| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00-15967
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Churchill County v. Norton
Fish and Wildlife Service's environmental impact statement regarding water rights of the Lahontan Wetlands is adequate. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 7, 2002 | |
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00-16447
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Doi v. Halekulani Corp.
Court properly enforced written settlement agreement following plaintiff's oral agreement in open court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 7, 2002 | |
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00CA0522
|
People v. Skinner
Probative value of tattoo on defendant's neck is not substantially outweighed by prejudicial effect of evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 7, 2002 | |
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00-15064
|
Domingo v. T.K. M.D.
Medical expert testimony regarding cause of fat embolism during hip replacement surgery was properly excluded under 'Daubert' analysis. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 7, 2002 | |
|
G030042
|
Huntington Beach City Council v. Superior Court (Blackford)
Ballot arguments were improperly stricken as irrelevant, but some language was properly stricken as misleading or inaccurate. |
Government |
|
Mar. 7, 2002 | |
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99-17087
|
B.K.B. v. Maui Police Dept.
Mistrial is proper because court failed to prevent admission of prejudicial evidence in violation of FRE 412 during sexual harassment trial. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 7, 2002 | |
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99-15974
|
Skysign International Inc. v. City and County of Honolulu
Local ordinance regulating aerial advertising is not pre-empted by FAA. |
Government |
|
Mar. 7, 2002 | |
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A093277
|
Smith v. Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
By tribal council resolution, tribe entered into contract that clearly and explicitly waived its sovereign immunity. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Mar. 7, 2002 | |
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00-15882
|
Stout v. Potter
Female postal inspectors denied promotions fail to establish case of sex discrimination. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 7, 2002 | |
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99-30241
|
U.S. v. Akins
Amended opinion |
|
Mar. 7, 2002 | ||
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98-17250
|
Headwaters Forest Defense v. Burton
Police officers who used pepper spray on nonviolent protesters are not entitled to qualified immunity. |
Government |
|
Mar. 7, 2002 | |
|
26694-6
|
York v. Wahkiakum School District
Parents' petition to stop random drug testing of high school athletes is moot. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | |
|
48081-2
|
Paul v. State
Cigarettes purchased in foreign country and destined for other state should not have been seized for lacking tax stamps. |
Taxation |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | |
|
20074-4
|
Hill v. Cox
Seller of land is liable for logging trees within boundaries prohibited by real estate contract. |
Real Property |
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Mar. 6, 2002 | |
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19352-7
|
Micro Enhancement International v. Coopers & Lybrand LLP
Delays by accounting firm did not cause failure of company's initial public offering. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | |
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B142179
|
Harris v. Rudin, Richman & Appel
|
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Mar. 6, 2002 | ||
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01-3220
|
US v. Asido
Order |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | ||
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01-2255
|
US v. Ratzlaff
Order |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | ||
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00-1339
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Sosa v. Comfort
Order |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | ||
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01-8034
|
US v. Mese
Order |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | ||
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S101501
|
Kayla M., a Minor
Order |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | ||
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99-15541
|
Saffold v. Newland
Statute of limitations for habeas corpus petition is tolled from time first state habeas petition is filed until rejected by state supreme court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | |
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S101237
|
Account Management Associates v. Sukanit Sanglimsuwan
Order |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | ||
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S101135
|
Beck v. Reddish-Zinnemann
Order |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | ||
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E029464
|
Gray v. Superior Court (People)
Prison inmate may face civil commitment trial despite difference in expert opinion regarding status as sexually violent predator. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | |
|
D036108
|
People v. Smith
Defendant is entitled to fully litigate whether warrantless search of automobile trunk is valid inventory search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | |
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S092426
|
People v. Avery
Taking property temporarily, but for period of time to deprive owner of major portion of value or enjoyment, satisfies theft intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | |
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B144957
|
People v. McClellan
Court had authority to find 10-year sentence enhancement for firearm use during robbery was excessive. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | |
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F035445
|
Wright v. Beverly Fabrics Inc.
Workers' compensation is exclusive remedy for employee injured at work on day off. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 6, 2002 | |
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G025656
|
Hart v. Hart
Party may not seek sanctions without serving motion at least 30 days before filing it. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 6, 2002 |