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Pierce County v. Guillen
Information collected to receive federal funding for road improvements is protected from disclosure to plaintiffs suing in tort.
Government Jan. 22, 2003
Barnhart v. Peabody
Initial assignments of beneficiaries made by Social Security Commissioner after deadline imposed by Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Act are valid.
Administrative Agencies Jan. 22, 2003
Eldred v. Ashcroft
Copyright Term Extension Act does not exceed Congress' power under the copyright clause.
Intellectual Property Jan. 22, 2003
Georgia v. Ashcroft
Order
Jan. 21, 2003
Price v. United Stats
Order
Jan. 21, 2003
Bronco Wine Co. v. Espinoza
Jan. 17, 2003
People v. Fremont Life Insurance Co.
Jan. 17, 2003
Borden Ranch Partnership v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency have authority over agricultural 'deep ripping' when it occurs in wetlands.
Environmental Law Jan. 17, 2003
Markowitz v. University of California
Order
Jan. 16, 2003
Olszewski v. Scripps Health
Order
Jan. 16, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Local measure establishing county charter presents substantial issues of law and fact which warrant judicial resolution.
Government Jan. 16, 2003
McClintock v. McClintock
Order
Jan. 16, 2003
Osbourne v. TDY Industries Inc.
Order
Jan. 16, 2003
People v. Garcia
Order
Jan. 16, 2003
Jamal L., a Minor
Order
Jan. 16, 2003
Pazcoguin v. Radcliffe
Amended opinion
Jan. 15, 2003
U.S. v. Sua
District court may exclude plea agreement offered for purpose of establishing government's belief in person's innocence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
Galbraith v. County of Santa Clara
Heightened pleading standard of improper motive does not apply to constitutional tort claims against individual officers.
Civil Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
Lyons v. England
In racial discrimination action against U.S. Navy, prelimitations period claims are time-barred but may be offered as background evidence and proof of intent.
Employment Law Jan. 15, 2003
Dewitt Construction Inc. v. Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co.
Damages resulting from reinstallation of substandard work are covered under general liability policy.
Insurance Jan. 15, 2003
Hanson v. Marine Terminals Corp.
Court cannot consider equitable factors to deny penalty for late payment of worker's compensation benefits to longshoreman.
Labor Law Jan. 15, 2003
David v. City of Los Angeles
City violated due process by delaying hearing for number of weeks after motorist's car was towed for parking violation.
Government Jan. 15, 2003
U.S. v. Pitner
Conspiracy conviction is reversed because retrial was not held within time required by Speedy Trial Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
Molski v. Gleich
Consent decree, which was passed in response to Americans with Disabilities Act class-action suit, was improperly approved due to fundamental unfairness.
Civil Rights Jan. 15, 2003
Chang v. INS
Legal permanent resident who tried to cash counterfeit check was not removable as aggravated felon.
Immigration Jan. 15, 2003
Ulrich v. City and County of San Francisco
Refusal to accept recission of voluntary resignation does not amount to deprivation of property interest.
Employment Law Jan. 15, 2003
Gallegos v. City of Los Angeles
Police lawfully detained motorist for less than one hour based on mistaken belief that he committed burglary.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
U.S. v. McGuire
Wiretapping conducted by FBI during investigation of Montana Freemen was lawful.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 15, 2003
Wards Cove Packing Corp. v. National Marine Fisheries Service
Deferment to agency's interpretive rule was improper since regulation governing fishing operations is clear and unambiguous.
Administrative Agencies Jan. 15, 2003
Phillips v. General Motors Corp.
Amended opinion
Jan. 15, 2003