| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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94-35515
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United States v. The Spokane Tribe of Indians
No injunction against tribe under Indian Gaming Regulatory Act where state has refused to negotiate. |
Native American Affairs |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
96-15245
|
Delta Dental Plan of California Inc. v. Mendoza
Federal courts must abstain in action affecting state administrative proceedings and involving important state interests. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
96-35769
|
Armstrong v. Burlington Northern Railroad Co.
Federal Employers' Liability Act covers injury to railroad worker occurring at employer-paid hotel. |
Labor Law |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
96-55821
|
General Dynamics Corp. v. United States
No liability for decision to prosecute based on agency's negligently prepared investigation report. |
Government |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
96-56764
|
Mehdipour v. Marcus & Millichap
Order |
|
May 25, 1999 | ||
|
B107871
|
Keru Investments Inc. v. Cube Co.
Negligent construction claim can't be asserted by holder of deed of trust or subsequent owner of property. |
Torts |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
E016433
|
Marriage of Reynolds
Former husband needn't continue working after age 65 in order to maintain previous level of spousal support. |
Family Law |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
96-99022
|
Vickers v. Stewart
Refusal to test for brain disorder doesn't deny due process where test can't resolve ultimate issue. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
95-99010 and 95-99011
|
Lagrand v. Stewart
Determination of prejudice by defendant's counsel's alleged deficiencies isn't necessary if counsel's performance not deficient. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
97-6146
|
Monge v. California
Certiorari granted |
|
May 25, 1999 | ||
|
97-461
|
WI Dept. of Corrs. v. Schacht
Certiorari granted |
|
May 25, 1999 | ||
|
97-5737
|
Forney v. Apfel
Social Security disability claimant seeking reversal of agency's decision may appeal order remanding case to agency. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
97-873
|
U.S. v. Balsys
Privilege against self-incrimination doesn't apply if only risk of prosecution is in a foreign country. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
97-643
|
U.S. v. Cabrales
Certiorari granted |
|
May 25, 1999 | ||
|
97-643
|
U.S. v. Cabrales
Money laundering prosecution can't proceed in Missouri because acts constituting crime took place in Florida. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
97-1019
|
Bankruptcy of Friedman
Funds borrowed by debtor from private pension plan are not exempt under state law. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
S066022
|
Buckley v. California Coastal Commission
Coastal Commission loses jurisdiction over development of lot after placing it within single-family residence. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
S065488
|
People v. Cortina
Order |
|
May 25, 1999 | ||
|
S066656
|
McCarty v. Superior Court (Phyljan Corp)
Order |
|
May 25, 1999 | ||
|
98-1409
|
Bankruptcy of Osworth
A debtor can't claim an exemption for 'earnings' for a real estate commission owed by a non-employer. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
97-0177
|
Demasse v. ITT Corp.
Employer can't change handbook to disregard seniority in layoffs when seniority policy is part of employment contract. |
Employment Law |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
S078062
|
People v. Hudson
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077581
|
Doty v. Broadway Inc.
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077792
|
Fink v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Westwood Village Development Company)
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S076938
|
People v. Rodriguez
|
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077664
|
People v. Velasquez
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077754
|
Karr v. Contractors License Board
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077377
|
J.W. Platz Et Al. v. County of San Luis Obispo
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077865
|
Carson Habor Village Limited v. City of Carson Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
97-16069 and 97-16071
|
Taylor v. United States
Prison Litigation Reform Act doesn't extinguish valid, pre-existing consent decrees. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 24, 1999 |
