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Clinton v. Jones
Deferral of litigation involving sexual harassment charges against U.S. President while in office isn't required.
Government Jun. 29, 1999
Jones v. Wood
Under Death Penalty Act, federal habeas petitioner gets hearing on exhausted claims absent state hearing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 1999
Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning
Certiorari granted
Jun. 29, 1999
Rogers v. U.S.
Certiorari granted
Jun. 29, 1999
Trest v. Cain
Certiorari granted
Jun. 29, 1999
In re Iveys
Motion to strike prior serious felony conviction allegation isn't prerequisite to seeking habeas relief under 'Romero.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Larson v. Wisconsin
Order
Jun. 28, 1999
Kin-Hong v. U.S.
Order
Jun. 28, 1999
Bay Area Laundry v. Ferbar Corp.
Certiorari granted
Jun. 28, 1999
Fidelity Fin. Serv. v. Fink
Security interest "perfected" for enabling loan defense only if state requirements satisifed within twenty days.
Bankruptcy Jun. 28, 1999
Lewis v. U.S.
Certiorari granted
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. v. Local 302 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Non-union contractors' claims of illegal job targeting programs by union aren't pre-empted by federal law.
Labor Law Jun. 28, 1999
Salazar v. Southern California Gas Co.
Gas company isn't liable for injuries caused by vapors ignited by water heater pilot light.
Torts Jun. 28, 1999
Brandon M., a Minor
State de facto parent doctrine is not pre-empted by federal Indian Child Welfare Act.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 1999
Bankruptcy of Hamilton Taft & Co.
No avoidance of stockbroker's prepetition security transfer to third party at debtor's direction in reverse repurchase transaction.
Bankruptcy Jun. 28, 1999
Wing v. Asarco Inc.
Attorney fees based on contingent-risk multiplier aren't per se impermissible if within reasonableness of settlement agreement.
Environmental Law Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Main
Faulty jury instruction on causation invalidates defendant's conviction for involuntary manslaughter from driving accident.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Jeffries v. Wood
Order
Jun. 28, 1999
Harbor Tug and Barge Co v. Papai
Certiorari granted
Jun. 28, 1999
Christian v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Labor Code allows for multiple penalties for multiple wrongfully-withheld disability payments.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 28, 1999
Lambrix v. Singletary
Certiorari granted
Jun. 28, 1999
Christian v. WCAB
Multiple penalties for denying benefit payments aren't allowed absent separate and distinct acts by insurance carrier.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 28, 1999
Wright v. Superior Court (People)
Failure to register as sex offender is continuing offense and felony prosecution isn't ex post facto.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 28, 1999
Patrick H., a Minor
Juvenile found incompetent cannot be committed to state hospital to regain trial competency.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 1999
People v. Superior Court (Mudge)
Statute permitting parties' stipulation to disqualify retired judge in criminal matter violates separation of powers.
Judges Jun. 28, 1999
Polich v. Burlington Northern Inc.
Decision finding no federal pre-emption of claims regarding reorganizations doesn't bar pre-emption defense on unaddressed sale.
Labor Law Jun. 28, 1999
Jenron Corporation v. Department of Social Services
Order
Jun. 28, 1999
Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. W.C.A.B
Calculation of partial dependency by including community income unaffected by death of spouse is error.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 28, 1999
People v. Callahan
Direct review of municipal court's denial of suppression motion is allowed, bypassing superior court.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
FTR International Incorp. v. City of Pasadena
In alternative bidding procedure, city must keep bidders' names confidential until after included alternative determined.
Government Jun. 28, 1999