| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-55331
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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 | |
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99-36041
|
Hufford v. McEnaney
Fire department officials may be personally liable for terminating captain after he revealed workplace pornography use. |
Government |
|
Jun. 26, 2001 | |
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B142129
|
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 | |
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B138551
|
Cochran v. Cochran
Whether part-time cohabitation satisfies requirements for valid 'Marvin' agreement is triable issue of fact. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 26, 2001 | |
|
C036049
|
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 | |
|
G022816
|
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 | |
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99-55756
|
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 | |
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99-70596
|
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 | |
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D035890
|
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 | |
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G027802
|
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 | |
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00-15933
|
Interactive Flight Technologies Inc. v. Swissair Swiss Air Transport Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 26, 2001 | ||
|
F036604
|
In re Taylor
|
|
Jun. 26, 2001 | ||
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B131509
|
Michael v. Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Co.
|
|
Jun. 26, 2001 | ||
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00-1258
|
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 | |
|
00-189
|
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 | |
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99-1434
|
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 | |
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99-1977
|
Saucier v. Katz
Military policeman is immune from lawsuit brought by protester who was arrested at vice-presidential speech. |
Government |
|
Jun. 25, 2001 | |
|
00-121
|
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 | |
|
19335-7
|
State v. Trickler
Introduction of stolen items not relevant to instant trial was more prejudicial than probative. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 25, 2001 | |
|
19574-1-III
|
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 | |
|
24387-3-II
|
Matthews v. Penn-American Insurance Co.
Auto insurance policy that covers family members does not cover girlfriend's child. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 25, 2001 | |
|
25619-3-II
|
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 | |
|
05686-2
|
In re Juarez
Attorney's pattern of misconduct supported his 18-month suspension and supervised probation. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 25, 2001 | |
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45976-7-I
|
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 | |
|
19577-5-III
|
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 | |
|
00-191
|
FEC v. Co Republican Federal Campaign
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2001 | ||
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00-276
|
U.S. v. United Foods Inc.
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2001 | ||
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99-1994
|
Nevada v. Hicks
Order |
|
Jun. 25, 2001 | ||
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98CA1385
|
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 | |
|
99CA2135
|
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 |
