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Three Boys Music Corp. v. Michael Bolton
Widespread dissemination of popular copyrighted song creates prima facie case of copyright infringement.
Intellectual Property Aug. 4, 2000
The Vons Companies Inc. v. Federal Insurance Co.
Coverage for losses caused by employee dishonesty doesn't extend to vicarious liability for losses arising from employee's tortious conduct.
Insurance Aug. 4, 2000
Andres Flores-Miramontes v. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Federal district courts have habeas corpus jurisdiction to consider challenges to removal orders brought by aliens.
Immigration Aug. 4, 2000
Letitia V., a Minor
California's law does not conflict with Indian Child Welfare Act's goals of preventing the break-up Indian families.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Giovani M., a Minor
Minor who bargains for reduced confinement waives any claim under Penal Code 654.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
San Luis Coastal Unified School District v. City of Morro Bay
Under city's water code, the word 'transferor' does not mean a seller of water, but an entity that transfers water.
Government Aug. 4, 2000
Maranian v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Interim Board decision that determines threshold issues of liability is reviewable.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 4, 2000
Maryland Casualty Co. v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Equitable contribution rather than equitable subrogation applies to equally liable insurer that did not contribute to defense.
Insurance Aug. 4, 2000
Hornung v. Superior Court of San Diego County
Administrative officer performing quasi-judicial function not required to testify about motivation for denying parole.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Marylander v. Officer of Statewide Health Planning and Development
State agency memoranda to the Governor are not unconditionally privileged under Evidence Code Section 1040(b)(2).
Civil Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Cerritos Valley Bank v. Stirling
Guarantor's predefault waiver of notice of collateral sale is void.
Contracts Aug. 4, 2000
Freis v. Soboroff
The federal requirements that cities withhold taxes and require payment recipients to provide social security numbers does not violate Constitution.
Taxation Aug. 4, 2000
U.S. v. Harrison
Defendant's ongoing representation by attorney, although that representation began before indictment, invokes right to counsel once that right attaches at time of indictment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Pullin v. Superior Court (The Vons Companies Inc.)
Evidence is not made inadmissible merely because it is obtained by investigation rather than by way of formal discovery.
Civil Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Krusi v. S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., Inc.
Once cause of action in favor of prior owner of real property accrues, subsequent owner cannot collect against architect or contractor for same damages.
Constitutional Law Aug. 4, 2000
Simi Valley Adventist Hospital v. Bonta
Though provider must seek reimbursement adjustment within time allowed, it may challenge method used to determine reimbursement.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 4, 2000
Rubenstein v. Rubenstein
Ex-husband fails to demonstrate that ex-wife's action to set aside a marital dissolution judgment is time-barred.
Family Law Aug. 4, 2000
Shavarts v. Budget Group Inc.
Avoidable fuel service charges imposed upon car renters are authorized by the legislature and do not amount to an unfair business practice.
Torts Aug. 4, 2000
Baker v. Snyder
Presumption of reliability of blood alcohol test is not rebutted where seal on blood sample is broken six days prior to testing.
Civil Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
U.S. v. Martinez-Vitela
Order
Aug. 4, 2000
Krusi v. S.J. Amoroso Construction Co.
Once cause of action in favor of prior owner of real property accrues, subsequent owner cannot collect against architect or contractor for same damages.
Constitutional Law Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Jenkins
Right to fair trial is not undermined by introduction of physical evidence where reliability of evidence is not questioned.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 3, 2000
Kasler v. Lockyer
1999 amendment to the Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act of 1989 is not unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Aug. 3, 2000
People v. Rios
To obtain a conviction for voluntary manslaughter, state need not prove malcie was lacking by reason of provocation or a belief in the need for self-defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 3, 2000
U.S. v. Yazzie
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2000
Woodward v. Neet
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2000
Mills v. Lee
Order
Civil Rights Aug. 2, 2000
Dudley v. State of Kansas
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2000
U.S. v. Ramos
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2000
US v. Jojola
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2000