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Goldyn v. Hayes
Conviction for writing bad checks was improper where accused's bank guaranteed her checks regardless of her account status.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 10, 2006
U.S. v. Ye
Appellate jurisdiction does not exist under provision of Economic Espionage Act, but mandamus relief is granted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 10, 2006
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Parker
In dispute over ERISA-governed life insurance policy, default beneficiary must be determined where decedent failed to identify beneficiary.
Insurance Apr. 10, 2006
Dias v. Elique
Issue preclusion is inappropriate where hearing found substantial evidence supported termination decision while plaintiffs had to prove claims by preponderance of evidence.
Civil Procedure Apr. 10, 2006
Doe v. Bakersfield City School District
Former student is entitled to relief from claims-presentation requirements because he was deterred from presenting his sexual abuse claims.
Torts Apr. 10, 2006
Hardage v. CBS Broadcasting Inc.
Actions taken by employer did not amount to constructive discharge of employee who sued for sexual harassment.
Employment Law Apr. 10, 2006
Brown v. Yana
Where noncustodial parent fails to demonstrate planned move would be detrimental to child, court is not obligated to conduct evidentiary hearing.
Family Law Apr. 9, 2006
People v. Salas
Seller's reasonable good faith belief that security is exempt from registration is affirmative defense for which seller bears burden of proof.
Corporations Apr. 9, 2006
Kroske v. US Bank Corp.
Congress did not intend for plaintiff's claim of age discrimination under Washington Law Against Discrimination to be pre-empted by National Bank Act.
Employment Law Apr. 9, 2006
Long Beach Unified School District v. S.C. (W.G.)
Order
Apr. 9, 2006
Martinez v. Fire Insurance Exchange
Order
Apr. 9, 2006
Reames v. Oklahoma
Order
Apr. 9, 2006
Stark v. S.C. (People)
Order
Apr. 9, 2006
Stark v. S.C. (People)
Order
Apr. 9, 2006
Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation v. S.C. (Garamendi)
Order
Apr. 9, 2006
Jenkins v. State Bar
Order
Apr. 9, 2006
People v. Cuevas
Order
Apr. 9, 2006
People v. Gerardo
Order
Apr. 9, 2006
Khaligh v. Hadaegh (In re Khaligh)
In bankruptcy case, arbitration satisfied elements of adjudicatory procedure, and confirmed award qualifies for issue preclusion.
Bankruptcy Apr. 9, 2006
DeRoche v. Arizona Industrial Commission (In re DeRoche)
Attorney fees for litigating federal bankruptcy issues are not available to Chapter 7 debtors.
Bankruptcy Apr. 7, 2006
In re Microsoft I-V Cases
Trial court did not abuse its discretion in approving cy pres provision in settlement agreement for unclaimed settlement funds.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden LLP
Limitations period for legal malpractice action is tolled as to attorney and attorney's former firm while attorney continues to represent client.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Barak v. The Quisenberry Law Firm
Defendant who does not obtain hearing within 30 days after service of anti-SLAPP motion must show court's docket required later hearing.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Colgan v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc.
Summary adjudication of liability under False Advertising Law is proper where tools represented as made in United States had parts made abroad.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
LGS Architects Inc. v. Concordia Homes of Nevada
Architect was entitled to injunction to enjoin developer from certain potential infringing conduct despite developer's representation that alleged conduct had ceased.
Intellectual Property Apr. 7, 2006
Monterroso v. Moran
Court acted in excess of jurisdiction when it failed to make detailed findings before entering mutual restraining order between husband and wife.
Family Law Apr. 7, 2006
Contract Management Inc. v. Rumsfeld
Small Business Administration is charged with carrying out policies of Small Business Act and issuing regulations it deems necessary.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 7, 2006
Lin v. Gonzales
Without objective support of adverse credibility finding based on documentary evidence, immigration judge's suspicions do not constitute substantial evidence.
Immigration Apr. 7, 2006
Qwest Corp. v. City of Surprise
Claim of telecommunications provider operating under grant of territorial franchise is mooted by amendment of ordinance exempting provider from franchising and licensing requirements.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006
Christie v. City of El Centro
Accused's right to fair trial was compromised when presiding judge consulted previously disqualified judge in same case.
Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2006