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Amarel v. Connell
Grower, as de facto competitor, has standing in predatory pricing action against vertically-integrated rice cooperative.
Antitrust Jul. 15, 1999
Ryder v. Peterson
No recovery of attorney fees after voluntary pretrial dismissal despite contractual agreement to the contrary.
Civil Procedure Jul. 15, 1999
Motion Picture Studio Teachers & Welfare Workers, Local No. 884, IATSE v. Milan
Regulation requires studio teachers to have both single and multiple subject teaching credentials.
Labor Law Jul. 15, 1999
Birbrower, Montalbano, Condon & Frank v. Superior Court (Esq Bsuiness, Services, Incorp.)
Lack of California law license defeats New York attorneys' entitlement to fees for California representation.
Attorneys Jul. 15, 1999
People v. Paul
Review granted
Jul. 15, 1999
In re Gutierrez
Relitigation of issues from previous case does not constitute 'new trial' of case.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 15, 1999
Adams v. Robertson
Order
Jul. 15, 1999
Munoz v. Rowland
Prison's nondisciplinary finding of gang association isn't collateral consequence avoiding mootness of paroled inmate's appeal.
Prisoners Rights Jul. 15, 1999
Broadcast Music Inc. v. Hirsch
Federal tax lien lacks priority over prior unrecorded assignment of taxpayer's state law royalty rights.
Taxation Jul. 15, 1999
Nevius v. McDaniel
Order
Jul. 15, 1999
People v. Huggins
Theft of purse touching owner's foot constitutes grand theft from the person.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 15, 1999
Orosco v. Sun-Diamond Corp.
Non-negligent joint venture isn't liable after member, with workers' compensation coverage, negligently injures employee.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 15, 1999
Exxon Corp. v. Superior Court (Koutney)
Relevant market for assessing anticompetitive behavior by oil company is all gasoline, not just one brand.
Antitrust Jul. 15, 1999
County of Alameda v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Franchise Act provisions don't change fee formula in pre-existing county franchises granted under Broughton Act.
Government Jul. 15, 1999
Capital Development Co. v. Port of Astoria
Lease of property for development by assistant port director without authority violates state statute of frauds.
Real Property Jul. 15, 1999
Poliak v. Board of Psychology
Revoking psychologist's license for sex with patient is error since professional relationship ended before sexual encounter.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 15, 1999
U.S. v. Romeo
Acquittal on possession count collaterally estops relitigating importation deadlocked count since defendant's knowledge already litigated.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 15, 1999
U.S. v. Fadem
Order
Jul. 15, 1999
People v. Nguyen
Petty thief with two felony priors, including theft, is properly sentenced to 25 years to life.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 14, 1999
Camarena v. State Personnel Board (Department of Food and Agriculture)
State agency can delegate power to agricultural association to discharge state employee.
Employment Law Jul. 14, 1999
Orange Unified School District v. Rancho Santiago Community College District
Unified school districts' mutual consent to run community college adult education programs is no longer necessary.
Education Jul. 14, 1999
People v. Calderon
Videotaped statements to police are admissible since defendant didn't ask for counsel while in custody.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 14, 1999
People v. Gaines
Prosecutor's statements informing jury why defense witness didn't testify is misconduct warranting reversal of probation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 14, 1999
Orange County Water District v. Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Public entity self-insurance pool isn't 'insurance' requiring exhaustion before excess insurance policy applies.
Insurance Jul. 14, 1999
Orange County Social Services Agency v. Christopher M.
Father convicted of murdering son need not be offered reunification services with surviving daughter.
Juveniles Jul. 14, 1999
Kilroy v. Superior Court (Winter)
Under child support order statute, California courts lack jurisdiction to modify support order of another state.
Family Law Jul. 14, 1999
Viad Corp. v. Superior Court (Allison)
Claim for asbestos exposure from insulation contained in locomotives isn't pre-empted by Boiler Inspection Act.
Torts Jul. 14, 1999
State v. White
Aggravating circumstance of murder in anticipation of pecuniary gain isn't offset by nonstatutory mitigating factors.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 14, 1999
Wolfgram v. Wells Fargo Bank
Vexatious litigant statute, directed at individuals with history of unsuccessful propria persona cases, isn't unconstitutional.
Civil Procedure Jul. 13, 1999
Edwards v. Centex Real Estate Corp.
Party seeking to use litigation privilege to exclude prelitigation communications must show litigation was proposed.
Civil Procedure Jul. 13, 1999