| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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02-55090
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Bevan v. Socal Communications Sites (In re Bevan)
Creditor wasn't equitably subrogated to IRS's claim where creditor eliminated IRS's right of redemption in property once owned by debtors. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 24, 2003 | |
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01-35689
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Townsend v. Quasim
Provision of community-based nursing care to select Medicaid recipients may violate ADA. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 24, 2003 | |
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02-94
|
Overton v. Bazzetta
Prison regulations as they pertain to noncontact visits have rational relation to legitimate penological interests. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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02-371
|
Virginia v. Hicks
Government entity's trespass policy is not facially invalid under First Amendment's overbreadth doctrine. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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02-5664
|
Sell v. United States
Decision approving involuntary administration of antipsychotic drugs, solely to render petitioner competent to stand trial, is vacated. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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02-403
|
Federal Election Commission v. Beaumont
Law prohibiting nonprofit advocacy corporations from making direct contributions to certain federal elections is consistent with First Amendment. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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01-15141
|
Union Pacific Railroad Co. v. California Public Utilities Commission
California's regulations governing railroad track standards and internal railroad rules are partially pre-empted by federal railroad safety laws. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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02-30208
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U.S. v. Mendoza-Reyes
Judge's statement made during voir dire was not error; classification of state offense not error; no ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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00-35187
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Foltz v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Sealing discovery materials requires showing of good cause; maintaining under seal filed documents requires compelling reason. |
Insurance |
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Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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03-105
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County health system that contracted with Medi-Cal Commission isn't subject to 'reviewed for medical necessity only' statutory requirement unless in contract. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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03-201
|
Opinion of Lockyer
City council may not enter into public works contract with prime contractor when mayor is officer, stockholder and employee of subcontractor. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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02-908
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Security officers employed by community college district may not act as peace officers on behalf of district. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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03-301
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Person employed as trainee by fire department to provide firefighting services is entitled to enhanced benefits granted by Workers' Compensation Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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03-409
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Sheriff is granted leave to have judicial determination of validity of county measure imposing term limits. |
Government |
|
Jun. 23, 2003 | |
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01-17023
|
Gerling Global Reinsurance Corp. of America v. Low
Holocaust Victim Insurance Relief Act does not violate due process of insurers who conduct business in California |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | |
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02-7118
|
Gomes v. United States
Order |
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | ||
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02-1486
|
Associated Credit Services Inc. v. Campion (In re Campion)
Creditor is liable for automatic stay violation attributable to its computer system. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | |
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02-1527
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Gonzalez v. Gottlieb (In re Metro Fulfillment Inc.)
Employees' claims for penalty wages against employer who filed for bankruptcy are entitled to administrative priority. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 22, 2003 | |
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S103581
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In re Martinez
|
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | ||
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02-722
|
American Insurance Assn. v. Garamendi
California's Holocaust Victim Insurance Relief Act impermissibly interferes with federal foreign affairs power. |
Government |
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | |
|
02-634
|
Green Tree Financial Corp. v. Bazzle
Arbitrator must determine whether contract permits class arbitration. |
Contracts |
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | |
|
02-241
|
Grutter v. Bollinger
Law school's use of race in admissions is not prohibited by equal protection clause. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | |
|
02-361
|
United States v. American Library Assn.
Filtering provisions of Children's Internet Protection Act that are imposed on public libraries are constitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 22, 2003 | |
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01-56343
|
Guillory v. Roe
Amended opinion |
|
Jun. 19, 2003 | ||
|
02-1376
|
Varela v. Dynamic Brokers Inc. (In re Dynamic Brokers Inc.)
Bankruptcy court's disallowance of creditor's claim and confirmation of debtor's amended plan were error. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 18, 2003 | |
|
01-950
|
Hillside Dairy Inc. v. Lyons
State's milk pricing regulations are not exempt from scrutiny under commerce clause. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 18, 2003 | |
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01-57210
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Van Susteren v. Jones
California's disaffiliation requirement on partisan candidates does not impermissibly burden rights protected by First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 18, 2003 | |
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02-695
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Fitzgerald v. Racing Association of Central Iowa
State law that imposes different tax rates on slot machines does not violate equal protection clause. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 18, 2003 | |
|
02-679
|
Desert Palace Inc. v. Costa
Direct evidence of discrimination is not required to obtain a mixed-motive jury instruction. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 18, 2003 | |
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01-10873
|
Nguyen v. United States
Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel did not have authority to decide appeals because of participation of non-Article III judge. |
Judges |
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Jun. 18, 2003 |
