Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B155736
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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 |
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Aug. 29, 2004 | |
03-35618
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Brown v. Palmateer
In postponing plaintiff's release date, parole board improperly applied parole statute to plaintiff retroactively. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 26, 2004 | |
02-35560
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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 | |
03-15199
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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 | |
03-55032
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Buono v. Norton
Presence of Latin cross war memorial in federally-owned land in Mojave National Preserve violates Establishment Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
02-56566
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Ventura Mobilehome Communities Owners Assn. v. City of San Buenaventura
Failure to exhaust state remedies for compensation renders regulatory takings claim unripe. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
02-15762
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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 |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
G032636
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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 |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
02-17375
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Tucson Woman's Clinic v. Eden
Physicians that provide abortions may challenge state licensing and regulatory scheme. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
02-15867
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Chevron USA Inc. v. Bronster
State law that regulates rent that oil companies can collect from gas stations violates Takings Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 10, 2004 | |
G032058
|
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 |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
S109306
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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 |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
E033882
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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 | |
G031613
|
Metcalf v. U-Haul International Inc.
New anti-SLAPP statute does not affect constitutionally protected speech, it merely creates classification of litigants. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
A100705
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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 | |
A101842
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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 | |
B160390
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People v. Collins
Body cavity search of prison inmate did not violate the 4th Amendment as it was reasonable under circumstances. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 26, 2004 | |
S104019
|
Gerawan Farming Inc. v. Kawamura
Compelled funding of agricultural advertising implicates free speech clause of state constitution. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 25, 2004 | |
A103685
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Fredenburg v. City of Fremont
Police pin map that discloses sex offender's general location does not violate right to privacy. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 25, 2004 | |
C040840
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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 | |
S098158
|
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 | |
99-55265
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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 | |
D041183
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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 |
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Jul. 19, 2004 | |
02-35936
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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 | |
02-35936
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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 | |
S099822
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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 |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
00-17425
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Galvin v. Hay
Police who dispersed prayer service in national park are entitled to qualified immunity from federal tort claims. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 12, 2004 | |
03-6696
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Hamdi v. Rumsfeld
U.S. citizen arrested in Afghanistan for aiding Taliban regime is entitled to contest factual basis of his detention. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 11, 2004 | |
03-218
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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 | |
03-56028
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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 |
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Jul. 9, 2004 |