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 Ninth Circuit for further consideration in light of Caron v. United States, 524 U.S. ____ (1998).
ORDERS IN PENDING CASES
M-22 ROBERT HERMANSEN V. UTAH, ET AL. M-23 VICTOR J. BRAVO V. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, ET AL. M-24 DAVID EDWARD JIROVEC V. TANA WOOD, SUPERINTENDENT, WASHINGTON STATE PENITENTIARY M-25 EUGENE L. PUTNAM V. SHARLENE WEATHERBEE, ET AL.
The motions to direct the Clerk to file petitions for writs of certiorari out-of-time are denied.
M-26 DAVID KEANU SAI, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES, ET AL.
The motion to direct the Clerk to file a motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied.
97-53 ROBERTS, JANE, ETC. V. GALEN OF VIRGINIA, ET AL.
The motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument is granted.
97-475 EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES V. TSENG, TSUI
The motion of Solicitor General for leave to file a supplemental brief as amicus curiae is granted.
97-843 DAVIS, AURELIA V. MONROE CTY. BD. OF ED.
The motion of petitioner to dispense with printing the joint appendix is granted.
97-1337 MINNESOTA, ET AL. V. MILLE LACS BAND, ETC., ET AL
The motion of respondents John W. Thompson, et al. for divided argument is granted to be divided as follows: 20 minutes for Minnesota and 10 minutes for respondents John W. Thompson, et al. The request for additional time for oral argument is denied. The motion of the Solicitor General for divided argument is granted.
97-1489 YOUR HOME VISITING NURSE SVC V. SHALALA, SEC., H&HS
The motion of Oklahoma Hospital Association, et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae out-of-time is denied.
97-1709 KUMHO TIRE CO., ET AL. V. CARMICHAEL, PATRICK, ET AL.
The motion of International Association of Arson Investigators for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The motion of National Academy of Forensic Engineers for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted.
97-8629 RICHARDSON, EDDIE V. UNITED STATES
The motion for appointment of counsel is granted and it is ordered that William A. Barnett, Jr., Esquire, of Chicago, Illinois, is appointed to serve as counsel for the petitioner in this case.
98-5864 STRICKLER, TOMMY D. V. GREENE, WARDEN
The motion for appointment of counsel is granted and it is ordered that Barbara L. Hartung, Esq., of Richmond, Virginia, is appointed to serve as counsel for the petitioner in this case.
98-404 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE V. U. S. HOUSE OF REPS., ET AL. with 98-564 CLINTON, PRESIDENT, ET AL. V. GLAVIN, MATTHEW, ET AL.
granted.
98-5530 IN RE RONALD DEAN LOWE
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. See Rule 39.8. Petitioner is allowed until November 23, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
98-5681 IN RE RONALD DEAN LOWE
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. See Rule 39.8. Petitioner is allowed until November 23, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
98-5778 CARR, ROBERT E. V. CARR, JANET V.
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioner is allowed until November 23, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
98-5816 IYEGHA, DAVID A. V. UNITED AIRLINES, INC.
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioner is allowed until November 23, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
98-5919 IN RE RONALD DEAN LOWE
The motion of petitioner for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. See Rule 39.8. Petitioner is allowed until November 23, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
98-6024 STAFFORD, CHAROL, ET VIR V. ROSSOTTI, COMMR., IRS
The motion of petitioners for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied. Petitioners are allowed until November 23, 1998, within which to pay the docketing fee required by Rule 38(a) and to submit a petition in compliance with Rule 33.1 of the Rules of this Court.
CERTIORARI GRANTED
97-1909 MURPHY BROS., INC. V. MICHETTI PIPE STRINGING, INC 98-208 KOLSTAD, CAROLE V. AM. DENTAL ASSN. 98-369 NASA, ET AL. V. FED. LABOR REL. AUTH., ET AL. 98-377 LEHMAN, COMMR., PATENTS V. ZURKO, MARY, ET AL.
The petitions for writs of certiorari are granted.
98-131 UNITED STATES V. SUN-DIAMOND GROWERS OF CA
The motion of Public Citizen for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted limited to the following question: Is the requirement in 18 U.S.C. Sec. 201(c)(1)(A) that a thing of value be given "for or because of any official act" satisfied by a showing that the giving of a thing of value was motivated by the receipient's official position?
98-347 CLINTON, PRESIDENT, ET AL. V. GOLDSMITH, JAMES T.
