| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-56691
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GoTo.com v. Disney
Corporation operating search engine in direct competition with another can't use logo that is 'overwhelmingly similar' to competitor's logo. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
97-55379
|
Gruntz v. County of Los Angeles (In re Gruntz)
Automatic stay doesn't enjoin state's criminal prosecution of debtor. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
98-17166
|
Sun v. Taiwan
Foreign state engaging in commercial activity isn't immune from liability if commercial activity directly relates to claimant's injury. |
Government |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
98-50198
|
U.S. v. Hebert
Exclusionary rule doesn't apply to federally supervised release revocation proceedings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
97-55579
|
Wallis v. Spencer
Uninvestigated report from institutionalized patient and mistaken belief about existence of court order are insufficient to warrant removing children from parents' custody. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
97-35837
|
Lopez v. Thompson
Right to counsel only requires defendant's understanding of importance of counsel, not defendant's understanding of substantive law or procedural details. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
98-36190
|
Bowen v. Wood
Bureau of Prisons can identify additional categories of inmates who are ineligible for early release program. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
98-55280
|
Insurance Co. of North America v. NNR Aircargo Service
When shipping contract is silent as to carrier's liability for lost or damaged goods, invoice terms and conditions may supplement agreement. |
Contracts |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
98-70315
|
B.J. Carney Industries Inc. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency
Order |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | ||
|
99-55224
|
Aalmuhammed v. Lee
Script consultant is not co-author if he lacks artistic control of entire film. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
S074951
|
People v. Hernandez
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
98-70552
|
Healy Tibbitts Builders Inc. v. Cabral
Party challenging award of attorney fees under Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act is not entitled to hearing before adminstrative law judge. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
99-35109
|
Slevira v. Western Sugar Co.
Union does not breach its duty of fair representaion when it decides not to arbitrate union member's grievance. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
99-35168
|
McNatt v. Apfel
Administrative law judge should offer to postpone social security benefits hearing when attorney isn't ready to proceed because of applicant's absence. |
Government |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
A083523
|
City and County of San Francisco v. Sainez
Fines imposed for housing code infractions do not violate due process and excessive-fines protections of state and federal constitutions. |
Government |
|
Mar. 30, 2000 | |
|
99-5193
|
Jones v. Calbone
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-6398
|
Sanders v. Saffle
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-1529
|
Stephens v. Atherton
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-4207
|
Rudolph v. Galetka
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-2116
|
Norton v. Curtis
Order |
Real Property |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
98-3247
|
West v. Derby Unified School District
School may suspend student for drawing Confederate flag in violation of school policy. |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-2047
|
IMC Kalium Carlsbad Inc. v. Interior Board of Land Appeals
District court must give deference to Interior Board of Land Appeal's decision to reverse ruling of Bureau of Land Management. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
98-2267
|
United Food & Commercial Workers Union v. Albertsons Inc.
Union may not bring suit to invalidate collective bargaining agreement under Fair Labor Standards Act. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
98-4152
|
Seamons v. Snow
When enough documents are presented to suffice granting of summary judgment, evidentiary hearing is unnecessary. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-1033
|
Hidalgo v. Fagen Inc.
Strict liability claim against parts manufacturer requires claimant to demonstrate that the part itself, not the final product, is defective. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-5087
|
Ransom v. Wagoner County Board of County Commissioners
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-6151
|
U.S. v. Eaton
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-2128
|
U.S. v. Treas
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-6395
|
Moore v. Poppell
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 | |
|
99-9506
|
Yupanqui v. INS
Order |
Immigration |
|
Mar. 29, 2000 |