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Lee v. State of Oregon
Dying patient or medical provider must allege imminent injury to challenge state's right-to-die statute.
Constitutional Law Jul. 27, 1999
Ackerley Communications of the Northwest Inc. v. Krochalis
Regulation limiting billboards' relocation and construction is constitutional as a matter of law.
Constitutional Law Jul. 26, 1999
Hogoboom v. Superior Court
Trial courts' right to charge fees for conciliation court mediation is pre-empted by state.
Constitutional Law Jul. 20, 1999
The Coalition for Economic Equity v. Wilson
9th Circuit panel vacates injunction against anti-affirmative action initiative, finding racial/gender neutrality in measure.
Constitutional Law Jul. 19, 1999
Schenck v. Pro-Choice Network of Western New York
Although fixed zone protecting abortion patients entering clinics is constitutional, floating zone violates First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jul. 19, 1999
Hogoboom v. Superior Court
Trial courts' right to charge fees for conciliation court mediation is pre-empted by state.
Constitutional Law Jul. 19, 1999
San Bernardino Public Employees Assoc. v. Stout
Government employees sufficiently plead First Amendment violations to withstand county's motion to dismiss.
Constitutional Law Jul. 11, 1999
Nordyke v. Santa Clara County
County violates First Amendment by requiring ban on gun sales in lease with fairground operator.
Constitutional Law Jul. 9, 1999
Gonzalez v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority
When it's unclear whether employees challenging urine tests perform work that risks public safety, dismissal of complaint is improper.
Constitutional Law Jul. 7, 1999
Brunson v. Department of Motor Vehicles
Requirement that social security number be provided to obtain or renew driver's license satisfies 'rational basis' test and doesn't violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jul. 7, 1999
Lambert v. Wicklund
Waiver is acceptable if parental notification, and not abortion itself, isn't in minor's best interest.
Constitutional Law Jul. 6, 1999
Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union
Communications Decency Act of 1996 violates First Amendment by banning indecent material in cyberspace.
Constitutional Law Jul. 5, 1999
Lawyer v. Dept. of Justice
Court isn't required to hold its redistricting plan unconstitutional before accepting settlement establishing new plan.
Constitutional Law Jul. 3, 1999
Agostini v. Felton
Federally-funded educational program for disadvantaged children, provided neutrally, isn't invalid under establishment clause.
Constitutional Law Jul. 2, 1999
City of Boerne v. Flores
Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 exceeds Congress' power.
Constitutional Law Jul. 2, 1999
Stone v. City of Prescott
City's refusal to allow petition for a city-wide referendum challenging real property transfers wasn't a violation of plaintiff's civil rights.
Constitutional Law Jun. 29, 1999
Smith v. Fresno Irrigation District
Hazards inherent in employee's 'safety sensitive' position with an independent state agency justifies random drug testing.
Constitutional Law Jun. 28, 1999
Nunez v. City of San Diego
City's broad juvenile curfew ordinance is unconstitutionally vague and violates parents' and minors' rights.
Constitutional Law Jun. 26, 1999
Macias v. Hartwell
Defamation action for statements in union campaign flyer is subject to dismissal under anti-SLAPP statute.
Constitutional Law Jun. 26, 1999
Wicklund v. Salvagni
Best interests standard in judicial bypass provision renders law requiring parental notification before abortion unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Jun. 26, 1999
Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff's Association v. Sacramento County
Concealed video surveillance of jail employees is not unconstitutional due to diminished expectation of privacy.
Constitutional Law Jun. 25, 1999
Smith v. Regents of the University of California
Educational benefits justify student organization's use of mandatory student fees to support political activities.
Constitutional Law Jun. 23, 1999
Union of Needletrades v. Superior Court (Taubman Co.)
Shopping malls' rules and regulations governing the exercise of free speech rights are not unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Jun. 23, 1999
Perry v. Los Angeles Police Dept.
Ordinance violates First Amendment by limiting ban on sales and solicitations to persons lacking nonprofit status.
Constitutional Law Jun. 23, 1999
Jacobsen v. Bonine
Perimeter walkways of interstate rest-stop areas are not public fora for First Amendment purposes.
Constitutional Law Jun. 23, 1999
California Kiwifruit Commission v. Moss
Assessment on kiwifruit handlers to fund state-run marketing and promotional operation violates first amendment.
Constitutional Law Jun. 22, 1999
Weisbuch v. County of Los Angeles
Public hospital's medical director's demotion for criticizing supervisor's decision-making methods doesn't support First Amendment claim.
Constitutional Law Jun. 20, 1999
Sabelko v. The City of Phoenix
City's floating buffer zone restriction on demonstrators outside of health care facilities violates First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jun. 20, 1999
E.W.A.P., Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Municipal ordinance designed to abate nuisance may be enforced against adult bookstore.
Constitutional Law Jun. 18, 1999
Keith v. Volpe
State outdoor advertising statute cannot be overridden by district court unless it conflicts with federal law.
Constitutional Law Jun. 18, 1999