| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S053938
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Wright v. Superior Court (People)
Failure to register as sex offender is continuing offense and felony prosecution isn't ex post facto. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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A074385
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Patrick H., a Minor
Juvenile found incompetent cannot be committed to state hospital to regain trial competency. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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B107385
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People v. Superior Court (Mudge)
Statute permitting parties' stipulation to disqualify retired judge in criminal matter violates separation of powers. |
Judges |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-35146
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Polich v. Burlington Northern Inc.
Decision finding no federal pre-emption of claims regarding reorganizations doesn't bar pre-emption defense on unaddressed sale. |
Labor Law |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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S059357
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Jenron Corporation v. Department of Social Services
Order |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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S059214
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Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. W.C.A.B
Calculation of partial dependency by including community income unaffected by death of spouse is error. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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F025194
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People v. Callahan
Direct review of municipal court's denial of suppression motion is allowed, bypassing superior court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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S060076
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FTR International Incorp. v. City of Pasadena
In alternative bidding procedure, city must keep bidders' names confidential until after included alternative determined. |
Government |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-04033
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Bankruptcy of Mitchell
Order |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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95-36152
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Ortolf v. Silver Bar Mines Inc.
Supplemental jurisdiction in suit to enforce settlement requires reservation by district court in underlying action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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S055184
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People v. Tello
Appellate court shouldn't set aside verdict unless it is confident all relevant facts have been developed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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94-10022
|
U.S. v. Knapp
Removing issue of materiality of false statements in currency reports from jury invalidates currency reporting conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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94-56365
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Perkins v. City of West Covina
Police must give innocent owner detailed notice of means to retrieve property seized under warrant. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-30161
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U.S. v. Gonzalez
Hearing is necessary before sentencing defendant seeking new counsel, claiming defense attorney coerced guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-50151
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U.S. v. Iriarte-Ortega
Jury can reasonably infer conspiratorial agreement for alleged marijuana smugglers' coordinated transporting actions at border. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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A074048
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Planning and Conservation League v. Department of Fish and Game
State permit allowing killing or capturing of protected species is invalid under Endangered Species Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-1455
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Reno v.Bossier Parish Sch.
Order |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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96-70314
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The Wausau Insurance Companies v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Employee's non-monetary compensation excluded as wages for tax purposes, aren't counted as wages for disability benefits. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-30227, 95-30239 and 95-30240
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U.S. v. Scrivner
No plain error by imposing sentence for D-methamphetamine without government proof of using that specific drug. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-55991
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Weinreich v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
No disabilities law violation by agency's failure to reasonably accommodate financial disability of program participant. |
Civil Rights |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-30194
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U.S. v. Villasenor-Cesar
Defendant doesn't deserve acceptance of responsibility adjustment absent timely notification of guilty plea intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-55021
|
Easton v. Crossland Mortgage Corp.
Federal court lacks jurisdiction over action referencing federal theories but not seeking federal remedies. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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89-10405
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U.S. v. Foster
Order |
|
Jun. 28, 1999 | ||
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97-35029, 97-35030, 97-35039 and 97-35111
|
Jacks v. Crabtree
Prison Bureau denies sentence reduction for prisoner, completing drug-treatment program, but having prior violent crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-50164
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U.S. v. Morrison
Defendant cannot challenge strike status of prior robbery conviction because of guilty plea including firearm use. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-10459 and 96-10053
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U.S. v. Velez
Document trafficking and false statement guideline applies to million-dollar conspiracy involving false immigration documents |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-56465
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Bankruptcy of Lewis
Debtor's attorney fees needn't be excessive for disgorgement order for violating disclosure and reporting requirements. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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95-56527 and 95-56589
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Bankruptcy of Claremont Acquisition Corp. Inc.
Debtor car dealer's incurable nonmonetary default bars assignment of dealership franchise agreement in bankruptcy proceeding. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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96-50179
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U.S. v. Duarte-Higareda
Colloquy must be conducted with non-English speaking defendant to ensure voluntary jury waiver. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 28, 1999 | |
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93-56326
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Ghotra v. Bandilla Shipping Inc.
Killed maritime worker's survivors have jury trial right despite joinder of suit against vessel. |
Maritime Law |
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Jun. 28, 1999 |