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Nicholas Y., a Minor
Juvenile commits vandalism by defacing theater projection-booth window with Sharpie marker even though markings can be wiped off.
Juveniles Aug. 22, 2001
South Coast Newspapers v. Superior Court (Steven D.)
Prior restraints are invalid where no evidence that in-court identifications would be based on media reports rather than observations at crime scene
Constitutional Law Aug. 22, 2001
D'Sa v. Playhut Inc.
Public policy is violated despite severability and choice-of-law provisions in employment contract that contains illegal covenant not to compete.
Employment Law Aug. 22, 2001
Francisco S., a Minor
Juvenile may not be confined for contempt when underlying offense carries no confinement time.
Juveniles Aug. 22, 2001
Margolin v. Shemaria
Oral fee sharing agreement that does meet standards set by rules of professional conduct cannot be enforced.
Attorneys Aug. 22, 2001
People v. Walker
Court doesn't have authority to order convicted man to submit blood and saliva samples.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 22, 2001
Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff's Association v. County of Sacramento
Measure requiring binding arbitration of employment disputes is compatible with measure requiring voter approval of limited types of arbitration results.
Government Aug. 22, 2001
In re Joseph F.
Police officer did not use excessive force in restraining juvenile on middle school grounds without permission.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 22, 2001
Elan E., a minor
Grandparents not required to pay attorney fees for indigent child represented by appointed pro bono counsel in guardianship proceeding
Family Law Aug. 22, 2001
Schooler v. State of California
State has no obligation to prevent natural erosion of bluff adjacent to owner's property.
Government Aug. 22, 2001
People v. Nguyen
Jury instruction that victim of robbery need not own, possess, or be in control of property taken is not harmless error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 22, 2001
People v. Tindall
Trial court abused its discretion by allowing prosecution to add prior-conviction allegations before sentencing but after discharge of jury.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 22, 2001
Tosco Corp. v. General Insurance Company of America
Defendant insurer not liable for environmental clean-up costs which originated after expiration of insurance policy.
Insurance Aug. 22, 2001
People v. Mazurette
Defendant may not appeal admission of evidence when she pleaded no contest and received deferred entry of judgment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 22, 2001
Vacanti M.D. Inc. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
Medical providers' antitrust and racketeering claims against workers' compensation insurers not barred by exclusivity provisions of Workers' Compensation Act.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 22, 2001
Apartment Association of Los Angeles County, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
City ordinance imposing housing inspection fee only on landlords is not directly associated with property ownership and is enforceable.
Taxation Aug. 22, 2001
U.S. v. Flynn
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
U.S. v. Day
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
Brooks v. Graber
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
Mauk v. Presbyterian Health Plan, Inc.
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
Betzle v. Geringer
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
Nowosielski v. Mahaffey
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
U.S. v. Rockford
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
West v. Keating
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
Merrill v. Merrill (In re Merrill)
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
Lee v. Scott
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
Gagnon v. Resource Technology, Inc.
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
Sanders v. State of Utah
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
U.S. v. Martin
Order
Aug. 22, 2001
Berry v. Scafe
Order
Aug. 22, 2001