00-1699 BellSOUTH TELECOM., INC. V. NC UTILITIES COMMN., ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated and the case is remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for further consideration in light of Verizon Maryland Inc. v. Public Service Commission of Maryland, 535 U.S. ___ (2002). Justice O'Connor took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.
ORDERS IN PENDING CASES
01A753 TEXAS V. McCARTHY, KIMBERLY LAGAYLE
The application for stay of mandate addressed to The Chief Justice and referred to the Court is denied.
01M60 BONTON, PATRICIA V. LA DEPT OF LABOR UNEMPLOYMENT
The motion to direct the Clerk to file a petition for writ of certiorari out-of-time is denied.
01-7929 GYADU, BEN F. V. D'ADDARIO INDUSTRIES, ET AL.
The motion of petitioner for reconsideration of order denying leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied.
01-9265 KUYPERS, PIETER G. V. MD COMPTROLLER OF TREASURY 01-9269 DAUTREMONT, PAUL E. V. PLANNED PARENTHOOD, ETC.
The motions of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis are denied. Petitioners are allowed until June 18, 2002, within which to pay the docketing fees required by Rule 38(a) and to submit petitions in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
CERTIORARI GRANTED
01-1420 WA DEPT. OF SOCIAL & HEALTH V. GUARDIANSHIP OF KEFFELER
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
01-1107 VIRGINIA V. BLACK, BARRY E., ET AL.
The motion of Criminal Justice Legal Foundation for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
01-1184 UNITED STATES V. RECIO, FRANCISCO J., ET AL.
The motions of respondents for leave to proceed in forma pauperis are granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
01-1209 BOEING CO., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES with 01-1382 UNITED STATES V. BOEING SALES CORP., ET AL. The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.
The cases are consolidated and a total of one hour is allotted for oral argument. CERTIORARI DENIED
01-742 BULGIN, DONNOVAN V. UNITED STATES 01-752 DANIELS, RANDLE C. V. UNITED STATES 01-762 GALLEGO, FELIX, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES 01-766 BROWNLEE, RICKEY V. UNITED STATES 01-904 ALANIS, ANTONIO V. UNITED STATES 01-1020 SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY V. UNITED STATES with 01-1155 MAINE YANKEE ATOMIC POWER V. UNITED STATES 01-1398 OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT V. UNITED STATES 01-1048 AUDAIN, JOEL G. V. UNITED STATES 01-1113 HAGEN, JOEL V. UNITED STATES with 01-8356 BJORKMAN, TREVOR, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES 01-1165 BEHARRY, ZIMMERN V. UNITED STATES 01-1208 BRADLEY, J. T., ET AL. vs. UNITED