The motion of National Institute of Military Justice for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
CERTIORARI DENIED
97-9442 TUNE, CHARLES L. V. BELL, WARDEN 98-21 MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, ET AL V. ROUBIK, MARCIA M. 98-28 CARPENTERS LOCAL 209 V. ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC. 98-38 BERGER, PAUL, ET UX. vs. CNN, INC., ET AL. 98-68 STONER, CYNTHIA V. UNITED STATES 98-145 BANKERS LIFE & CASUALTY CO. V. UNITED STATES 98-153 FLYNN, KEVIN, ET AL. V. BOSTON, MA, ET AL. 98-158 GRADY, ELIZABETH V. UNITED STATES 98-172 BERING STRAIT SCH. DIST. V. UNITED STATES, ETC. 98-173 ADVENTURE RESOURCES, INC. V. HOLLAND, MICHAEL, ET AL. 98-186 UMIC, INC., ET AL. vs. FDIC, ETC. 98-188 HERMAN, SEC. OF LABOR vs. L. R. WILLSON AND SONS, INC. 98-194 O'NEILL, BONNIE, ET AL. vs. UNITED STATES 98-197 ROUTEN, BRIAN E. V. WEST, SEC. OF VA 98-199 ACCESS TELECOM. V. SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE 98-204 MAMMOET SHIPPING, ET AL. V. SKY SHIPPING LTD., ET AL. with 98-353 SKY SHIPPING LTD. V. MAMMOET SHIPPING, ET AL. 98-217 PARK VILLAGE APARTMENTS V. UNITED STATES 98-224 SINGLETARY, SEC., FL DOC V. SNOWDEN, HAROLD 98-260 BYRD, ELLEN, ET AL. V. CANTU, VIC, ET AL. 98-263 TISCHMANN, PETER V. ITT/SHERATON CORP. 98-307 MELODY, EUGENE V. EATONTOWN, NJ, ET AL. 98-312 BENION, HARRY, ET UX. V. BANK ONE, DAYTON, ET AL. 98-314 MATTSON, JIM V. SCHULTZ, THOMAS 98-325 DOE, JOHN V. BERKELEY PUBLISHERS, ETC. 98-334 FREED, MARIS, ETC. V. AM. ARBITR. ASSOC., ET AL. 98-335 HUNNEWELL, GUY V. MAINE 98-336 RITCHEY, JOE B. vs. UPJOHN DRUG COMPANY, ET AL. 98-337 PNEUMO ABEX CORP., ET AL. vs. HIGH POINT RR, ET AL. 98-339 KELLEY, GLORIA V. KLUGER, PERETZ, ETC., ET AL. 98-345 KEEVER, RICHARD T. V. MIDDLETOWN, OH 98-351 BEARD, BURLE B. vs. BAUM, DAN, ET AL. 98-355 WRIGHT, GWENDOLYN V. FREDERIKSEN, PAUL 98-357 NADEL, ROSLYN V. MORRISTOWN FIRE DEPT., ET AL 98-358 RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. vs. U. S. BANK OF WASHINGTON 98-359 DOYLE, BARNEY, ET AL. V. BellSOUTH COMMUNICATIONS 98-360 CHAMBERS, ROBERT, ET AL. vs. OH DEPT. HUMAN SVCS., ET AL. 98-362 HEARTSPRINGS, INC. V. HEARTSPRING, INC., ETC. 98-364 AMERICAN DENTAL ASSN. V. KOLSTAD, CAROLE 98-368 LADSON, DENISE V. LADSON, ANTHONY 98-372 FOWLER, SOFIA E. V. POTTAWATOMIE CTY. BD. COMMRS 98-374 SUN-DIAMOND GROWERS OF CA V. UNITED STATES 98-380 BANK ONE, MILWAUKEE, N. A. vs. P. A. BERGNER & CO. 98-381 EGAN, RONALD E. V. ATHOL MEMORIAL HOSP., ET AL. 98-382 SCHMIDT, GENE, ET UX., ET AL. vs. HTG, INC., ET AL. 98-386 PERALES, ROMAN V. SUPREME CT. OF TX, ET AL. 98-392 WALKER, MICHAEL, ET AL. V. FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK, N. A. 98-394 TAUBER, LASZLO, ET AL. V. VIRGINIA, EX REL. EARLEY 98-401 MITCHELL, ROBERT W. V. RICHARDS, JOHN, ETC. 98-402 GILDER, GATLIN GLADNEY, ETC. V. MISSISSIPPI 98-408 ALLISON, RONALD, ET