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Arizona v. Finch
Order
Nov. 17, 2003
Arguello v. Conoco Inc.
Order
Nov. 17, 2003
EEOC v. Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps
Caselaw prohibiting employers from requiring applicants to sign arbitration agreements is overruled.
Employment Law Nov. 17, 2003
Vance v. Barrett
Prisoners are entitled to summary judgment on unconstitutional retaliation claim.
Constitutional Law Nov. 17, 2003
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
Bankston v. White
Federal employee who voluntarily dismissed administrative complaint for age bias was entitled to file lawsuit.
Civil Procedure Nov. 17, 2003
Kirkeby v. Superior Court (Fascenelli)
Order
Nov. 17, 2003
People v. Chacon
Order
Nov. 17, 2003
People v. Valdez
Order
Nov. 17, 2003
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
Gausvik v. Perez
Police detective had qualified immunity for interviews conducted with alleged sexual abuse victims.
Government Nov. 17, 2003
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
Jackson Plaza Homeowners Assn. v. Alcal Roofing and Insulation
Order
Nov. 16, 2003
Regional Parking Inc. v. DMV
Order
Nov. 16, 2003
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
People v. Chavez
Drive-by shooting is not enumerated felony for purposes of felony-murder rule.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 14, 2003
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
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
Medical Bd. of CA v. Hason
Order
Nov. 12, 2003
Groh v. Ramirez
Order
Nov. 12, 2003
Maryland v. Pringle
Order
Nov. 12, 2003
Kontrick v. Ryan
Order
Nov. 12, 2003
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
Mitchell v. Esparza
Federal court exceeded authority by granting habeas relief to defendant convicted of murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2003
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
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Inc. v. South Beach Beverage Co.
Because bottle's design is functional, trademark is invalid.
Intellectual Property Nov. 12, 2003
SEC v. Edwards
Order
Nov. 11, 2003
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
Yates v. Hendon
Order
Nov. 11, 2003
Kadish v. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles
Nov. 11, 2003