STATES 01-1212 GRAND TRUNK WEST. RAILWAY V. KAPITAN, TAMERA L. 01-1220 WALKER, WILLIAM H. V. BAIN, THOMAS, ET AL. 01-1223 DICO, INC. V. UNITED STATES 01-1224 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION V. UNITED STATES, ET AL. with 01-1226 NEVADA, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES, ET AL. 01-1274 RCJ MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. V. DIR., CA DEPT. OF HEALTH 01-1280 LIGHTMAN, CHANI V. FLAUM, TZVI, ET AL. 01-1388 HORIZON WEST, INC., ET AL. vs. U. S., ex rel. FOUNDATION 01-1395 SPRINKLER FITTERS LOCAL V. MINNESOTA CHAPTER, ET AL. 01-1399 U. S., ex rel. SWAFFORD V. BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER 01-1406 TAVOULAREAS, PETER V. BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS 01-1411 COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. V. UNITED STATES 01-1423 WADDELL, SPENCER V. VALLEY FORGE DENTAL ASSOC. 01-1424 BAIN, JOHN N., ET AL. V. BUECHEL, FREDERICK F., ET AL 01-1426 SHANK/BALFOUR BEATTY V. INTL. UNION ENGRS. LOCAL 12 01-1428 TAYLOR GROUP, ET AL. V. ANR STORAGE CO. 01-1430 SIENKIEWICZ, RAY V. HART, LARRY, ET AL. 01-1454 CASTELLO, JOSEPH G. V. DUNCAN, WARDEN 01-1463 HARRIS, WILFRED L. V. OWENS, GOV. OF CO, ET AL. 01-1470 PHONOMETRICS, INC. V. CHOICE HOTELS INTL., INC. 01-1472 FL DEPT. OF INS. V. CHASE BANK OF TX NAT. ASSN. 01-1483 BOERST, TERRY R. V. GEN. MILLS OPERATIONS 01-1507 CLAY CTY. SCHOOL BD., ET AL. V. WILSON, DAWN F., ET AL. 01-1511 GARCIA, ERNESTO T. vs. INS 01-1525 VEGA, EDWARD V. MILLER, FLOYD H., ET AL. 01-1542 THOMAS, CLARENCE V. TENNECO PACKAGING, INC. 01-1557 PAJOOH, MASSOOD D. V. UNITED STATES 01-1574 BARMES, MARVIN L., ET UX. V. CIR 01-5701 ANDRES, ANGEL V. UNITED STATES 01-5861 WIMS, JOHN C. V. UNITED STATES 01-6398 PROMISE, MARION V. UNITED STATES 01-6422 JAMES, ELMER V. UNITED STATES 01-7125 VENTURA, PETER V. FLORIDA 01-7178 SUMMERHAYES, ROBIN V. UNITED STATES 01-7197 ANDRES, OSCAR V. UNITED STATES 01-7272 MOODY, WALTER L. V. PRYOR, ATT'Y GEN. OF AL 01-7386 HARDY, RONNIE L. V. UNITED STATES 01-7399 FORD, MARK R. V. UNITED STATES 01-7420 ASTERS, DOUGLAS A. V. UNITED STATES 01-7477 POWELL, MELVIN, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES 01-7575 MARTINEZ, GILBERTO V. UNITED STATES 01-7613 LOPEZ, JUAN V. UNITED STATES 01-7738 GONZALES-GARCIA, RAUL S. V. UNITED STATES 01-7836 RAILEY, ALBERT V. UNITED STATES with 01-8012 LUNDIN, JEFFREY V. UNITED STATES 01-7842 WOODALL, ANTHONY M. V. UNITED STATES 01-7961 MARTINEZ, TOMMY M. V. UNITED STATES 01-8135 COLLINS, RAY V. UNITED STATES 01-8210 DeLONG, WARREN E. V. ALAMEIDA, DIR., CA DOC 01-8242 PRICE, JOSHUA V. UNITED STATES 01-8300 SNOW, ERIC V. MISSISSIPPI 01-8305 SUMPTER, GREGORY V. UNITED STATES 