| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S063425
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Foster-Gardner Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA
Administrative pollution cleanup order isn't a 'suit' and needn't be defended by general liability insurer. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-1447
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Bankruptcy of Bernal
Educational loan service company can't intervene as defendant in defaulted nondischargeability proceeding. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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96-10527
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U.S.A. v. Kaluna
Order |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | ||
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S048929
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Robbins on Habeas Corpus
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-1655
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Bankruptcy of Laskin
Chapter 7 debtor can't avoid second trust deed that is totally unsupported by collateral value. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-10415
|
U.S. v. Kikuyama
Consecutive sentences for bank robbery and violation of supervised release are 'reasonable incremental punishment.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-15820
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Schneider v. California Dept. of Corrections
Prisoners have property interest in income from inmate trust accounts for purpose of takings clause. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-35582
|
Line Drivers, Pickup and Delivery Local Union No. 81 v. Roadway Express Inc.
Grievance committee permissibly concludes employer may dismiss worker after learning belatedly of misconduct. |
Labor Law |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-50326, 97-50327, 97-50406, 97-50410, 97-50432 and 97-50559
|
U.S. v. Blitz
Telemarketer may be convicted of wire fraud without having personally made fraudulent calls. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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96-36036
|
Marlar Inc. v. United States
Adult entertainment club isn't liable for employment tax on amounts dancers receive from customers. |
Taxation |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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F029033
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F & L Farm Co. v. City Council of the City of Lindsay
Writ of mandate compelling city to pay judgments is proper. |
Government |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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C027036
|
Halvorsen v. Aramark Uniform Service Inc.
Manager's communications with employer concerning termination of at-will employee are absolutely privileged. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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95-35429
|
U.S. v. Mejia-Mesa
Claim that prosecution suppressed exculpatory evidence at trial requires evidentiary hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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95-99002
|
Dyer v. Calderon
Defendant is denied fair trial where juror lies in voir dire for purpose of winning seat on jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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A078480
|
Harris v. Civil Service Commission of the City and County of San Francisco
Court can't compel validation study of employment exam by public entity when test shown adverse to minorities. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-10245
|
U.S. v. Hodge
Request for advance, in connection with project ultimately not carried out, isn't a criminal false statement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-35492
|
Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Klamath County
County and county commissioners can't provide private security services and aren't bound by alleged contract. |
Government |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-16103
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McKeon v. United States
California statute concerning proration of estate taxes applies and supports marital deduction claimed by estate. |
Taxation |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-50417
|
U.S. v. Miller
'Safety valve' statute allowing less than ordinary minimum sentence requires disclosure of uncharged conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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S058956
|
Rider v. City of San Diego
Joint powers agency may issue bonds without voter approval. |
Government |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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S062627
|
Calatayud v. State of California
Police officer can't sue fellow officer for injury resulting from negligent conduct under Civil Code. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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97-30192
|
U.S. v. Edwards
Prosecutor may not continue to represent government after personally discovering key evidence during trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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95-35429
|
U.S. v. Mejia-Mesa
Claim that prosecution suppressed exculpatory evidence at trial requires evidentiary hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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S063425
|
Foster-Gardner, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co.
Administrative pollution cleanup order isn't a 'suit' and needn't be defended by general liability insurer. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
|
98-0413
|
Playboy Enterprises Inc. v. Welles
Use of term 'Playmate of the Year' in website of former Playboy Playmate isn't sufficient trademark infringement. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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B108002
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Bresnahan v. Chrysler Corp.
If several issues are tried, a general verdict will stand if one count is supported by the evidence. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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G021295
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People v. Thornburg
Court resentencing three strikes defendant must recalculate credits and amend abstract of judgment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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G022181
|
Costa v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Statute authorizing creation, through collective bargaining, of alternative procedures for workers' compensation claims is valid |
Workers' Compensation |
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Mar. 30, 1999 | |
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S058629
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Shulman v. Group W Productions Inc.
|
|
Mar. 30, 1999 | ||
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G022844
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Wright v. Ripley
Issues resolved in routine sanction motion aren't entitled to preclusive effect in later action for malicious prosecution. |
Torts |
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Mar. 30, 1999 |