| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-5684
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Bankruptcy of Hilde
To defeat avoidance, judgment creditor needn't perfect lien created by serving debtor with examination order. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-15663
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United States v. Real Property
State investigation of gambling on claimant's property doesn't trigger limitations statute for federal forfeiture proceedings. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-35443
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Childers v. City of Eugene
Employer's mistaken suspension of salaried employee doesn't change overtime compensation status of other exempt employees. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-50241
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U.S. v. Kemmish
Defendant's conduct as major child pornography distributor isn't pattern of sexual exploitation for enhancement purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-15993
|
Valley National Bank of Arizona v. A.E. Rouse & Co.
Partners' joint liability for partnership's debt doesn't allow creditor to enforce judgment against unnamed partner. |
Corporations |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-16091
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Sutton v. Double Day Office Services Inc.
Employee can bring qui tam suit alleging employer's fraudulent wage reporting if damages solely for government. |
Government |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-17091
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Lopez-Smith v. Hood
Mental deficiency rendering person incapable of standing trial is not basis for deferring extradition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-70785
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Sarmadi v. INS
Courts cannot review BIA's refusal to reopen alien's deportation for Effective Death Penalty Act crime. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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95-55288
|
Puerta v. United States
Bank can identify customer from federal agent's photograph and confirm possession of copy of passport. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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97-15304
|
Anderson v. Angelone
Prison regulation barring inmate-led religious activities isn't violation of inmate-minister's First Amendment rights. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-30204
|
U.S. v. Rudberg
Prosecutor uses impermissible vouching by repeated references to cooperating witnesses' truthfulness agreement for reduced sentences. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
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96-50299
|
U.S. v. King
Mailing threatening communication conviction requires proof of specific intent to threaten. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
96-1797, 96-1918 and 96-2021
|
Bankruptcy of Wada
For dischargeability determination, proof of embezzlement does not require existence of fiduciary relationship. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
B102454
|
People v. Keelen
Court has discretion to determine length of term to be tripled under three strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
A074723
|
Schoen v. California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
Approving analyses of cumulative impacts as 'minor deviations' to timber harvest plans is error. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 19, 1999 | |
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95-16991
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Santamaria v. Horsley
Order |
|
Jun. 19, 1999 | ||
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97-80296
|
Woratzeck v. Stewart
Former defense counsel's involvement as prosecutor in death-penalty clemency hearing isn't constitutional conflict of interest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
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95-99014
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Thompson v. Calderon
Order |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | ||
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98-0468
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State v. Omeara
Inference of criminal activity provides reasonable suspicion for 45 minute investigative detention. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
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97-07316
|
Stevens v. Briles (In re: Briles)
A prepetition arbitration award supports nondischargeability for defalcation by a fiduciary by collateral estoppel. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
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98-07827
|
Weinberger v. Croshier (In re: Croshier
A purported lien on prospective personal injury proceeds is invalid under California law. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
S060963
|
Andreacchi v. The Price Co.
Amendments to Fair Employment and Housing Act do not change workers' compensation law's exclusivity provisions. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
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96-70037
|
Harbor Bancorp & Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
County bonds, used for nonpurpose investments contrary to issuer's intent, are taxable as arbitrage bonds. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
S056559
|
California Association of Health Facilities v. Dept. of Health Services
Proof of employee's reasonableness isn't necessary to establish licensee's reasonableness for application of defense. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
S055775
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Lake v. Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles
Review granted |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | ||
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95-H-11303
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Meyer v. State Bar
Attorney's failure to comply with private reproval conditions requires 90-day suspension and 3 years' probation. |
Attorneys |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
B100300
|
People v. Santiago
Physically-abused child's consent to police entry into home and gathering of evidence is valid. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
|
96-1107 and 96-1115
|
Bankruptcy of Basham
Partial disgorgement of attorney fees is allowed after violations of bankruptcy code and rules. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | |
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95-99014
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Thompson v. Calderon
Order |
|
Jun. 18, 1999 | ||
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B114191
|
Jeff M. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services)
Trial court is ordered to conduct trial in dependency action delayed more than one year. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 18, 1999 |
