 96-16562 and 97-15272
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Lee v. California Butchers' Pension Trust Fund
Age Discrimination in Employment Act applies to pension trusts. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
96-36073
|
Minetti v. Port of Seattle
Plaintiff isn't entitled to file written objections to recommendation that in forma pauperis application be denied. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
97-35423
|
Maier v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
Form attached to decision on Social Security mental disability claim properly documents denial of claim. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
97-55188 and 97-55958
|
Cariaga v. Local No. 1184 Laborers International Union of North America
Subcontract doesn't incorporate arbitration provisions of master labor agreement. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
D027546
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Gapusan v. Jay
Court errs by disregarding statutory priority of employer-intervenor that paid workers' compensation benefits. |
Torts |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
B114527
|
Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Tutungi
Lender of home loans is entitled to receive earthquake insurance proceeds as successor to prior owners. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
B113974
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People v. Velasco
Jury instruction confusing 'domicile' with 'residence' for purpose of sex offender registration is harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
E019322
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People v. Jones
Testimony from previous trial is admissible although defendant was denied right of self-representation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 1999 | |
B118920
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Old Republic Insurance Company v. The Superior Court of the State of California, etc. (Nautilus Insurance Company)
Insurers that never had coverage obligations don't owe contribution to co-insurer that made payments. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 18, 1999 |