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Okwu v. McKim

Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Law, Health Law, Labor & Employment Law, Transportation
In an action by a former employee of California Department of Transportation, brought after defendants determined her psychological disorders made her...

Altman v. US Securities and Exchange Commission

Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Ethics & Disciplinary Code, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Remedies, Securities Law
In an appeal of a debarment order brought by an attorney admitted to practice in New York, seeking injunctive relief in the form of an order staying...

Elgin v. Dept. of Treasury

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Government Law, Labor & Employment Law, Military Law, Administrative Law, Civil Procedure
In a suit brought by federal employees discharged pursuant to 5 U.S.C. section 3328, which bars from Executive agency employment anyone who has...

In the Matter of New York City Transit Auth. v. New York State Public Employment Relations Bd.

Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law, Transportation
In a suit dealing with whether a transit authority's implementation of more stringent dual employment standards for train conductors was...

Kaahumanu v. State of Hawaii

Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, Family Law, Property Law & Real Estate
In a suit alleging First Amendment violations and other constitutional challenges to regulations and associated guidelines that require permits for...

M.M. v. Lafyette Sch. Dist.

Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Education Law
In a dispute that began over the results of a minor student's special education evaluation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20...

Downing v. Globe Direct LLC

Administrative Law, Class Actions, Commercial Law, Consumer Protection Law, Government Law, Transportation
In a putative class action alleging that defendant violated the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), 18 U.S.C. sections 2721-25, when it included...

Karuk Tribe of California v. US Forest Service

Administrative Law, Environmental Law
In a suit under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) challenging the Forest Service's failure to consult with federal agencies before allowing mining...

Ludwig v. Astrue

Administrative Law, Government Benefits, Judges & Judiciary
The district court's affirmance of an ALJ's denial of a claim for Social Security benefits is affirmed, where: 1) the ALJ erred by receiving an ex...

Dominion Resources, Inc. v. US

Administrative Law, Oil and Gas Law, Tax Law
In a suit seeking a refund of corporate income tax after a settlement pursuant to which the IRS allowed the taxpayer to deduct 50% and capitalize 50%...