| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-35285
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Campbell v. Apfel
Where paternity isn't established, alleged child of deceased insured wage earner can't get survivor benefits under Social Security Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-30140
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U.S. v. Munsterman
For statute to be unconstitutional as bill of attainder, the legislative act must inflict punishment on named individuals without judicial trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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97-35877, 98-35005, 98-35240
|
389 Orange Street Partners v. Arnold
Connecticut's limitations period for tort actions bars claim where fraudulent concealment exception doesn't apply. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-36024
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Oregon Laborers-Employers Health & Welfare Trust Fund v. Philip Morris Inc.
Health care trust funds lack standing to seek reimbursement from tobacco companies for smoking-related illnesses. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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97-35859
|
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. International Brotherhood of Teamster Local 174
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
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97-35054
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U.S. v. 3814 NW Thurman Street
Order |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
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98-35675, 98-35689, 98-35762, and 98-35766
|
McLean v. Crabtree
Denial of sentence reduction request, made by prisoners against whom Immigration and Naturalization Service had detainers, is proper to prevent flight. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-30045
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United States v. Woodard
Under the Career Offender Guideline, the statutory maximum term of imprisonment is determined after taking into account sentencing enhancements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-35530
|
Paresi v. City of Portland
Where city violates Fair Labor Standards Act regarding overtime compensation, it may invoke 'window of correction' provision to avoid liability. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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99-35004
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Shalit v. Coppe
In international child abduction case, the wrongfulness of parent's conduct is governed by law of child's habitual residence. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-16228
|
Trent v. Valley Electric Assn.
Dismissing complaint for retaliatory termination of woman who was fired after she complained of inappropriate sexual remarks was not abuse of discretion. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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97-35859
|
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. v. International Brotherhood of Teamster Local 174
Dispute between union and credit company over whether client company's subcontractors must employ that union's member is a Norris-LaGuardia labor dispute. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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97-35877, 98-35005, and 98-35240
|
389 Orange Street Partners v. Robinson
Connecticut's limitations period for tort actions bars claim where fraudulent concealment exception doesn't apply. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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97-35481
|
McNab v. Kok
Sex offender registration statute doesn't place registrant 'in custody' and isn't subject to habeas review. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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97-36161
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Gatliff v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
Ability to work successive short-term jobs doesn't make individual seeking social security 'gainfully employed.' |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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00-0048
|
C.B. v. Sabalos
Abuse of discretion when court does not consider redaction of nonparties' identification when compelling production of medical records. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-0294
|
Arizona v. Anderson
Denial of request to rehabilitate jurors removed for general opposition to death penalty is structural error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
|
S087789
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PMC INC. v. Kadisha
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
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99-4203
|
MCI Telecommunications Corp. v. US West Communications Inc.
State waives sovereign immunity when it elects to approve or reject interconnection agreements under the Telecommunications Act. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
|
S087883
|
Circle K Ranch Corp. v. Board of Supervisors County of Santa Barbara
Subdivision map recorded before enactment of state's subdivision laws does not constitute legally recognizable subdivision lot. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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S087875
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Marriage of Fogarty
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
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96-50297
|
United States of America v. Banuelos-Rodriguez
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | ||
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98-30303
|
U.S. v. Pasillas-Gaytan
Conviction for falsification of criminal history when applying for naturalization requires knowledge of ineligibility for naturalization or knowing misstatement of criminal record. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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97-30348
|
U.S. v. Beltran
Admission of prior consistent statements harmless error where already made by defendant's counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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99-1628
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Meronk v. Arter & Hadden
Surplus in bankrupt estate doesn't justify bonus to law firm that shortchanged itself by charging hourly instead of contingent fee. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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99-1619
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Jewell v. Beeler (In re Stanton)
Trustee is not entitled to determination that lien securing postpetition advances is invalid or can be avoided. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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99-7000
|
Ramdass v. Angelone
Defendant not entitled to jury instruction on parole ineligibility under Virginia three-strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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99-5716
|
Carter v. United States
Defendant not entitled to jury instructions on lesser offense when elements are not subset of charged offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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98-1949
|
Pegram v. Herdrich
Mixed treatment and eligibility decisions by HMO physicians are not fiduciary decisions under ERISA. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
|
99-536
|
Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Products Inc.
Intentional discrimination under ADEA may be found if prima facie case of discrimination established and reasonable fact finder could reject employer's nondiscriminatory explanation. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 21, 2000 |