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Lounsburry v. Barnhart
Medical-Vocational Guidelines must be applied to claimant with exertional and non-exertional limitations, and its finding of claimant's disability is final.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 21, 2007
Paleski v. State Dept. of Health Services
State law exempts Dept. of Health Services' published drug criteria from Administrative Procedure Act.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 21, 2007
Levi v. O'Connell
California Dept. of Education is not required to pay for college education of highly gifted 13-year-old student.
Education Mar. 21, 2007
Community House Inc. v. City of Boise
Plaintiffs raised questions concerning whether city's aid to Christian organization had effect of advancing religion in violation of Establishment Clause.
Constitutional Law Mar. 21, 2007
The U.D. Registry Inc. v. State
Although 'Security Freeze' law failed 'as-applied' challenge, there are conceivable circumstances where it may still constitutionally apply, thus it is upheld.
Constitutional Law Mar. 21, 2007
Marriage of Leni
Community property may be used to support one spouse's needy parent.
Family Law Mar. 21, 2007
Law Offices of David A. Boone v. Derham-Burk (In re Eliapo)
In Chapter 13 case, bankruptcy court's use of presumptive 'no-look' guideline fees was proper.
Bankruptcy Mar. 21, 2007
Terrance B., a Minor
Denial of mother's petition for modification is proper where her prior appeal resulted in limited reversal and remand.
Family Law Mar. 21, 2007
Frunz v. City of Tacoma
Warrantless police entry into home was not justified where information made clear that burglary was not in progress.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
U.S. v. Martinez-Martinez
Defendant's conviction in Arizona for discharging firearm at residential structure does not constitute 'crime of violence.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
U.S. v. Reina-Rodriguez
Defendant's prior conviction for felony burglary in second degree resulted from burglary of dwelling which qualified him for 16-level sentencing enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
U.S. v. Zakharov
In drug-smuggling case, conviction is proper where nexus between United States and seized cocaine supports jurisdiction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
Fernandez-Ruiz v. Gonzales
Petitioner's Arizona misdemeanor assault convictions do not qualify as crimes of moral turpitude for purposes of removal.
Immigration Mar. 21, 2007
Hurd v. Superior Court (City of Los Angeles Police Dept.)
Pre-habeas corpus motion for discovery of peace officers' personnel records, not sought during original prosecution, is not allowed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
People v. Mesa
Counsel's failure to object to prosecutor's comments about defendant's silence at trial did not prejudice outcome of trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
People v. Muldrow
Possibility of incarceration for alleged parole violation does not render parolee ineligible for drug treatment program provided by former Penal Code Section 1210.1.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
People v. Lincoln
Court exceeds its jurisdiction after remand where it modified prison sentence following directions to lift stay.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
Katz v. Campbell Union High School District
Where party's published summons did not specify concrete date for response and good cause was not demonstrated, matter was properly dismissed.
Civil Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
State Compensation Insurance Fund v. WCAB
Writ petitions are denied where WCAB held that defendant cannot use utilization review where it did not meet deadlines.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 21, 2007
Templeton Development Corp. v. Superior Court (Dick Emard Electric Inc.)
In contract dispute case, out-of-state mediation provision was unenforceable and contractor was entitled to seek damages in court action.
Contracts Mar. 21, 2007
Brodie v. WCAB (Contra Costa County Fire Protection District)
Order
Mar. 21, 2007
Day v. Collingwood
Court erred in determining that motion for sanctions was moot because it was filed postjudgment.
Civil Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
People v. Allen
Defendant did not have constitutional right to testify at his SVP recommitment trial over his attorney's objection.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
People v. Alvarado
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 786, in stolen property case, venue was proper in Orange County where property was stolen.
Civil Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
U.S. v. Martinez-Rodriguez
When sentencing enhancement increases recidivist defendant's maximum possible sentence, defendant's recidivism need not be charged or proven beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
Sinotes-Cruz v. Gonzales
Permanent stop-time rule does not apply retroactively to prohibit petitioner from meeting seven-year continuous residence requirement.
Immigration Mar. 21, 2007
Prince v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Electric company's statutory immunity from suit by injured plaintiff did not preclude property owner from filing cross-complaint for implied contractual immunity.
Torts Mar. 21, 2007
Parra v. City and County of San Francisco
One-year limitation for disciplinary proceedings provided by Public Safety Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights Act may be tolled or extended in certain circumstances.
Government Mar. 21, 2007
Oakland Raiders v. National Football League
Where new trial order does not specify juror misconduct on which it is premised, appellate court must independently review motion.
Civil Procedure Mar. 21, 2007
City of Santa Barbara v. Superior Court (Janeway)
Exculpatory clause releasing city from liability for maintenance of recreational facility does not extend to claim of gross negligence.
Torts Mar. 21, 2007