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Dye v. Hofbauer
Failure of state appellate court to mention federal claim does not mean claim was not presented to it.
Constitutional Law Oct. 14, 2005
Valov v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Licensee was not entitled to religious exemption from state's generally applicable driver's license requirements.
Constitutional Law Oct. 11, 2005
Tain v. State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
State regulation defining limits of chiropractic practice did not violate plaintiffs' constitutional rights.
Constitutional Law Oct. 5, 2005
Marine Forests Society v. California Coastal Commission
Statute providing for appointment of members of California Coastal Commission does not violate separation of powers clause.
Constitutional Law Oct. 4, 2005
U.S. v. Afshari
Defendants accused of sending money to terrorist organization failed to establish First Amendment defense.
Constitutional Law Sep. 27, 2005
Bronco Wine Company v. Jolly
Federally approved certificates of label approval for wine brands are not protected by takings clause.
Constitutional Law Sep. 26, 2005
O'Connell v. City of Stockton
Ordinance allowing seizure of vehicles used to solicit prostitution or drug sales denies procedural due process to car owners.
Constitutional Law Sep. 19, 2005
Beentjes v. Placer County Air Pollution Control District
County air pollution control district does not have Eleventh Amendment sovereign immunity.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2005
In re Hawthorne
Determination of mental retardation in postconviction death penalty cases should substantially conform with preconviction statutory model.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2005
Menotti v. City of Seattle
Emergency order prohibiting access to parts of city during trade conference was constitutional.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2005
Theagene v. Gonzales
Application of intervening case law to pending case without giving petitioner opportunity to respond does not violate due process.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2005
Gresher v. Anderson
When imposing employment ban on workers with criminal convictions, Department of Social Services must provide list of specific convictions.
Constitutional Law Aug. 22, 2005
Principal Life Insurance Co. v. Robinson
Traditional ripeness standard applies to private party contract disputes.
Constitutional Law Aug. 21, 2005
People v. Rhodes
Sentence of life without parole for second-degree murder of peace officer with special circumstance does not violate equal protection.
Constitutional Law Aug. 19, 2005
Jevne v. Superior Court (JB Oxford Holdings Inc.)
Federal securities law preempts California law dealing with arbitration procedures.
Constitutional Law Aug. 19, 2005
Cook v. City of Buena Park
Ordinance requiring that landlord evict all occupants of rental unit when tenant has engaged in drug activity violates procedural due process.
Constitutional Law Aug. 11, 2005
21st Century Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Schwartz)
Punitive damages are not sufficiently penal in intent or effect to trigger protection of ex post facto clause.
Constitutional Law Aug. 9, 2005
Raich v. Ashcroft
Appellants demonstrate sufficient likelihood of success on merits in medical marijuana case.
Constitutional Law Aug. 8, 2005
O'Connell v. City of Stockton
Ordinance allowing seizure of vehicles used to solicit prostitution or drug sales denies procedural due process to car owners.
Constitutional Law Aug. 8, 2005
People v. Jackson
Court records of pop star's molestation trial were properly sealed.
Constitutional Law Aug. 3, 2005
Western States Paving Co. Inc. v. Washington State Dept. of Transportation
Racial preference program under Transportation Equity Act is constitutional on its face but not as applied by state of Washington.
Constitutional Law Jul. 25, 2005
Yakutat Inc. v. Gutierrez
Program limiting distribution of fishing licenses did not violate plaintiff's constitutional rights.
Constitutional Law Jul. 25, 2005
Gammoh v. City of La Habra
City ordinance requiring adult cabaret dancers to remain at least two feet from patrons is constitutional.
Constitutional Law Jul. 25, 2005
Bronco Wine Company v. Jolly
Federally approved certificates of label approval for wine brands are not protected by takings clause.
Constitutional Law Jul. 12, 2005
Gray v. Superior Court (Medical Board of California)
Court cannot suspend defendant's medical license as bail condition without notice, evidentiary showing and opportunity to be heard.
Constitutional Law Jul. 12, 2005
San Remo Hotel LP v. City and County of San Francisco, California
Plaintiffs who lost their takings claim in state court cannot present same claim in federal court.
Constitutional Law Jul. 11, 2005
Mid-Con Freight Systems Inc. v. Michigan Public Service Commission
Federal law imposing single registration system upon trucking companies did not preempt state law charging registration fee.
Constitutional Law Jul. 11, 2005
American Trucking Associations Inc. v. Michigan Public Service Commission
Flat state fee imposed on intrastate trucking activities does not violate dormant Commerce Clause.
Constitutional Law Jul. 11, 2005
McCreary County, Kentucky v. American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky
Entire history of religious display in courthouse shows its unconstitutional purpose.
Constitutional Law Jul. 5, 2005
Van Orden v. Perry
Display of religious document on grounds of Texas state capitol does not violate establishment clause.
Constitutional Law Jul. 5, 2005