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Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative v. Dept. of Energy
Bonneville Power Agency must offer power to direct service industrial customers at industrial firm power rate.
Administrative Agencies Dec. 18, 2008
People v. Anderson
Defendant's suppression motion cannot be redetermined on remand unless she presents 'new or different' evidence justifying different ruling.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 18, 2008
People v. Yarbrough
Conviction for possession of concealed weapon does not violate Second Amendment in light of 'District of Columbia v. Heller.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 18, 2008
Luna v. Vela
Assumption of risk does not bar claim against organizer of volleyball game who had duty not to increase risk of harm.
Torts Dec. 17, 2008
Ameriloan v. Superior Court (People)
Court errs in concluding tribal sovereign immunity did not extend to payday loan companies that funded Indian tribe.
Native American Affairs Dec. 17, 2008
Cutter v. Seror (In re Cutter)
Court properly holds trust properties to be property of bankruptcy estate.
Bankruptcy Dec. 17, 2008
Sarei v. Rio Tinto PLC
Alien Torts Statute case is remanded for determination of exhaustion requirement.
Torts Dec. 17, 2008
In re: Carideo
Order
Dec. 17, 2008
United States v. Community Home and Health Care Services Inc.
Order granting summary judgment is final and appealable, and district court retains jurisdiction over pending claim by relator.
Civil Procedure Dec. 17, 2008
Fones4All Corp. v. Federal Communications Commission
Competitive local exchange carrier must exhaust administrative remedies before challenging denial of its petition for forbearance from FCC regulation.
Antitrust Dec. 17, 2008
Mendoza v. Ruesga
Right to jury trial exists on cause of action for violation of California immigration consultant act.
Immigration Dec. 17, 2008
Marriage of Brooks
Husband's community property based claims fail where he agreed that title to property be held solely in wife's name.
Family Law Dec. 17, 2008
Guevara v. Ventura County Community College District
Supplemental jurisdiction statute tolls statute of limitations applicable to police officer's state action alleging wrongful termination.
Civil Procedure Dec. 17, 2008
Arcadia Development Co. v. City of Morgan Hill
Extension of growth control ordinance by city is deemed to be new burden on plaintiff, giving rise to new cause of action.
Government Dec. 17, 2008
Club Members For An Honest Election v. Sierra Club
Exception to anti-SLAPP statute applies only where entire action is brought in public interest.
Civil Procedure Dec. 16, 2008
M.W., a Minor
Cost of mental health services incurred by victim of crime committed by juvenile is authorized as restitution.
Juveniles Dec. 16, 2008
In re Burdan
Governor improperly reverses grant of parole concerning 1983 murder of petitioner's wife.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 16, 2008
People v. Villanueva
Defendant's assertion that shooting was accidental does not foreclose instruction on self-defense where there is substantial evidence that shooting was intentional.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 16, 2008
Watanabe v. California Physicians' Service
Court properly instructs jury that Blue Shield is not vicariously liable for acts or omissions of direct medical care provider.
Torts Dec. 16, 2008
Altria Group Inc. v. Good
Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act does not preempt state-law fraud claim by smokers of 'light' cigarettes.
Torts Dec. 16, 2008
Polar Tankers Inc. v. Valdez, AK
Order
Dec. 16, 2008
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Bailey
Order
Civil Procedure Dec. 16, 2008
Rasul v. Myers
Order
Dec. 16, 2008
Caneva v. Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership (In re Caneva)
Discharge is denied where debtor's failure to preserve business records made it impossible for creditor to ascertain his financial condition.
Bankruptcy Dec. 16, 2008
Sam v. Astrue
Medical expert is not required to infer condition's onset date where ALJ explicitly finds claimant has never been disabled.
Administrative Agencies Dec. 16, 2008
Cardinal Health 301 Inc. v. Tyco Electronics Corp.
'Future performance' exception under UCC Section 2725 only applies when warranty refers to specific future time period.
Contracts Dec. 16, 2008
Lewis v. Superior Court (People)
Discretionary statute does not authorize sex offender registration for defendant convicted of voluntary oral copulation with minor.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 16, 2008
Sklar v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Deductions for tuition paid to Orthodox Jewish day schools are not allowed as charitable contributions.
Taxation Dec. 15, 2008
Z.R., a Minor
High school student carrying box cutter with exposed blade in his backpack violates statute prohibiting weapons on campus.
Juveniles Dec. 15, 2008
GGIS Insurance Services Inc. v. Superior Court (Capitol Indemnity Corp.)
Insurer has no duty to defend under policy that expressly precludes coverage for defense costs arising from insured's failure to pay money.
Insurance Dec. 15, 2008