| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-0296
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State v. Thompson
For forgery conviction, intent to defraud can be based on intent to cause pecuniary loss or gain. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 27, 1999 | |
|
98-0143
|
The San Carlos Apache Tribe v. Bolton
Adjudication judge's ex parte communications with other party's personnel and legal counsel doesn't warrant judge's disqualification. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Apr. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-99001
|
Malone v. Calderon
Order |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-99020
|
Lambright v. Stewart
The due process clause doesn't permit a trial court to experiment with the use of dual juries in a capital case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
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98-16122
|
Davis v. Kramer
Federal habeas corpus writ properly granted when state attorney's 'no-merit' brief violates constitutional right. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
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98-55029
|
Bankruptcy of Moses
'Keogh Plan' set up as spendthrift trust with anti-alienation provision is not part of bankruptcy estate. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
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97-17354
|
Saridakis v. United Airlines
Railway Labor Act doesn't preclude independent right to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Labor Law |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-55642 and 97-55650
|
U.S. v. Real Property Known as 22249 Dolorosa Street, Woodland Hills, CA
Civil forfeiture claimant, who withdraws claim after adverse probable cause hearing, retains standing on appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
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98-15071 and 98-15153
|
Deegan v. Continental Casualty Company
Determination of whether individual is disabled within Employee Retirement Income Security Act is factual question. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-55353
|
Ruvalcaba v. City of Los Angeles
City's dog bite policy is implicated when officer with police dog uses excessive force in arrest. |
Government |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
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97-55607
|
Adcock v. Chrysler Corporation
Contemplated car-franchise agreement doesn't create employment relationship protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
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97-17182
|
Gallo Cattle Co. v. California Milk Advisory Board
California Milk Advisory Board's compulsory assessments for promotion and advertising California dairy products comply with First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-55037
|
U.S. v. LaValle
Review of federal sentence, that includes enhancement based on now stricken prior state conviction, is proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-99003
|
Siripongs v. Calderon
Newspaper article reporting state's belief that a known accomplice was involved isn't sufficient for habeas relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-50096 and 97-50099
|
U.S. v. Yossunthorn
Attempted possession with intent to distribute heroin not substantiated absent evidence of substantial step toward possession of the heroin. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-50462 and 97-50466
|
U.S. v. Gillam
Defense counsel's portrayal of client as unwitting dupe of co-defendant isn't sufficient to show antagonistic defenses requiring severance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-50257
|
United States v. Jackson
Jury acquittal on distribution charge doesn't bar sentencing court from considering distribution object in related conspiracy conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
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98-16122
|
Davis v. Kramer
Federal habeas corpus writ properly granted when state attorney's 'no-merit' brief violates constitutional right. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-3293
|
U.S. v. Stroble
Order |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | ||
|
98-5072
|
U.S. v. Sours
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-2238
|
U.S. v. Magallanes
Order |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | ||
|
98-4231
|
Cabrera v. Horgas
Order |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | ||
|
98-1015
|
Public Service Company of Colorado v. Gates Rubber Company
Cleanup costs cannot be recovered if not consistent with federal plan. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-8021
|
Bear Lodge Multiple Use Association v. Babbitt
Rock climbers lack standing to challenge federal management plan for climbing area. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-9001
|
Wade v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Order |
Taxation |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-5128
|
Baugh v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-3190
|
Calon v. Apfel
Order |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
98-4201
|
U.S. v. Aldana
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-0261
|
Hall v. Hill Refrigeration Inc.
Amendments to pension and health plan by union and employer representatives without union ratification doesn't violate ERISA despite representatives' dual role as plan trustees. |
Employment Law |
|
Apr. 25, 1999 | |
|
98-7093
|
Cobley v. Klinger
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 23, 1999 |