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People v. Superior Court (Preciado)
State fulfilled due process requirements when it conducted mandatory psychiatric examinations of sexually violent predator before prior commitment expired.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
Ricky T., a Minor
Student who had verbal confrontation with teacher did not commit terrorist threat.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 2001
Save the Sunset Strip Coalition v. City of West Hollywood
In changing existing road into cul-de-sac, city isn't required to find road is no longer needed for vehicular traffic.
Real Property Jun. 29, 2001
Richard A., a Minor
Juvenile court abuses its discretion by placing children in home of relative with previous drug convictions.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 2001
Traverso v. Dept. of Transportation
Cause of action based on Caltrans revocation of permits for billboards canceled over 25 years ago is barred by statutes of limitation.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
People v. Zepeda
Wiretap of defendant's jail cell phone, admission of prior offenses, and sentence for firearm discharge do not violate constitutional rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
Eller Media Co. v. City of Los Angeles
Permit Streamlining Act's time limitations are not effective until environmental review process established by California Environmental Quality Act is complete.
Government Jun. 29, 2001
Valencia v. Rodriguez
Dismissal of bankruptcy petition serves to validate settlement agreement entered into while automatic stay was in force.
Bankruptcy Jun. 29, 2001
Solovij v. Gourley
DMV hearing officer may not rely on officer's unsworn report to determine whether probable cause for arrest existed.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 29, 2001
In re Lesansky
Jun. 29, 2001
Friends of Sierra Madre v. City of Sierra Madre
Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act is required when project is proposed and placed on ballot by public agency.
Environmental Law Jun. 29, 2001
Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital v. Superior Court (Lopez)
Statutory time period for filing peremptory challenge to newly assigned direct calendar judge begins when parties receive notice of assignment.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
In re Elizabeth G.
Attorney's failure to present oral argument regarding warrantless search did not prejudice juvenile because search was justified by exigent circumstances.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 2001
Dikeman v. Halter
Substantial evidence did not support administrative judge's finding that plaintiff had transferable skills and did not qualify for social security disability benefits.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 28, 2001
Rifino v. U.S. (In re Rifino)
Social worker who is likely to receive salary increases is not entitled to discharge of student loan debt in bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Jun. 28, 2001
People v. Protsman
Expert testimony is properly excluded at trial if no consensus regarding new scientific technique exists.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
U.S. v. Clymore
Conclusive evidence that seized property was used in drug crime must be established before court allows equitable tolling of statue of limitations.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Robinson v. Union Pacific Railroad
Arbitrator is entitled to determine that railroad worker who was wrongfully terminated is entitled to reinstatement but not back wages.
Labor Law Jun. 28, 2001
Hughes v. Argonaut Insurance Company
Employee may not sue employer's insurance carrier because insurer mishandled lien on employee's settlement with third party.
Employment Law Jun. 28, 2001
Lee v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company
State tort action brought against railroad for inadequate warning signs at railroad crossing is preempted by federal law.
Torts Jun. 28, 2001
Udd v. Massanari
Veteran whose mental disorder prevented him from challenging termination of benefits is entitled to retroactive award.
Government Jun. 28, 2001
Green & Shinee v. Superior Court (People)
Police reports are public records and do not fall within attorney-client privilege.
Attorneys Jun. 28, 2001
Matosantos Commercial Corp. v. Applebee's International, Inc.
Collateral estoppel bars claim where same issues are brought before court and party had full opportunity to litigate in prior action.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Popov v. IRS
Professional musician is entitled to deduct expenses from portion of home used exclusively for musical practice.
Taxation Jun. 28, 2001
Holohan v. Massanari
Administrative law judge commits reversible error in finding claimant is not disabled when record contains substantial evidence to support finding of disability .
Administrative Agencies Jun. 28, 2001
Brown v. Lucky Stores, Inc.
Safe harbor provision of Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employees who have not had alcohol for meaningful amount of time.
Employment Law Jun. 28, 2001
Visionshape Inc. v. Kofax Image Products Inc.
Court properly sustains demurrer without leave to amend when, among other things, plaintiff's first and second causes of action do not meet pleading requirements.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Kaczorowski v. Board of Supervisors for the County of Mendocino (Perry)
Court does not abuse discretion in denying petition based on absence of indispensable party that could not be joined.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
United States v. $22,474.00
Sophisticated dog sniff and admission of cocaine trafficking conviction provide sufficient probable cause to assume money seized was drug-related.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
Boykin v. ATC/Vancom of Colorado
Disabled bus driver is not entitled to dispatcher position that was created six months after termination.
Employment Law Jun. 28, 2001