| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00-99011
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Landrigan v. Stewart
There was no prejudicial error in death sentence where attorney tried to present mitigating evidence but defendant refused to cooperate. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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99-16058
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DeRoche v. Arizona Industrial Welfare Commission (In re DeRoche)
Date of worker's injury determines whether employer's liability for not carrying workers' compensation insurance is discharged in bankruptcy. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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00-71273
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DeWeert v. Stevedoring Services of America
Benefit award of $1 per week is proper after finding post-injury wage-earning capacity exceeds pre-injury wage-earning capacity. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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00-30160
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U.S. v. Pizzichiello
Two-level enhancement for obstruction of justice when connected to instant offense of conviction, and downward departure refusal were proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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01-35040
|
Pacheco-Camacho v. Hood
Bureau of Prisons' calculation of good time credits based on time actually served is not unreasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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99-17447
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Morton v. United Parcel Service Inc.
Employer may have discriminated against hearing-impaired worker by refusing to accommodate disability. |
Employment Law |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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00-70798
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California State Legislative Board v. Mineta
Federal Railroad Adminstration correctly held that railroad didn't violate accident reporting regulations because case didn't involve reportable accident. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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99-16133
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JINRO America Inc. v. Secure Investments Inc.
Amended opinion |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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98-70782
|
Socop-Gonzalez v. INS
Equitable tolling for motions to reopen are permitted where deportable alien relied on improper instructions from INS official. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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99-30266
|
U.S. v. Mendez-Casillas
Mexican citizen was validly arrested and deported despite missing signature on his warrant of deportation. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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00-6397
|
Pratarelli v. Oklahoma State University Board of Regents
Order |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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00-3364
|
U.S. v. Newman
Order |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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01-1181
|
Powell v. Cobe Laboratories, Inc.
Order |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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01-5069
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McClaran v. Union Carbide Corporation
Order |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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01-3100
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Hilgert v. Stotts
Order |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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99-0128
|
Sherman v. First American Title Insurance Co.
Real estate salesperson is incidental beneficiary and not entitled to direct payment of commissions from title companies. |
Contracts |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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01-0059
|
Mara M. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
Motion to terminate parental rights that was served on attorney rather than client was sufficient. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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01-0333
|
State v. McMahon
Law prohibiting exhibition of speed while driving automobile is not unconstitutionally vague. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
|
D035933
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People v. Mason
|
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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99-35668
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Little v. Windermere Relocation Inc.
Amended opinion |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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01-0125
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The Power PEO Inc. v. Employees Insurance of WAUSAU
Order of specific performance requiring insured to provide Letter of Credit as set out in contract for workers' compensation policy is proper. |
Contracts |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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99-5163
|
First Marine Insurance Co. v. Scott
Order |
Insurance |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
|
01-0029
|
Arizona Society of Pathologists v. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration
Denial of coverage for indirect pathology claims was improper exercise of agency authority |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
|
S087478
|
People v. Moss
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | |
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S102729
|
Marquez on Habeas Corpus
Order |
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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G026525
|
Hameid v. National Fire Insurance of Hartford
|
|
Jan. 23, 2002 | ||
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99-15548
|
Fail v. Hubbard
There is no equitable tolling under AEDPA where petitioner's dismissal results from routine delay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 22, 2002 | |
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99-17205
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Bergene v. Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District
Summary judgment in employer's favor was improper where triable issues of fact existed regarding sex discrimination, retaliation and constructive discharge. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 22, 2002 | |
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99-36035
|
Student Loan Fund of Idaho Inc. v. U.S. Department of Education
Guaranty agency who terminated agreement with Secretary of Education must still follow Secretary's directives for remaining loans. |
Education |
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Jan. 22, 2002 | |
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00-15361
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Circle K Corp. v. Houlihan et al. (In re Circle K Corp.)
Attorneys hired for bankruptcy case must indicate on retention application that fees will be pre-approved. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 22, 2002 |