| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S065473
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Reno v. Baird
Supervisors can't be personally liable for employment discrimination or wrongful discharge. |
Civil Rights |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-50241
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U.S. v. Service Deli Inc.
False statement to government is material if intrinsically capable of influencing agency action. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-50312
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U.S. v. Juvenile L.M.K.
33-hour delay before juvenile is arraigned or parent contacted is unlawful but doesn't require dismissal. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-55196
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In re Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Order |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | ||
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96-15261
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Gemini Capital Group Inc. v. Yap Fishing Corp.
Court may dismiss in favor of foreign forum notwithstanding parties' agreement to arbitrate in Hawaii. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-15786
|
Seidel v. Merkle
District court has discretion to conduct evidentiary hearing on habeas petition without showing of cause or prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-16542
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Hunsaker v. Contra Costa County
Screening test doesn't violate Americans with Disabilities Act unless it denies meaningful access to benefits. |
Civil Rights |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-30102
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U.S. v. Morfin
Erroneous jury instruction not challenged at trial doesn't require reversal if evidence of guilt was overwhelming. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-55280
|
Federal Trade Commission v. MTK Marketing Inc.
Federal Trade Commission is 'person' entitled to collect on surety bond under California Telephone Sellers Act. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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98-35516
|
Kettle Range Conservation Group v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Court properly declines to void land transfers by Bureau of Land Management to absent private entities. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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S062670
|
People v. Superior Court (Jones)
Finding that minors are fit for treatment under juvenile court law isn't supported by substantial evidence. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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98-93
|
Rubin v. United States
Equities don't favor stay of order compelling Secret Service agents to testify before grand jury. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
D028149
|
People v. Fields
Defendant's jury waiver invalid where record indicates mistaken belief that jury verdict wouldn't be appealable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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C023065
|
People v. Rivera
Statute imposing jail booking fees isn't penal and doesn't violate prohibition against ex post facto laws. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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96-10464
|
U.S. v. Lang
District court evidentiary rulings under inevitable discovery doctrine are reversible only if clearly erroneous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-30274
|
U.S. v. Loucks
Waivable payment as precondition for restoration of civil rights doesn't violate indigent felon's due process rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-70045
|
Stoyanov v. INS
Board of Immigration Appeals' reliance on flawed State Department asylum report requires remand. |
Immigration |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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B110418
|
People v. Griffini
False declaration is perjury only if delivered with intent it be uttered or published as true. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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94-35979
|
County of Lewis v. Allen
Tribe's law enforcement contract with county doesn't create tribal jurisdiction over tort claims against officers. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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B110830
|
FSPP v. City of Los Angeles
No contract liability or estoppel against city absent compliance with charter provisions concerning contract formation. |
Contracts |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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98-93
|
Rubin v. United States
Order |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | ||
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94-35979
|
County of Lewis v. Allen
Tribe's contractual grant of criminal investigative authority to non-member police, doesn't give civil jurisdiction over police. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-10378
|
U.S. v. Brannon
California law limiting admissibility of breathalyzer results doesn't apply in prosecution under Assimilative Crimes Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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B102770
|
Stafford v. Sipper
Party entitled to reasonable attorney fees under contract is limited to amount actually paid to attorney. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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B108463
|
Mission Oaks Ranch Ltd. v. County of Santa Barbara
Environmental impact report prepared for and found adequate by county needn't please potential developer. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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B114148
|
Warehouse Processing, Distribution Workers Union, Local 26 v. Hugo Neu Proler Co.
Labor Management Relations Act pre-empts award of attorney fees under California Labor Code. |
Labor Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
|
E019640
|
Marriage of Biallas
Physical custody of child may be transferred only if changed circumstances are shown. |
Family Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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97-35065, 97-35112 and 97-35115
|
Oregon Natural Desert Assn. v. Dombeck
Pollution from cattle grazing isn't 'discharge' requiring state certification of compliance with Clean Water Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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F029859
|
Dylan T., a Minor
Finding of detriment to minor from visiting incarcerated parent can't be based solely on age. |
Juveniles |
|
Apr. 2, 1999 | |
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B118843 and B121277
|
Barrenda L. v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Plaintiffs alleging abuse in foster home needn't disclose other sexual conduct or submit to mental examination. |
Torts |
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Apr. 2, 1999 |