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DiPirro v. Bondo Corp.
Plaintiff is not entitled to jury trial on affirmative defense in case involving corporation who manufactured toxic paint.
Constitutional Law Aug. 9, 2007
Porter v. Bowen
Bill Jones violates vote-swapping website owners' First Amendment rights by threatening criminal prosecution for mechanisms and communications that are constitutionally protected.
Constitutional Law Aug. 6, 2007
In re Tobacco Cases II
State unfair competition claim against tobacco companies is pre-empted where duty not to promote smoking to minors is subject to federal law.
Constitutional Law Aug. 2, 2007
Action Apartment Association Inc. v. City of Santa Monica
Civil Code litigation privilege does not entirely conflict with and preempt City of Santa Monica's Tenant Harassment Ordinance.
Constitutional Law Aug. 2, 2007
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California v. Campus Crusade for Christ Inc.
In eminent domain case, whether or not there is reasonable probability of use change is question of fact for jury.
Constitutional Law Jul. 23, 2007
Edgerly v. City and County of San Francisco
Alleged trespasser succeeds on civil rights claims where officers have neither probable cause to arrest nor reasonable suspicion to strip search.
Constitutional Law Jul. 17, 2007
Sheehan v. The San Francisco 49ers Ltd.
There is no violation of Privacy Initiative where plaintiffs cannot show reasonable expectation of privacy because of advanced notice and implied consent.
Constitutional Law Jul. 17, 2007
Morongo Band of Mission Indians v. State Water Resources Control Board
Due process rights of Indian tribe are violated when prosecutor, in water rights case, simultaneously acted as legal advisor to Water Board.
Constitutional Law Jul. 15, 2007
DiPirro v. Bondo Corp.
Plaintiff is not entitled to jury trial on affirmative defense in case involving corporation who manufactured toxic paint.
Constitutional Law Jul. 12, 2007
Dunn & Black v. United States
Because of sovereign immunity, district court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over law firm's case against United States for attorney fees.
Constitutional Law Jul. 11, 2007
Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1
Judgments upholding Seattle and Jefferson County school districts' race-based assignment plans are reversed.
Constitutional Law Jul. 8, 2007
Federal Election Commission v. Wisconsin Right to Life Inc.
Section 203 of Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act is unconstitutional as applied to broadcast of advertisements by ideological advocacy corporation.
Constitutional Law Jun. 27, 2007
Morse v. Frederick
School's suspension of student and confiscation of "BONG HiTS 4 JESUS" banner do not violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jun. 25, 2007
Hein v. Freedom from Religion Foundation Inc.
Organization lacks taxpayer standing to challenge Executive Branch's use of congressional appropriations to fund conferences promoting religious community groups.
Constitutional Law Jun. 25, 2007
Morse v. Frederick
School's suspension of student and confiscation of "BONG HiTS 4 JESUS" banner do not violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jun. 25, 2007
Hein v. Freedom from Religion Foundation Inc.
Organization lacks taxpayer standing to challenge Executive Branch's use of congressional appropriations to fund conferences promoting religious community groups.
Constitutional Law Jun. 25, 2007
Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association v. Brentwood Academy
Enforcement of rule prohibiting high school coaches from recruiting middle school athletes does not violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jun. 24, 2007
Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association v. Brentwood Academy
Enforcement of rule prohibiting high school coaches from recruiting middle school athletes does not violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jun. 22, 2007
U.S. v. Mayer
Undercover investigation exposing North American Man/Boy Love Association member's intent to travel for sex with minors passes constitutional muster.
Constitutional Law Jun. 21, 2007
U.S. v. Mayer
Undercover investigation exposing North American Man/Boy Love Association member's intent to travel for sex with minors passes constitutional muster.
Constitutional Law Jun. 20, 2007
Paramount Land Co. LP v. California Pistachio Commission
Pistachio growers fail to prove merits to sustain injunction forbidding Pistachio Commission from collecting assessments to fund generic advertising.
Constitutional Law Jun. 15, 2007
U.S. v. Strong
Defendant's confinement not due process violation where he is committed to custody for restoration after determination of mental competency to stand trial.
Constitutional Law Jun. 15, 2007
Davenport v. Washington Education Association
State may require that public-sector unions receive affirmative authorization from non-members before spending agency fees for election-related purposes.
Constitutional Law Jun. 15, 2007
Paramount Land Co. LP v. California Pistachio Commission
Pistachio growers fail to prove merits to sustain injunction forbidding Pistachio Commission from collecting assessments to fund generic advertising.
Constitutional Law Jun. 14, 2007
U.S. v. Strong
Defendant's confinement not due process violation where he is committed to custody for restoration after determination of mental competency to stand trial.
Constitutional Law Jun. 14, 2007
Davenport v. Washington Education Association
State may require that public-sector unions receive affirmative authorization from non-members before spending agency fees for election-related purposes.
Constitutional Law Jun. 14, 2007
Community House Inc. v. City of Boise
Plaintiffs raised questions concerning whether city's aid to Christian organization had effect of advancing religion in violation of Establishment Clause.
Constitutional Law Jun. 11, 2007
Community House Inc. v. City of Boise
Plaintiffs raised questions concerning whether city's aid to Christian organization had effect of advancing religion in violation of Establishment Clause.
Constitutional Law Jun. 10, 2007
United States v. Trimble
$25 processing fee imposed only on defendants receiving new traffic tickets on federal property is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Jun. 8, 2007
Flint v. Dennison
First Amendment does not prohibit public university from imposing $100 student government campaign expenditure limit.
Constitutional Law Jun. 8, 2007