| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-1243
|
Borden Ranch v. U.S. Army Corps of Engrs.
Order |
|
Dec. 17, 2002 | ||
|
C035827
|
People v. Torres
Defendant's commitment is extended under Sexually Violent Predators Act because trial court's error in refusing to give circumstantial evidence instruction is harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | |
|
99-71317
|
United Food and Commercial Workers Union v. NLRB
Amended opinion |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | ||
|
01-16799
|
Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona v. Lawall
Arizona's parental consent abortion statute does not violate right to privacy. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | |
|
00-17352
|
Syntek Semiconductor Co. v. Microchip Technology Inc.
Amended opinion |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | ||
|
01-1420
|
WA Dept. of Social & Health v. Guardianship of Keffeler
Order |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | ||
|
99-17383
|
Myers v. Phillip Morris Companies Inc.
Order |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | ||
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99-16129
|
Navajo Nation v. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Order |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | ||
|
01-16092
|
Southwest Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Forest Service
Where threatened species is not likely to be harmed during consultation period, district court did not err in denying injunctive relief. |
Environmental Law |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | |
|
01-36112
|
Esplanade Properties LLC v. City of Seattle
Proposal to build houses on tidelands of bay regularly used by public for recreational activities is inconsistent with public trust doctrine. |
Government |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | |
|
02-55030
|
Fontana Empire Center LLC v. City of Fontana
Federal court had jurisdiction to review state court's decision in foreclosure case. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | |
|
00-50042
|
U.S. v. Veerapol
Court did not err in applying 'vulnerable victim' sentence enhancement where defendant was convicted of holding Thai national to involuntary servitude. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | |
|
01-800
|
Howsam v. Dean Witter Reynolds Inc.
Arbitrator, rather than court, must decide whether dispute satisfies time-limit rule of National Association of Securities Dealers. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | |
|
01-704
|
U.S. v. Bean
Mere inaction by Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms does not automatically grant court jurisdiction to hear claim involving firearm application. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Dec. 16, 2002 | |
|
01-1444
|
Chavez v. Martinez
Order |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | ||
|
01-1375
|
United States v. Navajo Nation
Order |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | ||
|
C030891
|
People v. Walker
Defendant who is charged with felony, released on bail and fails to appear can be punished for violation Penal Code Sections 1320.5 and 12022.1. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
01-35033
|
Idaho Watersheds Project v. Hahn
Court properly granted injunction imposing conditions on grazing and timetable for compliance with National Environmental Policy Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
01-15159
|
National Audubon Society v. Davis
California law banning use of steel-jawed leghold traps is pre-empted by Endangered Species Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
01-55986
|
City of Los Angeles v. U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Statute confers broad discretion on Secretary of Commerce to decide if and when sampling is feasible in taking census. |
Government |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
00-10514
|
U.S. v. Gonzales
Trial court must resentence defendant based on evidence that drugs may have been intended for personal use rather than distribution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
01-15201
|
Pavao v. Pagay
Totality of circumstances support jury's finding that police officer had consent to enter home. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
00-56803
|
Vasquez v. County of Los Angeles
In employment discrimination action, objectively tangible harm rather than mere personal preference is required to show adverse employment decision. |
Employment Law |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
99-50041
|
U.S. v. Hovsepian
Court improperly expunged terrorist convictions of resident aliens seeking naturalization. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
00-17055
|
Pension Trust Fund for Operating Engineers v. Federal Insurance Co.
Lawsuit for breach of fiduciary duty triggered insurance company's duty to defend policyholder. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
01-10578
|
U.S. v. Carbullido
Double jeopardy violation committed where prosecution addressed issue of insanity which was litigated in prior prosecution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | |
|
01-56879
|
Southern California Edison Co. v. Lynch
Order |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | ||
|
S085323
|
People v. Kelley
Order |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | ||
|
01-1243
|
Borden Ranch Partnership v. United States Army Corps. of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency
Order |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 | ||
|
01-801
|
Harvey v. Smith
Order |
|
Dec. 15, 2002 |
