Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C063991
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California Correctional Peace Officers Association v. Tilton
California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation does not have authority to conduct basic training outside two academies listed in statute. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 6, 2011 | |
10-35371
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Keyser v. Commissioner Social Security Administration
Agency errs in denying application for benefits because it failed to strictly follow regulations in reaching its conclusion that petitioner’s disability is not severe. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 2, 2011 | |
08-16209
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Pinnacle Armor Inc. v. United States
National Institute of Justice’s decision to revoke body armor manufacturer’s certification is not exempt from judicial review by law. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 27, 2011 | |
09-35190
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McLeod v. Astrue
Administrative law judge's failure to help applicant develop record by putting VA disability determination into record is reasonably likely to have been prejudicial. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 20, 2011 | |
09-17152
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Ursack Inc. v. Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group
Agency’s decision to revoke conditional approval for product's use in park is rational despite approval of competing product, which failed several times. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 10, 2011 | |
C063437
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The Morning Star Co. v. Board of Equalization
Agency’s regulation interpreting statute does not conflict with statute where interpretation is long standing and supported by substantial evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 6, 2011 | |
09-17646
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GCB Communications Inc. v. U.S. South Communications Inc.
Completing carriers are not required to compensate payphone service providers unless coding digits, identifying what phones were used, are actually provided to carriers. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 2, 2011 | |
D057523
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Petrus v. State of California DMV
Driver is deprived of opportunity to present meaningful defense in violation of due process because counsel received blood test results minutes before hearing. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 2, 2011 | |
S150518
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California Farm Bureau Federation v. State Water Resources Control Board
Annual fee collected to be used for administration of water resources, but not for revenue purposes, only requires majority assent. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 24, 2011 | |
B219483
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City of Fillmore v. State Board of Equalization
Judicial review of parties’ petition before exhaustion of administrative remedies is proper where parties show strong likelihood agency lacks jurisdiction in underlying dispute. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 20, 2011 | |
09-1163
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Milner v. Department of the Navy
Explosives maps and data do not qualify for withholding under Exemption 2 of Freedom of Information Act, which only encompasses records relating to human resources. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 8, 2011 | |
B216607
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Coretronic Corp. v. Cozen O’Connor
Claim based on conflicting attorney representation, and not attorney’s litigation-related activity, is not protected activity subject to special motion to strike. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 25, 2011 | |
09-35472
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Lake Washington School District No. 414 v. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
School district lacks standing to file suit against state agency under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 23, 2011 | |
B222315
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Borger v. DMV
Speculative testimony regarding margin-of-error of breath testing machine is not substantial evidence to rebut presumptive validity of actual recorded results. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 18, 2011 | |
09-35190
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McLeod v. Astrue
Administrative law judge's failure to help applicant develop record by putting VA disability determination into record is reasonably likely to have been prejudicial. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 8, 2011 | |
08-71074
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California Wilderness Coalition Natural Resources Defense Council v. Desert Protection Society
Dept. of Energy must engage in meaningful exchange of information to constitute ‘consultation with affected states’ requirement under Federal Power Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 2, 2011 | |
S150518
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California Farm Bureau Federation v. State Water Resources Control Board
Annual fee collected to be used for administration of water resources, but not for revenue purposes, only requires majority assent. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 1, 2011 | |
C063287
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Ziehlke v. Valverde
Administrative hearing following arrest for driving under influence of alcohol does not violate due process because license suspension is not akin to criminal trial. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jan. 26, 2011 | |
C059239
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Mammoth Lakes Land Acquisition LLC v. Town of Mammoth Lakes
No administrative remedy exists after plaintiff gives defendant notice of default and no proposed land use existed to adjudicate through administrative process. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jan. 3, 2011 | |
09-35190
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McLeod v. Astrue
Administrative law judge's failure to help applicant develop record by putting VA disability determination into record is reasonably likely to have been prejudicial. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 16, 2010 | |
A126745
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Brenner v. DMV
DMV must show driver’s blood alcohol content was over legal limit after evidence is presented regarding inaccuracy of measuring device. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 18, 2010 | |
B220649
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Margarito v. State Athletic Commission
State Athletic Commission properly revokes boxing license based on use of adulterated hand wraps even if boxer did not know pads were adulterated. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 14, 2010 | |
C061696
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Clovis Unified School District v. Chiang
Agency may not use administrative regulation to evaluate school district’s reimbursement claims without following proper procedures for regulation implementation. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 14, 2010 | |
09-15446
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Telesaurus VPC LLC v. Power
Plaintiff fails to allege sufficient facts to establish that mobile radio service provider is 'common carrier' under Federal Communications Act of 1934. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 10, 2010 | |
A124556
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Sonoma County Water Coalition v. Sonoma County Water Agency
Water management plans are valid where assumptions made for water supply projections are properly predicated on substantial evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 10, 2010 | |
C061696
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Clovis Unified School District v. Chiang
Agency may not use administrative regulation to evaluate school district’s reimbursement claims without following proper procedures for regulation implementation. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 22, 2010 | |
08-17074
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Cooper v. FAA
Claims for severe emotional distress due to FAA's disclosure of pilot's HIV status qualify as ‘actual damages’ under Privacy Act of 1974. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 17, 2010 | |
08-15568
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Pacific Bell Telephone Co. v. California PUC
AT&T must lease entrance facilities, which are high capacity wires, to newer competitors at regulated rates for purpose of linking networks. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Sep. 2, 2010 | |
D055666
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Utility Consumers’ Action Network v. PUC of the State of California (San Diego Gas and Electric Co.)
Public Utilities Commission does not have to consider every alternative when approving application to construct electric transmission facility. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 19, 2010 | |
09-35546
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Lockwood v. Commissioner Social Security Administration
Administrative law judge need not explain in written decision why she treated social security disability benefits claimant as closely approaching advanced age. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Aug. 17, 2010 |