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Frank v. United Airlines Inc.
Airline's weight limit requirement that applies less favorably to women employees than men employees is facially discriminatory.
Employment Law Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Mateo-Mendez
Document that bears seal and attestation is properly authenticated under Evidence Rule 902 even though person lacked authority to certify document.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
Moore v. Apfel
Internal policy and procedural guidelines manual for administrative law judges does not prescribe substantive rules or carry the force and effect of law.
Government Aug. 25, 2000
AT&T Corp. v. City of Portland
Communications Act prohibits franchising authority from regulating cable broadband Internet access.
Government Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Maldonado
Government has a duty to provide the sentencing court in criminal prosecutions complete and accurate information, despite a plea agreement to make certain recommendations.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. v. Bleem LLC
Unauthorized use of accurate still image from animated video game for comparative advertising constitutes fair use under Copyright Act.
Intellectual Property Aug. 24, 2000
Diamond v. City of Taft
First Amendment not violated when city ordinance provides sufficient alternative avenues of communication.
Constitutional Law Aug. 24, 2000
Ladha v. INS
BIA cannot require corroborative evidence to support credible testimony of aliens at asylum hearing.
Immigration Aug. 24, 2000
S.S. Retail Stores Corp. v. Ekstrom
Law firm not required to disgorge attorney fees and costs when its representation is approved by bankruptcy court.
Bankruptcy Aug. 24, 2000
People v. Mendoza
Jury does not need to specify degree of murder conviction when only theory of killing offered by prosecution is felony murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 24, 2000
Jorge M., a Minor
Minor who owned unregistered semiautomatic rifle knew or should have known that its possession was prohibited.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 24, 2000
Post v. Palo/Haklar & Associates
Where employer fails to pay wages as required by contract or statute, employee may seek relief by filing wage claim or civil action.
Labor Law Aug. 24, 2000
State Board of Equalization v. Woo
Attempt to transmute future earnings from community property to separate property to avoid garnishment of wages for tax debt of spouse is fraudulent.
Family Law Aug. 24, 2000
Giest v. Sequoia Ventures Inc.
Trial court properly applies Montana's statute of repose in wrongful death action filed in California.
Civil Procedure Aug. 24, 2000
U.S. v. Salas
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2000
Richmond v. A.P. Green Industries Inc.
Order
Aug. 23, 2000
Ramirez v. Dept. of Corrections
Qualified immunity defense properly denied in case involving civil rights claims.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2000
Negron v. Adams
Order
Civil Rights Aug. 23, 2000
Baker v. Saffle
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2000
City of El Monte v. Commission on State Mandates
Legislation requiring local redevelopment agencies to contribute money to local Education Revenue Administration Fund is not reimbursable state mandate.
Education Aug. 23, 2000
U.S. v. Ponce-Estrada
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2000
Haley v. Gibson
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2000
Kralicek v. Apfel
Order
Administrative Agencies Aug. 23, 2000
Kendrick v. Penske Transportation Services Inc.
Retaliation claim fails because letter of termination is dated two days prior to act it claims to be in retaliation of.
Employment Law Aug. 23, 2000
Gadlin v. Sybron International Corp.
Non-existence of complete diversity renders dismissal of suit without further inquiry.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2000
Freeman v. Boone
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2000
U.S. v. Garcia-Nunez
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2000
West Shield Investigations and Security Consultants v. Superior Court (Eymil)
Statute of limitations begins to run on date minor is emancipated, not when minor turns 18.
Family Law Aug. 23, 2000
U.S. v. Sicken
Downward departures are permissible in atypical cases to which guideline linguistically applies but conduct significantly departs from norm.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2000
People v. Superior Court (Riley)
Petition to extend accused's commitment as sexually violent predator does not make petition invalid for lack of current psychological evaluations.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2000