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Fetterly v. Paskett
Extensive pretrial publicity discussing factual aspects of charges doesn't require change of venue in capital case.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
State of Montana v. King
American Indian tribe can't regulate state's employment practices for construction work on state-owned right of way crossing tribe's reservation.
Native American Affairs Jun. 14, 2000
Obrien v. Jones
State Bar Court judges challenge amendments that would divest California Supreme Court of power to appoint three of five State Bar Court judges.
Attorneys Jun. 14, 2000
Allstate Indemnity Co. v. Stump
Colorable issue of tribal court's jurisdiction mandates federal courts to stay case until tribal court remedies are exhausted.
Civil Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Shaw v. AAA Engineering & Drafting Inc.
Evidence is sufficient to support district court's award of attorney fees, costs and expenses.
Attorneys Jun. 14, 2000
People v. Parker
Order for direct restitution isn't required where victim didn't testify as to how much, if any, money was taken from her.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
People v. Parker
Order for direct restitution isn't required where victim didn't testify as to how much, if any, money was taken from her.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Delange v. Dutra Construction Co.
Construction platform worker isn't a seaman whose injuries are covered by Jones Act.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 14, 2000
Webb v. Ada County
Court of Appeals has jurisdiction to review attorney fees awarded during remedial phase of a consent decree.
Prisoners Rights Jun. 14, 2000
Ecology Center Inc. v. U.S. Forest Service
Monitoring by the U.S. Forest Service isn't a final, appealable agency action.
Environmental Law Jun. 14, 2000
Balint v. Carson City
State employer may use seniority-based shift bidding system without specially accommodating Sabbath observances.
Civil Rights Jun. 14, 2000
U.S. v. Scrivner
Use of affidavit from civil forfeiture proceeding violates right against self-incrimination when used in criminal case.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
U.S. v. Velez
Enhancement may not be imposed for abuse of position of trust if it is already included in the base offense level.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Herb Hallman Chevrolet Inc. v. Nash-Holmes
'Overcharging' of accessory suspects as principals in indictment, not sufficient to support claim of prosecutorial misconduct.
Civil Rights Jun. 14, 2000
Nunez v. Davis
Statement by court employee about judge's allegedly improper act is a matter of public concern and protected speech.
Government Jun. 14, 2000
Bankruptcy of Lowenschuss
Plan confirmation order is vacated based on error in determining that pension plan was not part of bankruptcy estate.
Bankruptcy Jun. 14, 2000
Investment Materials Corporation v. First Interstate Bank of Nevada (In re Nevada Equipment Wholesalers Inc.)
Plaintiff is entitled, and has sole claim, to proceeds held in trust account resulting from sale of specific inventory.
Bankruptcy Jun. 14, 2000
Bibeau v. Pacific Northwest Research Foundation Inc.
Order
Jun. 14, 2000
Bebensee-Wong v. Federal National Mortgage Ass'n
Relief from automatic stay appropriate when trustee's deed recorded within grace period provided by California Civil Code Section 2924h(c).
Bankruptcy Jun. 13, 2000
Hose v. INS
District courts lack jurisdiction to consider habeas petitions challenging exclusion orders.
Immigration Jun. 13, 2000
Charas v. Trans World Airlines, Inc.
Order
Jun. 13, 2000
Doe v. Madison School District No. 321
Policy allowing student speakers to address any subject, including religion, at graduation doesn't violate establishment clause.
Constitutional Law Jun. 13, 2000
Slack v. Wilshire Insurance Co.
Debt in Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceeding can be liquidated even though liability is disputed.
Bankruptcy Jun. 13, 2000
People v. Parker
Order for direct restitution isn't required where victim didn't testify as to how much, if any, money was taken from her.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 13, 2000
Charas v. Trans World Airlines Inc.
Airlines Deregulation Act doesn't preempt airlines from personal injury liability caused by their tortious conduct.
Torts Jun. 13, 2000
Delange v. Dutra Construction Co. Inc.
Order
Jun. 13, 2000
U.S. v. Timbana
Plea colloquy with a defendant with low intelligence and physical impairment, is proper when defendant confirms prosecutor's evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 13, 2000
Sana v. Hawaiian Cruises Ltd.
Employee accident report created by employer's insurer is business record under Federal Rule of Evidence business record exception.
Maritime Law Jun. 13, 2000
Dorame v. Seh (In re Dorame)
Where notice of appeal is untimely, the court lacked jurisdiction to hear appeal.
Bankruptcy Jun. 12, 2000
National Environmental Waste Corp. v. Stephens, Berg & Lasaster (In re National Environmental Waste Corp.)
State statue of limitations is extended for corporation in reorganization when recovery of claim will substantially benefit estate.
Bankruptcy Jun. 12, 2000