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Nader v. Blackwell

Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Elections, Government Law
In a 42 U.S.C. section 1983 suit brought by Ralph Nader against Ohio's former Secretary of State for violating his First Amendment rights in applying...

Chihuahuan Grasslands Alliance

Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Environmental Law, Government Law, Oil and Gas Law, Property Law & Real Estate
In an environmental suit involving the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) sale of oil and gas mineral leases on public lands in a grasslands area...

Stetzer v. Logistec of Connecticut, Inc.

Administrative Law, Attorney's Fees, Government Law, Judgement Enforcement, Workers' Compensation
Decision by defendant-Benefits Review Board regarding award of workers compensation under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33...

Christ v. Beneficial Corp.

Banking Law, Civil Procedure, Government Law
In a claim against lender-defendant and affiliated corporations for violation of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), certification of an injunctive...

Pelphrey v. Cobb County

Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Government Law
In a case brought by seven county taxpayers to enjoin county commissions from opening their meetings with a prayer offered by volunteer clergy or...

In the Matter of City of New York, regarding Melrose Commons Urban Renewal Area, Phase II

Government Law, Property Law & Real Estate
In a condemnation proceeding in which the landowner claimed numerous woodworking tools as compensable trade fixtures, an order awarding compensation...

Boudreaux v. State of Louisiana Dep't of Transp.

Constitutional Law, Government Law, Judgement Enforcement, Transportation
In a suit to satisfy a money judgment in a negligence case by reaching New York assets owned by the State of Louisiana, denial of plaintiffs' request...

Harkless v. Brunner

Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Elections, Government Law, Tax-exempt Organizations
In an action brought by the voter-registration organization ACORN and two Ohio citizens alleging defendants-Ohio's Secretary of State and agency...

Santa Barbara County Coalition Against Auto. Subsidies v. Santa Barbara County Ass'ns of Gov'ts.

Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Elections, Government Law
In an election matter in which defendant-county entity formulated a plan and proposed transportation-related ballot measure, grant of defendant's...

McDonald v. Antelope Valley Cmty. College Dist.

Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Government Law, Labor & Employment Law
When an employee voluntarily pursues an internal administrative remedy prior to filing a complaint under the California Fair Employment and Housing...