| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-1201
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Edward M. Kashian
Person who is both board member of river conservancy and conservation trust doesn't warrant suit in quo warranto. |
Government |
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Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-50297
|
U.S. v. Banuelos-Rodriguez
Sentencing disparity that arises from different U.S. Attorney plea-bargaining policies, is basis for downward departure. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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97-15684
|
Bankruptcy of Tuli
Court which raises issue of jurisdiction over foreign government must allow the plaintiff to establish minimum contacts. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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S060966
|
Dawn D. v. Riverside County Superior Court (Jerry K.)
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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S052878
|
Imcera Group, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Potential for coverage requires insurers to pay for insured's defense costs related only to insured damage. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
|
S060387
|
Jason F., A Minor
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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S061326
|
People v. Houck
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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S052878
|
IMCERA Group Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Order |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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95-1853
|
Clinton v. Jones
Deferral of litigation involving sexual harassment charges against U.S. President while in office isn't required. |
Government |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-35499
|
Jones v. Wood
Under Death Penalty Act, federal habeas petitioner gets hearing on exhausted claims absent state hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | |
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96-243
|
Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-1279
|
Rogers v. U.S.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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96-7901
|
Trest v. Cain
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 29, 1999 | ||
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B109661
|
In re Iveys
Motion to strike prior serious felony conviction allegation isn't prerequisite to seeking habeas relief under 'Romero.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-7167
|
Larson v. Wisconsin
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
|
A-702
|
Kin-Hong v. U.S.
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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96-370
|
Bay Area Laundry v. Ferbar Corp.
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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96-1370
|
Fidelity Fin. Serv. v. Fink
Security interest "perfected" for enabling loan defense only if state requirements satisifed within twenty days. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-7151
|
Lewis v. U.S.
Certiorari granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-16202
|
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. v. Local 302 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Non-union contractors' claims of illegal job targeting programs by union aren't pre-empted by federal law. |
Labor Law |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
B101370
|
Salazar v. Southern California Gas Co.
Gas company isn't liable for injuries caused by vapors ignited by water heater pilot light. |
Torts |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
|
A074137
|
Brandon M., a Minor
State de facto parent doctrine is not pre-empted by federal Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-17058
|
Bankruptcy of Hamilton Taft & Co.
No avoidance of stockbroker's prepetition security transfer to third party at debtor's direction in reverse repurchase transaction. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-36025
|
Wing v. Asarco Inc.
Attorney fees based on contingent-risk multiplier aren't per se impermissible if within reasonableness of settlement agreement. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-30139
|
U.S. v. Main
Faulty jury instruction on causation invalidates defendant's conviction for involuntary manslaughter from driving accident. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-99003
|
Jeffries v. Wood
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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95-1621
|
Harbor Tug and Barge Co v. Papai
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
|
S055638
|
Christian v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Labor Code allows for multiple penalties for multiple wrongfully-withheld disability payments. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-5658
|
Lambrix v. Singletary
Certiorari granted |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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S055638
|
Christian v. WCAB
Multiple penalties for denying benefit payments aren't allowed absent separate and distinct acts by insurance carrier. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 28, 1999 |