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Mediterranean Construction Co. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Courts must allow oral argument on summary judgment motions.
Civil Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
Scott v. Ross
Order
Mar. 26, 1999
United States v. Dunifer
Broadcaster must apply to FCC for license before challenging constitutionality of its regulations.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 26, 1999
U.S. v. Douglas
Gratuities scheme by corporation located in Northern California doesn't support venue in Northern District.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
Hernandez v. McClanahan
Only state courts can hear applications for relief from California Tort Claims Act filing requirements.
Government Mar. 26, 1999
Sun Microsystems Inc. v. Microsoft Corp.
Distribution of non-complying software pursuant to a contract may be enjoined for trademark infringement.
Contracts Mar. 26, 1999
Gutierrez v. Givens
Allegation of conspiracy to undermine a state judgment is sufficient to establish personal jurisdiction in California court.
Civil Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
City of Los Angeles v. Amwest Surety Insurance Company
Surety bond for public improvements may require payment of 'penal sum' in event of contractor's default.
Insurance Mar. 26, 1999
Blue v. Widnall
Sovereign immunity bars claims based on alleged violations of Veteran's Preference Act.
Civil Rights Mar. 26, 1999
S.O.C. Inc. v. County of Clark
Anti-leafleting ordinance that affects both commercial speech and fully protected speech must be enjoined.
Constitutional Law Mar. 26, 1999
Canales v. Roe
No presumed prejudice from counsel's failure to file notice of appeal where petitioner was notified and did nothing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
People v. Martinez
No jurisdictional error in not imposing drug program fee against defendant, but laboratory analysis fee is excessive.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
Santangelo v. Allstate Insurance Company
New law requiring completion of uninsured motorist arbitrations within five years applies to pending demand.
Insurance Mar. 26, 1999
Carr on Habeas Corpus
Fifteen percent limit on pre-probation and sentence conduct credits doesn't apply when probation is granted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
Ensoniq Corp. v. Superior Court (Dattoro)
Items seized from individual must be returned after charges dropped despite competing civil ownership claim.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
City of Moorpark v. Superior Court (Dillon)
Labor Code remedy for workers suffering discrimination as result of job-related disabilities isn't exclusive.
Civil Rights Mar. 26, 1999
Pilkington Barnes Hind v. Superior Court (Visbal)
Person remains job 'applicant' for drug testing purposes although tests postponed until after start date.
Employment Law Mar. 26, 1999
U.S. v. Aviles
Drug task force member can't withhold information material to wiretap application to protect separate investigation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
Diamond Benefits Life Insurance Co. v. Troll
Easement holder not named in foreclosure action isn't bound, and has redemption right following later action.
Real Property Mar. 26, 1999
U.S. v. Mussari
Ability to pay child support prior to Child Support Recovery Act's enactment can't support conviction for nonpayment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
Kummetz v. Tech Mold Inc.
Employee doesn't waive right to litigate discrimination claim by signing document not explicitly mentioning arbitration provision.
Employment Law Mar. 26, 1999
People v. Trotter
Defendant who was not in custody at time of arraignment when he ran from courtroom can't be convicted of escape.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
City of San Jose v. Dept. of Health Services
Local government has constitutional power to regulate smoking and isn't pre-empted by state agency rules.
Constitutional Law Mar. 26, 1999
People v. Solis
Waiver of jury trial doesn't extend to retrial on same charge following appeal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
Imax Corp. v. Cinema Technologies Inc.
Complaint for misappropriation of trade secrets must state specifications of allegedly secret projector system.
Intellectual Property Mar. 26, 1999
Gavin T., a Minor
Thrown apple that accidentally hit teacher isn't a deadly weapon.
Juveniles Mar. 26, 1999
Estate of Ferber
Will's no-contest clause prohibits frivolous attempts to oust executor.
Probate and Trusts Mar. 26, 1999
U.S. v. Sanchez-Lima
Denying admission of videotaped testimony of deported eyewitnesses violates defendant's Sixth Amendment right to present defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 26, 1999
Rainsong Co. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Appeal of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decision must be filed within 60 days after decision posted.
Environmental Law Mar. 26, 1999
Bankruptcy of DeVore
Withdrawal of 'no-asset' report doesn't bring abandoned assets back into estate for administration.
Bankruptcy Mar. 26, 1999