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Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Union
Child Online Protection Act's use of 'community standards' to identify 'material that is harmful to minors' does not render statute facially unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law May 20, 2002
City of Los Angeles v. Alameda Books Inc.
City may rely on report containing crime statistics to justify regulation of adult entertainment establishments.
Constitutional Law May 20, 2002
Falvo v. Owasso Independent School District No. I-011
Peer grading among students does not violate right to privacy.
Constitutional Law May 14, 2002
Alameda Books Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Municipalities may only enforce ordinance prohibiting multiple-use adult businesses if ordinance meets strict scrutiny.
Constitutional Law May 13, 2002
Thompson v. Western States Medical Center
Advertising restrictions for compounded drugs constitute unconstitutional restraints on commercial speech.
Constitutional Law May 13, 2002
Waremart v. Progressive Campaigns Inc.
Private grocery store not situated in shopping center has right to deny individuals soliciting signatures from congregating outside their establishment
Constitutional Law May 9, 2002
Young v. Raley's Inc.
Under California Constitution freestanding supermarket isn't public forum and may exclude plaintiffs from engaging in petitioning activities absent compliance with permit procedure.
Constitutional Law May 8, 2002
Daniel v. County of Santa Barbara
Predecessor in interest's irrevocable offer to dedicate easement to county bars subsequent takings action by present owner.
Constitutional Law May 1, 2002
Kasky v. Nike Inc.
Public relations campaign to counteract accusations that company engaged in exploitive labor practices is not commercial speech under First Amendment.
Constitutional Law May 1, 2002
Hargis v. Foster
Triable issue of fact exists whether application of prison coercion regulation violated prisoner's free speech rights.
Constitutional Law Apr. 30, 2002
Tahoe -Sierra Preservation Council Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Agency's 32-month moratoria on development in Lake Tahoe Basin does not constitute per se takings of property.
Constitutional Law Apr. 30, 2002
Western States Medical Center v. Shalala
Government fails to justify restrictions on advertisements for compounded drugs.
Constitutional Law Apr. 28, 2002
Allen v. Iranon
Whistleblower of inmate abuse prevails in retaliation claim against Hawaii Dept. of Corrections.
Constitutional Law Apr. 26, 2002
Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition
Statute that prohibits 'virtual child pornography' is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 22, 2002
The City of Commerce City, Colorado v. State of Colorado
Provisions regulating use of automated vehicle identification systems are constitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 22, 2002
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Services Corp. v. Owens
Abortion statute that lacks health exception for parental notification requirement is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 18, 2002
City of South Pasadena v. Mineta
In new action between parties, state's sovereign immunity defense is not waived where defense was waived in prior action.
Constitutional Law Apr. 8, 2002
Costco Companies Inc. v. Gallant
Costco's time, place and manner restrictions on use of its premises for expressive activities are valid.
Constitutional Law Apr. 5, 2002
Wilkins v. United States
Feres doctrine does not bar claims for nonmonetary relief.
Constitutional Law Apr. 5, 2002
Gardner v. State Bar of Nevada
State Bar's public relations campaign does not violate attorney's First Amendment rights.
Constitutional Law Apr. 1, 2002
American Family Assn. Inc. v. City and County San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco's resolutions condemning anti-gay advertisements do not violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Mar. 25, 2002
Timm v. Reitz
Trial court erred in dismissing claims that a policy requiring random drug testing by licensees of the division of racing is an unconstitutional search.
Constitutional Law Mar. 21, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
County ordinance may prohibit inter-candidate transfers of campaign funds to avoid 'funneling' where valid contribution limit exists.
Constitutional Law Mar. 13, 2002
San Remo Hotel v. City and County of San Francisco
Fee imposed pursuant to Hotel Conversion Ordinance is an unconstitutional taking
Constitutional Law Mar. 11, 2002
Washington Mutual Bank, FA v. Superior Court (Guilford)
Challenges to pre-escrow interest on home loans under state consumer protection acts are pre-empted by Home Owners' Loan Act.
Constitutional Law Mar. 8, 2002
McCoy v. Stewart
Former gang member's conviction for speaking to other gang members violated the First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Mar. 4, 2002
Weston v. Cassata
Failure of county government to adequately notify welfare recipients of sanctions violated due process. requirements.
Constitutional Law Mar. 1, 2002
Animas Valley Sand and Gravel, Inc. v. Board of County Commissioners of the County of La Plata
Two-tiered inquiry in regulatory takings cases includes showing regulation renders land economically idle; proof of taking under fact-specific inquiry.
Constitutional Law Mar. 1, 2002
People v. Koverman
Trial court incorrectly suppressed defendant's statement because record didn't support objectively reasonable belief that statement was coerced.
Constitutional Law Feb. 28, 2002
TBG Insurance Services Corp. v. Superior Court
Party does not have reasonable expectation of privacy in use of home computer which is provided by his employer.
Constitutional Law Feb. 25, 2002