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Harden v. Roadway Package Systems Inc.
Court did not have jurisdiction to compel arbitration under Federal Arbitration Act because transportation workers involved in interstate commerce are exempt.
Employment Law Jun. 26, 2001
Hufford v. McEnaney
Fire department officials may be personally liable for terminating captain after he revealed workplace pornography use.
Government Jun. 26, 2001
Fox Searchlight Pictures Inc. v. Paladino
Employee suing for discrimination need not obtain new attorneys even though she revealed confidential information regarding employer.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
Cochran v. Cochran
Whether part-time cohabitation satisfies requirements for valid 'Marvin' agreement is triable issue of fact.
Family Law Jun. 26, 2001
People v. Medina
Court had discretion to reinstate probation upon violations even though sentence had already been imposed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
Bahl v. Bank of America
Public policy favors deciding cases on merits, and judge should have granted plaintiff's continuance rather than defendant's summary judgment motion.
Civil Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
Dudley v. Anderson (In re Dudley)
Correct inquiry to decide whether individual retirement accounts are exempt under state statute is whether accounts were used principally for retirement purposes.
Bankruptcy Jun. 26, 2001
Montero-Martinez v. Ashcroft
Court has no power to review immigration board's judgment that illegal immigrant was ineligible to stay in country under statute.
Immigration Jun. 26, 2001
People v. Walker
Prosecution not required to prove, as element of truth of prior conviction, validity of underlying change of plea.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
In re Dani R., a Minor
Stipulation that it would be detrimental to return child home is admission that substantial evidence supports findings and appeal is moot.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 2001
Interactive Flight Technologies Inc. v. Swissair Swiss Air Transport Co.
Order
Jun. 26, 2001
In re Taylor
Jun. 26, 2001
Michael v. Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Co.
Jun. 26, 2001
In re Miller
Automatic stay does not prohibt requests for discovery from debtor when requested for purpose of development of case against third-party.
Bankruptcy Jun. 25, 2001
Idaho v. United States
Before Idaho's statehood, Congress intended to include certain submerged lands within Indian reservation and United States holds title in trust for tribe.
Native American Affairs Jun. 25, 2001
U.S. v. Mead Corp.
Imposition of tariff by Customs Service has persuasive force and must be assessed by lower court.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 25, 2001
Saucier v. Katz
Military policeman is immune from lawsuit brought by protester who was arrested at vice-presidential speech.
Government Jun. 25, 2001
Duncan v. Walker
Federal habeas petition was not application for state post-conviction or other collateral review and statute-of-limitation period was not tolled.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
State v. Trickler
Introduction of stolen items not relevant to instant trial was more prejudicial than probative.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
Subcontractors and Suppliers Collection Services v. McConnachie
Statute permitting service of process on contractors with service on Department of Labor and Industries is limited to suits against contractor's bond.
Civil Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
Matthews v. Penn-American Insurance Co.
Auto insurance policy that covers family members does not cover girlfriend's child.
Insurance Jun. 25, 2001
State v. Holmes
Juries verdicts not irreconcilably inconsistent when jury instructions define deadly weapon for robbery charge differently than for sentencing enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
In re Juarez
Attorney's pattern of misconduct supported his 18-month suspension and supervised probation.
Attorneys Jun. 25, 2001
State v. Atherton
Incarceration on unrelated charges is not voluntary waiver of right to appear at trial and mistrial is granted where judge continued trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
State v. Modest
Two-year delay in resentencing defendant after remand from higher court was neither purposeful nor oppressive.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
FEC v. Co Republican Federal Campaign
Order
Jun. 25, 2001
U.S. v. United Foods Inc.
Order
Jun. 25, 2001
Nevada v. Hicks
Order
Jun. 25, 2001
People v. Raglin
Juror's failure to disclose prior criminal conviction does not justify mistrial where trial court offered to replace juror.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
Raygor v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of El Paso
County gave adequate notice of public meeting for consideration of zoning plan.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 25, 2001