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Clancy v. Comcast Corp.
Order
Nov. 18, 2004
People v. McDaniel
Order
Nov. 18, 2004
Smith v. City of Napa
Firefighter who was terminated for cause cannot subsequently apply for retirement benefits.
Employment Law Nov. 18, 2004
People v. Narro
Order
Nov. 18, 2004
Democratic Party of Washington State v. Reed
Order
Nov. 17, 2004
San Diego Unified School District v. Commission On State Mandates (California Dept. of Finance)
School district is entitled to reimbursement for costs of expelling students under state mandates.
Education Nov. 16, 2004
People v. Edmonton
Prosecution did not rely on legally insufficient theory in establishing element of duress.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 16, 2004
Cassim v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Plaintiff's counsel committed prejudicial error by implying that some of jurors were guilty of low level fraud.
Civil Procedure Nov. 16, 2004
People v. Chan
Sex offender who willfully provided inaccurate address is guilty of failure to register.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 16, 2004
People v. Barker
Defendant cannot assert forgetfulness as defense for failing to register as sex offender.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 16, 2004
Rubin v. Pringle (In re Focus Media Inc.)
Lawyer representing client in bankruptcy matter may receive service of process for client as 'implied agent.'
Bankruptcy Nov. 16, 2004
Larian v. Larian
Trial court was required to compel arbitration in absence of evidence of fraud in execution of arbitration agreements.
Civil Procedure Nov. 16, 2004
Wiener v. Southcoast Childcare Centers, Inc.
Foreseeabilty of harm must be determined when childcare center failed to erect sturdy barrier between playground and busy street.
Torts Nov. 16, 2004
Morohoshi v. Pacific Home
Trial court erred in refusing to allow jury to find defendant vicariously liable for individual's death caused by negligence of defendant's agent.
Torts Nov. 16, 2004
McClung v. Employment Development Dept.
Co-worker created hostile work environment even though conduct occurred outside workplace.
Employment Law Nov. 16, 2004
Van Orden v. Perry, Gov. of Texas
Order
Nov. 16, 2004
Deck v. Missouri
Order
Nov. 16, 2004
M.L. v. Federal Way School District
Team that developed disabled student's education program must include at least one regular education teacher.
Education Nov. 16, 2004
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Kirby Pty Ltd.
Liability clause in maritime contract between manufacturer and cargo transporter extends to railway carrier.
Contracts Nov. 16, 2004
Leocal v. Ashcroft
Conviction for drunk driving causing serious injury is not removable crime of violence where offense doesn't require showing of intent.
Immigration Nov. 16, 2004
President and Board of Ohio University v. Hawkins (In re Hawkins)
Medical student's university subsidy is dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Nov. 16, 2004
Bertola v. Northern Wisconsin Produce Company Inc. (In re Bertola)
Prevailing party is not entitled to attorney fees against debtor who involved it in litigation with third parties.
Bankruptcy Nov. 16, 2004
Beneficial California Inc. v. Villar (In re Villar)
Debtor's service of motion to avoid judicial lien did not comply with Bankruptcy Code.
Bankruptcy Nov. 16, 2004
U.S. v. Vargas-Duran
Order
Nov. 15, 2004
Irving Pulp & Paper, Ltd. v. Capital Factors Inc.
Order
Nov. 15, 2004
Levy v. Fairfax County, VA
Order
Nov. 15, 2004
Green Fire Ins. Co. v. M/V Hyundai Liberty
Order
Nov. 15, 2004
In re Alva
Requirement that sex offenders register annually with local police or sheriff is not cruel and unusual punishment.
Constitutional Law Nov. 15, 2004
People v. Wilkinson
Evidentiary hearing is proper to determine admissibility of polygraph test proffered by defendant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 15, 2004
People v. Briceno
Defendant's prior convictions are not serious felonies for purpose of imposing sentence enhancements on current convictions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 15, 2004