| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-5737
|
Forney v. Apfel
Social Security disability claimant seeking reversal of agency's decision may appeal order remanding case to agency. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
97-873
|
U.S. v. Balsys
Privilege against self-incrimination doesn't apply if only risk of prosecution is in a foreign country. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
97-643
|
U.S. v. Cabrales
Certiorari granted |
|
May 25, 1999 | ||
|
97-643
|
U.S. v. Cabrales
Money laundering prosecution can't proceed in Missouri because acts constituting crime took place in Florida. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
97-1019
|
Bankruptcy of Friedman
Funds borrowed by debtor from private pension plan are not exempt under state law. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
S066022
|
Buckley v. California Coastal Commission
Coastal Commission loses jurisdiction over development of lot after placing it within single-family residence. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
S065488
|
People v. Cortina
Order |
|
May 25, 1999 | ||
|
S066656
|
McCarty v. Superior Court (Phyljan Corp)
Order |
|
May 25, 1999 | ||
|
98-1409
|
Bankruptcy of Osworth
A debtor can't claim an exemption for 'earnings' for a real estate commission owed by a non-employer. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
97-0177
|
Demasse v. ITT Corp.
Employer can't change handbook to disregard seniority in layoffs when seniority policy is part of employment contract. |
Employment Law |
|
May 25, 1999 | |
|
S078062
|
People v. Hudson
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077581
|
Doty v. Broadway Inc.
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077792
|
Fink v. Los Angeles County Superior Court (Westwood Village Development Company)
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S076938
|
People v. Rodriguez
|
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077664
|
People v. Velasquez
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077754
|
Karr v. Contractors License Board
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077377
|
J.W. Platz Et Al. v. County of San Luis Obispo
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
S077865
|
Carson Habor Village Limited v. City of Carson Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
97-16069 and 97-16071
|
Taylor v. United States
Prison Litigation Reform Act doesn't extinguish valid, pre-existing consent decrees. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
96-1462
|
Bankruptcy of Carolan
Debtor doesn't defraud credit card issuer by incurring credit card debt prior to filing petition. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
95-56179
|
Cisneros v. UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America
California and federal laws require actual prejudice from untimely proof submission to deny insurance policy payment. |
Labor Law |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
97-70127
|
De Leon v. INS
Order |
|
May 24, 1999 | ||
|
96-1395
|
LaChance v. Erickson
Federal agency can sanction employee for false statements to agency regarding his alleged employee-related misconduct. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
B110930
|
Christopher T., a Minor
Juvenile court can transfer dependency proceeding based on change in minor's residence. |
Juveniles |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
B115894
|
Maria S., a Minor
Father's inability to attend hearing doesn't deprive him of right to participate in dependency proceeding. |
Juveniles |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
B097430
|
Link v. Cater
Dismissal of plaintiff's case for failure to appear is error where plaintiff was receiving medical treatment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
96-8400
|
Buchanan v. Angelone
Absence of jury instructions on concept of mitigation doesn't violate Eight and Fourteenth Amendments. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
96-70757
|
Beltran-Leon v. INS
Vacation of criminal offense by state court doesn't remove legal basis for conviction and prevent deportation. |
Immigration |
|
May 24, 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 24, 1999 | |
|
96-827
|
Crawford-El v. Britton
Plaintiff need not prove improper motive of officials by clear and convincing evidence. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 24, 1999 |
