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Sotelo v. Gonzales
Because aliens are not 'Barahona-Gomez' class members under settlement agreement, their motion to reopen deportation proceedings was properly denied.
Immigration Dec. 19, 2005
In re: Complaint of Judicial Misconduct
Order
Dec. 19, 2005
Charlotte's Office Boutique Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tax court's jurisdiction may extend to making determinations concerning proper amount of employment tax.
Taxation Dec. 19, 2005
Bonner v. Carey
Convict who filed untimely habeas petition is not entitled to statutory tolling under applicable statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 19, 2005
Skranak v. Castenada
Mild interference with use of easement pursuant to government's own property interests will not start statute of limitations running.
Environmental Law Dec. 19, 2005
U.S. v. Bergeson
Government may not make defense attorney testify to grand jury about whether her client knew trial date when he jumped bail.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 19, 2005
Baccarat Fremont Developers LLC v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Army Corps' jurisdiction over adjacent wetlands does not depend on existence of significant hydrological or ecological connection with waters of United States.
Environmental Law Dec. 19, 2005
Membreno v. Gonzales
Motion to reopen removal proceedings was properly denied because immigrant did not present new facts.
Immigration Dec. 19, 2005
Kesser v. Cambra
Order
Dec. 19, 2005
U.S. v. Allen
Admission of co-conspirator's statements made during and in furtherance of conspiracy did not violate defendant's rights under Confrontation Clause.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 19, 2005
U.S. v. Jose
Conviction on lesser included predicate felonies does not bar retrial of greater offense charged in same indictment and tried with lesser offenses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 19, 2005
Thornton v. City of St. Helens
Owners of automobile wrecking yard do not have property interest in timely renewal of their wrecker certificate.
Government Dec. 19, 2005
DHX Inc. v. Allianz AGF MAT, Ltd
Order
Dec. 18, 2005
U.S. v. Afshari
Constitution does not forbid Congress from requiring individuals to refrain from financially supporting organizations designated as 'terrorist' during period of designation.
Constitutional Law Dec. 16, 2005
Dwyer v. Duffy (In re Dwyer)
Friday after Thanksgiving is considered 'legal holiday' in California under federal bankruptcy provision.
Civil Procedure Dec. 15, 2005
Moormann v. Schriro
Defendant sufficiently asserted cause to excuse procedural default of claims that were not raised by his counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2005
Carty v. Nelson
Government may use documentary evidence at civil commitment hearing for sexually violent predator.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2005
Plumlee v. Del Papa
Distrust arising from defendant's objectively reasonable belief that counsel is leaking information provides basis for substitution of counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2005
Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations v. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Federal agency has not demonstrated that it followed mandate of Endangered Species Act to avoid likelihood of jeopardy to coho salmon.
Environmental Law Dec. 15, 2005
Merced v. McGrath
Dismissal of prospective juror for his belief in exercising power of jury nullification was proper.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2005
U.S. v. Rivera-Guerrero
Mentally ill offender had constitutional right not to be involuntarily medicated in absence of full and fair hearing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2005
The Ecology Center v. Castaneda
Provision of Flathead and Kootenai National Forest Rehabilitation Act does not violate separation of powers doctrine.
Environmental Law Dec. 15, 2005
Reynolds v. Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Insurance companies are required to notify consumers whenever higher rate is charged based on information from consumer credit reports.
Insurance Dec. 15, 2005
U.S. v. Vidal
Conviction for unlawful taking of vehicle under California law qualifies as aggravated felony for sentencing purposes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 15, 2005
Alaska Trojan Partnership v. Gutierrez
Fishing company had sufficient 'documented harvests' of crab to qualify for endorsement from federal government.
Maritime Law Dec. 14, 2005
Doe 1 v. Superior Court (Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles)
Disclosure of church documents concerning priests accused of molestation violated mediation confidentiality privilege.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 14, 2005
Kolender v. San Diego County Civil Service Commission (Salenko)
Civil service commission did not abuse its discretion in modifying discipline of police sergeant.
Government Dec. 14, 2005
People v. Accredited Surety and Casualty Co.
Surety's motion to vacate forfeiture of bail bond is denied for citing inapplicable statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 14, 2005
Jones v. John Crane, Inc.
Order
Dec. 14, 2005
Consumer Cause Inc. v. Johnson & Johnson
Consent judgment that prohibits exonerated defendants from committing future violations must be vacated.
Civil Procedure Dec. 14, 2005