| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-10224
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U.S. v. Ruiz
'Fair and just' standard applies to any motion for plea withdrawal that is made prior to defendant's sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-15968
|
Brower v. Evans
Secretary of Commerce improperly relaxed standard for dolphin-safe labeling of tuna without consulting environmental studies. |
Environmental Law |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-35943
|
Aukland v. Massnari
Administrative law judge must consider testimony from vocational expert in determining whether disability applicant can engage in substantial gainful activity. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-10224
|
U.S. v. Carrasco
Violation of speedy trial act did not occur when charge included in original indictment was reasserted in superseding indictment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-10231
|
United States v. Trapp
Government did not breach plea agreement when it refused to recommend home detention after defendant was found ineligible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-70564
|
Chebchoub v. INS
Deportable alien is denied asylum because he was not credible and provided no corroborating evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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01-70967
|
In re Roe
Court erred by releasing defendant convicted of first-degree murder on bail pending resolution of his habeas corpus petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-16042
|
Environmental Protection Information Center Inc. v. Pacific Lumber Co.
Winning party deemed aggrieved by favorable judgment and, therefore, has standing on appeal when court rendered opinion knowing cause was moot. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-9516
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Woldemeskel v. INS
Asylum denied to Ethiopian citizen because she failed to demonstrate past persecution or well-founded fear of future persecution. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-15457
|
Scheehle v. Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona
State has authority to enforce reasonable requirements upon attorneys as condition of state bar membership. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-16214
|
Estate of Amos v. City of Page
Police did not violate injured man's civil rights by failing to search for him after he wandered into desert. |
Civil Rights |
|
Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-35976
|
Ma v. Ashcroft
Alien detained for more than six months must be released because there is no reasonable likelihood that home country will accept him. |
Immigration |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-30023
|
U.S. v. Hill
Indictment charging defendant with being accessory after the fact is insufficient as matter of law because it fails to plead underlying offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-10478
|
U.S. v. King
Amended opinion |
|
Sep. 17, 2001 | ||
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99-0172
|
Special Fund Division v. Tabor
State agency isn't precluded from arguing that industrial injury impairments to same leg constitute a scheduled disability that doesn't qualify for reimbursement. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-0006
|
Haralson v. Fisher Surveying Inc.
Punitive damages claims survive death of dead tortfeasor and corporate defendant can be held vicariously liable for dead employee's tortious conduct. |
Torts |
|
Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-56131
|
Cusano v. Klein
Former guitarist for rock bank may sue for royalties despite bankruptcy filing. |
Intellectual Property |
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Sep. 16, 2001 | |
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99-17040
|
Abraham v. Norcal Waste Systems Inc.
When there isn't a basis for complete pre-emption under ERISA, there is no federal question subject matter jurisdiction to support removal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 2001 | |
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99-16183
|
In re Marine Asbestos Cases
Plaintiffs exposed to asbestos who have not shown they will benefit from medical examination and show no abnormalities cannot recover. |
Maritime Law |
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Sep. 16, 2001 | |
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01A236
|
Bagley v. Byrd
Order |
|
Sep. 16, 2001 | ||
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A092345
|
Lombardo v. Huysentruyt
Nonsuit was improper in attorney malpractice action in which there exist triable issues of fact to determine negligence. |
Attorneys |
|
Sep. 13, 2001 | |
|
S099292
|
Fuller v. Dept. of Transportation
Order |
|
Sep. 13, 2001 | ||
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DELETE@@!!!
|
People v. Williams
Opinion |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 13, 2001 | |
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E027896
|
People v. Marcus A.
Court erred when it rendered its decision pursuant to Penal Code Section 777 because minor's probation violation was criminal offense. |
Juveniles |
|
Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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B143242
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In re Patricia T.
Denial of reunification services validly waived at dependency proceeding in which parent pleaded 'no contest.' |
Family Law |
|
Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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F037893
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People v. Superior Court (In re Maloy)
To avoid potential bias, peremptory challenge proper when judge reversed on appeal. |
Judges |
|
Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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A089095
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Napa Citizens for Honest Government v. Napa County Board of Supervisors
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Sep. 12, 2001 | ||
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S011425
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People v. Seaton
Death sentence is affirmed because defendant's contentions on appeal lacked merit or no harm was suffered from error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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S087265
|
Conservatorship of Wendland
To withdraw life-sustaining treatment from conscious, but incompetent conservatee, conservator must show by clear and convincing evidence that conservatee wished to refuse treatment. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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B139044
|
Rental Equipment Inc. v. McDaniel Builders Inc.
Rental equipment company cannot enforce mechanic's lien when prior estimate was drastically lower than amount of lien. |
Business Law |
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Sep. 12, 2001 |
