| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D028630
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Michael G., a Minor
Clear and convincing evidence is required for termination of parental rights under Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 24, 1999 | |
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A078588
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Fretland v. County of Humboldt
Workers' compensation is exclusive remedy against employer for claim of assault by co-worker. |
Workers' Compensation |
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May 24, 1999 | |
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96-30237, 96-30238, 96-30239 and 96-30240
|
U.S. v. Lin
Specific intent is required in the federal crimes of hostage-taking and making ransom demands. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
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96-55317
|
Metro Display Advertising Inc. v. City of Victorville
No immunity against allegation that city pressed bus shelter contractor to remove ads based on content. |
Government |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
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97-10202
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U.S. v. Graves
Accessory after the fact to felon in possession of firearm must know of primary offender's felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
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93-50281
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U.S. v. Keys
Plain error review applies to jury instruction error regarding materiality element of perjury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 24, 1999 | |
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93-55392
|
Jacobson v. Hughes Aircraft Co.
Applying correct standard, former employee's raise cognizable claims regarding employer's administration of ERISA plan. |
Labor Law |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
95-39
|
U.S. v. Cordoba
Unstipulated polygraph evidence does not meet Daubert test for admission in evidence. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
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97-70127
|
De Leon v. INS
Order |
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May 24, 1999 | ||
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G018071
|
People v. Quick
Drugs found during protective sweep of home inadmissible if search isn't supported by specific articulable facts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 24, 1999 | |
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A075554
|
Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians v. WCAB
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board doesn't have subject matter jurisdiction over federally recognized Indian tribe. |
Workers' Compensation |
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May 24, 1999 | |
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B105840
|
First Fidelity Thrift & Loan Association v. Alliance Bank
Deed that is first of record, even though second in time, has priority. |
Real Property |
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May 24, 1999 | |
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B110310
|
People v. Buena Vista Mines Inc.
Felony complaint for violation of Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act is reinstated after improper dismissal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 24, 1999 | |
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96-30304
|
U.S. v. Barragan-Devis
Failure to inform defense counsel of juror's question during deliberations is harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
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96-36130
|
Selam v. Warm Springs Tribal Correctional Facility
Witnesses failure to appear isn't violation of compulsory process where defendant failed to subpoena them. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
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B086805
|
People v. Williams
Once prior felony conviction allegations are found to be true, trial court cannot strike findings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 22, 1999 | |
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B099525
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People v. Fashina
On-bail enhancement is justified if admitting the allegation is part of plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 22, 1999 | |
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96-17209
|
Jerron West Inc. v. State of California State Board of Equalization
Tax Injunction Act divests court's jurisdiction in action to enjoin tax proceedings during related criminal case. |
Taxation |
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May 22, 1999 | |
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A076270
|
People v. Melhado
Failure to instruct jury on unanimity is reversible error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 22, 1999 | |
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97-99035
|
Langford v. Day
Order |
|
May 22, 1999 | ||
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97-70567
|
Calderon v. U.S. District Court (Taylor)
Court can allow habeas petitioner to delete unexhausted claims and hold petition pending state court litigation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 22, 1999 | |
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96-16435
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Arno v. Club Med Boutique Inc.
California rule applies to availability of tort plaintiff's attorney fees even though French law governs action. |
Torts |
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May 22, 1999 | |
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96-17017
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Cabrera v. Cordis Corporation
Relevant but cumulative evidence can be excluded in products-liability action against medical implant device manufacturer. |
Torts |
|
May 22, 1999 | |
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96-56774
|
Bonillas v. Hill
Double jeopardy isn't violated by resubmitting issue of degree of murder to undischarged jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 22, 1999 | |
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95-36289, 96-35022 and 96-35045
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United States v. Pend Oreille County Public Utility District No. 1
Value of tribe's property as part of utility project can be used to determine trespass damages. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 22, 1999 | |
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95-56213
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Toumajian v. Frailey
State-law accountant malpractice claim for bad advice about employee benefit plan isn't pre-empted by ERISA. |
Torts |
|
May 22, 1999 | |
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B093085
|
People v. O'Roark
Conviction sustained before offense was listed as serious may be strike if listed on June 30, 1993. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 22, 1999 | |
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97-70631
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Calderon v. District Court (Ralph International Thomas)
District court may hold habeas corpus petition in abeyance while unexhausted claims are litigated in state court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 22, 1999 | |
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S065752
|
Arlington Investment Co. v. Tarcher
Lender isn't prohibited from maintaining negligent misrepresentation action against third party non-borrowers who induced loan. |
Banking |
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May 22, 1999 | |
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97-569
|
Burlington Industries Inc. v. Ellerth
Employer is vicariously liable for supervisor's sexual advances, but has affirmative defenses. |
Civil Rights |
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May 22, 1999 |
