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Menkes v. Dep't Homeland Sec.

Administrative Law, Admiralty, Constitutional Law, Contracts
In case involving ship pilot who sued the Coast Guard after it refused to hire him permanently as an independent pilot unless he rejoined the St....

Pascente v. County Officers Electoral Bd. of the County of Cook

Administrative Law, Elections
An order validating the nominating papers of candidate John O'Sullivan over claims that the papers created a basis for confusion as to the office for...

Jiang v. Gonzales

Administrative Law, Immigration Law
Petition for review of a denial of application for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention against Torture is granted and...

Worldnet Telecomms., Inc. v. Puerto Rico Tel. Co.

Administrative Law, Communications Law, Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
In a challenge to the Telecommunications Regulatory Board of Puerto Rico's set terms for an interconnection agreement between the local incumbent...

Bd. of Educ. of Township High Sch. Dist No. 211 v. Ross

Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Education Law, Government Law, Health Law
In a suit under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act by the parents of a child with Rett syndrome against a school district and a state...

Hood v. Encinitas Union Sch. Dist.

Administrative Law, Education Law, Health Law
In an action brought by parents and their child claiming a school district violated the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by refusing...

Massachi v. Astrue

Administrative Law, Evidence, Government Benefits, Government Law, Health Law, Labor & Employment Law
In light of the requirements of Social Security Ruling (SSR) 00-4p, an administrative law judge may not rely on the testimony of a vocational expert...

Cal. State Parks Found. v. Superior Ct. (Foothill/Eastern Transp. Corridor Agency)

Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Environmental Law, Government Law, Property Law & Real Estate
In suit challenging certification of an environmental impact report for, and the decision approving construction of, a toll road traversing portions...

Mahon v. U.S. Dep't of Agric.

Administrative Law, Agriculture, Government Benefits
In case involving denial of applications for federal disaster assistance for damage to container-grown crops (citrus trees) from freezing temperatures...

Mahon v. U.S. Dep't of Agric.

Administrative Law, Agriculture, Government Benefits
In case involving denial of applications for federal disaster assistance for damage to container-grown crops (citrus trees) from freezing temperatures...