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C.R. v. Eugene Sch. Dist. 4J

Civil Rights, Education Law, Constitutional Law
In an action brought by a middle school student suspended for harassment, who challenged his suspension under the First Amendment, arguing that...

Sony Electronics, Inc. v. Hannstar Display Corp.

Civil Procedure, Evidence, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration, Contracts
In an action to enforce a settlement agreement, which was mediated and accepted by the parties via email, the District Court's denial of plaintiff's...

US v. Samaniego

Constitutional Law, Asset Forfeiture
In a civil asset-forfeiture action, in which claimants challenged the government's seizure of two J.P. Morgan Chase bank accounts, the District...

L.J. v. Pittsburg Unified Sch. Dist.

Education Law
In an action brought by a student and his mother under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the District Court's grant of summary judgment...

US v. Alvarez

Sentencing, Criminal Law & Procedure
In a case in which defendant plead guilty to knowingly transporting illegal aliens, the District Court's restitution order is affirmed where: 1) the...

Auto-Owners Insurance Company v. Stevens & Ricci Inc.

Insurance Law, Class Actions, Consumer Protection Law
In an insurance coverage dispute brought by an insurer seeking a declaration that it has no obligation to defend or indemnify its insured in...

Curry v. Yachera

Criminal Law & Procedure, Injury & Tort Law
In a suit alleging malicious prosecution, false arrest and false prosecution, the District Court's dismissal of the complaint under Fed. Rule 12b(6)...

Parker v. Boulevard Motel Corp.

Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
In a suit brought by former employees of motel corporation-defendant, alleging that defendant fired them in violation of the Maine Whistleblowers'...

McGunigle v. City of Quincy

Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law, Constitutional Law
In a suit brought by a former police officer against the City of Quincy and individual police officers, claiming defendants retaliated against him for...

California Public Utilities Comm. v. Superior Court

Public Utilities, Government Law
In a petition for writ of mandamus and complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief against the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for...