UX. V. UNKNOWN HEIRS, ET AL. 98-415 SEACOAST MOTORS OF SALISBURY V. CHRYSLER CORP. 98-417 GARNER, JOHN, ET UX. V. CORPUS CHRISTI NATL. BANK 98-421 SCHULZ, ROBERT, ET AL. vs. NY ST. EXECUTIVE, ET AL. 98-422 SNYDER, DANIEL V. GARB, JUDGE 98-425 SOLOMON, DAVID LAWRENCE V. FLORIDA BAR 98-440 DONLON, ROGER, ET AL. V. OXNARD, CA, ET AL. 98-441 DELAP, KIM LLOYD V. OREGON 98-452 IN RE KEVAN GILMAN 98-453 DUNCAN, BARBARA V. CALDERA, SEC. OF THE ARMY 98-459 WYNEKEN, WARREN W. vs. SCOTT, HARRY W., ET AL. 98-475 DUNLAP, DONALD V. NATL. BANK OF AK 98-481 ANDERSON, DAN V. UNITED STATES 98-506 MANTELL, KEITH, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES 98-508 MERRILL, ROBERT V. ALABAMA 98-513 GAGER, KENNETH, ET UX. V. UNITED STATES 98-516 LIEN, MARGARET E., ET AL. V. MPSB 98-522 DAMICO, MARCO V. UNITED STATES 98-541 WARREN, PHILIP I. V. WISCONSIN 98-547 APPERSON, CHERYL V. UNITED STATES 98-549 YU, KWOK V. UNITED STATES 98-567 CERRO, CYRUS V. UNITED STATES 98-5081 BILLIOT, JAMES E. V. ANDERSON, COMM'R, MS DOC 98-5114 RAMOS-RODRIGUEZ, CANDIDO V. UNITED STATES 98-5374 ALBA, JOHN A. V. TEXAS 98-5405 KASZA, STELLA, ET AL. V. BROWNER, ADM'R, EPA, ET AL. 98-5412 WALLS, ARTHUR L. V. UNITED STATES 98-5431 SANCHEZ, MIGUEL V. UNITED STATES 98-5468 CAUTHERN, RONNIE M. V. TENNESSEE 98-5495 McGINN, RICKY N. V. TEXAS 98-5510 STEVENSON, DAVID V. DELAWARE 98-5532 CAPETILLO, EDWARD B. V. TEXAS 98-5536 DARNE, LAURA V. WISCONSIN, ET AL. 98-5738 RAMIREZ, MIGUEL A. V. HATCHER, WARDEN 98-5742 BARAJAS, GUADALUPE M. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ 98-5744 SHROFF, AMIRALLI V. SUNSHINE EXTRAVAGANZA PROMO 98-5755 ROW, ROBIN L. V. IDAHO 98-5760 RANSOM, SHANE V. SALKIN, JAMES S. 98-5763 COLON, BILL V. FL COMM. ON ETHICS, ET AL. 98-5766 STEWART, DELORES V. ILLINOIS 98-5767 SMITH, KIM V. MORGAN, JAMES, ET AL. 98-5769 JENKINS, LARRY L. V. GEORGIA 98-5770 KING, THIAMOND D. V. MOODEY, A. G. 98-5776 COLLINS, JENNIE D. V. AUGUSTA HOUSING AUTH., ETC. 98-5777 BOYD, ANTHONY V. ALABAMA 98-5779 MEANES, JAMES R. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ 98-5781 MITCHELL, CEDRIC V. TPI RESTAURANTS 98-5782 OATEY, CHRISTOPHER L. V. CALIFORNIA 98-5787 RIVERA, VINCENT F. V. FLORIDA 98-5788 PATTERSON, JOHNNY M. V. SOUTH CAROLINA 98-5792 KEESLING, JACK V. CALIFORNIA 98-5796 CLIFFORD, KURTIS A. V. BOZZELLA, EDWARD, ET AL. 98-5798 AJAMU, D. URIYAH V. ALFRED, LEROY, ET AL. 98-5802 EMERY, JEFF V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ 98-5806 RILEY, STEVEN E. V. PRUNTY, WARDEN, ET AL. 98-5809 HILL, WARREN V. TURPIN, WARDEN 98-5811 ROUNDTREE, ALPHONSO B. V. KENNEDY, PATRICK, ET AL. 98-5812 SPARKS, GERALD M. V. KENTUCKY CHARACTER, ET AL. 98-5813 SPIGELSKI, ANNA V. McDONALD'S 98-5817 LIEBERS, ANNA M. V. SALINE COUNTY, KS 98-5819 DUBOSE, JAMES E. V. JONES, WARDEN, ET AL. 98-5820 SHAFER, ROBERT A. V. MISSOURI 98-5822 GUILLOT, JOSE V. DAY, WARDEN, ET AL. 98-5829 SHOOK, JAMES L. V. CALIFORNIA 98-5830 HALL, JOSEPH L. