| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-16766
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Balice v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Mitigating factors and grower's ability to pay need not be considered when imposing fines under Agriculture Marketing Agreement Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 5, 2000 | |
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98-56884
|
Hernandez v. Campbell
Before any other issue, court must first determine if habeas petition is filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2241 or Section 2255. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-50405
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U.S. v. Byrne
When court indicates ruling wasn't final, verbal approval of acquittal motion isn't final judgment that terminates double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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97-50508
|
U.S. v. Newman
Defendant's prison sentence may not be reduced by amount of time spent in drug-treatment facility while on pre-trial release. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-16363
|
McDaniel v. Chevron Corp.
Mortality assumptions of ERISA-governed employee retirement plan may include forward adjustments to account for differences in life expectancy of males and females. |
Employment Law |
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May 5, 2000 | |
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99-10119
|
U.S. v. Osborn
Where totality of circumstances supports officers' articulable facts justifying temporary detention, evidence seized is not tainted by illegality. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-50206
|
U.S. v. Hernandez
Denial of accused's right to self-representation under Sixth Amendment renders guilty plea involuntary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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99-55029
|
H.C., a Minor
Federal courts shouldn't interfere in domestic disputes when adequate state forum to pursue federal claims exist and important state interests are implicated. |
Juveniles |
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May 5, 2000 | |
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95-56639
|
G & G Fire Sprinklers Inc. v. Bradshaw
Order |
|
May 5, 2000 | ||
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98-55274
|
Hydranautics v. NAJ FilmTec Corp.
Court finding that unsuccessful patent infringement action isn't objectively baseless does not preclude subsequent malicious prosecution suit. |
Intellectual Property |
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May 5, 2000 | |
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99-55258 and 99-55673
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Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc. v. PPR Realty Inc.
Franchise agreement may reserve right of first refusal in franchisor to purchase shares of closely held franchisee. |
Contracts |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-17319 and 99-35349
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Ward v. California Board of Equalization (In re Artisan Woodworkers)
Post-petition interest on nondischargeable tax debt is also nondischargeable. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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99-15123
|
Huskey v. City of San Jose
Evidence of ostracism by coworkers, menial work assignments and managerial criticism is not enough to establish employee's claim for constructive discharge. |
Employment Law |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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99-55627
|
Whalem/Hunt v. Early
Prison officials' failure to provide copy of Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act doesn't prevent prisoner from filing habeas petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2000 | |
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98-55755
|
Murphey v. Lanier
State court has exclusive jurisdiction over private cause of action created by Telephone Consumer Protection Act. |
Business Law |
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May 5, 2000 | |
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98-55887
|
LaLonde v. County of Riverside
If jury is requested, case must proceed to trial where there exists material dispute as to officers' actions. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
|
B130555
|
Aloha Pacific Inc. v. California Insurance Guarantee Ass.
California Insurance Guarantee Association may contest whether claim is within coverage of insurance policy issued by insolvent insurer. |
Insurance |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-30082
|
U.S. v. Kubick
Real estate developer retains enhanced prison sentence for bankruptcy fraud and must pay full restitution regardless of ability to pay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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97-10286
|
U.S. v. Beardslee
Conviction for use of fire to commit mail fraud requires both the fire and fraud to have been completed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-15579
|
Prescott v. County of El Dorado
Order |
|
May 5, 2000 | ||
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98-17223
|
Bains v. Cambra
When suspect voluntarily goes to police station, 'targeted' questioning in unlocked interview room isn't custodial interrogation that triggers Miranda requirements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-71129
|
Kumar v. INS
Changed conditions in Fiji rebuts presumption that Fijian seeking asylum in United States has well-founded fear of persecution. |
Immigration |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-71135
|
Pal v. INS
Petition for asylum is properly denied where petitioner gives inconsistent testimony. |
Immigration |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-56062
|
Humanitarian Law Project v. Reno
Congress may preclude certain foreign terrorist groups from receiving contributions of material support without violating First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
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98-70464
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Cordon-Garcia v. INS
INS may grant asylum when testimony clearly establishes that applicant was persecuted because of imputed political opinion. |
Immigration |
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May 5, 2000 | |
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98-10219
|
U.S. v. Takahashi
Prosecution may introduce evidence that defendant and witness, who claims responsibility for crime, belong to gang whose members take blame for one another. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2000 | |
|
98-17306
|
Ada v. Government of Guam
Order |
|
May 5, 2000 | ||
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98-35378
|
Baker v. City of Blaine
Defendant's Sixth Amendment rights are not violated when denied counsel at misdemeanor arraignment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
|
98-56093
|
LSO Ltd. v. Stroh
Officials of alcoholic beverage control agency aren't immune from lawsuit challenging officials' attempt to prevent erotic art exhibition on premises with liquor license. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 5, 2000 | |
|
B120616
|
The Vons Companies Inc. v. United States Fire Insurance Co.
Insurance policy permits payment of self-insured retention amount through other valid and collectible insurance. |
Insurance |
|
May 5, 2000 |