| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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05-17347
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United States v. 14.02 Acres of Land More or Less in Fresno County
'Public use' requirement is met in takings case where easements were sought to construct high-voltage transmission line. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 27, 2008 | |
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05-16613
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Merrifield v. Lockyer
Pest control licensing requirement exemption that is based upon type of pest controlled is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 23, 2008 | |
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B196426
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Manufactured Home Communities Inc. v. County of San Luis Obispo
Mobilehome park owners are denied due process where findings rested on testimony of tenants who were not permitted to be cross-examined. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 17, 2008 | |
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C056072
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Woods v. Shewry
Gender-based classifications in statutes providing funding for services to female domestic violence victims violate equal protection. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 16, 2008 | |
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07-35188
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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 |
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Oct. 16, 2008 | |
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06-17001
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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 |
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Oct. 15, 2008 | |
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B195552
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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 |
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Oct. 13, 2008 | |
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07-35934
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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 |
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Oct. 7, 2008 | |
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07-35186
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Alaska Independence Party v. State of Alaska
Alaska's mandatory direct primary does not on its face impermissibly burden parties' associational rights. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 7, 2008 | |
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06-15771
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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 |
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Oct. 6, 2008 | |
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G040979
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Freedom Communications Inc. v. Superior Court (Gonzalez)
Gag order preventing defendant newspaper from reporting on trial testimony is invalid as prior restraint. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 1, 2008 | |
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07-35315
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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 |
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Sep. 29, 2008 | |
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07-35231
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McClung v. City of Sumner
City ordinance mandating 12-inch storm drain pipes does not amount to unconstitutional taking. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 26, 2008 | |
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07-50162
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U.S. v. McCalla
Regulation of intrastate production of child pornography industry is valid exercise of Congress' authority under Commerce Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 25, 2008 | |
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06-35667
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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 |
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Sep. 23, 2008 | |
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C054832
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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 |
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Sep. 18, 2008 | |
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08-56061
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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 |
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Sep. 18, 2008 | |
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05-16613
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Merrifield v. Lockyer
Pest control licensing requirement exemption that is based upon type of pest controlled is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 17, 2008 | |
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04-35876
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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 |
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Sep. 10, 2008 | |
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B201721
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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 |
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Sep. 10, 2008 | |
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07-16799
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Wong v. Bush
First Amendment right to free speech is not violated where plaintiffs challenge establishment of security zone prohibiting protests. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 8, 2008 | |
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05-75295
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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 |
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Aug. 26, 2008 | |
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C054832
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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 |
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Aug. 20, 2008 | |
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B202144
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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 |
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Aug. 19, 2008 | |
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S142892
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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 |
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Aug. 18, 2008 | |
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06-15371
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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 |
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Aug. 12, 2008 | |
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08-15714
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Preminger v. Peake
Regulation denying entry of democratic party affiliates for purpose of registering veterans to vote does not violate First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 11, 2008 | |
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07-50445
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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 |
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Aug. 7, 2008 | |
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D050333
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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 |
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Aug. 4, 2008 | |
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06-56741
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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 |
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Jul. 15, 2008 |
