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X.Z., a Minor
Mother cannot challenge juvenile court’s order to terminate her parental rights after she was advised to petition against it, but did not.
Juveniles Dec. 4, 2013
People v. Abundio
Life without parole sentence is appropriate for 18-year-old drug user, who robbed and killed his dealer in order to obtain marijuana.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 4, 2013
People v. Boatman
Boyfriend’s first degree murder conviction is reduced to second degree murder because there was no plan or motive in shooting death of girlfriend.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 4, 2013
Atlantic Marine Construction Co. Inc. v. U.S. District Court
District court should have transferred case between construction companies to Virginia because parties agreed to bring dispute in Virginia under forum-selection clause.
Civil Procedure Dec. 3, 2013
United States v. Woods
IRS may impose penalty for ‘valuation misstatements’ on taxpayers, who took advantage of sham tax shelters to shield their income from taxation.
Taxation Dec. 3, 2013
Hagen v. City of Eugene
Police department does not retaliate against officer in violation of First Amendment by demoting him after he complained about unsafe discharges of firearms.
Employment Law Dec. 3, 2013
Luke H., a Minor
Brother may not seek juvenile court's help in getting an order for visitation with his younger sister, who was not a dependent of the court.
Juveniles Dec. 3, 2013
Adams v. MHC Colony Park Limited Partnership
Mobilehome park residents are free to continue public nuisance action against owners for failing to properly maintain facilities.
Torts Dec. 3, 2013
Federal Insurance Co. v. WCAB
Former WNBA player cannot recover workers' compensation in California when she played one of 34 professional basketball games in California.
Workers' Compensation Dec. 3, 2013
Ford Motor Co. v. United States
Sixth Circuit must resolve dispute regarding interest owed to Ford Motor Co. due to its overpayment of taxes, rather than U.S. Supreme Court.
Taxation Dec. 2, 2013
Al Legis. Black Caucus, et al. v. Alabama, et al.
Order
Dec. 2, 2013
Mosby v. Kelley
Order
Dec. 2, 2013
Pitchford v. EEOC, et al.
Order
Dec. 2, 2013
Erwin v. United States, et al.
Order
Dec. 2, 2013
O'Connor v. Florida
Order
Dec. 2, 2013
Settle v. United States
Order
Dec. 2, 2013
Hindman v. United States
Order
Dec. 2, 2013
In re Hien A. Dao
Order
Dec. 2, 2013
People v. Manibusan
Man’s death sentence for participating in murders and gunning down victim is upheld, although trial court did not investigate one juror's fears for her safety.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 2, 2013
Minority Television Project Inc. v. FCC
FCC may constitutionally prohibit public television stations from airing paid advertising to preserve the educational goals of such programming.
Constitutional Law Dec. 2, 2013
Hayes v. County of San Diego
Sheriff’s deputies may be liable for wrongful death by using deadly force in responding to domestic disturbance call regarding suicidal person.
Civil Rights Dec. 2, 2013
Taggar v. Holder
Indian woman may not remain in U.S. under Convention Against Torture because she missed deadline to apply, which immigration judge extended three times.
Immigration Dec. 2, 2013
Herb Reed Enterprises LLC v. Florida Entertainment Management Inc.
Original member of vocal group ‘The Platters’ may not temporarily prevent use of band name without proving he would actually suffer irreparable harm.
Intellectual Property Dec. 2, 2013
Courtney v. Goltz
Federal court may refuse to decide sensitive water traffic issue in Washington State, but may not dismiss case entirely, until state law issues are resolved.
Civil Rights Dec. 2, 2013
Jones v. U.S. Trustee, Eugene
Bankruptcy judge properly revokes discharge of debts because debtor lied about worth and existence of assets during bankruptcy proceedings.
Bankruptcy Dec. 2, 2013
Long v. Johnson
Woman's murder conviction for live-in boyfriend's death is sufficiently supported by circumstantial evidence regarding opportunity, motive and access to weapon.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 2, 2013
In re Perdue
Felon may not avoid conviction under California law for his possession of body armor by claiming he was unable to determine what it prohibited.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 2, 2013
Mele v. Mele (In re Mele)
Ex-husband gets another shot at setting aside divorce judgment against him based on his squandering of large portion of 401(k) to buy personal items.
Bankruptcy Dec. 1, 2013
Pfeifer v. John Crane Inc.
Manufacturer may not escape liability for worker’s mesothelioma diagnosis by arguing he worked for U.S. Navy, which knew asbestos was dangerous.
Torts Dec. 1, 2013
People v. Hamed
Trial court must explain how it calculated amount of first time sex offender’s fine, along with additional penalty assessments, before imposing fines.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 28, 2013