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ 98-5833 BARNES, JOSEPH M. V. GEORGIA 98-5839 PROSSER, CHRISTOPHER L. V. ROSS, DAVID, ET AL. 98-5850 RAWLINS, DANIEL P. V. AZ DOC, ET AL. 98-5869 KEE, THOMAS B. vs. MA MUTUAL LIFE INS., CO. 98-5870 JACKSON, LAWRENCE V. ILLINOIS 98-5880 NIEVES, RAFAEL V. SINGLETARY, SEC., FL DOC 98-5882 KURTZEMANN, DAVID M. V. TEXAS 98-5886 FORSYTH, M. WAYNE vs. BRIGNER, V. MICHAEL, ET AL. 98-5892 HARBISON, EDWARD J., ET AL. V. CAMPBELL, COMM'R, TN DOC 98-5893 HIBBARD, JEFFREY E. V. APFEL, COMM'R, SOCIAL SEC. 98-5894 DeJESUS, HECTOR R. V. EDGAR, GOV. OF IL, ET AL. 98-5899 NADDI, TOUFIC B. V. HILL, WARDEN, ET AL. 98-5902 WILLIS, YVONNE V. SPRAGUE, BOBBY L. 98-5903 WILLIS, YVONNE V. SOUTHERLAND, HELEN 98-5904 KEIFFER, NIGEL V. SEATTLE CIVIL SERVICE COMMN. 98-5911 LaGRAND, KARL H., ET AL. V. STEWART, DIR., AZ DOC 98-5912 NELSON, DONALD K. V. HENSON, THOMAS, ET AL. 98-5914 OSBORNE, MICHAEL M. V. SINGLETARY, SEC., FL DOC 98-5921 MORAN, JOHN J. V. TRIPPETT, WARDEN 98-5925 BECKMAN, LESLIE W. V. CALIFORNIA 98-5930 BEACHEM, DIONNA V. ILLINOIS 98-5936 CASTRO, JOHN W. V. GIBSON, WARDEN 98-5960 VARGAS, REY D. V. SIKES, WARDEN 98-5981 EARL, HEZILE V. ARKANSAS 98-5986 FIELDS, MARK D. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ 98-5999 CHRISTIAN, GREGORY K. V. VIRGINIA 98-6005 WILLIS, MARGARET A. V. GOODWILL INDUS. OF KY, INC. 98-6011 HURD, DALE R. V. CALIFORNIA 98-6019 LOWREY, JACKIE V. TEXAS 98-6022 ROSENTHAL, MARIA V. BANKS, LARRY, ADM. JUDGE 98-6027 CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM E. V. PACE, CAPTAIN, ET AL. 98-6028 JACKSON, CEDRIC M. V. MORGAN, WARDEN 98-6035 SCOTT, ROY A. V. BURTON, WARDEN 98-6040 KROEMER, KENT A. V. IRVIN, FRANK E. 98-6063 TIDWELL, JESSE S. V. MILLS, WARDEN 98-6069 LAM, VINH H. V. HARTE-HANKS COMMUN., INC. 98-6074 RISHER, DANIEL W. V. ARKANSAS 98-6078 BEARD, JOHN P. V. JOHNSON, DIR., TX DCJ 98-6079 O, HYON V. HENDERSON, POSTMASTER GEN. 98-6081 SCOTT, PAUL W. V. FLORIDA 98-6083 JONES, LINDA S. V. POOLE, WARDEN, ET AL. 98-6084 LOWE, THOMAS J. V. UNITED STATES 98-6089 VIENGVILAI, PLAO V. NEWLAND, WARDEN 98-6091 ARLEDGE, DOUGLAS R. V. IDAHO, ET AL. 98-6097 HIMMELSTEIN, BARRY V. MSPB 98-6110 PACK, JAMES V. PAGE, WARDEN 98-6112 PRINCE, JAMES E. V. CORCORAN, WARDEN, ET AL. 98-6118 BRACE, DAVID V. UNITED STATES 98-6120 NANCE, FRED V. VIEREGGE, J.D., ET AL. 98-6126 ROBINSON, TREVOR E. V. UNITED STATES 98-6129 JACKSON, DARRYL E. V. UNITED STATES 98-6130 MAHONE, THOMAS C. V. HENDERSON, POSTMASTER GEN. 98-6136 WILLIAMSON, RASHIDA A. V. UNITED STATES 98-6142 MELTON, TIMOTHY L. V. UNITED STATES 98-6145 KING, MITCHELL W. V. UNITED STATES 98-6153 LOMAX, VINCENT V. UNITED STATES 98-6154 JOLLY, WILLIAM V. UNITED STATES 98-6155 MARSH, PHILLIP, ET AL. V. UNITED STATES 98-6156 CARDOZA-HINOJOSA, RAMIRO V. UNITED STATES 98-6158 