| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00-0161
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State v. Carlson
Opinion |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | ||
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99-36035
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Student Loan Fund of Idaho Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Education
Amended opinion |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | ||
|
E021559
|
People v. Parker
Juror who worried about punishment of defendant was properly dismissed for misconduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
B149863
|
City National Bank v. Adams
Attorney who had opportunity to acquire confidential information is disqualified to represent client in matter against former client. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
B149679
|
Rubin v. United Air Lines Inc.
Airline may eject passenger from flight without liability if it reasonably believes passenger presents safety risk. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
S080284
|
Keenan v. Superior Court (Sinatra)
Provisions of 'Son of Sam' law are unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
B149321
|
People v. Craney
State may appeal court's order dismissing criminal case for lack of evidence after jury voted to convict. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
S029384
|
People v. Hillhouse
Court upholds death sentence even though conviction is partially reversed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
S093476
|
Correa v. Superior Court (People)
Witnesses' Spanish-language statements related to police through bystanders acting as translators are admissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
A092221
|
American Equity Insurance Co. v. Beck
Two attorneys jointly representing client have no fiduciary duty toward each other. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
E026915
|
Jefferson v. California Department of Youth Authority
Signing of general release waiving all future claims barred plaintiff's sex discrimination suit. |
Employment Law |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
B142814
|
Paul v. Friedman
Investigative activity, not 'in connection with issue under consideration' in official proceeding, does not fall within protection of anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
S103451
|
People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Order |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | ||
|
E029198
|
El Dorado Palm Springs Ltd. v. City of Palm Springs
City council lacked authority to impose conditions upon approval of subdivision application. |
Real Property |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
98-56624
|
Andrews v. TRW Inc.
Order |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | ||
|
01-55272
|
Melendez v. Pliler
Prisoner did not default claim that his right to confront witness was violated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
00-10163
|
U.S. v. Murillo
'Ends of justice' continuance did not violate defendant's right to speedy trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 2, 2002 | |
|
S106984
|
Westerfield v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Jul. 1, 2002 | ||
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00-16423
|
Newdow v. U.S. Congress
Act adding words 'under God' to Pledge of Allegiance to Flag and school's recitation policy violate Establishment Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 1, 2002 | |
|
A088934
|
Musser v. Provencher
Attorney may seek indemnification from co-counsel whose negligence triggered malpractice lawsuit. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 1, 2002 | |
|
S097104
|
Jefferson v. California Department of Youth Authority
Order |
|
Jul. 1, 2002 | ||
|
S099665
|
American Equity Insurance Co. v. Beck
Order |
|
Jul. 1, 2002 | ||
|
S099489
|
People v. Zangari
Order |
|
Jul. 1, 2002 | ||
|
S099962
|
Alpha Therapeutic Corp. v. The Home Insurance Company
Order |
|
Jul. 1, 2002 | ||
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01-50328
|
U.S. v. Hardy
Amended opinion |
|
Jul. 1, 2002 | ||
|
01-35922
|
Tillamook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted adequate investigation in determining expansion of reservoir would not have significant environmental impact. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jul. 1, 2002 | |
|
01-714
|
Utah v. Evans
Census Bureau's methodology of 'hot-deck imputation' is not prohibited 'sampling' under 13 U.S.C. Section 195. |
Government |
|
Jun. 30, 2002 | |
|
01-419
|
City of Columbus v. Ours Garage and Wrecker Service
States may delegate to municipalities and local agencies the authority to establish safety regulations involving tow trucks and similar motor carriers. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 30, 2002 | |
|
00-1021
|
Rush Prudential HMO Inc. v. Moran
ERISA does not pre-empt Illinois HMO Act. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 30, 2002 | |
|
01-394
|
Christopher v. Harbury
Wife alleging government deceived and concealed information regarding husband who was executed has not stated claim for denial of access to courts. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 30, 2002 |
