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People v. Frazer
May 21, 2003
Decker v. Yorkton Securities Inc.
Claim alleging brokers negligently deposited stock certificates requires subjective knowledge of significant probability of adverse claim.
Securities May 21, 2003
Joshua S., a minor
Juvenile court abused discretion by terminating jurisdiction over children without determining their best interests.
Family Law May 21, 2003
Reed v. Mutual Service Corp.
Arbitration panel did not exceed authority when dismissing claim in pre-hearing.
Civil Procedure May 21, 2003
Bird, Marella, Boxer & Wolpert v. Superior Court (Reiner)
May 21, 2003
People v. Salinas
May 21, 2003
Olson v. Cohen
May 21, 2003
People v. Alas
Jury's note stating Juror No. 3 could not follow the law did not constitute juror misconduct requiring removal.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2003
California Pro-Life Council Inc. v. Getman
California may regulate express ballot-measure advocacy.
Constitutional Law May 20, 2003
U.S. v. Reyna-Tapia
District courts may delegate Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 11 colloquy duties to magistrate judges with defendant's consent.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2003
California State Legislature Board v. Mineta
Federal Railroad Administration properly concluded that 'duty call' does not constitute violation of the Hours of Service Laws.
Administrative Agencies May 20, 2003
Harris Rutsky & Co. Insurance Services Inc. v. Bell & Clements Limited
England-based corporation's activities demonstrate it availed itself to privileges of conducting business in California sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction of court.
Civil Procedure May 20, 2003
Ingle v. Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Unconscionable nature of employer's arbitration agreement renders it unenforceable under California contract law.
Civil Procedure May 20, 2003
Paladin Associates Inc. v. Montana Power Co.
There are no violations of antitrust laws where procompetitive justifications plainly outweigh alleged anticompetitive effects.
Antitrust May 20, 2003
Warren v. Fox Family Worldwide Inc.
Plaintiff has no standing to sue for copyright infringement because plaintiff's musical compositions were created as works for hire.
Intellectual Property May 20, 2003
Miranda B. v. Kitzhaber
States do not enjoy Eleventh Amendment immunity with regards to claims under Title II of the American Disabilities Act.
Constitutional Law May 20, 2003
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
Gebin v. Mineta
Order
May 20, 2003
Jenkins v. Johnson
Because state court assessed merit of petitioner's claim before dismissing it as untimely, petition is considered properly filed within meaning of AEDPA.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2003
Acosta v. Synthetic Industries Inc.
Manufacturers of single purpose products incorporated into mass-produced homes are subject to strict products liability to homeowner.
Torts May 20, 2003
People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Bail of convicted defendant who failed to appear for sentencing is forfeited.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2003
People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Bail bond must be forfeited if defendant pleads no contest and then fails to appear for sentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2003
Swiderski v. Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes & Lerach
Mere initiation of prearbitration procedures does not satisfy requirement to exhaust arbitration remedy and do not support granting motion for new trial.
Civil Procedure May 20, 2003
People v. Ledesma
Police were entitled to conduct cursory sweep of premises for unknown occupants prior to conducting probation search.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2003
Ford Motor Co. v. Estate of Tommy Smith
Order
May 19, 2003
Ford Motor Co. v. Romo
Order
May 19, 2003
State of Kansas v. States of Nebraska and Colorado
Order
May 19, 2003
Breuer v. Jim's Concrete of Brevard Inc.
Lawsuit under FLSA filed in state court may be removed to federal court.
Civil Procedure May 19, 2003
Inyo County v. Paiute-Shoshone Indians
Tribe may not assert claim under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 in order to preserve its right to sovereign immunity.
Native American Affairs May 19, 2003
City of Los Angeles v. David
Order
May 19, 2003