Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01-394
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Christopher v. Harbury
Wife alleging government deceived and concealed information regarding husband who was executed has not stated claim for denial of access to courts. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 30, 2002 | |
00-8452
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Atkins v. Virginia
Eighth Amendment prohibits the execution of a mentally retarded offender. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 30, 2002 | |
00-1737
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Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York Inc. v. Village of Stratton
Ordinance which makes it misdemeanor for Jehovah Witnesses to engage in door-to-door advocacy without registering and receiving permit violates First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 23, 2002 | |
01-419
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Columbus, OH v. Ours Garage & Wrecker Serv.
The U.S.C.A. 2nd and the California Court of Appeals have held the Interstate Commerce Act permits cities to enact local tow-truck regulations. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 21, 2002 | |
A092383
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Not About Water Committee v. Solano County Board of Supervisors
Weighted voting in accordance with property interests does not violate due process and is not product of conspiracy. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 20, 2002 | |
01-679
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Gonzaga Univ. v. Doe
The Washington State Supreme Court has held that a private university may be sued for defamation damages after violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 20, 2002 | |
02-0073
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May v. McNally (Bayless)
Law that establishes funding of elections through surcharge on parking tickets is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 17, 2002 | |
01SA205
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Tattered Cover, Inc. v. City of Thornton
State Constitution requires police to show need for customer purchase record sought that is sufficiently compelling to outweigh constitutional interests. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 12, 2002 | |
71099-6
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Right Price Recreation LLC v. Connells Prairie Community Council
Real estate developer failed to show citizens' groups protests constituted defamation. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 5, 2002 | |
98-35147
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Leatherman Tool Group Inc. v. Cooper Industries Inc.
Punitive damages award of $4.5 million exceeds constitutional limits. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
00-1271
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Essence Inc. v. City of Federal Heights
City does not meet burden of showing age restriction furthers its interest in preventing secondary effects of nude dancing. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
00-1086
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Beerheide v. Suthers
Non-kosher meals provided to prison inmates violate First Amendment right to free exercise of religion. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 4, 2002 | |
01-46
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Federal Maritime Commission v. South Carolina State Ports Authority
State sovereign immunity bars Federal Maritime Commission from adjudicating private party's complaint against nonconsenting state. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 3, 2002 | |
99-35320
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Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette Inc. v. American Coalition of Life Activists
Anti-abortion activists' posters targeting abortion providers are 'true threats' not protected by First Amendment |
Constitutional Law |
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May 21, 2002 | |
00-1293
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Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Union
Child Online Protection Act's use of 'community standards' to identify 'material that is harmful to minors' does not render statute facially unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 20, 2002 | |
00-799
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City of Los Angeles v. Alameda Books Inc.
City may rely on report containing crime statistics to justify regulation of adult entertainment establishments. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 20, 2002 | |
99-5130
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Falvo v. Owasso Independent School District No. I-011
Peer grading among students does not violate right to privacy. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 14, 2002 | |
98-56200
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Alameda Books Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Municipalities may only enforce ordinance prohibiting multiple-use adult businesses if ordinance meets strict scrutiny. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 13, 2002 | |
01-344
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Thompson v. Western States Medical Center
Advertising restrictions for compounded drugs constitute unconstitutional restraints on commercial speech. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 13, 2002 | |
C034318
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Waremart v. Progressive Campaigns Inc.
Private grocery store not situated in shopping center has right to deny individuals soliciting signatures from congregating outside their establishment |
Constitutional Law |
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May 9, 2002 | |
C033172
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Young v. Raley's Inc.
Under California Constitution freestanding supermarket isn't public forum and may exclude plaintiffs from engaging in petitioning activities absent compliance with permit procedure. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 8, 2002 | |
99-56887
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Daniel v. County of Santa Barbara
Predecessor in interest's irrevocable offer to dedicate easement to county bars subsequent takings action by present owner. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 1, 2002 | |
A086142
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Kasky v. Nike Inc.
Public relations campaign to counteract accusations that company engaged in exploitive labor practices is not commercial speech under First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 1, 2002 | |
00-35466
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Hargis v. Foster
Triable issue of fact exists whether application of prison coercion regulation violated prisoner's free speech rights. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 30, 2002 | |
00-1167
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Tahoe -Sierra Preservation Council Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Agency's 32-month moratoria on development in Lake Tahoe Basin does not constitute per se takings of property. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 30, 2002 | |
99-17424
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Western States Medical Center v. Shalala
Government fails to justify restrictions on advertisements for compounded drugs. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 28, 2002 | |
99-16896
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Allen v. Iranon
Whistleblower of inmate abuse prevails in retaliation claim against Hawaii Dept. of Corrections. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 26, 2002 | |
00-795
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Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition
Statute that prohibits 'virtual child pornography' is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 22, 2002 | |
01SC281
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The City of Commerce City, Colorado v. State of Colorado
Provisions regulating use of automated vehicle identification systems are constitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 22, 2002 | |
00-1385
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Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Services Corp. v. Owens
Abortion statute that lacks health exception for parental notification requirement is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 18, 2002 |