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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
Angel M., a Minor
Minor must be brought to court within one day after probation officer alleges violation.
Juveniles Jun. 9, 1999
Devin M., a Minor
After parental rights are terminated, mother cannot appeal issue which doesn't affect her rights.
Juveniles Jun. 9, 1999
People v. Gohdes
Late-night visits to minor's room through window, aren't sufficient to support finding of 'recurring access.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
Estrada v. WCAB
Board's decision regarding employee's vocational rehabilitation rights based on unenforceable agreement is erroneous.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 9, 1999
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co. of San Francisco v. Workman's Auto Insurance Co.
Rental car company can avoid primary liability insurance responsibility with cash deposit and rental agreement disclaimer.
Insurance Jun. 9, 1999
People v. Torres
Law enforcement entity spending money to purchase drugs doesn't become 'victim' entitled to restitution.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
J.B. Aguerre Inc. v. American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co.
Lack of evidence showing insurer acted unreasonably in defending insured requires dismissal of bad faith claim.
Insurance Jun. 9, 1999
People v. Smith
New sentence hearing is required where court believed it had no discretion to dismiss prior strikes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
In re Christiano S.
Court cannot refuse to consider adoption for minors after county's failure to give parents notice.
Juveniles Jun. 9, 1999
Estrada v. WCAB (Corporate Graphics, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and California Casualty)
Board's decision regarding employee's vocational rehabilitation rights based on unenforceable agreement is erroneous.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 9, 1999
People v. Sanchez
Trial court isn't required to instruct jury on power to nullify the verdict.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
U.S. v. Boos
In grouping related offenses, 'victim' in federal child pornography statute means minor child depicted in photograph.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
U.S. v. Gutierrez-Alba
Temporary resident alien status under 'amnesty' statute isn't defense to unlawful re-entry after deportation for conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
People v. Sisneros
Possession of device requiring assembly before it can be used as knife isn't dirk or dagger.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 9, 1999
Unetco Industries Exchange v. Homestead Insurance Co.
Insurer is entitled to appraisal of both replacement cost and amount of loss under earthquake policy.
Insurance Jun. 9, 1999
Unetco Industries Exchange v. Homestead Insurance Company
Insurer is entitled to appraisal of both replacement cost and amount of loss under earthquake policy.
Insurance Jun. 9, 1999
Christiano S., a Minor
Court cannot refuse to consider adoption for minors after county's failure to give parents notice.
Juveniles Jun. 9, 1999
Korech v. Hornwood
Defendants are entitled partial award of attorney fees after prevailing on two causes of action.
Contracts Jun. 9, 1999