CARROLL, MERTYLIN V. LOCAL 144 PENSION FUND 98-6159 WILLIAMS, STEVE V. FURLONG, WARDEN, ET AL. 98-6163 CARRILLO-HERNANDEZ, M. V. UNITED STATES 98-6165 DAVIS, JOSEPH L. V. UNITED STATES 98-6167 HANNAH, TIMOTHY V. UNITED STATES 98-6168 GREGORY, COURTNEY F., ET AL. V. UNITED STATES 98-6169 GREEN, ROY V. UNITED STATES 98-6171 LOPEZ, HUGO V. UNITED STATES 98-6172 ELWOOD, GERALD A. V. UNITED STATES 98-6175 GUNN, RICHARD E. V. UNITED STATES 98-6176 MARKUN, PAUL V. UNITED STATES 98-6179 MALLARD, ARTHUR L. V. UNITED STATES 98-6183 PIERCE, CAREY A. V. UNITED STATES 98-6185 McLEGGAN, ERVIN G. V. UNITED STATES 98-6186 MYERS, FREDDIE V. UNITED STATES 98-6187 CARRILLO, LORENZO V. vs. ANGELONE, DIR., VA DOC 98-6191 DEAN, ANTOINE J. V. UNITED STATES 98-6192 FOX, GARRETT L. V. UNITED STATES 98-6196 DINKINS, ERIC B. V. MICHIGAN 98-6197 GREEN, JOHN S. V. UNITED STATES 98-6202 FORD, HENRY V. UNITED STATES 98-6203 GERMOSEN, HECTOR B. V. UNITED STATES 98-6206 KENNEDY, JOHN P. V. CIR 98-6207 LOPEZ, CARLOS V. UNITED STATES 98-6210 BOLEY, DANYEL V. UNITED STATES 98-6211 COPNEY, DOUGLAS W. V. UNITED STATES 98-6213 KELLEY, MARVIN D. V. UNITED STATES 98-6215 MORRIS, WILLIE H. V. UNITED STATES 98-6218 THOMAS, MELVIN A. V. UNITED STATES 98-6223 LAZAREVICH, DRAGISA V. UNITED STATES 98-6224 ROJAS, JAMES A. V. UNITED STATES 98-6225 MARTINEZ, LAZARO V. UNITED STATES 98-6227 JONES, MICHAEL E. V. UNITED STATES 98-6228 PROPHETT, JOSHUA P. V. UNITED STATES 98-6232 KAZMIERCZAK, WALTER V. UNITED STATES 98-6234 JOHNSON, MORRIS L. V. UNITED STATES 98-6235 BROWN, JAY A. V. UNITED STATES 98-6243 HERNANDEZ-GUERRERO, G. V. UNITED STATES 98-6244 FRANK, ANTHONY C. V. UNITED STATES 98-6246 DUNBAR, CHARLES V. MI DEPT. OF CIVIL SERVICE 98-6249 FIELDS, WARDELL V. UNITED STATES 98-6252 WILLIAMS, ANTHONY V. UNITED STATES 98-6253 WOOD, PATRICK V. UNITED STATES 98-6254 TELLECHIA, MANUEL A. V. UNITED STATES 98-6255 VIRAMONTES-ALVARADO, HECTOR V. UNITED STATES 98-6257 AL JIBORI, CHAFAT V. UNITED STATES 98-6259 JENKINS, THOMAS F. V. UNITED STATES 98-6260 HOOKS, JOE W. V. UNITED STATES 98-6262 GENTILE, SAMUEL J. V. UNITED STATES 98-6267 GRANADOS, JOSE V. UNITES STATES 98-6271 PEKER, H. E. ELYA vs. FADER, REID A., ET AL. 98-6284 ROSALES, JOSE ANGEL O. V. UNITED STATES 98-6285 SCRUGGS, VINCENT L. V. UNITED STATES 98-6286 MARTINSON, ERIC C. V. UNITED STATES 98-6290 WONG, MING H. V. UNITED STATES 98-6291 VICKERS, MELVIN V. UNITED STATES 98-6295 BASWELL, MICHAEL E. V. UNITED STATES 98-6301 CARBAUGH, PAUL A. V. UNITED STATES 98-6304 ALLMAN, SAM S. V. UNITED STATES 98-6307 McKINNEY, DAVID V. UNITED STATES 98-6315 RAMIREZ, MARINO V. UNITED STATES 98-6326 MURPHY, JAMES M. V. UNITED STATES 98-6327 McCOY, STEVEN V. UNITED STATES 98-6336 WOOD, JACKIE J. V. UNITED STATES 98-6339 VAZQUEZ-PULIDO, JOSE V. UNITED STATES 98-6342 BRAGGS, ROBERT V. UNITED STATES
The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.