01-8317 PERULENA, JESUS R. V. UNITED STATES 01-8454 CROMARTIE, DELRINTUS V. UNITED STATES 01-8462 COOPER, ELWOOD V. UNITED STATES 01-8508 NATIVIDAD, RICARDO V. PENNSYLVANIA 01-8596 BARREIRO, JOSE L. V. UNITED STATES 01-8875 BANKS, GEORGE E. V. HORN, COMM'R, PA DOC, ET AL. 01-9151 OLSEN, KEITH A. V. CALIFORNIA 01-9156 POBLAH, MAURICE V. BEATY, BARRY, ET AL. 01-9157 GOODNOW, PETE V. GARRAGHTY, WARDEN 01-9158 HUNT, DYARELL D. V. NEVADA 01-9160 HEGWOOD, BERNELL V. MOORE, SEC., FL DOC 01-9161 HINKLE, ERIC R. V. PARSONS, JUDGE, ETC. 01-9165 FIELDING, EDWARD V. REILLY, ATT'Y GEN. OF MA 01-9166 GARCIA-DOMINGUEZ, GUADALUPE V. MAHAFFEY, WARDEN 01-9167 POIRIER, ERIC W. V. CASPERSON, STEVEN, ET AL. 01-9168 HILL, TONY L. V. GALAZA, WARDEN 01-9169 GREENMAN, WENDELL V. REILLY, ATT'Y GEN. OF MA 01-9170 FALKIEWICZ, SCOTT A. V. MICHIGAN 01-9171 FIRMINGHAM, KATHLEEN M. V. YUKINS, WARDEN 01-9172 JOYCE, EDWIN W. V. PUGH, BETTY D. 01-9173 SPROW, DARRYL S. V. MOORE, SEC., FL DOC 01-9175 WEISS, RONALD L. V. PENNSYLVANIA 01-9177 TAYLOR, CHRISTOPHER G. V. HIXSON AUTOPLEX, ET AL. 01-9179 TURNBOE, JOHNNY D. V. GUNDY, WARDEN 01-9180 NABELEK, IVO V. TEXAS 01-9183 MEDRENO, DERLIES V. ILLINOIS 01-9186 EDWARDS, SHERRY R. V. LYONDELL-CITGO REFINING CO. 01-9188 JUNIOR, EDWARD V. JONES, WARDEN 01-9196 JOYNER, KEVIN V. SPITZER, ATT'Y GEN. OF NY 01-9204 VALLIMONT, MARY I. V. EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY 01-9206 CRUTCHLEY, JOHN B. V. FLORIDA 01-9207 CARRIO, NORMAN E. V. COCKRELL, DIR., TX DCJ 01-9208 OBADELE, IMARI A. V. COCKRELL, DIR., TX DCJ 01-9209 MIMS, JOHN W. V. MOORE, SEC., FL DOC, ET AL. 01-9213 McCALLUP, VERONICA V. MISSISSIPPI 01-9218 MICHAU, EMORY A. V. SOUTH CAROLINA 01-9219 MITCHELL, MARK V. PINCUS, GLENN, ET AL. 01-9220 SMITH, TYRONE V. GIURBINO, WARDEN 01-9221 OUTLAW, RICKY V. ANDERSON, SUPT., IN 01-9222 BROWN, AARON V. NORTH CAROLINA 01-9225 VAUGHN, CURTIS V. PEARSON, WARDEN 01-9230 BRIDGES, SHAWNFATEE M. V. PENNSYLVANIA 01-9233 BAILEY, LINDA J. V. HEMPEN, ALICE, ET AL. 01-9236 HILL, THARON B. V. RATELLE, WARDEN 01-9239 AHMED, TAREQUE A. V. MAHONEY, WARDEN, ET AL. 01-9240 JOSEY, WILLIE V. ROE, WARDEN 01-9242 ANDERSON, T. JAMES V. ENTERPRISE RENTAL, ET AL. 01-9245 McCONICO, JAMES V. ALABAMA, ET AL. 01-9249 GRAMS, MARK V. MORGENSTERN, BETH L. 01-9252 PUJOLS, JUAN V. GREINER, SUPT., GREEN HAVEN 01-9254 MOSLEY, SHELDON V. COCKRELL, DIR., TX DCJ 01-9260 LEE, LYNN V. WYOMING 01-9261 LUECK, RICHARD W. V. COCKRELL, DIR., TX DCJ 01-9263 PRIETO, RAFAEL A. V. COCKRELL, DIR., TX DCJ 01-9264 JACKSON, OTIS D. V. FLORIDA 01-9268 CONNOR, SEBURT N. V. FLORIDA 01-9272 DODSON, BENJAMIN E. V. ANGELONE, DIR., VA DOC 01-9283 IN RE IVO NABELEK 01-9287 URBAN, GREGORY R. V. WISCONSIN, ET AL. 01-9289 