9th Circuit Case Commentaries

Cecala v. Newman: Establishing Causation Standards in Arizona Legal Malpractice

Date: May 3, 2007

Cecala v. Newman: Establishing Causation Standards in Arizona Legal Malpractice Introduction Renee Cecala v. David B. Newman; Cooperman Levitt Winikoff Lester Newman, P.C. is a pivotal case decided...

Exhaustion of State Remedies for Life Sentences in Arizona: Establishing a New Precedent in Crowell v. Knowles

Date: Apr 13, 2007

Exhaustion of State Remedies for Life Sentences in Arizona: Establishing a New Precedent in Crowell v. Knowles Introduction Crowell v. Knowles, 483 F. Supp. 2d 925 (D. Ariz. 2007), is a landmark case...

Procedural Protections for Defendants in Plaintiff-Prisoner §1983 Actions: Teahan v. Wilhelm

Date: Mar 29, 2007

Procedural Protections for Defendants in Plaintiff-Prisoner §1983 Actions: Teahan v. Wilhelm Introduction In the landmark case Paul Michael Teahan v. S. Wilhelm, et al., adjudicated on March 28,...

Sanctions for Spoliation of Evidence in Copyright Litigation: Analysis of In re Napster, Inc. Copyright Litigation

Date: Oct 25, 2006

Sanctions for Spoliation of Evidence in Copyright Litigation: Analysis of In re Napster, Inc. Copyright Litigation Introduction The case of UMG Recordings, Inc. et al. v. Hummer Winblad Venture...

Application of the Good Samaritan Doctrine to Economic Harm under Arizona Law: Analysis of Sergio Renteria v. United States

Date: Sep 12, 2006

Application of the Good Samaritan Doctrine to Economic Harm under Arizona Law: Analysis of Sergio Renteria v. United States Introduction Case Citation: Sergio Renteria, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United...

EEOC v. Caesars Entertainment: Upholding Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions in Employment Discrimination Cases

Date: Aug 23, 2006

EEOC v. Caesars Entertainment: Upholding Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions in Employment Discrimination Cases Introduction The case of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) v. Caesars...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Bankruptcy Court: Insights from Hawaiian Airlines v. Mesa Air Group

Date: Aug 1, 2006

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Bankruptcy Court: Insights from Hawaiian Airlines v. Mesa Air Group Introduction The case of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. v. Mesa Air Group, Inc. adjudicated in the United...

Establishing Title IX Retaliation and §1983 Supervisory Liability: Insights from Burch v. Regents of UC

Date: Jun 6, 2006

Establishing Title IX Retaliation and §1983 Supervisory Liability: Insights from Burch v. Regents of UC Introduction In the case of Michael D. Burch and The Bankruptcy Estate of Michael D. Burch v....

Reaffirming the Enforceability of Confidentiality Agreements Amid Employee Disclosure Claims: Baljit Saini v. International Game Technology

Date: May 17, 2006

Reaffirming the Enforceability of Confidentiality Agreements Amid Employee Disclosure Claims: Baljit Saini v. International Game Technology Introduction The case of Baljit Saini v. International Game...

Strict Application of FRCP 59(e) Standards and Statutory Interpretation Upheld in Denial of Motion for Reconsideration

Date: Mar 25, 2006

Strict Application of FRCP 59(e) Standards and Statutory Interpretation Upheld in Denial of Motion for Reconsideration Introduction In the case of SARAH C. WHITE, Indi v. 3090 Incorporated (424 F....

Application of Eitel Factors in Granting Default Judgment: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. v. Steve Streeter

Date: Mar 22, 2006

Application of Eitel Factors in Granting Default Judgment: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. v. Steve Streeter Introduction The case of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation v. Steve Streeter...

Good Cause Standard for Stay and Abeyance in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Analysis of Riner v. Crawford

Date: Feb 4, 2006

Good Cause Standard for Stay and Abeyance in Habeas Corpus Petitions: Analysis of Riner v. Crawford Introduction Riner v. Crawford, 415 F. Supp. 2d 1207 (D. Nev. 2006), is a significant case that...

Restricting Overbroad Subpoenas: Insights from Joon S. Moon v. SCP Pool Corporation

Date: Dec 8, 2005

Restricting Overbroad Subpoenas: Insights from Joon S. Moon v. SCP Pool Corporation Introduction The case of Joon S. Moon, et al. v. SCP Pool Corporation, et al. (232 F.R.D. 633) presents a...

Consolidation and Defendant Limitation under Title VII and the Rehabilitation Act: Insights from Hill v. Secretary of the Navy

Date: Nov 9, 2005

Consolidation and Defendant Limitation under Title VII and the Rehabilitation Act: Insights from Hill v. Secretary of the Navy Introduction In the case of Bryan L. Hill v. Gordon R. England,...

Access to Internet-Generated Legal Materials by Inmates: Insights from Nelson v. Giubrino

Date: Oct 21, 2005

Access to Internet-Generated Legal Materials by Inmates: Insights from Nelson v. Giubrino Introduction In the landmark case Floyd Nelson v. G.J. Giubrino, decided on October 20, 2005, the United...

Limitations on §1983 Retaliation Claims for Whistleblowing: Neveau v. City of Fresno

Date: Jul 16, 2005

Limitations on §1983 Retaliation Claims for Whistleblowing: Neveau v. City of Fresno Introduction Neveau v. City of Fresno is a significant civil rights case adjudicated in the United States District...

Assessment of Best Price Rule Applicability and Nevada RICO Claims in Brown et al. v. Kinross Gold

Date: May 28, 2005

Assessment of Best Price Rule Applicability and Nevada RICO Claims in Brown et al. v. Kinross Gold 1. Introduction The case ROBERT A. BROWN; GLENBROOK CAPITAL L.P.; GEORGE P. DRAKE; CNL INVESTMENT...

Meissl v. Barnhart: Affirming DOT Reasoning Level Two in Disability Determinations

Date: May 26, 2005

Meissl v. Barnhart: Affirming DOT Reasoning Level Two in Disability Determinations Introduction Glenda Meissl, the plaintiff, initiated a legal action against Jo Anne B. Barnhart, the defendant,...

Facilitating Venue Transfers in Class Actions with Foreign Plaintiffs: Analyzing SALEH v. CACI

Date: Mar 22, 2005

Facilitating Venue Transfers in Class Actions with Foreign Plaintiffs: Analyzing SALEH v. CACI Introduction The case of SALEH, et al. v. TITAN CORPORATION, et al. (361 F. Supp. 2d 1152) adjudicated...

Section 301 Jurisdiction and Declaratory Judgment in Labor Loan Disputes: Commentary on Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. v. HTT Company

Date: Feb 25, 2005

Section 301 Jurisdiction and Declaratory Judgment in Labor Loan Disputes: Commentary on Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. v. HTT Company Introduction The case of Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. v. HTT Company revolves...