| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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02-55770
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State Board of Equalization v. Harleston (In re Harleston)
State Board of Equalization waived sovereign immunity by filing proof of claim in bankruptcy proceeding. |
Government |
|
Jul. 22, 2003 | |
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03-205
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Sheriff has discretion to furnish copies of arrested persons' 'mug shots' to members of general public including news media. |
Government |
|
Jul. 16, 2003 | |
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02-182
|
Georgia v. Ashcroft
District court failed to examine all relevant factors in determining whether Georgia's redistricting plan violated Voting Rights Act. |
Government |
|
Jul. 9, 2003 | |
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02-35114
|
Balser v. Dept. of Justice
Sovereign immunity bars suit against United States trustee based on acts conducted within course and scope of employment. |
Government |
|
Jun. 24, 2003 | |
|
02-403
|
Federal Election Commission v. Beaumont
Law prohibiting nonprofit advocacy corporations from making direct contributions to certain federal elections is consistent with First Amendment. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
|
03-105
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County health system that contracted with Medi-Cal Commission isn't subject to 'reviewed for medical necessity only' statutory requirement unless in contract. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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02-908
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Security officers employed by community college district may not act as peace officers on behalf of district. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
|
03-409
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Sheriff is granted leave to have judicial determination of validity of county measure imposing term limits. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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02-722
|
American Insurance Assn. v. Garamendi
California's Holocaust Victim Insurance Relief Act impermissibly interferes with federal foreign affairs power. |
Government |
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | |
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01-36137
|
Feature Realty Inc. v. City of Spokane
City council's approval of proposed settlement agreement was in violation of Open Public Meetings Act and therefore, null and void. |
Government |
|
Jun. 18, 2003 | |
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02-1101
|
Opinion of Lockyer
California Public Employees' Retirement System may allow its fiduciaries to purchase 'waivers of recourse' coverage from its self-insurance program. |
Government |
|
Jun. 10, 2003 | |
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02-1012
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Public entity may accept bid for construction of public works project even though subcontractors' business locations are not listed. |
Government |
|
Jun. 6, 2003 | |
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02-805
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Board of retirement of private company does not have responsibility to administer pension system established for employees. |
Government |
|
Jun. 4, 2003 | |
|
03-315
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Lawsuit to remove school district official who does not reside in district is in public interest. |
Government |
|
Jun. 3, 2003 | |
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02-55119
|
Bernstein v. Lopez
School superintendent enjoys qualified immunity from lawsuit of school principals challenging reassignment. |
Government |
|
May 30, 2003 | |
|
D039093
|
Davis v. City of San Diego
City may not publicly disclose reports of citizens' review board on police practices. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
|
G031750
|
People v. County of Orange
County charter that permits voters to fill vacant spot on board of supervisors is constitutional. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
|
B156195
|
Plotkin v. Sajahtera Inc.
Hotel did not violate city ordinance by charging guests for valet parking. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
|
B156528
|
Bradley v. Perrodin
Runoff election ballot that used same randomized listing of candidates as did primary ballot was lawful. |
Government |
|
May 21, 2003 | |
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01-615
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Two parcels of land were legally created when public agency used eminent domain to acquire land in 1965. |
Government |
|
May 20, 2003 | |
|
02-613
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Payment of annual professional dues by state agency does not bar employee from engaging in 'outside' employment. |
Government |
|
Apr. 14, 2003 | |
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03-106
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Whether remainder of unexpired senatorial term constitutes 'less than half the term' is measured from date senator took oath of office. |
Government |
|
Apr. 10, 2003 | |
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00-56330
|
Blaxland v. Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
Given executive nature of extradition process, Australia did not impliedly waive sovereign immunity by extraditing plaintiff. |
Government |
|
Apr. 9, 2003 | |
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01-1437
|
Branch v. Smith
Federal court properly prevented state from implementing congressional redistricting plan. |
Government |
|
Apr. 9, 2003 | |
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C038754
|
Trinkle v. California State Lottery
Vending machine that dispenses 'Scratchers' lottery tickets is not an illegal slot machine. |
Government |
|
Apr. 8, 2003 | |
|
02-913
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County board of supervisors may annually change allocation of Proposition 172 funds among public safety service agencies. |
Government |
|
Apr. 2, 2003 | |
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02-904
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Muzzleloading rifle with iron sights may not contain fiber optic light gathering system when used to hunt big game. |
Government |
|
Apr. 2, 2003 | |
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C038830
|
Clark v. Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District
Recreation Park District does not have absolute immunity against tort claim arising from unsafe playground equipment. |
Government |
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Apr. 2, 2003 | |
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B154768
|
City of West Hollywood v. 1112 Investment Co.
Amendment to rent control law does not apply retroactively to buildings approved for condominium conversion but still operating as apartment units. |
Government |
|
Mar. 31, 2003 | |
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01-17512
|
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula v. Thompson
Must-bill policy pursuant to Medicare statute and regulations is reasonable implementation of reimbursement system for fiscal years 1989 through 1995. |
Government |
|
Mar. 26, 2003 |
