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People v. SpeeDee Oil Change Systems Inc.
Apr. 3, 2002
People v. Lawley
Death-row inmate's sentence was improper as to conspiracy count since sentence already imposed for murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 3, 2002
San Lazaro Assn. Inc. v. Connell
Medi-Cal providers cannot maintain action to enforce state's compliance with Medicaid Act's single state agency requirement for administering and supervising Medicaid program.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 3, 2002
Thomas v. Barnhart
Substantial evidence supports Social Security Administration determination that applicant is not disabled and not entitled to benefits.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 3, 2002
Marks v. Superior Court (People)
In death penalty cases, although habeas corpus counsel may make suggestions, appellate counsel has ultimate control of record correction process.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 3, 2002
U.S. v. Watkins
Misbranding liability under Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires proof of materiality under theories of intent to defraud or mislead.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 3, 2002
Harper v. United States Seafoods
Contract between seaman and company is invalid because the vessel's master did not sign contract as required by statute.
Maritime Law Apr. 3, 2002
Jazzabi v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Supplemental unanimity instruction given to confused jury resulted in cumulative error.
Civil Procedure Apr. 3, 2002
U.S. v. Martin
Leadership enhancement applied to money laundering and mail fraud does not qualify as 'impermissible double counting.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 3, 2002
Henley v. Philip Morris Inc.
Order
Apr. 3, 2002
McKown v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Employee of independent contractor may bring action for tort of negligent provision of unsafe equipment against hirer of contractor.
Torts Apr. 3, 2002
Hooker v. Dept. of Transportation
No liability for hirer of independent contractor unless hirer's retained control 'affirmatively contributed' to the injury.
Torts Apr. 3, 2002
People v. SpeeDee Oil Change Systems Inc.
Apr. 3, 2002
Amelco Electric v. City of Thousand Oaks
Abandonment theory of liability does not apply against public entity on competitively bid contract.
Contracts Apr. 3, 2002
Hartwell Corp. v. Superior Court (Santamaria)
Damage claims against water utilities for violations of state and federal drinking water standards are not preempted.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 3, 2002
Robinson v. Solano County
Police officers are immune from federal claim they used excessive force in seizing at gunpoint unarmed man suspected of shooting dogs.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 3, 2002
U.S. v. Khatami
'Corruptly persuades' language of statute encompasses non-coercive attempt to tamper with prospective witnesses.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 3, 2002
Assn. of Flight Attendants AFL-CIO v. Horizon Air Industries Inc.
Railway Labor Act claim within scope of collective bargaining agreement is subject to arbitration.
Civil Procedure Apr. 3, 2002
Hope v. Pelzer
Order
Apr. 3, 2002
Franconia Associates v. United States
Order
Apr. 3, 2002
BE & K Constr. Co. v. NLRB
Order
Apr. 3, 2002
United States v. Ruiz
Order
Apr. 3, 2002
United States v. Drayton
Order
Apr. 3, 2002
United States v. Cotton
Order
Apr. 3, 2002
Chase Manhattan Bank v. Traffic Stream (BVI)
Order
Apr. 3, 2002
People v. Willis
Court's failure to reseat new jury panel after finding defendant used peremptory challenges in racially biased manner constitutes prejudicial error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 3, 2002
Lowe v. Sockey
Order
Apr. 3, 2002
Bunker's Glass Co. v. Pilkington plc
Indirect purchaser may bring action to recover damages resulting from alleged price-fixing by manufacturer.
Antitrust Apr. 2, 2002
State v. Rosas-Hernandez
Witness may invoke right against self-incrimination while petition for post-conviction relief is pending.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 2, 2002
Arizona v. Flores
Without defendant's suppressed statements, there exists a lack of corpus delecti to maintain charge of narcotics sale
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 2, 2002