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United States v. Hubbell
In prosecution for matters related to immunized testimony, prosecution has duty to prove proposed evidence is derived from independent source.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Shaw v. U.S.
Plaintiff's writ of garnishment against United States is properly dismissed by reason of sovereign immunity.
Government Jun. 14, 2000
U.S. v. Delreal-Ordones
Evidence is sufficient to support district court's deliberate-ignorance jury instruction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
State of Kansas v. U.S.
Changes to child-support enforcement policy brought about by Congress' welfare reform legislation are valid exercise of spending power.
Constitutional Law Jun. 14, 2000
Bonser v. Shainholtz
Evidence of commonality of insurance is admissible when there is substantial connection between witness and carrier.
Insurance Jun. 14, 2000
Stouffer v. Reynolds
Constitutional error is committed when new evidence creates reasonable doubt that did not otherwise exist.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Miller v. Menghini
Prisoner seeking monetary relief pursuant to civil rights claim is not required to exhaust administrative remedies.
Civil Rights Jun. 14, 2000
Shaw v. AAA Engineering & Drafting Inc.
District court errs in denying defendants' motion for judgment as matter of law in state wrongful-discharge action.
Employment Law Jun. 14, 2000
U.S. v. Mojica
Base level offense reduction should be considered when accused demonstrates firearm possession associated with lawful sporting purpose.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
U.S. v. Velarde
Court errs in refusing to make reliability determination prior to admitting expert testimony.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
U.S. v. Jackson
Police are not required to obtain warrant before conducting video surveillance that recorded activity easily observable to any passerby.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Fymbo v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Layman representing class must display competence to represent putative plaintiffs.
Civil Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Morganroth & Morganroth v. Delorean
Appeal not moot when issues presented will likely affect civil conspiracy claim made by party seeking mootness determination.
Constitutional Law Jun. 14, 2000
Scott v. Hern
Private persons involved in involuntary commitment of mentally ill patient are not violating individual's civil rights.
Civil Rights Jun. 14, 2000
SecurityLink from Ameritech Inc. v. City of County of Denver
Personal property situated in multiple locations not exempt from property tax.
Taxation Jun. 14, 2000
U.S. v. Peterson
Government's legal arguments at sentencing hearing violate plea agreement but constitute harmless error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Welch v. City of Pratt
Instruction advising jury not to consider defendant's silence in arriving at verdict does not violate Fifth Amendment, even when it contains no warning against drawing adverse inferences.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
In the Interest of N.D.S., a child
Notice of hearing served on parents' attorney adequate to meet due process requirements.
Juveniles Jun. 14, 2000
Magnetic Engineering Inc. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Claimant not required to prove entitlement to temporary disability benefits by clear and convincing evidence.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 14, 2000
People v. Sherwood
Crime of vehicular eluding does not require that elusive behavior occur simultaneously with reckless driving.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Matter of the Petition of P.A.L. von R.
Adult brother may adopt adult sister when sister consents and there is valid service.
Family Law Jun. 14, 2000
United States v. Morgan
Sentencing Guidelines for sexual abuse apply to alleged 'date rape' where both defendant and victim were intoxicated.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Milne v. Hillblom
Federal appellate court lacks jurisdiction to review local law of U.S. territory.
Civil Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
Lam v. University of Hawaii
Pattern of allegedly prejudicial comments or conduct may create sufficient evidence for triable issues of fact.
Employment Law Jun. 14, 2000
Matsuura v. Alston & Bird
Under Delaware law, tort plaintiffs can institute an independent fraud suit not barred by settlement agreement.
Torts Jun. 14, 2000
People v. Deptowicz
Trial court's failure to impose mandatory restitution fine will not be corrected where prosecutor remained silent.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2000
People v. Rivera
Order
Jun. 14, 2000
People v. Harris
Order
Jun. 14, 2000
Calhoun on Habeas Corpus
Order
Jun. 14, 2000
People v. Bolden
Order
Jun. 14, 2000