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Zheng v. Ashcroft
BIA's interpretation of term 'acquiescence' impermissibly narrows Congress' intent for relief under Convention Against Torture.
Immigration Aug. 3, 2003
U.S. v. Britt
Defendant convicted of drug offense was improperly restricted from engaging in occupation as credit counselor.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 3, 2003
Honolulu Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of United Assn. Local Union No. 675 v. Foster
Legal restitution is not available as appropriate equitable relief under ERISA; denial of attorney fees is not abuse of discretion.
Employment Law Aug. 3, 2003
Khatchatrian v. Continental Casualty Co.
Death from stroke does not constitute an 'accident' within meaning of accidental death policy.
Insurance Aug. 3, 2003
Alvarez-Santos v. INS
Court has jurisdiction to review immigration board's decision to deny asylum and withholding of removal.
Immigration Aug. 3, 2003
Hanf v. Summers (In re Summers)
California's transmutation statute does not apply when property is transferred from third party to spouses as joint tenants.
Bankruptcy Aug. 3, 2003
Finke v. Walt Disney Co.
Aug. 1, 2003
Crowell v. San Francisco Bar Pilots
Order
Jul. 31, 2003
Marriage of Jurek & Bowman
Order
Jul. 31, 2003
Hayward v. Ventura Volvo
Order
Jul. 31, 2003
In re Gray
Order
Jul. 31, 2003
Claxton v. Atlantic Richfield
Order
Jul. 31, 2003
Florez v. Linens N Things
Order
Jul. 31, 2003
N.M., a Minor
Order extending parental reunification services beyond 18-month maximum was not supported by evidence.
Family Law Jul. 30, 2003
First American Title Co. v. Mirzaian
Court clerk's entry of default and denial of motion to set aside clerk's entry of default is not appealable.
Civil Procedure Jul. 30, 2003
Alvin R., a Minor
Because family services agency did not assist with visitation and counseling between child and parent, reasonable reunification services were not provided.
Family Law Jul. 30, 2003
Martinez v. City of Oxnard
Order
Jul. 30, 2003
Hayward v. Ventura Volvo
Court is not limited in awarding attorney fees to those incurred by plaintiff under contingency fee contract.
Attorneys Jul. 29, 2003
People v. Kons
Admission of statement which identified shooter was violation of defendant's confrontation clause right.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 29, 2003
Martha C. v. Superior Court (People)
Court may not deny deferred entry of judgment because it wished to send message to other juvenile drug smugglers.
Juveniles Jul. 29, 2003
Eller Media Co. v. Community Redevelopment Agency
Application to construct billboards near historic buildings was properly denied.
Government Jul. 29, 2003
Boehm & Associates v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Health care provider may sue to recover funds spent when employer failed to carry workers' compensation insurance.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 29, 2003
Hillsboro Properties v. Public Utilities Commission (Hambly)
Public Utilities Commission did not improperly usurp city's rent control jurisdiction.
Government Jul. 29, 2003
CUNA Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
In inverse condemnation action, trial court erred by requiring property owner to show 'but for' mitigation efforts, damage would have occurred.
Real Property Jul. 29, 2003
Cossman v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Code of Civil Procedure Section 361 bars tort action which accrued in another state and plaintiff is non-resident.
Civil Procedure Jul. 29, 2003
People v. Jones
Kidnapping statute is not pre-empted by child abduction law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 29, 2003
People v. Buttram
Appellate court erroneously concluded probable cause certificate was necessary for defendant to assert abuse of sentencing discretion.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 28, 2003
People v. Hammer
'One Strike' law applies to defendant with prior specified conviction that led to probation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 28, 2003
Parris v. Superior Court (Lowe's H.I.W. Inc.)
Precertification communication with potential plaintiffs of class action does not require court approval.
Civil Procedure Jul. 28, 2003
Olszewski v. Scripps Health
State statutes authorizing provider liens against Medi-Cal beneficiaries are pre-empted by federal law.
Constitutional Law Jul. 28, 2003