| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S072133
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Daily Journal v. Superior Court (Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.) (Citron)
Courts have discretion to order disclosure of grand jury proceedings terminated by settlement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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S072380
|
Surgin Surgical Instrumentation Incorp. v. Truck Insurance Exchange
Large punitive damage default judgment cannot stand where defendant wasn't given notice of amount sought. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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96-10501
|
U.S. v. Aguilar-Muniz
Validity of appeal waiver isn't undermined when court notifies defendant that unenforceable waivers remain appealable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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96-35699
|
Native Village of Venetie IRA Council v. State of Alaska
Native villages' claims under Indian Child Welfare Act may be enforced under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-10222
|
U.S. v. Bulacan
Administrative search scheme to detect explosives in federal buildings doesn't extend to search for drugs. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B110625
|
Angel R., a Minor
Parent incarcerated out of state has adequate opportunity for reunification prior to permanent plan proceedings. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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D029297
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People v. Hokit
Mere suspicion that car tripped motion sensor near border doesn't support stop for 'immigration check.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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A078807
|
People v. Gray
Carjacking statute isn't unconstitutionally vague. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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A081271
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People v. Blardony
Customs agents may perform random searches of incoming international mail. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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98-404
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Dept. of Commerce v. United States House of Representatives
Order |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | ||
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97-1085
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Bankruptcy of Cataldo
Debtor is entitled to $2 million exemption on property owned with estranged spouse as 'tenants by the entirety.' |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-1759
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Bankruptcy of Metz
Retirement plan is not property of estate and is exempt from administration. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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A079671
|
Robert Half International, Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Cost of canceling warrant is non-business loss deductible against corporate franchise tax. |
Taxation |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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96-16034
|
Sementilli v. Trinidad Corporation
Doctor's testimony regarding cause of injury may be based on experience and review of medical records only. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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96-16034
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Sementilli v. Trinidad Corp.
Doctor's testimony regarding cause of injury may be based on experience and review of medical records only. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-15595
|
Security Life Insurance Company of America v. Meyling
Insurer can't rescind health policy that includes incontestability clause and provision for premium recalculation. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-15803
|
Dawavendewa v. Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District
Employment discrimination based on Indian tribal affiliation is national origin discrimination that violates Title VII. |
Civil Rights |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-71119
|
Phoenix Newspapers Inc. v. United States District Court (United States)
Press has right to transcript of hearing held to investigate threats made to jurors in high-profile criminal trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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A082078
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Kressler v. Troup
Notice of appeal filed more than three months after motion for judgment notwithstanding verdict is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-16430
|
Disc Golf Assn. Inc. v. Champion Discs Inc.
Shape of goal device is functional and not entitled to trademark or trade dress protection under Lanham Act. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-50340
|
U.S. v. Martinez-Martinez
Defendant stopped short of completing theft is entitled to three-point offense level reduction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B111222
|
People v. Contreras
Miscarriage of justice requiring reversal results from prosecutor's misconduct and exclusion of opinion evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B115423
|
Cheyanna M. v. A.C. Nielsen Co.
Child born out of wedlock may sue for wrongful death of alleged father killed before she was born. |
Torts |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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D021205
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Marriage of Shelstead
Non-employee spouse may not name third party to receive undistributed pension benefits upon her death. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-16703
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Presidio Golf Club v. National Park Service
Environmental and historic review of proposed public clubhouse for golf course is adequate. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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S058825
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People v. Reyes
Searches based on parole conditions may be conducted without reasonable suspicion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 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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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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97-10378
|
U.S. v. Brannon
California law limiting admissibility of breathalyzer results doesn't apply in prosecution under Assimilative Crimes Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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A079671
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Robert Half International Inc. v. Franchise Tax Board
Cost of canceling warrant is non-business loss deductible against corporate franchise tax. |
Taxation |
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Mar. 19, 1999 | |
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B115731
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Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland v. Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co.
Risk insured under liability policy is unambiguously limited to motel and restaurant in Arkansas. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 19, 1999 |
