| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-173
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In re Quantum Health Resources Inc. Securities Litigation
Attorney fees for securities class action suits should be based on individual case risk. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 30, 1999 | |
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94-35304
|
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon v. United States
Statutory provision requiring governor to concur in granting tribes land for gaming isn't unconstitutional. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | |
|
96-1104
|
Mazurek v. Armstrong
Order |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | ||
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96-6114
|
Collins v. Welborn
Order |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | ||
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96-454
|
Associates Commercial Corp. v. Rash
In Chapter 13 plan, value of creditor's collateral is determined by the 'replacement-value' standard. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | |
|
95-1340
|
Hughes Aircraft Co. v. U.S.
False Claims Act's 1986 amendment doesn't retroactively apply to qui tam allegations submitted before enactment. |
Government |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | |
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95-1856
|
Bankruptcy of Weiner
Knowing undervaluation of an estate asset warrants denial of discharge. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | |
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96-1871
|
Bankruptcy of Greenfield Drive Storage Park
Material default in plan performance justifies conversion from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | |
|
96-1647
|
Bankruptcy of Southern California Plastics Inc.
Bankruptcy Code Section 108(c) tolls California's three-year automatic expiration of prejudgment attachment lien. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | |
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96-1816
|
Bankruptcy of Jerauld
For discharge exception, failure to file tax report isn't same as failure to file return. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 30, 1999 | |
|
D025061
|
People v. Short
Out-of-state conviction without elements of California offense cannot enhance sentence under 'one strike' law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
94-16548
|
Forsyth v. Humana Inc.
Individual beneficiary cannot bring suit under ERISA against plan administrator if other adequate relief available. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
96-262
|
Edmond v. United States
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
|
E017081
|
People v. Lepolo
Evidence of brandishing weapon to police and making threatening comments is admitted for impeachment purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
B108265
|
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center v. Superior Court (Bressman)
Augmenting administrative record is wrong if new evidence is irrelevant to issue of fair administrative hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
S053937
|
People v. Helms
After new offense while on probation, prior prison term is imposed consecutively to indeterminate sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
G021097
|
Raymond C. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Reunification services needn't be offered if child under five suffers severe physical abuse by parent. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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95-1352
|
Edwards v. Balisok
9th Circuit errs in finding challenges to disciplinary hearing procedures are always cognizable under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
96-262
|
Edmond v. United States
Appointments of civilians to hear Coast Guard court-martial appeals adopted by Transportation Secretary are valid. |
Government |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
A072966
|
Jenron Corp. v. Dept. of Social Services
Family residence, housing mentally disabled woman requiring care and supervision, isn't exempt from state licensure. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
B098154
|
Caballero v. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Unwanted litigation arising from attorney's negligence constitutes actual injury and accrual of malpractice claim. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
A074839
|
Dilger v. Moyles
Primary assumption of risk bars suit after golfer is hit by ball on fairway. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
B104954
|
Jamika W., a Minor
Older half-brother is appointed guardian after mother's poor reunification attempts, despite alleged changes of circumstances. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
C021640
|
Fontaine v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.
Liability based on defectively designed locomotive ladder is permitted under Boiler Inspection Act. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
96-538
|
Frost v. U.S.
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-1089
|
U.S. v. Keys
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-1323 and 96-1516
|
Santa Ana v. Hernandez
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-6348
|
McKinney v. U.S.
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
|
C023361
|
Kaiser Foundation Hospital v. Belshe
Health Services Department cannot be compelled to audit cost reports by hospital for Medi-Cal reimbursement. |
Government |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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B091396
|
Del Rio v. Jetton
Malicious prosecution action isn't pre-empted by the provisions of the Civil Rights Act. |
Torts |
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Jun. 29, 1999 |
