| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-50397
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U.S. v. Lowe
Appellate court lacks jurisdiction to review denial of sentence reduction based on amended sentencing range. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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97-70732
|
Aguilar-Escobar v. INS
Refugee who does not qualify for asylum may seek remedy under Central American Relief Act. |
Immigration |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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95-56632
|
Astaire v. Best Film & Video Corp.
Videotape manufacturer can use decease entertainer's movie clips for internal advertising of instructional videotapes. |
Intellectual Property |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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B103978
|
Family Planning Associates Medical Group Inc. v. Belshe
Pre-abortion examination utilizing cervical dilator must be billed to Medi-Cal as part of abortion procedure. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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G019924
|
Shea v. Department of Motor Vehicles
Forensic alcohol report prepared by unsupervised trainee can't qualify under public employee exception to hearsay rule. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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G017832
|
Pepperell v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.
Liability insurer has duty to defend construction defect suit under "continuous injury" trigger of coverage. |
Insurance |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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B114718
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Washington International Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (G.K. Backlund Inc.)
Surety on public works payment bond must pay interest penalty imposed under Public Contract Code. |
Insurance |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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C027893
|
City of South Lake Tahoe v. Superior Court (Markham)
Removal of stop sign doesn't create dangerous condition if no duty to provide stop sign. |
Torts |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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S066874
|
Kobzoff v. Los Angeles County/Harbor UCLA Medical Center
County may recover costs where plaintiffs lack either reasonable belief or good faith in filing or maintaining suit. |
Government |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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S066198
|
People v. Cotton
Order |
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May 20, 1999 | ||
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97-0549
|
State v. Holm
Conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia doesn't constitute lesser-included offense under Arizona Law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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S066488
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People v. Alvarez
Order |
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May 20, 1999 | ||
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S066143
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People v. Callihan
Order |
|
May 20, 1999 | ||
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B110351
|
Gentis v. Safeguard Business Systems Inc.
Persons who solicit orders but lack authority to enter contracts are franchisees. |
Contracts |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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96-10110
|
U.S. v. Aviles
Drug task force member can't withhold information material to wiretap application to protect separate investigation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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G022570
|
Hollister v. Benzl
A patient is bound by an arbitration agreement with a physician if she voluntarily signed it prior to receiving medical treatment. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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98-611
|
Hon. Liz Figueroa
Health care plan corporation can't make arrangement with cosmetic service providers for services at lower rate & fee collection arrangement. |
Contracts |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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E021505
|
Erickson v. Aetna Health Plans of California, Inc.
Arbitration clause in health care manual is binding under general principles of contract law in California. |
Insurance |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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E022141
|
Trudgeon v. Fantasy Springs Casino
Tribal corporation has sovereign immunity in its casino operation because its purpose and activities are considered extensions of the tribe. |
Native American Affairs |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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H017187
|
Benavidez v. San Jose Police Department
Police failure to protect woman and her son from brutal attack by boyfriend, doesn't create a 'special relationship' duty under negligence theory. |
Torts |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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A082244
|
City and County of San Francisco v. Freeman
State statute that disallows child support hardship deduction if either parent is receiving public assistance is constitutional. |
Family Law |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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H018163
|
People v. Tobias
Ex post facto clause isn't violated by reviving expired limitation period in criminal statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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98-211
|
Hon. Wesley Chesbro, Member of the California State Senate
School district may, but isn't required to disclose sex offender information it obtains from police or parents. |
Government |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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96-71083
|
Administrator, State of Arizona v. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tribe's plan for redesignation of reservation lands under Clean Air Act satisfies procedural requirements. |
Environmental Law |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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97-16619
|
Griggs v. Pace American Group Inc.
Under 1934 Act, former shareholder who exchanges stock for contingent rights to receive shares, has standing to sue as stock 'purchaser.' |
Securities |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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97-15769
|
U.S. v. Berke
Consent decree enjoining defendant from selling sexually explicit materials can't be vacated on First Amendment grounds, if trial court has proper jurisdiction. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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98-70347
|
American Rivers v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Order |
|
May 20, 1999 | ||
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97-10113
|
U.S. v. Rodrigues
Prosecutorial misconduct, including disparaging statements to jury about defense counsel, requires reversal of convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 20, 1999 | |
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98-1012
|
Hon. Jim Costa, Member of the California State Senate
Notice & hearing are necessary before irrigation water district can impose water usage surcharge in addition to charges based on acreage. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
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97-17367
|
Bankruptcy of Arrol
Chapter 7 debtor can apply California homestead exemption to property in Michigan. |
Bankruptcy |
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May 20, 1999 |
