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Kroske v. U.S. Bank Corp.
Congress did not intend for plaintiff's claim of age discrimination under Washington Law Against Discrimination to be pre-empted by National Bank Act.
Employment Law Oct. 24, 2006
U.S. v. Ladwig
Defendant's prior conviction for making harassing telephone call is 'violent felony' within meaning of Armed Career Criminal Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2006
Burnett v. Lampert
Defendant's release on parole and subsequent reimprisonment due to parole violation render his habeas corpus petition in federal court moot.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2006
Espinoza-Matthews v. People
Statute of limitations for petition for writ of habeas corpus is tolled because petitioner was denied access to his legal materials.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2006
Brady v. Abbott Laboratories
Because facility's de-watering activity was protected by doctrine of reasonable use, neighbor's nuisance claim failed.
Torts Oct. 24, 2006
In re Rocha
Offender's murder conviction is set aside because defense counsel's ineffective assistance rendered trial unfair.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2006
Frame v. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Triable issue of material fact existed as to investors' claims that accounting firm aided corporation's illegal activities.
Corporations Oct. 24, 2006
Webb v. Barnhart
In disability case, administrative law judge lacked substantial evidence to find that plaintiff did not have medically severe impairment.
Administrative Agencies Oct. 24, 2006
Lee v. Walters
Court's ruling that Oregon statute is unconstitutionally vague is not proper because court failed to sever 'unconstitutional' provision from remainder of statute.
Constitutional Law Oct. 24, 2006
Carpenter v. Mineta
Federal Railroad Administration's determination that employee should be denied certification as locomotive engineer was proper.
Administrative Agencies Oct. 24, 2006
Qwest Communications Inc. v. City of Berkeley
City's telecommunications ordinance was pre-empted by Federal Telecommunications Act because it burdened city service providers.
Constitutional Law Oct. 24, 2006
People v. Foster
Court erred in finding adequate administrative remedy for alleged defects in parole revocation proceedings where administrative review regulations had been repealed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 24, 2006
Davel Communications Inc. v. Qwest Corp.
Reimbursement claims of payphone service provider purchasing telecommunications services from local exchange carrier were not barred by 'filed-rate doctrine.'
Administrative Agencies Oct. 24, 2006
Toys R US v. Franchise Tax Board
Order
Oct. 23, 2006
Christian Civic League of Maine v. FEC
Order
Oct. 23, 2006
Texas v. Mason
Order
Oct. 23, 2006
James v. Metro. Govt. of Nashville, TN
Order
Oct. 23, 2006
Williams v. Gilliland
Order
Oct. 23, 2006
In re Al-Hakim
Order
Oct. 23, 2006
Lawrence v. Florida
Order
Oct. 23, 2006
Carey v. Musladin
Order
Oct. 23, 2006
City & County of San Francisco v. PG&E Corp.
Government action seeking restitution pursuant to Unfair Practices Act constitutes police and regulatary power action that cannot be removed to bankruptcy court.
Bankruptcy Oct. 23, 2006
Opinion of Lockyer
School district may not contract with another public agency to acquire factory-built modular building components for installation without advertising for bids.
Government Oct. 23, 2006
Friese v. Superior Court (Moores)
Corporations Code Section 25502.5 is not subject to internal affairs doctrine as codified in Section 2116.
Corporations Oct. 23, 2006
Mora v. Construction Laborers Pension Trust for Southern California
Payments to Vacation Trust made for time during which retiree worked cannot be counted as hours for service to increase pension.
Labor Law Oct. 23, 2006
U.S. v. Clark
Congress' Foreign Commerce Clause power extends to regulating commercial sex acts abroad.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 23, 2006
Ung v. Koehler
Trial court erred in granting summary adjudication that precluded sale of plaintiff's property under deed of trust.
Real Property Oct. 23, 2006
Gilmore v. Gonzalez
Air traveler's constitutional rights were not violated by security requirement that identification be shown prior to boarding.
Constitutional Law Oct. 23, 2006
G.K. Ltd. Travel v. City of Lake Oswego
City's sign code ordinance, preventing plaintiff from continuing to use pole sign, is not unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Oct. 23, 2006
Webb v. United States
Order
Oct. 23, 2006