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Patterson v. Spears (In re Denton)
Order
Bankruptcy Feb. 8, 2000
Horton v. Massie
Order
Contracts Feb. 8, 2000
People v. Falsetta
Statute permitting introduction of defendant's prior sex crimes, for purpose of showing propensity to commit sex crimes, doesn't violate due process.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 8, 2000
People v. Dawson
Order
Feb. 7, 2000
People v. Fairwell
Order
Feb. 7, 2000
People v. Caspersen
Order
Feb. 7, 2000
Rodgers v. Deboe
Retroactive Application of Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Not Required on Actions Before Enactment.
Prisoners Rights Feb. 7, 2000
Lee's Aquarium & Pet Products Inc. v. Python Pet Products Inc.
Aquarium cleaning device doesn't infringe on existing patent under the doctrine of equivalents.
Intellectual Property Feb. 7, 2000
Earle v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
Actual prejudice resulting from insured's late tender of defense relieves insurer of liability.
Insurance Feb. 7, 2000
McMorgan & Co. v. First California Mortgage Co.
Voluntary disclosure of privileged materials to government agency in nonpublic investigation constitutes waiver of privilege.
Civil Procedure Feb. 7, 2000
Phillips v. International Union of Operating Engineers
State law governing member/union relations isn't pre-empted by the federal duty of fair representation.
Labor Law Feb. 7, 2000
In re Silicon Graphics Inc. Securities Litigation
Failure to specifically plead plaintiff traded contemporaneously with defendants causes dismissal of insider transaction claim.
Securities Feb. 7, 2000
Buckley v. Gallo Sales Co.
Workers' compensation exclusivity is pre-empted by statutory remedies not barred by arbitration clause and housing act.
Employment Law Feb. 7, 2000
Cornwell v. Joseph
Attorney general is proper defendant in action challenging licensing requirement for hair braiders.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 7, 2000
Lewis v. Unites States
Order
Feb. 7, 2000
Warn v. M/Y Maridome
Proper forum for case arising from accident in Greek coastal waters is Greece, not America.
Maritime Law Feb. 7, 2000
Nicole M. v. Martinez Unified School District
High school student's action under Title IX alleging sexual harassment survives dismissal motion.
Civil Rights Feb. 7, 2000
Ashmus v. Calderon
Court can hold petition containing exhausted claims in abeyance while petitioner exhausts remedies on other claims.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 7, 2000
Ho v. San Francisco Unified School District
Res judicata bars suit challenging consent decree's race-based limitations on school enrollment.
Civil Rights Feb. 7, 2000
First National Insurance Co. v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Notice of policy cancellation listing the wrong address is defective as a matter of law.
Insurance Feb. 7, 2000
Bernstein v. U.S. Dept. of State
Plaintiff's claim that Arms Export Control Act is unconstitutional is colorable, and thereby precludes dismissal motion.
Constitutional Law Feb. 7, 2000
Vivus Inc. v. Kercso
Dispute as to material facts precludes summary judgment in action to determine who invented patented device.
Intellectual Property Feb. 7, 2000
Mendez v. Gearan
Rehabilitation Act requires employer to assess impaired individual's history to determine qualifications and necessary accommodations.
Employment Law Feb. 7, 2000
Schwartz v. The Upper Deck Co.
Failure to allege element of consideration warrants dismissal of civil RICO class action.
Civil Procedure Feb. 7, 2000
Mendez v. Gearan
Discrimination Claim By Denied Peace Corps Volunteer Isn't Subject to Exhaustion Under Administrative Procedures Act.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 7, 2000
Schwartz v. The Upper Deck Co.
Allegation that random insertion of 'chase' cards in trading cards violates RICO is sufficient claim.
Civil Procedure Feb. 7, 2000
California First Amendment Coalition v. Calderon
Limitations on witnesses' viewing of prisoner's execution infringes First Amendment right of public access.
Constitutional Law Feb. 7, 2000
Californians For Safe And Competitive Dump Truck Transportation v. Mendonca
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 does not pre-empt Prevailing Wage Law.
Labor Law Feb. 7, 2000
Lopez v. United States
Innocent store owners can be permanently disqualified from food stamp program.
Government Feb. 7, 2000
Dameron Physicians Medical Group Inc. v. Shalala
State can cap reimbursement to health care providers below the level permitted by Medicare.
Government Feb. 7, 2000