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Bailey v. County of Riverside
Jury verdict in favor of plaintiff in negligence action was supported by sufficient evidence.
Torts Oct. 5, 2005
Parrilla v. Gonzales
Immigrant convicted of communicating with minor for immoral purposes is ineligible for cancellation of removal.
Immigration Oct. 5, 2005
Pilate v. Burrell (In re Burrell)
Issue of M.C. Hammer's contract with producer was moot by bankruptcy court's intervening decision.
Bankruptcy Oct. 5, 2005
Tellis v. Alaska Airlines Inc.
Plaintiff's trip to retrieve family car cannot be considered 'caring for' his pregnant wife under Family and Medical Leave Act.
Employment Law Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. Bussell
Defendant was not entitled to have jury informed that co-defendant died during deliberations.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Defenders of Wildlife v. Flowers
Government's determination that development projects would have no impact on pygmy-owl was not arbitrary or capricious.
Environmental Law Oct. 5, 2005
Southern Union Co. v. Southwest Gas Corp.
Punitive damages that are 153 times greater than compensatory damages cannot survive constitutional scrutiny.
Torts Oct. 5, 2005
Cacho v. Boudreau
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
Marriage of Rosendale
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. Gourde
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
Fanucchi & Limi Farms v. United Agri Products
Borrower's breach of contract claim against lender should have survived summary judgment on novation theory.
Contracts Oct. 5, 2005
Belmontes v. Brown
Instructional error prevented jury from considering constitutionally relevant mitigating evidence in favor of petitioner.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Cashman v. City of Cotati
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
Chevron USA Inc. v. Lingle
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
Galdamez v. Potter
District court erred by denying request for instruction on Postal Service's potential liability for racial harassment by customers.
Employment Law Oct. 5, 2005
Gaudin v. Remis
International child abduction laws require court to determine whether children should be returned to Canada for custody determination.
Family Law Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. Beaudion
'Brandishing' and 'use' of firearm are separate and unambiguous terms for sentencing purposes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
AMB Property LP v. Official Creditors for the Estate of AB Liquidating Corp. (In re AB Liquidating Corp.)
Security deposit paid by bankrupt tenant must be deducted from landlord's capped claim rather than gross damages.
Bankruptcy Oct. 5, 2005
Doe v. Mann
California court has jurisdiction to terminate parental rights of mother of Native American child.
Native American Affairs Oct. 5, 2005
Sims v. Rowland
Trial court need not hold sua sponte evidentiary hearing to determine whether jurors' fear of defendant influenced guilty verdict.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
El-Hakem v. BJY Inc.
Employer's persistent reference to plaintiff by racially-motivated nickname supports jury's finding of discrimination.
Employment Law Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. Kaczynski
Government must dispose of Unabomber's writings in manner that maximizes return to victims and families.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture regulation permitting importation of cattle into United States was not arbitrary.
Administrative Agencies Oct. 5, 2005
Silva v. Brown
Prosecutor's failure to disclose details of deal with chief witness requires reversal of defendant's murder conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
U.S. v. One Sentinel Arms Striker
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms may classify specific shotgun as destructive device.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2005
Wang v. Masaitis
Extradition agreement between United States and Hong Kong is valid.
Government Oct. 5, 2005
People v. Thoma
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
People v. Gregory
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
People v. Pena
Order
Oct. 5, 2005
International Federation of Professional Engineers v. S.C. (Contra Costa Newspapers)
Order
Oct. 5, 2005