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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
Bankruptcy of Colortran Inc.
Corporation cannot recover sanctions as an 'individual' for automatic stay violation.
Bankruptcy Feb. 7, 2000
Ramsey v. Amfac Inc.
Immediate application of higher interest rate to calculate present value of benefits violates ERISA.
Employment Law Feb. 7, 2000
Thies v. Wyman
Homeowners association fees are 'debts' for purposes of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Real Property Feb. 7, 2000
Ravens v. Iftikar
Published notice of pending securities class action doesn't provide sufficient information to satisfy notice requirements.
Securities Feb. 7, 2000
Ravens v. Iftikar
Inadequacy of notice to class members precludes designation as lead plaintiffs.
Securities Feb. 7, 2000
A&W Smelter and Refiners Inc. v. Clinton
Mining company is liable for costs incurred in cleaning up hazardous substance dumped or abandoned.
Environmental Law Feb. 7, 2000
Xiao v. Reno
Alien must pursue asylum claim with INS in order to obtain travel documents.
Immigration Feb. 7, 2000
Rodriguez v. International Business Machines
Plaintiff fails to make out prima facie case for unlawful discrimination based on race.
Employment Law Feb. 7, 2000
Araiza v. National Steel And Shipbuilding Co.
Statutory rights, unlike contract-based rights, are not waived under collective bargaining agreements.
Labor Law Feb. 7, 2000
Xiao v. Reno
Effective relief under court-ordered release of detained immigrant requires providing documentation of legal status.
Immigration Feb. 7, 2000
Desert Citizens Against Pollution v. Bisson
Plaintiffs lack standing to challenge agency's undervalutation of land under Federal Lands Policy Management Act.
Environmental Law Feb. 7, 2000
Boyce v. Bumb
'Innocent party' can maintain claim for full cost recovery under CERCLA.
Environmental Law Feb. 7, 2000
United Reporting Publishing v. Lungren
California Public Records Act Amendment prohibiting release of arrestees' addresses for commercial purposes is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Feb. 7, 2000
LeCrone v. U.S. Navy
Medical malpractice claim against government for care provided to active military personnel is barred.
Torts Feb. 7, 2000
Matter of Cirrus Logic Securities Litigation
Shareholders fail to establish material fact issue showing company's deviations from its policy constituted fraud.
Securities Feb. 7, 2000
In re Interactive Network Inc. Securities Litigation
Failure to allege use of insider information in connection with securities sale warrants complaint dismissal.
Securities Feb. 7, 2000