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Abatie v. Alta Health & Life Insurance Co.
Insurance company's denial of life insurance benefits to decedent's widow was not abuse of discretion.
Insurance Nov. 21, 2005
M2 Software Inc. v. Madacy Entertainment
In trademark infringement action, district court correctly ruled that no rational trier fact could find likelihood of confusion.
Intellectual Property Nov. 21, 2005
Fowler v. Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept.
Preclusion of proffered cross-examination of alleged molestation victim was in error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 21, 2005
Thorman v. American Seafoods Co.
Wage action brought by crew members against fishing vessels is time-barred because contractual six-month limit on disputes had expired.
Maritime Law Nov. 21, 2005
U.S. v. Johal
Grocer may be convicted for selling pseudoephedrine with reasonable cause to believe it would be used to make methamphetamine.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 21, 2005
Agster v. Maricopa County
Federal law does not recognize privilege of peer review for documents involving death of prisoner.
Civil Procedure Nov. 21, 2005
Smith v. Arthur Andersen LLP
Bankruptcy trustee had standing to seek settlement approval that barred non-settling defendants from asserting claims.
Civil Procedure Nov. 21, 2005
Posnanski v. Gibney
Out-of-circuit court's decision to transfer case to court within this circuit is not appealable to Ninth Circuit.
Civil Procedure Nov. 21, 2005
Beck v. Fort James Corp.
Company cannot sue liquidating trustee in foreign jurisdiction without leave of bankruptcy court.
Bankruptcy Nov. 21, 2005
Arizona Cartridge Remanufacturers Association v. Lexmark International Inc.
Manufacturer of print cartridges can legally enforce post-sale restriction under patent law.
Intellectual Property Nov. 21, 2005
EEOC v. National Education Association, Alaska
Offensive conduct that is not facially sex-specific may still be in violation of Title VII.
Employment Law Nov. 21, 2005
Washington v. Lampert
Habeas petitioner who waived right to all appeals failed to prove ineffective assistance of counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 21, 2005
Caruso v. Yamhill County
Oregon law requiring three-percent warning on ballots for initiatives proposing local option taxes is not unconstitutional.
Government Nov. 21, 2005
Hamilton Cty. Dept. of Probation v. Cash
Order
Nov. 18, 2005
Celebrity Cruises, Inc. v. Doe
Order
Nov. 18, 2005
Wisconsin v. Moeck
Order
Nov. 18, 2005
Marsh & McLennan Co., Inc v. Cay, Inc.
Order
Nov. 18, 2005
People v. Love
Time limit for preliminary hearing does not apply to defendant who waived limit, failed to appear and ended up back in jail.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 18, 2005
People v. Martinez
Gang enhancement may be imposed along with serious felony enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 18, 2005
Schaffer v. Weast
Burden of proof in administrative hearing challenging individualized education program is upon party seeking relief.
Administrative Agencies Nov. 17, 2005
Cole v. S.C. (People)
Order
Nov. 17, 2005
Opinion of Lockyer
Arrestee committing minor infraction may be taken into custody upon failure to present identification even if he signs promise to appear.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 17, 2005
Marriage of Olf v. Olf
Order
Nov. 17, 2005
Alvarez v. S.C. (People)
Order
Nov. 17, 2005
Findley on Discipline
Order
Nov. 17, 2005
Windward Associates v. City of Hermosa Beach
Order
Nov. 17, 2005
Denby v. S.C. (People)
Order
Nov. 17, 2005
Garcia v. Board of Trustees of The California State University
Order
Nov. 17, 2005
Garrison v. Superior Court (Country Villa Belmont)
Order
Nov. 17, 2005
Horsford v. Board of Trustees of California State University
Order
Nov. 17, 2005