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Aaronoff v. Martinez-Senftner
One-year revival period for sexual abuse claims against third parties was not applicable when alleged abuse related to parental relationship.
Civil Procedure Jun. 15, 2006
Mayer v. L & B Real Estate
Court's quieting title in favor of plaintiffs is not proper where quiet title action was filed after limitations period expired.
Taxation Jun. 15, 2006
People v. Noori
Party in business of transmitting money to Iran possessed necessary general intent to be found guilty of non-compliance with licensing requirements.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 15, 2006
Kim v. Superior Court (People)
Words alone are sufficient to constitute act in furtherance of agreement to engage in prostitution when unequivocal and unambiguous.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 15, 2006
Western States Petroleum Association v. South Coast Air Quality Management District
Rule adopted by Air Quality Management District requiring refineries to reduce emissions was feasible and cost effective.
Environmental Law Jun. 15, 2006
Charlotte D., a Minor
Unwed father has constitutionally protected parental rights not subject to termination absent finding of unfitness if he demonstrates full commitment to parental responsibilities.
Family Law Jun. 15, 2006
Californians for Alternatives to Toxics v. California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation (Dow AgroSciences)
California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation's compliance with applicable statutes and regulations constitutes CEQA compliance.
Environmental Law Jun. 15, 2006
Costa v. Superior Court (Lockyer)
Variance between version of initiative submitted to attorney general and version circulated should not be withheld from ballot if not misleading.
Government Jun. 15, 2006
Capri v. L.A. Fitness International
Release and waiver provision in health club agreement did not bar cause of action for negligence per se based upon statutory violation.
Contracts Jun. 15, 2006
Marriage of Jackson
Evidence other than Michael Jackson's stipulation with ex-wife should have been considered before termination of her parental rights.
Family Law Jun. 15, 2006
Rodriguez v. American Technologies Inc.
Court lacks power to deny petition to compel arbitration on state law grounds where parties expressly agreed to be bound by FAA.
Contracts Jun. 15, 2006
People v. Scheller
Statements made to parole office after guilty plea was entered but before it was withdrawn were inadmissible as substantive evidence of guilt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 15, 2006
Krontz v. City of San Diego (Chief of Police, City of San Diego)
Suspension of club owner's nude entertainment permit for violating city ordinance did not amount to prior restraint.
Constitutional Law Jun. 15, 2006
Prospect Medical Group Inc. v. Northridge Emergency Medical Group
California Health and Safety Code does not prohibit non-contracted emergency room physicians from 'balance billing' individual patients.
Contracts Jun. 15, 2006
People v. Vasquez
Court's failure to instruct jury on imperfect self-defense during accused's trial for murder of his cousin was erroneous.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 15, 2006
McCarthy v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Judge properly calculated penalties against employer under reformed Labor Code section.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 15, 2006
Dunn v. County of Santa Barbara
Property owner's regulatory takings claims are ripe for adjudication after county stated it will not allow subdivision of property.
Real Property Jun. 15, 2006
City of Rancho Cucamonga v. Regional Water Quality Control Board-Santa Ana Region (County of San Bernardino)
City waived its right to challenge adminstrative record by not making objection at or prior to informal hearing.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 15, 2006
Kinsman v. Unocal Corp.
Landowner having no control over condition cannot be liable for injuries inflicted by independent contractor on another contractor's employee.
Torts Jun. 15, 2006
Crawford v. Weather Shield Mfg. Inc.
Manufacturer was obligated to pay defense costs of developer where contract expressly provided that obligation was not dependent on fault.
Contracts Jun. 15, 2006
U.S. v. Novak
Garnishment of pension plan funds pursuant to Mandatory Victims Restitution Act is not barred by ERISA anti-alienation provision.
Employment Law Jun. 14, 2006
Kohlrautz v. Oilmen Participation Corp.
Denial of court-appointed receiver's summary judgment motion is proper where he may assert official immunity as defense under Nevada law.
Civil Procedure Jun. 14, 2006
Yee v. Duncan
Where prosecutor failed to offer gender-neutral explanation for peremptory challenge, district court properly granted defendant's writ of habeas corpus.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2006
U.S. v. Valerio
Conviction for felon in firearm possession is proper where prior state conviction was not invalidated.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2006
Johnson v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Amendment to applicable Internal Revenue Code section did not apply to party's lump sum tax deduction for alimony.
Taxation Jun. 14, 2006
U.S. v. Bridgeforth
In distribution of controlled substance case, court's limitations on impeachment of informant did not violate defendant's right of confrontation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2006
Smith v. Wells Fargo Bank
Order
Jun. 14, 2006
Kaufman & Broad Communities v. Performance Plastering
Order
Jun. 14, 2006
Jensen v. Pliler
Confrontation Clause did not bar admission of hearsay statements by deceased declarant made to his attorney.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 14, 2006
Jones (Phillip) on Habeas Corpus
Order
Jun. 14, 2006