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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 Mar. 19, 2008
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 Mar. 19, 2008
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 Mar. 19, 2008
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 Mar. 19, 2008
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 Mar. 19, 2008
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 Mar. 19, 2008
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 Mar. 19, 2008
Fogel v. Farmers Group Inc.
Attorney-in-fact is not immune from lawsuit brought by insurance policyholders seeking to recover alleged excessive fees.
Insurance Mar. 19, 2008
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 Mar. 18, 2008
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 Mar. 18, 2008
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 Mar. 18, 2008
Fisher v. City of San Jose
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
U.S. v. Snellenberger
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
Negusie v. Mukasey, Att'y Gen.
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
FCC v. Fox Television Stations
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
Vaden v. Discover Bank
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
Jimenez v. Quarterman, Dir. TX DOC
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
Bartlett v. Strickland
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
Waddington, Supt., WA v. Sarausad
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
Oregon v. Ice
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
Holtz v. United States
Order
Mar. 18, 2008
Rippon v. McPherson
Case upholding constitutional amendment that does not revise basic form of government bars plaintiffs' challenge to Proposition 140.
Constitutional Law Mar. 17, 2008
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 Mar. 17, 2008
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 Mar. 17, 2008
Marmolejo-Campos v. Mukasey
Order
Mar. 17, 2008
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 Mar. 17, 2008
North Coast Womens Care Medical Group v. S.C. (Benitez)
Order
Mar. 14, 2008
People v. Curtis
Order
Mar. 14, 2008
People v. Guess
Order
Mar. 14, 2008