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Bankruptcy of Sale Guaranty Corporation
Trustee can not use strong-arm powers to access property held in trust as part of a tax-deferred exchange.
Bankruptcy May 11, 1999
Los Carneros Community Associates Inc. v. Penfield & Smith Engineers Inc.
Defendants can't use Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation statute to avoid potential breach of contract liability.
Constitutional Law May 11, 1999
Weeks v. Baker & McKenzie
Employers needn't fire harassers, but must take reasonable steps to prevent harassment.
Employment Law May 11, 1999
Martinez v. Gomez
Limitations period on civil rights claim is tolled for prisoner serving life with possibility of parole.
Prisoners Rights May 11, 1999
U.S. v. Sanchez-Rodriguez
Order
May 11, 1999
Spencer v. Sterling Bank
Check indorsed with payee's signature and 'for deposit only' may be deposited to any person's account.
Banking May 11, 1999
United National Insurance Co. v. R & D Latex Corp.
District court must articulate reasons for exercising discretionary jurisdiction in declaratory judgment action.
Civil Procedure May 11, 1999
Steckman v. Hart Brewing Inc.
Securities registrant must disclose only known adverse trends from which material impact is reasonably expected.
Securities May 11, 1999
People v. Gray
Arming enhancement applies even where gun and drugs are located in two different structures.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 1999
Andreini v. San Mateo County Superior Court (Maurilio Solorio)
Homeowners can be sued by employee of uninsured independent contractor injured while working on home.
Torts May 11, 1999
People v. Andres
Review granted
May 11, 1999
Canell v. Lightner
Correctional officer's evangelizing doesn't violate establishment clause or interfere with inmate's free exercise.
Prisoners Rights May 11, 1999
Landgate Inc. v. California Coastal Commission
Permit delay resulting from agency's mistaken assertion of jurisdiction isn't a 'temporary taking' requiring compensation.
Real Property May 11, 1999
People v. Orange County Superior Court (Donelson)
Petition for commitment as a Sexually Violent Predator wasn't invalid when filed while 'hold' on defendant's release.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 1999
Solano v. Abrenica
Duty owed where tennis player no longer participating in tennis activity struck by ball.
Torts May 11, 1999
Hospital Corp. of Northwest Inc. v. Arizona Dept. of Health Services
Paramedics can administer medication in the field, but can't do so in a hospital even if supervised by a physician.
Administrative Agencies May 11, 1999
City of West Covina v. Perkins
When state seizes property pursuant to a warrant, due process doesn't require notice of how to get seized item back.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 1999
People v. Ward
Special admissibility rule for scientific evidence doesn't apply to expert medical testimony in sexually violent predator proceedings.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 1999
People v. Hicks
Order
May 11, 1999
Public Defender v. San Bernardino County Superior Court
Review granted
May 11, 1999
Drain v. Betz Laboratories, Inc.
Order
May 11, 1999
Harvest v. Craig
Doctor isn't entitled 'clear and convincing' standard of proof in medical malpractice action when facts support 'preponderance of evidence' standard of proof.
Torts May 11, 1999
State v. Hickman
Unless alleged prior conviction is proven as required by statute, defendant's sentence must be reversed.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 1999
People v. Loot
Presumption of prejudice arising from juror's discussion of prosecutor's personal life during trial is rebutted.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 10, 1999
California Faculty Association v. Superior Court (Board of Trustees of the California State University)
Arbitrator's ruling granting tenure to probationary faculty member exceeds authority and is vacated.
Education May 10, 1999
KNSD Channels 7/39 v. Superior Court (Vasquez)
Audiotape evidence presented in open court must be made reasonably available to press and public.
Constitutional Law May 10, 1999
Respondent Y. v. State Bar
Attorney is required to report sanctions order notwithstanding pending appeal.
Attorneys May 10, 1999
Idaho Sporting Congress v. Thomas
Forest Service must provide data showing proposed timber sale will not result in significant environmental impact.
Environmental Law May 10, 1999
Oona R.S. v. McCaffrey
School officials may be liable for failing to stop harassment because asserted right was clearly established.
Civil Rights May 10, 1999
Bankruptcy of Beguelin
Creditor entitled to interest from Chapter 13 petition date to beyond plan effective date at federal judgment rate.
Bankruptcy May 10, 1999