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U.S. v. Aguilar-Ayala
Mandatory sentence doesn't bar court's discretion to retroactively apply revised drug quantity table to reduce sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 22, 1999
Bodell v. Walbrook Insurance Co.
Under California law, professional liability insurance policy covers mail fraud investigation by U.S. Postal Service.
Insurance Jun. 22, 1999
The Coalition for Economic Equity v. Wilson
Order
Jun. 22, 1999
Coalition for Economic Equity v. Wilson
Order
Jun. 22, 1999
Bakersfield Westar Ambulance Inc. v. Community First Bank
Bank can acquire security interest in bankruptcy debtor's deposit account if underlying agreement describes collateral.
Bankruptcy Jun. 22, 1999
Security Farms v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers
Parent union's appointment of local supervisor isn't basis for imposing liability for local officials' strike misconduct.
Labor Law Jun. 22, 1999
U.S. v. Wofford
Felon-in-possession doesn't have justification defense if last threat was five months before charged conduct.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 22, 1999
U.S. v. Cazares
Plea to drug conspiracy with overt act gun possession doesn't establish weapon possession for sentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 22, 1999
Lavin v. California Horse Racing Board
Regulation mandating horse's disqualification for drug presence doesn't conflict with statute containing discretionary disqualification provision.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 22, 1999
Cybermedia, Inc. v. Superior Court (Brown)
Where general notice is insufficient, peremptory challenge against newly assigned judge, filed within 15 days of actual notice, is proper.
Judges Jun. 21, 1999
Peatros v. Bank of America
Order
Jun. 21, 1999
People v. Keelen
Court has discretion to determine length of term to be tripled under three strikes law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 21, 1999
In re Halawah on Habeas Corpus
Review granted
Jun. 21, 1999
FRI Holdings v. Hartford Casualty Insurance Co.
Order
Jun. 21, 1999
People v. Maloy
Ex Post Facto Clause isn't violated by reviving expired limitations period when statute doesn't retroactively increase punishment for past time.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 21, 1999
In re: Pedersen
Chapter 13 plan cannot be confirmed and attorney fees cannot be approved due to improper noitice and other errors.
Bankruptcy Jun. 21, 1999
Ashmus v. Calderon
Order
Jun. 21, 1999
County of Santa Clara v. Perry
Child support order can be only retroactive to filing date of motion notice or show cause order.
Family Law Jun. 21, 1999
Ventura County Deputy Sheriff's Association et al v. Board of Retirement
Employee bonuses and incentives are excluded correctly by retirement board in calculating retirement benefits.
Government Jun. 21, 1999
People v. Dotson
Review granted
Jun. 21, 1999
Bankruptcy of Robert L. Helms Construction and Development Co. Inc.
Whether a real estate option agreement constitutes an executory contract is a question of fact.
Bankruptcy Jun. 21, 1999
People v. McCurdy
Order
Jun. 21, 1999
People v. Nesler
Review granted
Jun. 21, 1999
Walters v. McCormick
Videotaped testimony of child victim doesn't violate confrontation rights if willingness to lie demonstrated.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 21, 1999
Bio-Psychiatric-Toxicology Laboratory Inc. v. Radcliff & West
Not pursuing collateral estoppel defense isn't attorney malpractice and plaintiff's unclean hands is complete defense.
Torts Jun. 21, 1999
U.S. v. Ross
Absent showing of prejudice, there is no due process violation for 12-year indictment delay.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 21, 1999
Newman v. Union Oil Company of California
Order
Jun. 21, 1999
Lewin v. Anselmo
Sureties cannot rescind appeal bond without court order after notice and hearing to beneficiary.
Civil Procedure Jun. 21, 1999
Briggs v. Eden Council For Hope and Opportunity
Order
Jun. 21, 1999
People v. Quartermain
Conviction and death sentence cannot stand due to breach of agreement not to use defendant's statement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 21, 1999