97-1485 COATES, DIR., MA FISHERIES V. STRAHAN, RICHARD
The motion of Conservation Law Foundation, Inc. for leave to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted. The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
97-9525 HENDERSON, CATHY L. V. TEXAS
The motion of petitioner to amend the petition for a writ of certiorari and to supplement the record is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
98-292 CALDERON, WARDEN V. BROWN, JOHN 98-371 HILL, WARDEN, ET AL. V. NADDI, TOUFIC BADIH
The motions of respondents for leave to proceed in forma pauperis are granted. The petitions for writs of certiorari are denied.
98-310 STATE INSURANCE FUND V. MATHER, TRUSTEE, ETC.
The motion of National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc., et al. for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
98-352 AT&T UNIVERSAL CARD SVCS. V. REMBERT, BENETHEL
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice O'Connor took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.HABEAS CORPUS DENIED
97-9032 IN RE JOEL BROWN 98-528 IN RE ROBERT G. NEAL 98-6293 IN RE RICHARD BRENTON TOBIAS 98-6353 IN RE DEMARIO PARKS 98-6410 IN RE SHALEKE SHAMSIDEEN NASIR
The petitions for writs of habeas corpus are denied.
MANDAMUS DENIED
98-414 IN RE KENNETH J. OWEN 98-5793 IN RE STEPHEN A. MILLER 98-5876 IN RE JAMES R. SCHNELLE 98-6201 IN RE JAMES M. DeBARDELEBEN
The petitions for writs of mandamus are denied.
REHEARINGS DENIED
97-9086 DIACONU, EUFROSINA V. DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
The petition for rehearing is denied.
97-9194 GUANIPA, YRAIDA L. V. UNITED STATES
The motion for leave to file a petition for rehearing is denied.
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE
D-1976 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF JAMES T. KALYVAS
James T. Kalyvas, of Sarasota, Florida, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of July 28, 1998; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that James T. Kalyvas is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-1987 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF LEONARD J. ANGELO
Leonard J. Angelo, of Westhampton, New York, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of August 13, 1998; and a rule having been issued requiring him to show cause why he should not be disbarred; It is ordered that Leonard J. Angelo is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-1988 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF WALTER J. PRICE, JR.
Walter J. Price, Jr., of Huntsville, Alabama, having been suspended from the practice of law in this Court by order of August 27, 1998; 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 Walter J. Price, Jr., is disbarred from the practice of law in this Court.
D-2002 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF STEVEN H. GIFIS
Steven H. Gifis, of Pennington, 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-2003 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF AMIEL STEPHEN CUETO
Amiel Stephen Cueto, of Belleville, Illinois, 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-2004 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF JAMES A. CONSOLI
James A. Consoli, of Dowingtown, Pennsylvania, 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-2005 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF A. CURTIS WASHBURN
A. Curtis Washburn, of Rockford, Illinois, 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-2006 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF PAUL ARTHUR PRICE
Paul Arthur Price, of Salt Lake City, Utah, 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-2007 IN THE MATTER OF DISBARMENT OF ROBERT DISHINGTON MONSOUR
Robert Dishington Monsour, of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, 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.