| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-16944
|
Price v. Galper (In re Price)
Petition is dismissed for cause where there is ample evidence in record to support such a ruling. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jan. 11, 2000 | |
|
98-2006
|
Cloer v. Gynecology Clinic Inc.
Order |
|
Jan. 11, 2000 | ||
|
99-323
|
Hanousek v. United States
Order |
|
Jan. 11, 2000 | ||
|
98-90021
|
Apex Wholesale Inc. v. Blanchard (In re Blanchard)
Equitable tolling doesn't apply to time limitation period set forth in Section 727(e)(2) for filing complaint for revocation of discharge. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jan. 11, 2000 | |
|
98-53331
|
In re Pitt
Post-petition interest on nondischargeable support debt, paid through Chapter 13 plan, remained to be paid after completion of plan. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jan. 11, 2000 | |
|
91-76386
|
In re Stemple & Boyajian
Bankruptcy estate can remain open in order to collect remaining settlement referral fees. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jan. 11, 2000 | |
|
99-1473
|
JC Produce Inc. v. Paragon Steakhouse Restaurants Inc.
Distressed restaurant chain is required to post bond payable to its produce supplier under Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jan. 10, 2000 | |
|
98-36073
|
Duhaime v. Ducharme
Under Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act, life imprisonment without parole if defendant pleads not guilty and later convicted, is not unconstitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 10, 2000 | |
|
S077289
|
Lee v. Superior Court (People)
Falsely impersonating a deceased person is criminal offense, despite lack of harm to deceased's present reputation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 7, 2000 | |
|
99-15324
|
Pacific Bell v. Cook Telecom Inc.
Telecommunications Act permits paging company to enter into reciprocal compensation arrangements for transportation and termination of telecommunications. |
Government |
|
Jan. 6, 2000 | |
|
98-70360
|
Miller v. Commodities Future Trading Commission
Commodities Futures Trading Commission can impose a fine for violating Commodities Exchange Act, but fine must be supported by record. |
Securities |
|
Jan. 6, 2000 | |
|
96-16407
|
Culinary Workers Union, Local 226 v. Del Papa
Court has jurisdiction over case and controversy concerning enforcement of statute that criminalizes derogatory statements made about banks. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jan. 6, 2000 | |
|
98-3287
|
U.S. v. Guidry
Court commits judicial error in embezzlement case by imposing sentence enhancements for abuse of position of trust. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
99-2122
|
U.S. v. Hill
Totality of circumstances, coupled with officer's advisement that defendant need not consent, supports search and seizure of contraband in luggage. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-4090
|
Barela v. C.R. England & Sons Inc.
In wrongful discharge claim, internal reporting alone may satisfy requirement that employee show his claim brings public policy into play. |
Employment Law |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-5154
|
Clayton v. Gibson
Six year lapse between trial's start and competency determination isn't deprivation of due process rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-3343 & 98-3347
|
U.S. v. Brown
Agreement to commit carjacking necessarily involves substantial risk of physical force and justifies conviction of carrying firearm during crime of violence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-3193
|
U.S. v. Nolan
Court erred in suppressing evidence obtained from warrant that allowed seizure of assets relating to drug trafficking but not drugs or drug paraphernalia. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-04661
|
United States v. $3,148,884.40 United States Currency
In forfeiture action, recovery is limited to amount of bank commissions and charges not returned to government. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-9694
|
California Teachers Association v. Davis
Education initiative that allows teachers to be privately sued for refusing to teach non-English speaking children only in English isn't unconstitutional. |
Education |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-6286
|
Marion v. The Slaughter Co.
Order |
Labor Law |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
99-0068
|
Meryl R. v. Arizona Department of Economic Security
Parent's lack of legal custody doesn't render parent incapable of exercising care and control over minor. |
Juveniles |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-3264
|
Southwestern Bell Wireless Inc. v. Johnson County Board of County Commissioners
County's radio frequency interference zoning regulation is preempted by federal law, and preemption doesn't violate Tenth Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
97-9003
|
Twenty Mile Joint Venture v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Partnership's debt reduction is forgiveness of debt, not capital contribution, subject to tax. |
Taxation |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
99-6254
|
Cheatham v. Ward
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-2279
|
Vanderwagen v. J.C. Penney Life Insurance Co.
Order |
Insurance |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-5240
|
Goff v. City of Tulsa
Order |
Civil Rights |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
99-4056
|
Gilchrist v. National Association of Letter Carriers
Order |
Insurance |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
99-6181
|
Kuehner v. Guzik
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-1354
|
Stinson v. City of Craig
Order |
Government |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 |