| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-1853
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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 |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-35499
|
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 | |
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96-243
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Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-1279
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Rogers v. U.S.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-7901
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Trest v. Cain
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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B109661
|
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 | |
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96-7167
|
Larson v. Wisconsin
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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A-702
|
Kin-Hong v. U.S.
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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96-370
|
Bay Area Laundry v. Ferbar Corp.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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96-1370
|
Fidelity Fin. Serv. v. Fink
Security interest "perfected" for enabling loan defense only if state requirements satisifed within twenty days. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-7151
|
Lewis v. U.S.
Certiorari granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-16202
|
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 | |
|
B101370
|
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 | |
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A074137
|
Brandon M., a Minor
State de facto parent doctrine is not pre-empted by federal Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-17058
|
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 | |
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95-36025
|
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 | |
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96-30139
|
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 | |
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95-99003
|
Jeffries v. Wood
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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95-1621
|
Harbor Tug and Barge Co v. Papai
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
|
S055638
|
Christian v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Labor Code allows for multiple penalties for multiple wrongfully-withheld disability payments. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-5658
|
Lambrix v. Singletary
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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S055638
|
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 | |
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S053938
|
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 | |
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A074385
|
Patrick H., a Minor
Juvenile found incompetent cannot be committed to state hospital to regain trial competency. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
B107385
|
People v. Superior Court (Mudge)
Statute permitting parties' stipulation to disqualify retired judge in criminal matter violates separation of powers. |
Judges |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-35146
|
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 | |
|
S059357
|
Jenron Corporation v. Department of Social Services
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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S059214
|
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 | |
|
F025194
|
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 | |
|
S060076
|
FTR International Incorp. v. City of Pasadena
In alternative bidding procedure, city must keep bidders' names confidential until after included alternative determined. |
Government |
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Jun. 28, 1999 |
