| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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03-248
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Arizona v. Finch
Order |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | ||
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03-342
|
Arguello v. Conoco Inc.
Order |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | ||
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00-57222
|
EEOC v. Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps
Caselaw prohibiting employers from requiring applicants to sign arbitration agreements is overruled. |
Employment Law |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | |
|
01-15819
|
Vance v. Barrett
Prisoners are entitled to summary judgment on unconstitutional retaliation claim. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | |
|
B159294
|
People v. Pinkston
Defendant who committed at least three traffic violations during high-speed chase is guilty of felony evasion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | |
|
02-15547
|
Bankston v. White
Federal employee who voluntarily dismissed administrative complaint for age bias was entitled to file lawsuit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | |
|
S117640
|
Kirkeby v. Superior Court (Fascenelli)
Order |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | ||
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S117879
|
People v. Chacon
Order |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | ||
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S117778
|
People v. Valdez
Order |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | ||
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02-50380
|
U.S. v. Kincade
Government must have individualized suspicion before extracting blood from parolees without their consent for DNA analysis. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | |
|
02-35902
|
Gausvik v. Perez
Police detective had qualified immunity for interviews conducted with alleged sexual abuse victims. |
Government |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | |
|
C037282
|
Ticket Track California Inc. v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
DMV may disclose to attorney residential addresses of drivers who are in arrears of parking garage charges. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 16, 2003 | |
|
S107821
|
Jackson Plaza Homeowners Assn. v. Alcal Roofing and Insulation
Order |
|
Nov. 16, 2003 | ||
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S110870
|
Regional Parking Inc. v. DMV
Order |
|
Nov. 16, 2003 | ||
|
A095878
|
In re Eldridge T.
Propositon 21 prohibits court from placing juvenile in California Youth Authority where no residental placement is available. |
Juveniles |
|
Nov. 14, 2003 | |
|
F034110
|
People v. Chavez
Drive-by shooting is not enumerated felony for purposes of felony-murder rule. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 14, 2003 | |
|
C038408
|
Regional Parking Inc. v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Attorney's request for confidential residence address information from DMV for collection purposes does not fall within confidentiality exception. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 13, 2003 | |
|
B147408
|
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP v. Tendler
In malicious prosecution action, trial court erred in granting motion to strike under anti-SLAPP statute because firm demonstrated probability it would prevail. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 13, 2003 | |
|
02-479
|
Medical Bd. of CA v. Hason
Order |
|
Nov. 12, 2003 | ||
|
02-811
|
Groh v. Ramirez
Order |
|
Nov. 12, 2003 | ||
|
02-809
|
Maryland v. Pringle
Order |
|
Nov. 12, 2003 | ||
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02-819
|
Kontrick v. Ryan
Order |
|
Nov. 12, 2003 | ||
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02-56457
|
Way v. County of Ventura
Because district court did not arrive at final decision on issue of qualified immunity, appellate jurisdiction does not exist. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2003 | |
|
02-1369
|
Mitchell v. Esparza
Federal court exceeded authority by granting habeas relief to defendant convicted of murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2003 | |
|
02-55983
|
Newton v. Diamond
Composer fails to demonstrate that rap group Beastie Boys' use of his composition was substantial enough for copyright infringement. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Nov. 12, 2003 | |
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02-35845
|
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Inc. v. South Beach Beverage Co.
Because bottle's design is functional, trademark is invalid. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Nov. 12, 2003 | |
|
02-1196
|
SEC v. Edwards
Order |
|
Nov. 11, 2003 | ||
|
99-5222
|
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. v. Brooks Fiber Communications of Oklahoma
Federal court has jurisdiction to review telecommunications agreement using 'arbitrary and capricious' standard. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 11, 2003 | |
|
02-458
|
Yates v. Hendon
Order |
|
Nov. 11, 2003 | ||
|
B159740
|
Kadish v. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles
|
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Nov. 11, 2003 |
