| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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06-593
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Long Island Care At Home Ltd. v. Coke
In light of Fair Labor Standards Act exemption, conflicting Department of Labor regulation governing 'companionship' workers employed by agencies is proper. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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06-5247
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Fry v. Pliler
Federal courts must assess prejudicial impact of constitutional error in state-court criminal trials under 'Brecht' standard of 'substantial and injurious effect.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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06-10566
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U.S. v. Strong
Defendant's confinement not due process violation where he is committed to custody for restoration after determination of mental competency to stand trial. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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05-50401
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U.S. v. Freeman
District court's allowance of improper expert witness testimony in case involving drug charges was harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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06-30451
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U.S. v. Savage
Prior conviction for prison break rather than 'walkaway escape' constitutes crime of violence for purposes of sentencing enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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03-74390
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Singh v. Gonzales
Immigration judge errs in using inference alone to deny asylum to Sikh citizen of India who claimed to have suffered political persecution. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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05-55665
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Murdoch v. Castro
Exclusion of privileged letter does not violate defendant's Sixth Amendment rights where cross-examination was effective and letter was of low probative value. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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05-1589
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Davenport v. Washington Education Association
State may require that public-sector unions receive affirmative authorization from non-members before spending agency fees for election-related purposes. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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06-134
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Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations v. City of New York
Indian and Mongolian governments are not immune under 'FSIA' from lawsuit to validate tax liens on property held to house diplomatic employees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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S152089
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People v. Garcia
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152193
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People v. Gamboa
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152539
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People v. Amaya
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152496
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People v. Barrow
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152225
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People v. Brown
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S151328
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People v. Castro
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S151229
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People v. Chia
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152272
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People v. Cruz
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152177
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People v. Curtis
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S151502
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People v. Deniz
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152351
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People v. Gonzalez
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152469
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People v. Gradillas
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S151897
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People v. Navarrette
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S151751
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People v. Perez
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152525
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People v. Salas
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S152360
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Van Horn v. Watson
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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H030127
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Arburn v. DMV
Stop of vehicle is justified where officer has reasonable suspicion that driver is intoxicated because vehicle is weaving and nearly hits curb. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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B195944
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Garabet v. Superior Court (Boghosian)
Three-year statute of limitations bars medical malpractice suit brought by lasik patient who experienced adverse effects immediately after surgery. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | |
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S152426
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People v. Dennis
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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S148945
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Aphayavong on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2007 | ||
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D048189
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Expansion Pointe Properties Limited Partnership v. Procopio
Punitive damages lost in underlying action are not recoverable as compensatory damages in legal malpractice action. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 14, 2007 |
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