Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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98-1358
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Hernandez v. Brooks
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 12, 1999 | |
96-10359
|
U.S. v. Omene
Court may require defendant to testify in narrative form regarding matters defense counsel deems perjurious. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
96-16249
|
Elbert v. Howmedica Inc.
On motion for judgment following appellate decision excluding evidence, court must consider excluded evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
96-17256
|
Sousa v. Callahan
Disability claimant may show mental impairment would continue despite cessation of drug or alcohol abuse. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-10302
|
U.S. v. Hotal
Anticipatory search warrant must clearly and narrowly state conditions precedent to execution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-15778
|
Delew v. Wagner
Constitutional right of access to courts is denied if police conceal evidence relevant to private tort claim. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-15781
|
Baker v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Owner of rental car doesn't give implied permission for unlicensed minor to drive vehicle. |
Torts |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-15817
|
Quevedo v. Trans-Pacific Shipping Inc.
Ship owner and charterer have no duty to warn stevedore of obvious unstable condition of pipe bundles. |
Maritime Law |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-30228
|
U.S. v. G.L.
Upward departures based on property damage, inadequacy of punishment, and minor priors are abuses of discretion. |
Juveniles |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-55702
|
Thomas v. Gomez
Court of appeals lacks jurisdiction over interlocutory appeal of qualified immunity ruling involving disputed material facts. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-30114
|
U.S. v. Riley
Determination of offense level for tax fraud can be based on loss intended by the defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
S052277
|
People v. Doyle
Order |
|
May 11, 1999 | ||
97-15698
|
Duffield v. Robertson Stephens & Co.
Employer cannot require new hires to agree prospectively to compulsory arbitration of Title VII claims. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-35339
|
Idaho Sporting Congress v. Thomas
Forest Service must provide data showing proposed timber sale will not result in significant environmental impact. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-15497
|
Butler v. Apfel
Statute denying Social Security benefits to incarcerated prisoners is constitutional. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-1493, 97-1494 and 97-1616
|
Bankruptcy of Sale Guaranty Corporation
Trustee can not use strong-arm powers to access property held in trust as part of a tax-deferred exchange. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
B105545
|
Los Carneros Community Associates Inc. v. Penfield & Smith Engineers Inc.
Defendants can't use Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation statute to avoid potential breach of contract liability. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
A068499
|
Weeks v. Baker & McKenzie
Employers needn't fire harassers, but must take reasonable steps to prevent harassment. |
Employment Law |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
96-56208
|
Martinez v. Gomez
Limitations period on civil rights claim is tolled for prisoner serving life with possibility of parole. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-10238
|
U.S. v. Sanchez-Rodriguez
Order |
|
May 11, 1999 | ||
B108008
|
Spencer v. Sterling Bank
Check indorsed with payee's signature and 'for deposit only' may be deposited to any person's account. |
Banking |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-55123
|
United National Insurance Co. v. R & D Latex Corp.
District court must articulate reasons for exercising discretionary jurisdiction in declaratory judgment action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
97-55199
|
Steckman v. Hart Brewing Inc.
Securities registrant must disclose only known adverse trends from which material impact is reasonably expected. |
Securities |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
S068659
|
People v. Gray
Arming enhancement applies even where gun and drugs are located in two different structures. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
S068330
|
Andreini v. San Mateo County Superior Court (Maurilio Solorio)
Homeowners can be sued by employee of uninsured independent contractor injured while working on home. |
Torts |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
S068755
|
People v. Andres
Review granted |
|
May 11, 1999 | ||
95-35161
|
Canell v. Lightner
Correctional officer's evangelizing doesn't violate establishment clause or interfere with inmate's free exercise. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
S059847
|
Landgate Inc. v. California Coastal Commission
Permit delay resulting from agency's mistaken assertion of jurisdiction isn't a 'temporary taking' requiring compensation. |
Real Property |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
S077194
|
People v. Orange County Superior Court (Donelson)
Petition for commitment as a Sexually Violent Predator wasn't invalid when filed while 'hold' on defendant's release. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
S077391
|
Solano v. Abrenica
Duty owed where tennis player no longer participating in tennis activity struck by ball. |
Torts |
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May 11, 1999 |