WASHINGTON, EARL V. CALIFORNIA 01-9294 FRYE, LEONARD D. V. INDIANA 01-9298 FORD, JAMES D. V. FLORIDA 01-9301 GREEN, CLIFTON J. V. CAIN, WARDEN 01-9302 HARPER, CHARLES V. DERRICK, H. C., ET AL. 01-9306 BARNES, LEVETUS V. DEPT. OF HHS, SACRAMENTO CTY 01-9317 BORCHARDT, LAWRENCE M. V. MARYLAND 01-9318 JENKINS, CLEVON J. V. BYRD, WARDEN 01-9321 CIVIELLO, DOUGLAS A. V. ROSEMEYER, SUPT., LAUREL 01-9322 TURNBOE, JOHNNY D. V. GUNDY, WARDEN 01-9323 COLE, DEVIN P. V. COCKRELL, DIR., TX DCJ 01-9338 MILES, RONALD V. ANGELONE, DIR., VA DOC 01-9343 WASHINGTON, VAUGHN V. COWAN, WARDEN 01-9344 WILLS, EDWARD F. V. McDANIEL, WARDEN 01-9346 FUGATE, WALLACE M. V. HEAD, WARDEN 01-9358 BURCH, HEATH W. V. CORCORAN, WARDEN, ET AL. 01-9373 JONES, TONY R. V. ANDERSON, SUPT., CRAGGY 01-9421 DYSE, KWANTEY V. ILLINOIS 01-9437 BURNETT, MELISSA L. V. TENET HEALTHSYSTEM, INC. 01-9486 HANSEN, THOR H. V. LAYTNER, RON, ET AL. 01-9487 HAWKINS, SHERMAN P. V. MAHONEY, WARDEN 01-9534 ZARYCHTA, JAMES J. V. TEXAS 01-9617 KESSLER, ALTON L. V. TEXAS 01-9653 MURPHY, CHARLES M. V. UNITED STATES 01-9697 LEVENITE, MICHAEL A., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES 01-9748 LUERSEN, CHRISTOPHER R. V. UNITED STATES 01-9764 MILES, JOANNE W. V. DEPT. OF VA 01-9767 BOYD, MARKEITH V. T'KACH, STEPHEN J. 01-9768 SAVAGE, DION E. V. UNITED STATES 01-9797 LOVE, OSCAR V. UNITED STATES 01-9799 LIRIANO, ORLANDO V. UNITED STATES 01-9808 GUILLEN, TONY V. UNITED STATES 01-9809 PACHECO-CAMACHO, FRANCISCO V. HOOD, WARDEN 01-9810 SAYES, PATRICK R. V. UNITED STATES 01-9813 BUCKLAND, CALVIN W. V. UNITED STATES 01-9815 JOYNER, SUSAN V. UNITED STATES 01-9816 PEREZ-SANCHEZ, DONATO V. UNITED STATES 01-9819 WILLIAMS, CHARLES L. V. UNITED STATES 01-9824 SMITH, FREDDIE L. V. UNITED STATES 01-9825 ROBERTSON, CURTIS R. V. UNITED STATES 01-9829 HUMPHRIES, DEBBIE V. UNITED STATES 01-9834 BLATT, LEON S. V. UNITED STATES 01-9841 McMILLON, LESTER R. V. UNITED STATES 01-9842 DICKERSON, CHARLES T. V. UNITED STATES 01-9843 CARTWRIGHT, W. C. vs. UNITED STATES 01-9849 TAUALII, FAAMANATU V. ELLIS, WARDEN 01-9852 COOPER, SAMUEL J. V. UNITED STATES 01-9865 TORO, BEATRIZ E. V. UNITED STATES 01-9867 AUSTIN, ERIC V. UNITED STATES 01-9868 ELLEDGE, DAVID V. UNITED STATES 01-9870 MORALES, JAVIER V. UNITED STATES 01-9871 CANTRELL, DONALD A. V. UNITED STATES 01-9878 GRAY, DAVID F. V. UNITED STATES 01-9883 CALLAHAN, TIMOTHY J. V. UNITED STATES 01-9884 NAGY, PAUL V. UNITED STATES 01-9889 CABA, JIMMY V. UNITED STATES 01-9890 EDWARDS, SHERON V. UNITED STATES 01-9891 ROBINSON, JOE V. UNITED STATES 01-9892 SMITH, WILLIAM W. V. UNITED STATES 01-9894 WYNNE, GEMALLE L. V. UNITED STATES 01-9895 WELLINGTON, RUDOLPH V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.
