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Roghair v. DMV
Order
Jun. 10, 1999
Grainger v. Zolin
Order
Jun. 10, 1999
Lim v. Superior Court (People)
Order
Jun. 10, 1999
U.S. v. Van Poyck
No extension of period to file challenge to sentence absent showing of extraordinary circumstances.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 10, 1999
Fazio v. City and County of San Francisco
District attorney's discharge of prosecutor for challenge to superior in election isn't First Amendment violation.
Employment Law Jun. 10, 1999
Forrest v. Baeza
Dual representation of corporation and directors is impermissible, but disqualified attorney can represent one party.
Attorneys Jun. 10, 1999
Shaw v. The Regents of the University of California
Employer cannot revise patent agreement signed by employee in order to reduce the royalty paid.
Intellectual Property Jun. 10, 1999
Vera Cruz v. City of Escondido
Officer's use of trained dog to stop fleeing suspect isn't deadly force under Fourth Amendment.
Civil Rights Jun. 10, 1999
Casenas v. Fujisawa U.S.A. Inc.
Employer is entitled to summary judgment after plaintiff fails to prove retaliation for sexual harassment claim.
Employment Law Jun. 10, 1999
Western Landscape Construction v. Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association
Subcontractor's submission of mechanic's lien release forms for progress payments doesn't waive right to retention payments.
Real Property Jun. 10, 1999
Bankruptcy of Wilbur
Debtor's payment entitlement under state's division of domestic partner's pension benefits isn't exempt as retirement plan.
Bankruptcy Jun. 10, 1999
People v. Certain Real Property Situated in Mendocino County
Hague Service Convention is inapplicable to service on owner of forfeited property living in Spain.
Civil Procedure Jun. 10, 1999
California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan v. National Surety Corporation
Jun. 9, 1999
Bankruptcy of Fernandez
Debtor's history of multiple filings precludes his entitlement to automatic stay for foreclosure sale.
Bankruptcy Jun. 9, 1999
People v. Tufono
During patdown search, officer cannot retrieve object from suspect's pocket that isn't weapon or contraband.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
Kemp v. Nissan Motor Corp. in U.S.A.
Automobile dealer's breach of contract claim against manufacturer isn't subject to administrative exhaustion requirement.
Contracts Jun. 9, 1999
U.S. v. Chan-Jimenez
Seizure occurs when officer retains driver's license with hand on gun and proceeds to investigate.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
Allen-Pacific Ltd. v. Superior Court (Chan)
Absent party's signature or oath, truth of matters in requests for admissions is deemed admitted.
Civil Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
Sistare-Meyer v. Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Independent contractor cannot bring action for wrongful termination in violation of public policy.
Employment Law Jun. 9, 1999
Jessie G., a Minor
Consideration of minor's best interests is implicit in exceptions to statute referring child for adoption.
Juveniles Jun. 9, 1999
American River Fire Protection District v. Brennan
Agreement allowing employees to receive cash for accrued sick leave on retirement isn't unconstitutional.
Labor Law Jun. 9, 1999
Jasmine S., a Minor
Termination of incarcerated father's parental rights is error if no reunification services offered.
Juveniles Jun. 9, 1999
Schoen v. California Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection (Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)
Approving analyses of cumulative impacts as 'minor deviations' to timber harvest plans is error.
Environmental Law Jun. 9, 1999
People v. Davis
Defendant cannot collaterally challenge prior conviction on grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
Cory v. Board of Administration
Former state comptroller, who was also member of Legislature, is 'mixed service' member for retirement purposes.
Government Jun. 9, 1999
People v. Merfeld
Privilege against self-incrimination doesn't bar prosecution from questioning mentally disordered offender about his mental state.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
Stephen W. Boney Inc. v. Boney Services Inc.
'Exceptional circumstances' Lanham Act requirement for attorney fees award applies to either plaintiff or defendant.
Intellectual Property Jun. 9, 1999
Molnar v. California Unemployment Ins.
Receipt of salary continuance benefits from employer doesn't satisfy 'work' requirements under Unemployment Insurance Code.
Employment Law Jun. 9, 1999
People v. Sylvester
Conduct-credit limitation for defendants convicted of violent felonies applies to preconviction custody.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
People v. $48,715 U.S. Currency
Absent factual nexus between search and unlawful detention, the detention doesn't terminate consent to search.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999