Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S075029
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People v. Wernicke
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 8, 2000 | |
S070114
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Ramirez v. Yosemite Water Company
Salesperson spending majority of time away from employer premises is exempt from overtime laws. |
Labor Law |
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May 8, 2000 | |
B097099
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Ramirez v. Yosemite Water Co.
Salesperson spending majority of time away from employer's premises is exempt from overtime laws. |
Labor Law |
|
May 8, 2000 | |
H017212
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Morillion v. Royal Packing Co.
Farm workers aren't entitled to compensation for time spent in required travel on company buses. |
Labor Law |
|
May 8, 2000 | |
S075573
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Syntex Corporation v. Lowsley-Williams and Companies
Insurer not responsible for costs resulting from intentional release of hazardous substances. |
Environmental Law |
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May 8, 2000 | |
S070048
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Truck Insurance Exchange v. Superior Court (Peck/Jones Construction Corp.)
General liability policy affords no coverage for contractor's negligent failure to meet contractual deadline. |
Insurance |
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May 8, 2000 | |
S077916
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Marriage of Congdon
Parent with joint physical custody who isn't moving away can only modify custody decree by showing change in circumstances. |
Family Law |
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May 8, 2000 | |
S068741
|
People v. Woods
Officer cannot enter residence to determine whether individual is violating probation, regardless of officer's subjective intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 7, 2000 | |
98-1480
|
Beck v. Prupis
Injury caused by overt act that is not racketeering or otherwise wrongful under RICO laws does not give rise to cause of action. |
Torts |
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May 7, 2000 | |
98-6322
|
Slack v. McDaniel
Habeas petitioner appealing dismissal after Death Penalty Act's effective date must first obtain certificate of appealability. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 7, 2000 | |
98-55657, 98-56041 and 98-56154
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Cramer v. Consolidated Freightways Inc.
When collective bargaining agreement contemplates electronic surveillance of employees by employer, Labor Management Relations Act preempts state law claims for invasion of privacy. |
Labor Law |
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May 7, 2000 | |
S044991
|
People v. Wilds
Order |
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May 7, 2000 | ||
S054561
|
Aguilar v. Avis Rent A Car System
Properly limited jurisdiction barring manager's racist epithets in workplace will not be unconstitutional prior restraint. |
Employment Law |
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May 7, 2000 | |
98-35708
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Klamath Water Users Protective Assoc. v. Patterson
Irrigators in Klamath Basin aren't third-party beneficiaries to contract governing management of Little River Dam. |
Environmental Law |
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May 5, 2000 | |
98-35780
|
Harman v. Apfel
District court decision to remand disability benefits case back to Social Security Administration for further proceedings is reviewable for abuse of discretion. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 5, 2000 | |
98-50359
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U.S. v. Hankey
Expert testimony regarding street gang 'code of silence' is admissible to rebut gang member's testimony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2000 | |
98-70049
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Marine Power & Equipment v. Dept. of Labor
Employer isn't eligible for second-injury reduction in liability benefits payable for worker's disability that may be materially greater because of preexisting condition. |
Workers' Compensation |
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May 5, 2000 | |
98-16766
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Balice v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Mitigating factors and grower's ability to pay need not be considered when imposing fines under Agriculture Marketing Agreement Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 5, 2000 | |
98-56884
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Hernandez v. Campbell
Before any other issue, court must first determine if habeas petition is filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2241 or Section 2255. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2000 | |
98-50405
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U.S. v. Byrne
When court indicates ruling wasn't final, verbal approval of acquittal motion isn't final judgment that terminates double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2000 | |
97-50508
|
U.S. v. Newman
Defendant's prison sentence may not be reduced by amount of time spent in drug-treatment facility while on pre-trial release. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2000 | |
98-16363
|
McDaniel v. Chevron Corp.
Mortality assumptions of ERISA-governed employee retirement plan may include forward adjustments to account for differences in life expectancy of males and females. |
Employment Law |
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May 5, 2000 | |
99-10119
|
U.S. v. Osborn
Where totality of circumstances supports officers' articulable facts justifying temporary detention, evidence seized is not tainted by illegality. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2000 | |
98-50206
|
U.S. v. Hernandez
Denial of accused's right to self-representation under Sixth Amendment renders guilty plea involuntary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2000 | |
99-55029
|
H.C., a Minor
Federal courts shouldn't interfere in domestic disputes when adequate state forum to pursue federal claims exist and important state interests are implicated. |
Juveniles |
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May 5, 2000 | |
95-56639
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G & G Fire Sprinklers Inc. v. Bradshaw
Order |
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May 5, 2000 | ||
98-55274
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Hydranautics v. NAJ FilmTec Corp.
Court finding that unsuccessful patent infringement action isn't objectively baseless does not preclude subsequent malicious prosecution suit. |
Intellectual Property |
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May 5, 2000 | |
99-55258 and 99-55673
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Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Inc. v. PPR Realty Inc.
Franchise agreement may reserve right of first refusal in franchisor to purchase shares of closely held franchisee. |
Contracts |
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May 5, 2000 | |
98-17319 and 99-35349
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Ward v. California Board of Equalization (In re Artisan Woodworkers)
Post-petition interest on nondischargeable tax debt is also nondischargeable. |
Bankruptcy |
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May 5, 2000 | |
99-15123
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Huskey v. City of San Jose
Evidence of ostracism by coworkers, menial work assignments and managerial criticism is not enough to establish employee's claim for constructive discharge. |
Employment Law |
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May 5, 2000 |