27 Cited authorities

Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.
477 U.S. 242 (1986) Cited 242,913 times 39 Legal Analyses
Holding that summary judgment is appropriate when the evidence is "so one-sided that one party must prevail as a matter of law"
Celotex Corp. v. Catrett
477 U.S. 317 (1986) Cited 222,053 times 41 Legal Analyses
Holding that a movant's summary judgment motion should be granted "against a [nonmovant] who fails to make a showing sufficient to establish the existence of an element essential to that party's case, and on which that party will bear the burden of proof at trial"
Univ. of Tex. Sw. Med. Ctr. v. Nassar
570 U.S. 338 (2013) Cited 5,478 times 78 Legal Analyses
Holding that a plaintiff must establish but-for causation in a Title VII retaliation claim
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green
411 U.S. 792 (1973) Cited 53,544 times 98 Legal Analyses
Holding in employment discrimination case that statistical evidence of employer's general policy and practice may be relevant circumstantial evidence of discriminatory intent behind individual employment decision
Adickes v. Kress Co.
398 U.S. 144 (1970) Cited 25,546 times 2 Legal Analyses
Holding that a private person who conspires with government actors to deprive a plaintiff of her constitutional rights acts "under color of law" for purposes of § 1983
First Nat. Bank v. Cities Service
391 U.S. 253 (1968) Cited 9,055 times 1 Legal Analyses
Holding that a continuance of summary judgment need not be granted particularly when ample time and opportunities for discovery have already lapsed
Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Hardison
432 U.S. 63 (1977) Cited 817 times 62 Legal Analyses
Holding that to leave the employershort-handed would involve costs to the employer “in the form of lost efficiency”
Cornwell v. Electra Cent. Credit Union
439 F.3d 1018 (9th Cir. 2006) Cited 964 times 1 Legal Analyses
Holding eight month gap insufficient to support an inference of retaliatory motive under facts presented
Ansonia Bd. of Educ. v. Philbrook
479 U.S. 60 (1986) Cited 474 times 5 Legal Analyses
Holding an accommodation is reasonable where it "allow the individual to observe fully religious holy days and requires him only to give up compensation for a day that he did not in fact work"
Yartzoff v. Thomas
809 F.2d 1371 (9th Cir. 1987) Cited 906 times
Holding that a transfer of job duties can constitute an adverse employment action
Rule 56 - Summary Judgment
Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 Cited 338,603 times 162 Legal Analyses
Holding a party may move for summary judgment on any part of any claim or defense in the lawsuit
Section 2000e-2 - Unlawful employment practices
42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2 Cited 29,408 times 173 Legal Analyses
Finding it to be unlawful for an employer to “fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discrimination against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of such individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin”
Rule 5 - Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other Papers
Fed. R. Civ. P. 5 Cited 23,699 times 17 Legal Analyses
Providing for service via CM/ECF Systems
Section 2000e-3 - Other unlawful employment practices
42 U.S.C. § 2000e-3 Cited 14,945 times 44 Legal Analyses
Prohibiting retaliation against employees who "oppos[e] any [unlawful] practice"

Akopyan v. Second Judicial District Court et al

27 Cited authorities

Holding that summary judgment is appropriate when the evidence is "so one-sided that one party must prevail as a matter of law"

Holding that a movant's summary judgment motion should be granted "against a [nonmovant] who fails to make a showing sufficient to establish the existence of an element essential to that party's case, and on which that party will bear the burden of proof at trial"

Holding that a plaintiff must establish but-for causation in a Title VII retaliation claim

Holding in employment discrimination case that statistical evidence of employer's general policy and practice may be relevant circumstantial evidence of discriminatory intent behind individual employment decision

Holding that a private person who conspires with government actors to deprive a plaintiff of her constitutional rights acts "under color of law" for purposes of § 1983

Holding that a continuance of summary judgment need not be granted particularly when ample time and opportunities for discovery have already lapsed

Holding that to leave the employershort-handed would involve costs to the employer “in the form of lost efficiency”

Holding eight month gap insufficient to support an inference of retaliatory motive under facts presented

Holding an accommodation is reasonable where it "allow the individual to observe fully religious holy days and requires him only to give up compensation for a day that he did not in fact work"

Holding that a transfer of job duties can constitute an adverse employment action

Holding a party may move for summary judgment on any part of any claim or defense in the lawsuit

Providing for service via CM/ECF Systems

Prohibiting retaliation against employees who "oppos[e] any [unlawful] practice"