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U.S. v. Kaczynski
Restitution lien statute allowing government to sell Unabomber's personal property does not violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jan. 11, 2009
Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America v. Brenneke
Defendant is properly served where summons and complaint are placed within his physical proximity.
Civil Procedure Jan. 11, 2009
People v. Bowers
Sole psychiatric evaluation is sufficient evidence to support court's finding of substantial danger to others.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 11, 2009
B-Real v. Chaussee (In re Chaussee)
Bankruptcy Code preempts debtor's complaint alleging claimant violated fair debt collection laws by filing two proofs of claim.
Bankruptcy Jan. 11, 2009
Galindo v. Superior Court (City of Los Angeles Police Dept.)
Defendant may not seek 'Pitchess' discovery of police officers' personnel files for use in preliminary hearing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 9, 2009
Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's listing of chemical as being known to cause reproductive toxicity is proper.
Environmental Law Jan. 9, 2009
Sandoval v. Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Social Services
County employee has sufficient notice of termination where he was advised in three letters to return to work.
Employment Law Jan. 8, 2009
People v. Felix
Defendant's SVP status at time of trial does not require proof of recent overt act while offender was in custody.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 8, 2009
Wilson v. County of Orange
Substantial evidence supports defense verdict in FEHA action brought by police radio dispatcher.
Employment Law Jan. 8, 2009
People v. Felix
Order
Jan. 8, 2009
Jaheim B., a Minor
Court properly exercises temporary emergency jurisdiction where mother abandoned child in California parking lot.
Family Law Jan. 8, 2009
Kenneth S., a Minor
Juvenile court retains jurisdiction over dependency guardianships and must hold evidentiary hearing on father's request to modify prior visitation order.
Family Law Jan. 8, 2009
Englert v. MacDonell
Ninth Circuit dismisses appeal from order denying motion to strike under Oregon's 'anti-SLAPP' statute.
Civil Procedure Jan. 8, 2009
U.S. v. Collins
Pattern of striking panel members from cognizable racial group is not required to demonstrate discriminatory intent for 'Batson' violation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 8, 2009
Solano v. Superior Court (People)
Prosecutor may file information challenging magistrate's findings in criminal court before case is transferred to juvenile court.
Juveniles Jan. 8, 2009
Miller v. City of Los Angeles
FEHA complaint is barred by discharged employee's failure to exhaust administrative remedies after evidentiary hearing.
Employment Law Jan. 8, 2009
U.S. v. Heller
Directing another to download and store child pornography for mutual viewing is sufficient evidence for conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 8, 2009
U.S. v. Gonzalez-Zotelo
District court errs by imposing lower sentence based on unwarranted sentencing disparity between fast-track and non-fast-track defendants.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 8, 2009
People v. Crabtree
Attempted child molestation convictions are reversed where not prosecuted within one-year limitations period.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 8, 2009
Espinoza v. Calva
Judgment in favor of landlord for past due rent is reversed where building is deemed untenantable.
Real Property Jan. 8, 2009
Prospect Medical Group Inc. v. Northridge Emergency Medical Group
Emergency room doctors may not bill patients for balance of disputed payments owed by HMOs.
Administrative Agencies Jan. 8, 2009
State of Oregon v. Legal Services Corp.
Oregon's lack of standing results in dismissal of its Tenth Amendment violation claim.
Constitutional Law Jan. 8, 2009
Opinion of Brown
School district may lease portion of county park for recreational use to stage baseball games for children during non-school hours.
Real Property Jan. 8, 2009
Mercury Insurance Co. v. Pearson
Additional driver listed in policy is not allowed uninsured motorist benefits where late fiancée was 'named insured.'
Insurance Jan. 7, 2009
C.R. v. Tenet Healthcare Corp.
Demurrer is improper where judicial notice of joint venture does not conclusively disprove allegations in complaint.
Civil Procedure Jan. 7, 2009
California Teachers Association v. PERB (Journey Charter School)
Teacher’s letter to parents of children in charter school qualifies as protected activity under EERA.
Education Jan. 7, 2009
Metro Lights v. City of Los Angeles
Ordinance banning off-site signage in Los Angeles does not violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jan. 7, 2009
In re Singler
Denial of parole is overturned where 'some evidence' cannot be shown to demonstrate 'current dangerousness.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 7, 2009
Major v. Western Home Insurance Co.
Additional coverage increases coverage limits home insurance company is contractually bound to pay under terms of policy.
Insurance Jan. 7, 2009
Rankin v. Longs Drugs Stores California Inc.
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act abates action seeking award under Labor Code where employer asks about prior drug convictions in employment application.
Employment Law Jan. 7, 2009