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U.S. v. Gergen
Defendant must be aware of illegal characteristics of firearm in order for conviction for possession of unregistered shotgun to stand.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
In Re Vizcaino v. U.S. District Court (Microsoft Corp.)
After decision on the merits, court can't redefine class on account of 'unusual circumstances.'
Civil Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
U.S. v. Barragan-Mendoza
District court can't modify defendant's sentence more than seven days after its imposition.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
Preblich v. Battley
To challenge the denial of an exemption claim, a debtor must file an appeal within 10 days of the order denying the claim.
Bankruptcy Jun. 19, 2000
U.S. v. Hall
Court's continuance to permit a codefendant's plea negotiations does not toll Speedy Trial Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
Haddad v. State of California
State sovereign immunity doesn't bar suit that seeks to prevent highway patrol officer from executing state court judgment.
Government Jun. 19, 2000
Axess International Ltd. v. Intercargo Insurance Co.
Misdelivery of goods is a 'transportation-related activity,' and nonvessel operating common carrier's surety is required to honor its bond.
Maritime Law Jun. 19, 2000
Russell v. U.S. Dept. of the Army
Claims against federal government under Family and Medical Leave Act are pre-empted by sovereign immunity.
Government Jun. 19, 2000
Allstate Indemnity Co. v. Stump
Amended opinion
Civil Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
U.S. v. Garcia-Sanchez
Scope of defendant's involvement in conspiracy must be determined before contributing all conspiracy sales to defendant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
Furman v. Wood
No due process violation occurs when a defendant ineligible for the death penalty is tried before a death-qualified jury.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
United States v. Ahumada-Aguilar
A child born in Mexico to an unmarried Mexican woman and an American man who hasn't acknowledged paternity is a U.S. citizen.
Immigration Jun. 19, 2000
U.S. v. Hernandez
For prosecution of alien illegally found in United States after deportation, venue is where alien first discovered and illegality of presence known.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
Greater Yellowstone Coalition v. Babbit
Order
Jun. 19, 2000
Bankruptcy Recovery Network v. Brown (In re Brown)
Order sanctioning secured creditor for violating a debtor's discharge injunction through postdischarge reaffirmation efforts is premature.
Bankruptcy Jun. 19, 2000
Washington v. Daley
Claims challenging regulations which allocate fishery harvesting to Indian tribes isn't mooted by end of fishing season.
Environmental Law Jun. 19, 2000
Tangipahoa Parish Board of education v. Freiler
Order
Jun. 19, 2000
U.S. Healthcare Systems v. PA Hosp. Ins. Co.
Order
Jun. 19, 2000
Motel 6 Operating v. Huttinger
Order
Jun. 19, 2000
United States v. Kitsap Physicians Services
False Claims Act suit may proceed against defendants whose alleged wrongdoing hasn't been disclosed in media.
Government Jun. 19, 2000
Yoshikawa v. SEC
Substantial evidence is required to find that securities dealer engaged in sham transactions, known as 'parking,' to conceal true ownership.
Securities Jun. 19, 2000
U.S. v. Burdeau
Permission to withdraw an already accepted guilty plea can be given for 'any fair and just reason.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2000
Lambert v. Ackerly
Employees fired for complaining informally of overtime violations don't have retaliation claim under Fair Labor Standards Act.
Labor Law Jun. 18, 2000
Morris-Smith v. Moulton Niguel Water District
Attorney fees under Clean Water Act may be awarded when district court finds plaintiff's claims were frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.
Civil Procedure Jun. 18, 2000
In re Vizcaino v. U.S. District Court (Microsoft Corp.)
After decision on the merits, court can't redefine class on account of 'unusual circumstances.'
Civil Procedure Jun. 18, 2000
McHugh v. Service Automobile Assoc.
Mudslide provision in standard flood insurance policy includes losses resulting from mudflow.
Insurance Jun. 18, 2000
Marcy v. Delta Airlines
Proof of employer's bad faith through pretext isn't required under the Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act.
Employment Law Jun. 18, 2000
Ingham v. U.S.
Income taxes must be paid on capital gain from property transfer to third person to satisfy property settlement after divorce.
Taxation Jun. 18, 2000
U.S. v. Park
Under Federal Sentencing Guidelines, enhancements are properly imposed for brandishing firearm during robberies.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 2000
Sokolow v. U.S.
Taxpayer must sue for refund to challenge validity of income tax liability which is barred by statute of limitations.
Taxation Jun. 18, 2000