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U.S. v. Rodrigues
Prosecutorial misconduct, including disparaging statements to jury about defense counsel, requires reversal of convictions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 22, 1999
Ford v. Contra Costa County
Prayer for emotional distress damages in discrimination case doesn't justify psychiatric evaluation of plaintiff.
Employment Law Mar. 22, 1999
U.S. v. Serang
Arson of restaurant affects interstate commerce and may be criminalized by Congress.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 22, 1999
Dishman v. UNUM Life Insurance Co. of America
Disability insurer's decision to suspend payments is pretextual and made in bad faith.
Insurance Mar. 22, 1999
Ramey v. Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
Doctor suing preferred provider organization under Clayton Act hasn't suffered antitrust injury.
Antitrust Mar. 22, 1999
Johnson on habeas corpus
Referee's findings rejecting claim of factual innocence are supported by substantial evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 22, 1999
Sierra Club v. San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission, (Califia Development Group)
Action dismissed for failure to exhaust administrative remedies where plaintiffs didn't request reconsideration of agency ruling.
Government Mar. 22, 1999
People v. Wilburn
Review granted
Mar. 22, 1999
Warren v. San Francisco Superior Court (Taylor)
Defense counsel's challenge for cause of trial judge for bias or prejudice isn't supported by record.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 22, 1999
People v. Superior Court (Missamore)
Order
Mar. 22, 1999
Warner v. General Telephone Co.
Order
Mar. 22, 1999
Bankruptcy of Rindlisbacher
Discharge isn't denied where complaint was filed by attorney in violation of legal and ethical duties.
Bankruptcy Mar. 22, 1999
United States v. Omega Chemical Corp.
Potentially responsible party needn't give government unconditional, blanket written consent for access to property.
Environmental Law Mar. 22, 1999
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Intentional discrimination and fabrication of evidence justify punitive damages in Title VII pregnancy bias action.
Civil Rights Mar. 22, 1999
Moreland v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.
Intent to commit harm is element of substantive due process claim by relatives of person killed by officers.
Civil Rights Mar. 22, 1999
Voigts v. Brutoco Engineering & Construction Co. (Migual Construction, Inc.)
Order
Mar. 22, 1999
Hubbard v. Ventura County Superior Court (People)
Defense isn't required to disclose statements obtained from prosecution witnesses to be used on cross-examination.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 22, 1999
People v. Superior Court (Vielma)
Order
Mar. 22, 1999
People v. Knight
Order
Mar. 22, 1999
United States v. Kersten
Court can't consider merits of underlying assessment in proceeding for order authorizing entry to effect levy.
Taxation Mar. 22, 1999
County of Fresno v. Shelton
County may condemn easement if acquisition of neighboring property for public use is underway.
Real Property Mar. 22, 1999
Dale v. Dale
Spouse may bring suit for concealment of community property in superior court after dissolution proceedings ended.
Torts Mar. 22, 1999
Puryear v. Golden Bear Insurance Co.
In malicious prosecution suit, probable cause to initiate underlying suit must be shown for defendant to prevail.
Torts Mar. 22, 1999
Huang v. Cheng
Written notice of right to arbitrate must be served on client after fee dispute arises.
Attorneys Mar. 22, 1999
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals v. Superior Court (Smee)
Attorney-client privilege may apply to documents created during internal sexual harassment investigation.
Attorneys Mar. 22, 1999
Maglica v. Maglica
Measure of quantum meruit is value of services rendered, not amount of benefit conferred.
Contracts Mar. 22, 1999
24 Hour Fitness Inc. v. Superior Court (Munshaw)
Defendants covered by mandatory arbitration clause win summary judgment although other defendants must proceed.
Employment Law Mar. 22, 1999
Hunt, Gov. of NC v. Cromartie, Martin
Order
Mar. 22, 1999
Peguero v. United States
Certiorari granted
Mar. 22, 1999
Brooker v. Durocher Dock & Dredge
Certiorari granted
Mar. 22, 1999