| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G021342
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People v. Solis
Waiver of jury trial doesn't extend to retrial on same charge following appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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96-16094
|
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 | |
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A080251
|
Gavin T., a Minor
Thrown apple that accidentally hit teacher isn't a deadly weapon. |
Juveniles |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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G018512 & G020890
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Estate of Ferber
Will's no-contest clause prohibits frivolous attempts to oust executor. |
Probate and Trusts |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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97-50146
|
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 | |
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97-70914
|
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 | |
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97-1836 and 97-1837
|
Bankruptcy of DeVore
Withdrawal of 'no-asset' report doesn't bring abandoned assets back into estate for administration. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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B120155
|
Johnson v. Superior Court (Tate)
Extraordinarily high earning parent who agrees to court-ordered child support needn't provide detailed financial discovery. |
Family Law |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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B122407
|
Wilder v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
Person with potential tort claim against government may use Public Records Act to obtain relevant documents. |
Government |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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95-10455 and 95-10561
|
U.S. v. Doe
Failure to notify parents doesn't automatically require suppression of juvenile's custodial statements. |
Juveniles |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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B113920
|
People v. Fitzpatrick
Court properly revokes pro se status of defendant who has delayed trial for more than a year. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
|
E019258
|
Coltrain v. Shewalter
Defendants prevail on motion to strike strategic lawsuit against public participation when plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
|
S072470
|
People v. Topete
Review granted |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | ||
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S065546
|
Avalon Bay Foods v. WCAB
Employer or insurer has 60 days to reimburse injured worker for medical treatment transportation costs. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
|
S061699
|
Aydin Corp. v. First State Insurance Co.
Insured has burden of proving occurrence giving rise to pollution claim was 'sudden and accidental.' |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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A079845
|
People v. Lockwood
Court doesn't abuse discretion in denying certificate of rehabilitation, but denial should be without prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
|
S070035
|
People v. Buchholz
Order |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | ||
|
S058909
|
State Compensation Insurance Fund v. WCAB
Clerical error causing one-week delay in payment of benefits doesn't trigger 10 percent statutory penalty. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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94-55816, 94-55894
|
Columbia Pictures Television v. Krypton Broadcasting of Birmingham Inc.
Order |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-16150
|
Bankruptcy of National Mass Media Telecommunication Systems Inc.
Creditor's sale of debtor's foreclosed property after relief from stay moots appeal of relief order. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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95-55988
|
U.S. v. Gough
Hiring another to drive truck filled with drug proceeds and watching unloading of truck constitutes money laundering. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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96-36179
|
Collord v. U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Equal Access to Justice Act applies to mining claim contest proceedings. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
|
96-70194 and 96-70195
|
Meserve Drilling Partners v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Tax regulation defining 'partnership items' is properly applied retroactively. |
Taxation |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
|
97-15433
|
McBride v. PLM International Inc.
Plaintiff lacks standing under Employee Retirement Income Security Act if employer terminates plan before complaint filed. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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97-15534 and 97-15613
|
Beffa v. Bank of the West
Expedited Funds Availability Act doesn't pre-empt negligence and misrepresentation claims based on deposit to wrong account. |
Banking |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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97-35129
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Airborne Freight Corp. v. United States
Company needn't lease entire building to claim investment tax credit for world headquarters. |
Taxation |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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97-70810
|
Lucky Stores Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Employer's contribution to defined benefit plan made after end of tax year isn't deductible for previous year. |
Taxation |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
|
C025717 and C027291
|
People v. Carr
Defendant may be convicted both of burglary and of receiving property stolen in burglary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 26, 1999 | |
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B118920 and B118923
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Old Republic Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Nautilus Insurance Co.)
Insurers that never had coverage obligations don't owe contribution to co-insurer that made payments. |
Insurance |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
|
A077047
|
Tensfeldt v. WCAB
Worker convicted of insurance fraud is barred from receiving benefits in connection with underlying injury. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Mar. 26, 1999 |
