Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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99-9031
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Estate of McMorris
Events occurring after death are not to be considered in valuing deductions for claims against decedent's estate. |
Taxation |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-4223
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Nicholas v. Leavitt
Deadline of settlement agreement may be extended because state agency was in substantial non-compliance. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
00-2013 and 00-2014
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U.S. v. Duncan
Government may refuse to file substantial assistance motion if not unconstitutionally motivated and related to legitimate government end. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
00-1007
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U.S. v. Edwards
Warrantless search of car held unlawful because defendant was not near car when arrested and was in custody at time of search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-1284
|
Kikumura v. Hurley
Prisoner's first amendment rights not denied where prison refuses to allow pastoral visits. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-56465
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Lissner v. U.S. Customs Service
U.S. Custom Service must provide citizen with information on officers involved in smuggling incident because balance of interests favors disclosure. |
Government |
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May 9, 2001 | |
98-35976
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On the Green Apartments LLC v. City of Tacoma
City ordinance restricting ability of residents to haul their own garbage and requiring use of city landfill does not present constitutional issue. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 9, 2001 | |
98-70965
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Agbuya v. INS
Alien who is threatened, kidnapped and physically abused by violent anti-government group establishes well-founded fear of future persecution. |
Immigration |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-16239
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Boston Mutual Insurance v. Murphree
Employee health plan, governed by ERISA, may not coordinate medical benefits with participant's uninsured motorist coverage. |
Insurance |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-16636
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Bragg v. Galaza
Writ of habeas corpus denied where ineffective assistance of counsel claim is factually inadequate to support review. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-9508
|
Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority v. FAA
State agency's ban on scheduled passenger service is preempted by federal statute and Supremacy Clause. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 9, 2001 | |
00-56561
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City of San Diego v. Whitman
Court lacked subject matter jurisdiction where EPA letter to city doesn't constitute final agency action. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
98-10449
|
U.S. v. Dipentino
Court errs in constructively amending grand jury indictment by instructing jury on work practice standard that defendants were not charged with violating. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
98-70979
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Martirosyan v. INS
Order |
|
May 9, 2001 | ||
99-50773
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U.S. v. Santillan
Man violates Lacey Act when he attempts to transport baby parrots across Mexican border knowing it is illegal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-16010
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Lockhart v. Terhune
Sixth Amendment is violated and prejudice is presumed when defendant does not effectively waive attorney's conflict of interest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-8084
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McKenzie v. Dovala
Summary judgment is improper where plaintiff provides sufficient evidence of prima facie case that defendant violated ADA. |
Civil Rights |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-3287
|
Rodriguez v. IBP, Inc.
Plaintiff may be held in contempt and sanctions may be imposed for failure to comply with continuing duty to disclose. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-50688
|
U.S. v. Herrea-Rojas
At sentencing hearing court must rule on defendant's objections to presentence report and state whether they are relevant to sentence imposed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-71253
|
Redlands Surgical Services v. IRS
Order |
|
May 9, 2001 | ||
99-71013
|
Morrissey v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Sale of stock between willing participants should have been considered in valuing estate's assets for tax liability. |
Taxation |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-55259
|
United National Insurance Co. v. R & D Latex Corp.
Insurance company's reimbursement claim is sufficiently independent under California law to trigger mandatory federal jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 9, 2001 | |
99-17188
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Deorle v Rutherford
No qualified immunity for police officer who used excessive force in subduing man displaying erratic behavior. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
99-35956
|
Foss v. Thompson
Terminated Indian Health Service employee fails to make prima facie case of sex, race or age discrimination. |
Employment Law |
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May 9, 2001 | |
97-56182
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Kleve v. Hill
Conviction for conspiracy to commit second degree murder stands despite later case that holds offense does not exist. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
97-17440
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California Democratic Party v. Jones
Order |
|
May 9, 2001 | ||
99-56486
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Tonapetyan v. Halter
Administrative law judge's failure to fully develop record with respect to possible mental impairment constitutes reversible error. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
99-17264
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Basiente v. Glickman
Aliens living in Mariana Islands are not entitled to continued food assistance despite government official's initial intent to extend program. |
Government |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
99-6381
|
US v. Fortier
Court was not vindictive in imposing sentence one offense level lower than original sentence. |
Judges |
|
May 9, 2001 | |
98-8080
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Marathon Ashland Pipe Line v. Maryland Casualty Company
Insurance company had duty to defend and indemnify additional insured where employee's injury was result of ongoing operations of insured company. |
Insurance |
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May 9, 2001 |