| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 98-55468 
 | 
Keating v. Hood
 Failure to instruct jury on mental state required for securities fraud isn't harmless error.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Oct. 19, 1999 | |
| 
 A081440  and A081435 
 | 
Holmes v. Lerner
 The intent to jointly carry on a business for profit is the essential element in creating a partnership.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
| 
 S070177 
 | 
White v. Ultramar Inc.
 A 'managing agent' is one who has substantial independent authority to determine corporate policy, not just the ability to hire and fire employees.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Sep. 23, 1999 | |
| 
 A081440 and A081435 
 | 
Holmes v. Lerner
 | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Sep. 22, 1999 | |
| 
 B107992 
 | 
Nelson v. Anderson
 Absent special duty, shareholder's remedy for breach of fiduciary duty claim is a derivative, rather than individual, action.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Aug. 4, 1999 | |
| 
 92-55675 
 | 
Epstein v. MCA Inc.
 State court judgment approving class action settlement isn't upheld after inadequate representation of absent members.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jul. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 B105729 
 | 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Superior Court (BMB Properties)
 Conclusive presumption is improperly applied against mortgage holder to invalidate encumbrance by former partners.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jul. 9, 1999 | |
| 
 B107992 
 | 
Nelson v. Anderson
 Absent special duty, shareholder's remedy for breach of fiduciary duty claim is a derivative, rather than individual, action.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
| 
 A073793 
 | 
Anderson v. Deloitte & Touche
 No summary judgment when issue regarding extent of accountants' liability for negligent misrepresentation remains.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
| 
 96-15993 
 | 
Valley National Bank of Arizona v. A.E. Rouse & Co.
 Partners' joint liability for partnership's debt doesn't allow creditor to enforce judgment against unnamed partner.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
| 
 E015526 
 | 
Lake Arrowhead Chalets Timeshare Owners Association v. Lake Arrowhead Chalets Owners Association
 Amendment to bylaws creating new and disadvantaged class must be approved by members of that class.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
| 
 S057635 
 | 
Stephenson v.  Drever
 Terminated shareholder-employee continues to have rights of minority shareholder until shares are repurchased.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jun. 6, 1999 | |
| 
 G015998 
 | 
AB Group v. Wertin
 Possibility of obtaining discount on loan by threatening default is not legitimate partnership opportunity.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
| 
 97-16023 
 | 
Pareto v. Federal Deposit Insurance
 Only The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation can bring derivative suits when receiver of a bank.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jun. 4, 1999 | |
| 
 B092588 
 | 
Wall v. Siegel
 Partners' obligations to contribute toward partnership's liabilities are proportional to their respective entitlements to profits.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
May 21, 1999 | |
| 
 C027975 
 | 
Laird v. Capital Cities/ABC Inc.
 Parent corporation not liable for employment discrimination by subsidiary unless daily control is exercised.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Apr. 14, 1999 | |
| 
 H017715 
 | 
National Football League Properties Inc. v. Superior Court (Oakland Raiders)
 Oakland Raiders aren't entitled to inspect National Football League Properties' attorney-client privileged documents.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Apr. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 97-6035 
 | 
International Brotherhood of Teamsters General Fund v. Fleming Companies Inc.
 Order  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
| 
 B117060 
 | 
Berry v. Society of Saint Pius X
 Articles giving incumbent leader power to appoint successor are invalid when not authorized by corporation.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Feb. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 97CA0133 
 | 
Thorne v. Bauder
 Officers of company breached fiduciary duty owed to minority shareholder by failing to disclose information related to value of stock.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Nov. 26, 1998 | |
| 
 96-3166 and 96-3215 
 | 
Floyd v. Internal Revenue Service
 IRS can't use 'reverse-piercing' theory to collect debt owed by taxpayer from assets of controlled corporation.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Aug. 10, 1998 | |
| 
 97CA0512 
 | 
M Life Insurance Co. v. Sapers & Wallack Insurance Agency Inc.
 Demand letter deemed received upon arrival at post office box designated by plaintiff.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Aug. 5, 1998 | |
| 
 97-8004 
 | 
Hunter Ranch Inc. v. Hunter
 Order  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Jul. 9, 1998 | |
| 
 96CA0946 
 | 
Zimmerman v. Dan Kamphausen Co.
 Summary judgment in favor of law firm on negligent misrepresentation claim is error.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
Apr. 27, 1998 | |
| 
 95-16604 
 | 
Robinson, Leatham & Nelson Inc. v. Nelson
 Failure to prove former director was fiduciary at time of benefit bars shifting burden of proof.  | 
Corporations | 
 | 
May 2, 1997 | 
