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In re Kauffman
Attorney who was suspended from practicing in another state is not entitled to retroactive suspension in California.
Attorneys Mar. 13, 2001
Soliz v. Great Western Bank
Review granted
Mar. 13, 2001
In re Overland Park
Corporation is bound by agreement to maintain capital level of financial institution despite filing for bankruptcy.
Banking Mar. 13, 2001
Kulmer v. Surface Transportation Board
Continued rail service is factor Surface Transportation Board may consider when reviewing offers to purchase railroad line subject to abandonment application.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 13, 2001
Stauth v. National Union Fire Insurance Co.
Insurers who prevail in declaratory judgment actions seeking coverage under liability policies can get attorney fees.
Insurance Mar. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Ryan
Evidence obtained during illegal search may be used to increase defendant's sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
Wilshire Insurance Company v. Tuff Boy Holding
Good faith settlement between later-added defendant and plaintiffs may extinguish indemnity claims of other responsible parties who settled previously.
Civil Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
People v. Allen
Defendant entering unlocked vehicle and opening trunk by pulling latch does not commit auto burglary as defined by statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
Hale v. Southern California IPA Medical Group, Inc.
Plaintiff in shareholder derivative action is required to provide $50,000 maximum as security for defendants' expenses regardless of number of moving defendants.
Corporations Mar. 13, 2001
Hill Medical Corporation v. Wycoff
Covenant not to compete is void where no compensation for good will is provided to resigning shareholder.
Employment Law Mar. 13, 2001
Echevarrieta v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Mar. 13, 2001
Camargo v. California Portland Cement Company
Arbitration of contractual claims under collective bargaining agreement does not prevent union employee from pursuing statutory claims in court.
Employment Law Mar. 13, 2001
People v. Pierson
Defendant must know methamphetamines were being manufactured in order to support conviction of manufacturing controlled substance based on ephedrine extraction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
Tognazzini v. San Luis Coastal Unified School District
Employee fulfilling state mandated fingerprinting requirement on own time was not acting within scope of employment when accident occurred.
Torts Mar. 13, 2001
Francisco M., a Minor
Court must have hearings to determine cause for continuing material witnesses' detention in lieu of security.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
People v. Sanchez
Evasion of police in violation of Vehicle Code doesn't support conviction for second-degree murder under felony-murder rule.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
Levitz Furniture Co. of the Pacific Inc. v. Wingtip Communications Inc.
Notice to pay rent is valid despite inclusion of rent due over one year because amount claimed was reasonable estimate.
Real Property Mar. 13, 2001
Macedo v. Bosio Revocable Trust
Lawsuit for fraudulent conveyance may be filed within 3 years of entry of judgment for creditor.
Civil Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
Steven H., a Minor
Notice of parental rights hearing must be given to grandparents if whereabouts of parents are unknown.
Family Law Mar. 13, 2001
People v. Servantes
Federal law does not preempt state and local regulation of towing companies when purpose of regulation is to promote public safety.
Business Law Mar. 13, 2001
Leko v. Cornerstone Home Inspection
Realtor may seek equitable indemnity from home inspection company in action for negligent nondisclosure of construction defects.
Torts Mar. 13, 2001
Donnellan v. City of Novato
Cover letter is not sufficient to qualify as notice to party seeking writ of mandate to review administrative decision.
Civil Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
People v. Riggs
Sentence was properly calculated to take into account prior conviction in different county.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
Marriage of Zoppa
Couple who lived together made valid property contract despite agreement to bear children.
Family Law Mar. 13, 2001
Expressions at Rancho Niguel Assoc. v. Ahmanson Developments Inc.
Roofer is liable only for portion of construction defect that is attributable to its work.
Torts Mar. 13, 2001
Thompson v. Tracor Flight Systems Inc.
Screaming episodes by manager that were not corrected by employer led to intolerable conditions forcing employee to resign.
Employment Law Mar. 13, 2001
In re Collins
Prison policy banning inmates from receiving Internet materials through mail is valid.
Prisoners Rights Mar. 13, 2001
People v. Bui
Expert's testimony concerning effects of methamphetamine on ability to drive safely is based on research generally accepted in scientific community.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 13, 2001
People v. Maldonado
Trial court does not misconstrue outdoor advertising statutes when facts demonstrate violation of applicable law.
Real Property Mar. 13, 2001
People v. Cluff
Order
Mar. 13, 2001