| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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F051733
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Kawamura v. Organic Pastures Dairy Co.
Firm that processes milk produced on its own dairy farm is obligated to participate in pool pricing system as 'handler.' |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
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F050952
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Valley Advocates v. City of Fresno (Perez, Williams & Medina)
City improperly approves project to demolish 90-year-old building without analyzing site under CEQA's discretionary historical resource category. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
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06-713
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Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party
Initiative 872 does not burden political party's associational rights despite party's assumption that candidates' party preferences on ballots will confuse voters. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
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07-1269
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Ghomeshi v. Sabban (In re Sabban)
Because disgorgement of compensation did not arise from debtor's fraudulent conduct, bankruptcy court correctly held that such award was dischargeable. |
Bankruptcy |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
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06-15622
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James River Insurance Co. v. Schenk
Insurer cannot deny coverage to law firm based on 'fraudulent misrepresentation' where application's request for potential malpractice claims calls for opinion. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
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05-56043
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Miller v. Thane International Inc.
Promise of greater post-merger liquidity than provided by 'over-the-counter market' materially misrepresents company's intent to list shares on NASDAQ. |
Corporations |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
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A116690
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St. Vincent's School for Boys v. City of San Rafael
Due to statutory purpose of cost-containment, prevailing party in CEQA action may recover costs for preparation, even though other party prepared record. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
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B182156
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Fogel v. Farmers Group Inc.
Attorney-in-fact is not immune from lawsuit brought by insurance policyholders seeking to recover alleged excessive fees. |
Insurance |
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Mar. 19, 2008 | |
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B198077
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People v. Walz
Court exceeds jurisdiction by imposing sex offender fine of less than prescribed amount for defendant's first qualifying conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | |
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05-56274
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United States v. Approximately 64,695 Pounds of Shark Fins
Neither statute nor regulations provide fair notice to defendant that it would be considered fishing vessel for purposes of Shark Finning Prohibition Act. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | |
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06-30258
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U.S. v. Holland
Judge reasonably construes defendant's threatening phone messages as attempts to manipulate court system not warranting district court's recusal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | |
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04-16095
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Fisher v. City of San Jose
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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06-50169
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U.S. v. Snellenberger
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-499
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Negusie v. Mukasey, Att'y Gen.
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-582
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FCC v. Fox Television Stations
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-773
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Vaden v. Discover Bank
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-6984
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Jimenez v. Quarterman, Dir. TX DOC
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-591
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Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-689
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Bartlett v. Strickland
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-772
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Waddington, Supt., WA v. Sarausad
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-901
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Oregon v. Ice
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-7723
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Holtz v. United States
Order |
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Mar. 18, 2008 | ||
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B199297
|
Rippon v. McPherson
Case upholding constitutional amendment that does not revise basic form of government bars plaintiffs' challenge to Proposition 140. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 17, 2008 | |
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E041493
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Citizens for Responsible and Open Government v. City of Grand Terrace (Corporation for Better Housing)
City's approval of building plan should not be approved where high population density, building height, and noise might significantly impact environment. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 17, 2008 | |
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D051300
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Alejandro A., a Minor
In delinquency case, court need not inquire as to minor's Indian child status where there is no evidence he is Native American. |
Juveniles |
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Mar. 17, 2008 | |
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04-76644
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Marmolejo-Campos v. Mukasey
Order |
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Mar. 17, 2008 | ||
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B193104
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Ayala v. Arroyo Vista Family Health Center
Jury instruction must be supported by expert testimony that medical history and physical examination are medically accepted alternative methods of diagnosis. |
Torts |
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Mar. 17, 2008 | |
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S142892
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North Coast Womens Care Medical Group v. S.C. (Benitez)
Order |
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Mar. 14, 2008 | ||
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S160502
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People v. Curtis
Order |
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Mar. 14, 2008 | ||
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S160395
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People v. Guess
Order |
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Mar. 14, 2008 |