00-921 IL BELL TELEPHONE CO. V. WorldCOM TECH., ET AL.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice O'Connor took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
01-1363 TERRITO, PETER, ET AL. V. ADAMS, ALFRED, ET AL.
The motion of Cooper/T.Smith Stevedoring Company, Inc. for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
01-9300 FORDJOUR, CHARLES V. MOTOROLA, INC., ET AL.
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of certiorari is dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
HABEAS CORPUS DENIED
01-9955 IN RE FREDERICK D. BENNETT, SR.
The petition for a writ of habeas corpus is denied.
MANDAMUS DENIED
01-9314 IN RE MARZUQ AL-HAKIM
The petition for a writ of mandamus is denied.
REHEARINGS DENIED
01-1007 GROSS, WILLARD D. V. IRTZ, FRED 01-7528 DUMONT, DANIEL vs. UBC, INC. 01-7709 WRIGHT, LONNIE V. VAUGHN, SUPT., GRATERFORD 01-7790 MORENO, MATTHEW M. V. UNITED STATES 01-7984 JACKSON, WARREN V. VARNER, SUPT., DALLAS 01-8028 EDENS, WILLIAM L. V. TAGUE, LINDA E. 01-8634 MORTIMER, JUDLIN N. V. UNITED STATES 01-8826 BARBER, ANTONIO V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for rehearing are denied.
01-8661 IN RE EDWARD BONTKOWSKI
The petition for rehearing is denied. Justice Stevens took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE
D-2247 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF DONALD E. EARLS
Donald E. Earls, of Norton, Virginia, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of February 20, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and a response having been filed; It is ordered that Donald E. Earls is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2282 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF GEOFFREY PAUL KELLY
Geoffrey Paul Kelly, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of November 13, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Geoffrey Paul Kelly is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2283 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF LEVI ENGLAND
Levi England, of Hollywood, Florida, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of November 13, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Levi England is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2285 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF CHARLES DAWSON MATTHEWS
Charles Dawson Matthews, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of November 13, 2001; and a rule having been issued and served upon him requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; and the time to file a response having expired; It is ordered that Charles Dawson Matthews is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2306 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF JOHN MICHAEL SCHAEFER
John Michael Schaefer, of Las Vegas, Nevada, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2307 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF RONDOLYN RAE RAUCH O'BRIEN
Rondolyn Rae Rauch O'Brien, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring her to show cause why she should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2308 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF CLYDE EMMETT EDMONDS
Clyde Emmett Edmonds, of Plainfield, New Jersey, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2309 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF RUSSELL WAYNE GRAYSON
Russell Wayne Grayson, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2310 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF ALTHEAR A. LESTER
Althear A. Lester, of Newark, New Jersey, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2311 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF DEAN EDWARD RICHARDS
Dean Edward Richards, of Indianapolis, Indiana, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2312 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF STEVEN J. RIGGS
Steven J. Riggs, of Lafayette, Indiana, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2313 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF JOSEPH B. SHANAHAN, JR.
Joseph B. Shanahan, Jr., of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2314 IN THE MATTER OF DISCIPLINE OF BRIAN WALTER CHANCE
Brian Walter Chance, of Lowell, Massachusetts, is suspended from the practice of law in this Court, and a rule will issue, returnable within 40 days, requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
RECESS ORDER
The Court will take a recess from today until Monday, June 3, 2002.