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Lorenzo C., a minor
Government doesn't have to prove dependent child would benefit from continued contact with parent.
Juveniles Jul. 19, 1999
Green v. Ralee Engineering Co.
Triable issue exists on whether aircraft parts inspector was fired for complaints about defective parts.
Employment Law Jul. 19, 1999
Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Dizol
Order
Jul. 19, 1999
Westoil Terminals Co. v. Harbor Insurance Co.
Order
Jul. 19, 1999
Stone v. Davis
Order
Jul. 19, 1999
The Coalition for Economic Equity v. Wilson
9th Circuit panel vacates injunction against anti-affirmative action initiative, finding racial/gender neutrality in measure.
Constitutional Law Jul. 19, 1999
Hodge v. Dalton
Uniformed servicemembers are excluded from coverage under Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Employment Law Jul. 19, 1999
People v. Kelley
Stalking case after contempt prosecution and conviction does not violate prohibition against successive prosecutions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
People v. Torres
Court can require defendant convicted of drug offense to waive custody credits as condition of probation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
Person v. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Health care practitioner cannot refuse to produce patient's records until patient's attorney signs a lien.
Civil Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
Mattco Forge Inc. v. Young
Trial-within-a-trial burden applies in professional malpractice action for accounting litigation support services.
Torts Jul. 19, 1999
Vizcaino v. Microsoft Corporation
Order
Jul. 19, 1999
Williams v. Wells & Bennett Realtors
Two-year limitations statute isn't applicable in real estate breach of contract action for fraud.
Contracts Jul. 19, 1999
Cortez v. Vogt
Statute of limitations period is tolled if fraudulent transfer occurs during action to establish underlying liability.
Civil Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
League for Protection of Oakland's Architectural and Historic Resources v. City of Oakland
Under California Environmental Quality Act, city must prepare environmental impact report before demolishing historical building.
Environmental Law Jul. 19, 1999
Bed, Bath & Beyond of La Jolla Inc. v. La Jolla Village Square Venture Partners
Agreement to lease real property for term exceeding one year is subject to statute of frauds.
Contracts Jul. 19, 1999
Marriage of Adams
Sanctions can be awarded to party whose attorney is working on contingency basis.
Family Law Jul. 19, 1999
Robbins v. Blecher
Voluntary dismissal of enforcement action, after reversal of underlying judgment, isn't favorable termination on merits.
Torts Jul. 19, 1999
People v. Coley
Loss of exhibits by trial court doesn't warrant overturning conviction absent attempt to reconstruct evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
People v. Reyes
Evidence of mental disorder and intoxication is admissible to refute essential element of crime.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
Whelan v. Estate of Richard Pick
Punitive damages award is enforceable through appeal bond even if defendant dies while appeal pending.
Civil Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
People v. Sanchez
Defendant cannot be ordered to give blood and handprints under statute not including attempted murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
People v. Gaines
Prosecutor commits misconduct by attempting to tell jury why defense witness did not testify.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
Narayan v. INS
Order
Jul. 19, 1999
Wilson v. Science Applications International Corp.
Public members, not parties to proceedings, can challenge continued need for order sealing record.
Civil Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
Ng v. Superior Court (People)
Discretion is abused by relieving appointed defense counsel absent factual showing of impairment by representation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 19, 1999
Byrne v. Laura
Estate's rejection of creditor claim by surviving companion breaches deceased's support agreement.
Probate and Trusts Jul. 19, 1999
Braun v. The Chronicle Publishing Co.
News reporting activity is protected from defamation suit by Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation statute.
Torts Jul. 19, 1999
Westinghouse Electric Corp. v. General Circuit Breaker & Electric Supply Inc.
In trademark infringement action, equitable defenses don't require proof plaintiff knew about defendant's alleged counterfeiting.
Intellectual Property Jul. 19, 1999
Steen v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co.
Prior action litigating insurance reserve's ERISA status, isn't preclusive in subsequent action by plan trustees.
Labor Law Jul. 19, 1999