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Hansen v. Dep't of Treasury

Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Government Law, Remedies, Tax Law
In an action brought by an individual who held religious beliefs against having or using an SSN or being involved in the social security system,...

State of Texas v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland

Administrative Law, Construction, Contracts, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Government Law, Insurance Law
In a suit brought by the Texas Department of Transportation claiming that respondent-insurer had failed to perform under its performance bond covering...

Seagull Energy E&P, Inc. v. R.R. Comm'n of Texas

Administrative Law, Oil and Gas Law, Transportation
The statute that grants the Railroad Commission authority to regulate production of commingled oil and/or gas deposits includes the authority to...

Mahmoud v. Gonzales

Administrative Law, Immigration Law
Petition for review of a denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings and adjust petitioner's status after his marriage to a U.S. citizen is...

Townsend v. Soc. Sec. Admin.

Administrative Law, Attorney's Fees, Civil Procedure, Government Benefits, Labor & Employment Law
In an appeal arising from Social Security proceedings, an order denying plaintiff's application for attorney's fees and expenses pursuant to the Equal...

Citizens for Alternatives to Radioactive Dumping v. US Dep't of Energy

Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Evidence, Remedies
In an action brought to enjoin the operation of a nuclear waste repository located in southeastern New Mexico under the National Environmental Policy...

Golden Northwest Aluminum, Inc. v. Bonneville Power Admin.

Administrative Law, Evidence, Public Utilities
Petitions for review of the 2002-06 wholesale power rates set by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) during a rate proceeding are granted in...

Portland Gen. Elec. Co. v. Bonneville Power Admin.

Administrative Law, Contracts, Public Utilities
In an action brought by publicly owned utilities and intervenor challenging the actions taken by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in reaching...

Eight Unnamed Physicians v. Medical Exec. Comm. of the Med. Staff of Wash. Twp. Hosp.

Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Ethics & Disciplinary Code, Health Law
Judgment granting plaintiffs' petition for a writ of mandate in a dispute over procedure in a medical disciplinary proceeding is reversed based on...

Hernandez-Garcia v. Nicholson

Administrative Law, Attorney's Fees, Government Benefits, Military Law
In proceedings arising following vacatur of a denial of a claim for veterans benefits, dismissal of claimant's application for attorney fees under the...