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Taiheiyo Cement Corp. v. Superior Court (Jeong)
Peace treaty pre-empts state law allowing World War II slave labor victims to recover compensation from Nazis and their allies for labor and injuries.
Constitutional Law Aug. 29, 2004
Brown v. Palmateer
In postponing plaintiff's release date, parole board improperly applied parole statute to plaintiff retroactively.
Constitutional Law Aug. 26, 2004
Southern Oregon Barter Fair v. Jackson County
Religious fair's constitutional challenge to state law regulating outdoor gatherings lacks merit.
Constitutional Law Aug. 24, 2004
Students for a Conservative America v. Greenwood
Students' petition challenging provisions of university's election provisions is rejected on Eleventh Amendment immunity grounds.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2004
Buono v. Norton
Presence of Latin cross war memorial in federally-owned land in Mojave National Preserve violates Establishment Clause.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2004
Ventura Mobilehome Communities Owners Assn. v. City of San Buenaventura
Failure to exhaust state remedies for compensation renders regulatory takings claim unripe.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2004
Rui One Corp. v. City of Berkeley
Living wage ordinance does not violate Contract Clause when applied to business with existing lease from city with no express wage component.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2004
Spanner v. Rancho Santiago Community College District
School board did not abuse its discretion by imposing permanent demotion on employee without evidentiary hearing.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2004
Tucson Woman's Clinic v. Eden
Physicians that provide abortions may challenge state licensing and regulatory scheme.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2004
Chevron USA Inc. v. Bronster
State law that regulates rent that oil companies can collect from gas stations violates Takings Clause.
Constitutional Law Aug. 10, 2004
Vo v. City of Garden Grove
Court's decision to preliminarily enjoin city from enforcing portions of CyberCafe ordinance is not abuse of discretion.
Constitutional Law Jul. 28, 2004
Dowhal v. Smithkline Beecham Consumer Healthcare
FDA may prohibit use of Proposition 65 warnings that may mislead consumers even if warnings are truthful.
Constitutional Law Jul. 28, 2004
Hernandez v. County of San Bernardino
County is not entitled to determination of immunity when undeveloped record does not reveal family agency as state actor.
Constitutional Law Jul. 28, 2004
Metcalf v. U-Haul International Inc.
New anti-SLAPP statute does not affect constitutionally protected speech, it merely creates classification of litigants.
Constitutional Law Jul. 28, 2004
Singh v. Singh
Court's interference with church's membership and method of electing officials did not amount to establishment clause violation.
Constitutional Law Jul. 26, 2004
Coral Construction, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco
Plaintiff's standing to challenge ordinance is not dependent on identification of specific future contract bid.
Constitutional Law Jul. 26, 2004
People v. Collins
Body cavity search of prison inmate did not violate the 4th Amendment as it was reasonable under circumstances.
Constitutional Law Jul. 26, 2004
Gerawan Farming Inc. v. Kawamura
Compelled funding of agricultural advertising implicates free speech clause of state constitution.
Constitutional Law Jul. 25, 2004
Fredenburg v. City of Fremont
Police pin map that discloses sex offender's general location does not violate right to privacy.
Constitutional Law Jul. 25, 2004
Banning v. Newdow
Statute requiring father to pay attorney fees to mother of his child is not unconstitutional on its face.
Constitutional Law Jul. 25, 2004
John L. v. Superior Court (People)
Amended law modifying prior dispositions after probation violation may be applied to petitioners without offending ex post facto principles.
Constitutional Law Jul. 25, 2004
Walker v. Gomez
Defendants are entitled to qualified immunity because unconstitutionality of race-based lockdown procedures has not been clearly established.
Constitutional Law Jul. 21, 2004
San Diego County Veterinary Medical Ass'n. v. County of San Diego
In interest of promoting public safety, county may provide wellness vaccinations to dogs despite claims of unfair competition.
Constitutional Law Jul. 19, 2004
World Wide Video of Washington Inc. v. City of Spokane
City ordinances regulating location of adult-oriented retail stores are lawful.
Constitutional Law Jul. 15, 2004
World Wide Video of Washington Inc. v. City of Spokane
City ordinances regulating location of adult-oriented retail stores are lawful.
Constitutional Law Jul. 14, 2004
Catholic Charities of Sacramento Inc. v. Superior Court (Dept. of Managed Care)
Catholic Charities' constitutional challenges to Women's Contraception Equity Act are rejected.
Constitutional Law Jul. 12, 2004
Galvin v. Hay
Police who dispersed prayer service in national park are entitled to qualified immunity from federal tort claims.
Constitutional Law Jul. 12, 2004
Hamdi v. Rumsfeld
U.S. citizen arrested in Afghanistan for aiding Taliban regime is entitled to contest factual basis of his detention.
Constitutional Law Jul. 11, 2004
Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Union
Child Online Protection Act may not be least restrictive means of preventing minors from accessing harmful materials on Internet.
Constitutional Law Jul. 11, 2004
Harris v. Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County
Plaintiffs have standing to challenge county's decision to reduce health care facilities because potential harm is imminent.
Constitutional Law Jul. 9, 2004