| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-50243
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U.S. v. Figueroa-Lopez
Government must qualify law enforcement officer as expert to offer drug dealer profile opinion testimony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-55281
|
Smith v. National Steel & Shipbuilding Co.
National Labor Relations Act preemption is inapplicable when potential conflict with federal statute. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
97-50408
|
U.S. v. Doe
Information charging criminal contempt after witness refuses to testify despite immunity isn't due process violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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92-56094
|
Spink v. Lockheed Corp.
Use of retirement plan assets to purchase employer liability waivers does not violate ERISA. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
95-56866
|
Martinez v. Newport Beach City
In money civil rights suit, abstention improper if state proceedings initiated at district court's behest. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-16263
|
Arizona Oddfellow-Rebekah Housing Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Low-income housing project owner costs to defend federal discrimination suits are reasonable operating expenses. |
Government |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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96-99014
|
Fields v. Calderon
California's habeas relief bar for errors not directly appealed doesn't preclude federal review of defaulted claims. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-30149 and 96-30183
|
U.S. v. Lloyd
Continuity interest doesn't warrant continuance under Speedy Trial Act after defendant requests newly-appointed attorney's removal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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96-55056
|
Covey v. Hollydale Mobilehome Estates
Amendments to HUD senior housing regulations are inapplicable to alleged discriminatory events before 1995 enactment. |
Government |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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96-56080
|
Lang v. Long-Term Disability Plan of Sponsor Applied Remote Technology Inc.
No deference to plan's eligibility determination after conflict as benefit plan administrator and funding source. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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96-56710
|
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Garner
FDIC can invoke preliminary injunction asset freeze against former bank director absent allegations of fraudulent conduct. |
Banking |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-35296
|
Bowen v. Oistead
Intramilitary immunity bars state National Guard member's constitutional and tort allegations regarding his discharge. |
Government |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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97-35503
|
Alaska Center for the Environment v. Armbrister
Purpose and need for access to populated location supports construction of road through federal recreation area. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
E018467
|
People v. Ansaldo
Defendant's conduct clearly shows intent to commit lewd and lascivious acts sufficient to constitute attempt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-56124
|
San Antonio Community Hospital v. Southern California District Council of Carpenters
Order |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | ||
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95-50378
|
U.S. v. Qualls
State law controls right of former felon to possess firearms. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
B104532
|
International Medication Systems, Inc. v. Assessment Appeals Board of Los Angeles County
Assessment Appeals Board's failure to give 45 days' notice for hearing on reduction application voids judgment. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
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97-1264
|
Bankruptcy of Nauman
Debtors' Chapter 12 family farmer reorganization plan is feasible. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
H016156
|
Ashurst v. Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Teacher's dismissal for admittedly having consensual sex with 15-year-old student is justified. |
Education |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
B099982
|
Robert L. Hix Trust v. American Honda Motor Co.
Plaintiffs need not exhaust administrative remedies before New Motor Vehicle Board for claim outside Board's jurisdiction. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
A072693
|
The Economic Empowerment Foundation v. Quackenbush (Farmers Insurance Group of Companies)
Group which challenged insurer's rate increase request must exhaust administrative remedies before fee can be awarded. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-15068
|
Cooper v. Neiman Marcus Group
Speech-disabled employee is effectively discharged by offered 90-day probationary period to improve persistent impediment. |
Employment Law |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-70337
|
Farhoud v. INS
Not receiving deportation hearing notice isn't exceptional circumstance excusing appearance failure, if statute requirements met. |
Immigration |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
98-0586
|
Jennings v. Woods
Registered securities salesperson ineligible to be elected commissioner of corporations commission. |
Government |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
95-56586
|
Parretti v. U.S.
Order |
|
Jun. 11, 1999 | ||
|
S064469
|
People v. Anderson
Order |
|
Jun. 11, 1999 | ||
|
S061521
|
Planning & Conservation v. Department of Fish and Game
State permit allowing killing or capturing of protected species is invalid under Enadangered Species Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 11, 1999 | |
|
S061917
|
People v. Cole
Relitigation of whether defendant's prior convictions were brought separately isn't prohibited by double jeopardy prohibition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 11, 1999 | |
|
H015807
|
People v. Yarbrough
Right to jury trial on enhancement allegation isn't violated if issue isn't raised before jury discharged. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 11, 1999 | |
|
B104163
|
A-H Plating Inc. v. American National Fire Insurance Co.
Insurer's failure to defend company for groundwater contamination is error since no evidence policy exclusion applies. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 11, 1999 |
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