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Posey v. Lake Pend Oreille School District No. 84
Summary judgment is improper where there are factual disputes as to whether First Amendment plaintiff spoke as public employee or private citizen. 		Constitutional Law Oct. 16, 2008
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee v. City of San Jose
Court must abstain under 'Younger v. Harris' where there is ongoing state litigation over limitations on election contributions. 		Constitutional Law Oct. 15, 2008
Stonehouse Homes v. City of Sierra Madre
Developer's challenge to moratorium resolution is unripe where future ordinance does not yet apply to its incomplete applications for residential development. 		Constitutional Law Oct. 13, 2008
Stratman v. Leisnoi Inc.
Congress moots challenge to certification of Alaskan island as 'native village' by enacting statute designating it 'deficiency village corporation' entitled to lands. 		Constitutional Law Oct. 7, 2008
Alaska Independence Party v. State of Alaska
Alaska's mandatory direct primary does not on its face impermissibly burden parties' associational rights. 		Constitutional Law Oct. 7, 2008
Caldwell v. Caldwell
Party does not have standing to pursue constitutional claim arising from University of California website that discussed compatibility between religion and evolution. 		Constitutional Law Oct. 6, 2008
Freedom Communications Inc. v. Superior Court (Gonzalez)
Gag order preventing defendant newspaper from reporting on trial testimony is invalid as prior restraint. 		Constitutional Law Oct. 1, 2008
Lazy Y Ranch v. Behrens
Idaho officials' motion to dismiss is denied where plaintiff's allegations suffice to assert Equal Protection claim under rational basis review. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 29, 2008
McClung v. City of Sumner
City ordinance mandating 12-inch storm drain pipes does not amount to unconstitutional taking. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 26, 2008
U.S. v. McCalla
Regulation of intrastate production of child pornography industry is valid exercise of Congress' authority under Commerce Clause. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 25, 2008
Barrett v. Belleque
Prisoner who alleges prison officials censored his mail and punished him for its vulgar, offensive language states cognizable claim for relief. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 23, 2008
The Zumbrun Law Firm v. California Legislature
Separation of powers doctrine is not violated where California Legislature's committee contracted with company for construction of security barriers. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 18, 2008
Independent Living Center of Southern California Inc. v. Shewry
Petitioners have Article III standing to seek to enjoin legislation reducing payments to Medicaid medical service providers. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 18, 2008
Merrifield v. Lockyer
Pest control licensing requirement exemption that is based upon type of pest controlled is unconstitutional. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 17, 2008
Truth v. Kent School District
Student club proposing Bible study fails to meet its burden of showing that school district violated Equal Access Act. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 10, 2008
Showing Animals Respect and Kindness v. City of West Hollywood
West Hollywood ban on 'mobile billboard advertising' is constitutional against nonprofit campaign against animal cruelty. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 10, 2008
Wong v. Bush
First Amendment right to free speech is not violated where plaintiffs challenge establishment of security zone prohibiting protests. 		Constitutional Law Sep. 8, 2008
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 848 v. NLRB
National Labor Relations Board errs in finding mall signage ban to be reasonable time, place, or manner restriction. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 26, 2008
The Zumbrun Law Firm v. California Legislature
Separation of powers doctrine is not violated where California Legislature's committee contracted with company for construction of security barriers. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 20, 2008
Nasim v. Los Robles Regional Medical Center
Retroactive application of new rule requiring board certification in specialty areas impermissibly denies nephrologist vested right to maintain hospital privileges. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 19, 2008
North Coast Women's Care Medical Group Inc. v. Superior Court (Benitez)
Religious freedom and free speech rights do not exempt physicians from complying with Unruh Civil Rights Act's prohibition against sexual orientation discrimination. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 18, 2008
Navajo Nation v. United States Forest Service
Use of artificial snow is not substantial burden on exercise of religion to trigger compelling interest test under RFRA. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 12, 2008
Preminger v. Peake
Regulation denying entry of democratic party affiliates for purpose of registering veterans to vote does not violate First Amendment. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 11, 2008
United States v. Flores-Villar
Imposition of five-year residence requirement on citizen father for purposes of transmitting citizenship to child born out of wedlock is constitutional. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 7, 2008
County of San Deigo v. San Diego NORML
Identification card laws under Medical Marijuana Program Act are not preempted by federal Controlled Substances Act. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 4, 2008
United States v. Bourseau
Award of treble damages plus maximum allowed civil penalties in False Claims Act case does not violate Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 15, 2008
People v. Wilson
Imposition of upper term does not violate defendant's constitutional right to jury trial if it is based upon defendant's record of prior convictions. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 14, 2008
Nader v. Brewer
Arizona fails to show requirements under its statutory election scheme survive strict scrutiny. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 10, 2008
Center for Bio-Ethical Reform Inc. v. Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept.
Pro-life organization's First Amendment right of free speech is violated where photographs of fetuses are shown outside of public school. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 3, 2008
United States v. Vasquez-Ramos
Non-tribal members who possess bald and golden eagle parts without permit cannot claim their prosecution violates Religion Freedom Restoration Act. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 30, 2008
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