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Christopher v. Harbury
Wife alleging government deceived and concealed information regarding husband who was executed has not stated claim for denial of access to courts.
Constitutional Law Jun. 30, 2002
Atkins v. Virginia
Eighth Amendment prohibits the execution of a mentally retarded offender.
Constitutional Law Jun. 30, 2002
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York Inc. v. Village of Stratton
Ordinance which makes it misdemeanor for Jehovah Witnesses to engage in door-to-door advocacy without registering and receiving permit violates First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jun. 23, 2002
Columbus, OH v. Ours Garage & Wrecker Serv.
The U.S.C.A. 2nd and the California Court of Appeals have held the Interstate Commerce Act permits cities to enact local tow-truck regulations.
Constitutional Law Jun. 21, 2002
Not About Water Committee v. Solano County Board of Supervisors
Weighted voting in accordance with property interests does not violate due process and is not product of conspiracy.
Constitutional Law Jun. 20, 2002
Gonzaga Univ. v. Doe
The Washington State Supreme Court has held that a private university may be sued for defamation damages after violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Constitutional Law Jun. 20, 2002
May v. McNally (Bayless)
Law that establishes funding of elections through surcharge on parking tickets is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Jun. 17, 2002
Tattered Cover, Inc. v. City of Thornton
State Constitution requires police to show need for customer purchase record sought that is sufficiently compelling to outweigh constitutional interests.
Constitutional Law Jun. 12, 2002
Right Price Recreation LLC v. Connells Prairie Community Council
Real estate developer failed to show citizens' groups protests constituted defamation.
Constitutional Law Jun. 5, 2002
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. v. Cooper Industries Inc.
Punitive damages award of $4.5 million exceeds constitutional limits.
Constitutional Law Jun. 4, 2002
Essence Inc. v. City of Federal Heights
City does not meet burden of showing age restriction furthers its interest in preventing secondary effects of nude dancing.
Constitutional Law Jun. 4, 2002
Beerheide v. Suthers
Non-kosher meals provided to prison inmates violate First Amendment right to free exercise of religion.
Constitutional Law Jun. 4, 2002
Federal Maritime Commission v. South Carolina State Ports Authority
State sovereign immunity bars Federal Maritime Commission from adjudicating private party's complaint against nonconsenting state.
Constitutional Law Jun. 3, 2002
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette Inc. v. American Coalition of Life Activists
Anti-abortion activists' posters targeting abortion providers are 'true threats' not protected by First Amendment
Constitutional Law May 21, 2002
Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Union
Child Online Protection Act's use of 'community standards' to identify 'material that is harmful to minors' does not render statute facially unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law May 20, 2002
City of Los Angeles v. Alameda Books Inc.
City may rely on report containing crime statistics to justify regulation of adult entertainment establishments.
Constitutional Law May 20, 2002
Falvo v. Owasso Independent School District No. I-011
Peer grading among students does not violate right to privacy.
Constitutional Law May 14, 2002
Alameda Books Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Municipalities may only enforce ordinance prohibiting multiple-use adult businesses if ordinance meets strict scrutiny.
Constitutional Law May 13, 2002
Thompson v. Western States Medical Center
Advertising restrictions for compounded drugs constitute unconstitutional restraints on commercial speech.
Constitutional Law May 13, 2002
Waremart v. Progressive Campaigns Inc.
Private grocery store not situated in shopping center has right to deny individuals soliciting signatures from congregating outside their establishment
Constitutional Law May 9, 2002
Young v. Raley's Inc.
Under California Constitution freestanding supermarket isn't public forum and may exclude plaintiffs from engaging in petitioning activities absent compliance with permit procedure.
Constitutional Law May 8, 2002
Daniel v. County of Santa Barbara
Predecessor in interest's irrevocable offer to dedicate easement to county bars subsequent takings action by present owner.
Constitutional Law May 1, 2002
Kasky v. Nike Inc.
Public relations campaign to counteract accusations that company engaged in exploitive labor practices is not commercial speech under First Amendment.
Constitutional Law May 1, 2002
Hargis v. Foster
Triable issue of fact exists whether application of prison coercion regulation violated prisoner's free speech rights.
Constitutional Law Apr. 30, 2002
Tahoe -Sierra Preservation Council Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Agency's 32-month moratoria on development in Lake Tahoe Basin does not constitute per se takings of property.
Constitutional Law Apr. 30, 2002
Western States Medical Center v. Shalala
Government fails to justify restrictions on advertisements for compounded drugs.
Constitutional Law Apr. 28, 2002
Allen v. Iranon
Whistleblower of inmate abuse prevails in retaliation claim against Hawaii Dept. of Corrections.
Constitutional Law Apr. 26, 2002
Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition
Statute that prohibits 'virtual child pornography' is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 22, 2002
The City of Commerce City, Colorado v. State of Colorado
Provisions regulating use of automated vehicle identification systems are constitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 22, 2002
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Services Corp. v. Owens
Abortion statute that lacks health exception for parental notification requirement is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 18, 2002