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People v. Martinez
Prosecution's filing of felony complaint, with or without issuance of arrest warrant, isn't sufficient to engage federal Constitution's speedy trial protection. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 5, 2000
Rucker v. Davis
Public housing agency may evict tenant because of household member's drug-related activity even though tenant is unaware of activity. 		Administrative Agencies May 4, 2000
U.S. v. Guess
Drug manufacturer does not 'use' firearm in violation of federal law if arresting officers were not aware that he possessed loaded handgun. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2000
Garvey v. Roberts
When arbitrator's finding is inexplicable and borders on irrational, award must be vacated. 		Labor Law May 4, 2000
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. v. Connectix Corp.
Intermediate copies made by computer software manufacturer to 'reverse engineer' competitor's copyrighted program to make non-infringing emulation is protected under Copyright Act. 		Intellectual Property May 4, 2000
Kenny A., a Minor
Defendant cannot be committed to county jail when he was minor at time of offense. 		Juveniles May 4, 2000
In re Castro
Court must appoint director of regional center for developmentally disabled to evaluate defendant's competency before proceeding to trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2000
American Golf Corp. v. Superior Court (Becker)
Golfer's personal injury action against golf course for negligent design and placement of yardage marker is barred by assumption of risk doctrine. 		Torts May 4, 2000
People v. Jacobs
Prior felony convictions are admissible to challenge defendant's credibility, even when defendant does not testify. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2000
People v. Thompson
Court isn't required to instruct jury that 'unlawful killing' is killing without excuse or justification when neither defense is presented at trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2000
People v. Garcia
Substantial evidence of premeditation and deliberation supports defendant's conviction for first-degree murder. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2000
Inter Mountain Mortgage Inc. v. Sulimen
Summary judgment is improper where dispute exists whether employee committed fraudulent acts within scope of employment. 		Torts May 4, 2000
ML Direct Inc. v. TIG Specialty Insurance Co.
Prior litigation exclusion in directors and officers policy is not ambiguous. 		Insurance May 4, 2000
Tellis v. Contractors State License Board
Licensed contractor violates state regulations when he knows his work is substandard and fails to correct defects. 		Administrative Agencies May 4, 2000
People v. Gardineer
Defendant cannot object to probation condition for first time on appeal. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2000
People v. Orellano
Defendant may not be convicted of current sex crime merely upon proof that he committed prior sex crime. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2000
People v. Ramsey
Trial court must impose state and county penalty assessments upon $5,000 fine levied for environmental offenses. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2000
Gulf Insurance Co. v. Berger, Kahn, Shafton, Moss, Figler, Simon & Gladstone
Insurer has standing to sue law firm representing both the insurer and insured. 		Insurance May 4, 2000
Sterling Builders Inc. v. United National Insurance Co.
Personal injury policy provision does not cover fraud claim filed against insured. 		Insurance May 4, 2000
Government Employees Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Sims)
Insurer can pay claim to owner listed in records even though owner isn't an insured on the policy. 		Insurance May 4, 2000
People v. Smithson
Due process does not require that ultimate fact finder, in suppression hearing, see and hear witnesses testify. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2000
Lindsey v. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept.
Order 		May 4, 2000
Bollard v. California Province of the Society of Jesus
Order 		May 4, 2000
People v. Snyder
Lobbyists can be criminally liable for making campaign contributions in someone else's name. 		Government May 3, 2000
People v. Thomas
Court has discretion to impose either concurrent or consecutive sentences in case involving multiple crimes. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2000
People v. Whitworth
Prior felony conviction admissible to impeach even though jury must make factual finding concerning conviction. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2000
People v. Rodriguez
California Constitution doesn't require jury trial for stipulation to evidentiary fact. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2000
U.S. v. Sanchez-Patino
Order 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2000
Bussey v. A.M. Flowers
Order 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2000
Wilson v. County of Bernalillo
Order 		Employment Law May 2, 2000
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