| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A082058
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Nguyen v. Proton Technology Corporation
Extraneous pre-litigation statements aren't protected by 'judicial proceedings' privilege. |
Torts |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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B104031
|
Winograd v. American Broadcasting Co.
Trial court's interpretation of an agreement stands even when multiple inferences can be drawn. |
Contracts |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
96-70988
|
Amos v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
Injured employee faced with differing, medically reasonable treatment options may choose among them. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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B116693
|
People v. Pelayo
Defendant punishable for rape by blocking escape and issuing threats, even though co-defendant committed penetration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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B117298
|
People v. Oskins
To avoid criminalizing innocent conduct, violation of illegal weapon possession statute requires culpable mens rea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
F025718
|
People v. Miller
Exigent circumstances for search exist where police return lost boy to home, find door ajar, and give knock-notice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
95-55882
|
United States v. Puzo
Civil forfeiture of monies seized, after defendant pleaded to making false statements, isn't double jeopardy. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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97-55351
|
Grant v. McDonnell Douglas Corp.
Psychologist's contention that undefined mental condition prevented pursuit of claim doesn't justify equitable tolling. |
Labor Law |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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96-16537
|
Gates v. Rowland
Order |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | ||
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97-70990
|
Campos-Sanchez v. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Individuals must be given reasonable opportunity to explain discrepancies that form basis for denying asylum. |
Immigration |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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97-55232
|
Kaelin v. Globe Communications Corp.
Defamatory insinuation on cover headline isn't cured by milder subheadline or non-defamatory story. |
Torts |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-16760
|
Bankruptcy of Chang
Claim for fees and expenses awarded in child custody case is nondischargeable and entitled to priority. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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98-10047
|
United States v. Bee
Child molester may be forbidden to possess sexually stimulating material while on supervised release |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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97-70363
|
Brookes v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Appellate jurisdiction over tax court decision requires compliance with certification procedures of federal evidentiary rules. |
Taxation |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
|
A078736
|
Morrison Knudsen Corporation v. Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft, LLP
Alleged conflict between parties prevents representation by same law firm if 'unity of interest' is found. |
Attorneys |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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97-50210
|
U.S. v. Soueiti
Decision whether to order deportation of criminal defendant isn't a civil matter under Equal Access to Justice Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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B117195
|
People v. Montes
Conviction for 'penetration by foreign object on person under 14' is violent felony under 'three strikes.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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97-4161
|
U.S. v. Nuno
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
|
98-6151
|
Braun v. Elliot
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
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98-1135
|
U.S. v. Duvall
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
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98-1372
|
Gregory v. Palino
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
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97-7142
|
Wooten v. Boone
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
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98-6324
|
Wright v. Smith
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
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97-5211
|
U.S. v. Demeree
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
|
97-3273
|
Poindexter v. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
American with Disabilities Act claims must allege the specific impairment and the major life activity affected. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
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98-6198
|
Brewer v. Harley-Davidson Inc.
Order |
Torts |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
|
B121158
|
Justin B., a Minor
Questioning minor at police station violates search and seizure rights when based only on curfew violation. |
Juveniles |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
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97-50364
|
U.S. v. Mack
Federally licensed firearms dealer can't lawfully hold contraband guns, received from police, for more than a decade. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 25, 1999 | |
|
98-3109
|
U.S. v. Jones
Court's failure to make specific findings of fact to defendant's objection at trial renders guilty plea invalid. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 24, 1999 | |
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98-2085
|
Schwartz v. Coastal Physician Group Inc.
Order |
Torts |
|
Feb. 24, 1999 |
