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People v. Rosen
Assault by public officer conviction stands where evidence of uncharged sexual offenses involving other victims was properly admitted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2007
Mendoza v. State of California
Romero Act is unconstitutional because it undermines voters' right to elect Board of Education and transfers authority over schools to outside entities.
Education Apr. 16, 2007
Amalgamated Bank v. Superior Court (Corinthian Homes)
Judgment creditor may not bring action to set aside sale in order to deny third party purchaser of interest in property.
Real Property Apr. 16, 2007
People v. Bejarano
Defendant who intends to shoot rival gang member but kills another is not guilty of second degree felony murder under merger doctrine.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2007
Irvine v. Regents of the University of California
Organ recipient's allegations that no enforceable settlement had been reached with transplant program constitutes good cause under California Rules of Court.
Civil Procedure Apr. 16, 2007
Moore v. California
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Johnson v. California
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Oklahoma v. Coddington
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Perryman v. Democratic Nat'l Comm.
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Allen v. Nevada
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Office of Senator Mark Dayton v. Hanson
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
In re Carter
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
People v. Banks
Low income housing development belongs to Housing Authority, not real estate company, after tax deed is invalidated.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 15, 2007
Jorgensen v. California
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Fishing Vessel Chloe Z v. Matos
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Daewoo Motor America Inc. v. General Motors Corp.
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Lindell v. Huibregtse
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Sanchez v. County of San Diego
Order
Apr. 15, 2007
Professional Engineers in California Government v. Morales
Proposition 35 repeals portions of Government Code that restricted transportation agency's authority to contract with private architects and engineers.
Government Apr. 13, 2007
People v. Superior Court (Vidal)
Incorrect legal standard was applied in measuring accused murderer's mental capacity.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 2007
People v. Barry Anderson
Jury may consider children's heightened risk of harm in determining whether defendant moved them substantial distance to constitute kidnapping for molestation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 2007
Van Duyn v. Baker School District 5J
Only material failures to implement child's individualized education program will violate Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Education Apr. 13, 2007
United States v. 191.07 Acres of Land
Because stipulated dates of taking were prior to filing of declaration, district court correctly found issue of just compensation was part of inverse condemnation action.
Real Property Apr. 13, 2007
U.S. v. Heckenkamp
University network administrator's limited remote search of suspected hacker's computer is justified under 'special needs' exception to Fourth Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 2007
Wiersma v. Bank of the West
Bankruptcy Appellate Panel lacks jurisdiction over appeal from secured status order previously dismissed for debtor's failure to prosecute.
Bankruptcy Apr. 13, 2007
Sentry Select Insurance Co. v. Royal Insurance Co. of America
Admiralty jurisdiction will not apply to indemnity claim if 'primary objective' of relevant insurance policy was not to provide coverage for maritime operations.
Maritime Law Apr. 13, 2007
Quarles v. Kane
Statutory amendment does not violate Ex Post Facto Clause where increase in restitution rate did not impose additional punishment on prisoner.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 2007
Paolini v. Albertson's Inc.
Stock options do not constitute wages under Idaho state law.
Employment Law Apr. 13, 2007
Consejo de Desarrollo Economico de Mexicali AC v. United States
Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 exempts canal lining project from plaintiffs' statutory claims.
Environmental Law Apr. 13, 2007
Hood v. Encinitas Union School District
District court did not commit clear error in finding student was not legally entitled to receive publicly-funded special education services.
Education Apr. 13, 2007