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Ricki J., a Minor
Court cannot require juvenile to admit truth of petition before granting informal supervision.
Juveniles Aug. 1, 2005
U.S. v. Ameline
Order
Aug. 1, 2005
Theis Research Inc. v. Brown & Bain
Amount at stake in underlying litigation, not arbitration award, is amount in controversy for diversity jurisdiction.
Civil Procedure Aug. 1, 2005
Abebe v. Gonzales
Order
Aug. 1, 2005
McDonald v. Gonzales
Alien who did not have requisite mental state to commit voter fraud should not have been found removable.
Immigration Aug. 1, 2005
People v. Vo
Order
Aug. 1, 2005
People v. Oliver
Substantial evidence exists that pursuing police vehicle displayed at least one lighted red lamp and was distinctively marked.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 1, 2005
Leonel v. American Airlines Inc.
HIV-positive applicants who were denied jobs as flight attendants can sue airline for discrimination.
Employment Law Aug. 1, 2005
Obrey v. Johnson
'Harmless error' analysis in civil cases requires initial presumption that error was prejudicial.
Civil Procedure Aug. 1, 2005
De Leon v. Gonzales
Order
Aug. 1, 2005
Campbell v. Regents of the University of California
University employee must exhaust administrative remedies before suing for retaliatory termination.
Civil Procedure Aug. 1, 2005
People v. Vieira
Defendant cannot be sentenced to death for conspiracy to commit murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 1, 2005
Cronus Investments Inc. v. Colman
Parties' agreement not to preclude application of Federal Arbitration Act does not preempt application of state law.
Contracts Aug. 1, 2005
MetroPCS Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco
City was not entitled to summary judgment on issue of discrimination against telecommunications company.
Government Jul. 31, 2005
Burch v. Barnhart
Order
Jul. 31, 2005
Holley v. Crank
Owner of corporation may be personally liable for civil rights violations committed by employee.
Corporations Jul. 31, 2005
Pham v. Terhune
Convicted murderer was entitled lab reports about gunshot residue on second shooter.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 31, 2005
Membreno v. Gonzales
Order
Jul. 31, 2005
U.S. v. Hickey
Because none of defendant's contentions raise colorable claim under collateral order doctrine, appeals are dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 31, 2005
California State Legislative Board v. Dept. of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration may exclude hotels and motels from regulation under Hours of Service law.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 31, 2005
Barapind v. Enomoto
Court determining whether offenses were political must focus on motivation for acts.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 31, 2005
Meyers v. Redwood City
Officers did not violate plaintiffs' constitutional rights by reasonably acting to restore order during repossession of car.
Government Jul. 31, 2005
Mohammed v. Gonzales
Alien whose attorney failed to present evidence of genital mutilation will have asylum case reopened.
Immigration Jul. 31, 2005
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Peabody Western Coal Co.
Navajo Nation may be joined in employment discrimination suit against company that contracted with it to mine on its land.
Civil Procedure Jul. 31, 2005
U.S. v. Garcia
Aiding and abetting alien smuggling is same offense as substantive offense of alien smuggling, premised on different theory of liability.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 31, 2005
Kasnecovic v. Gonzales
Petitioner's inconsistent statements about her nationality and residence provide substantial evidence to support adverse credibility determination.
Immigration Jul. 31, 2005
Johnston v. Corrigan
Trial court has jurisdiction to reconsider initial order denying cross-defendants' attorney fee motion.
Civil Procedure Jul. 31, 2005
People v. Garcia
District attorneys are not independently empowered to initiate civil commitment proceedings under Mentally Disordered Offender Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 31, 2005
Brown v. Professional Community Management Inc.
Assessments levied by homeowners association did not exceed amount necessary to defray its expenses.
Real Property Jul. 31, 2005
Donaldson v. National Marine Inc.
State court possesses jurisdiction over claim for wrongful death that occurred outside territorial waters.
Maritime Law Jul. 31, 2005