| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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03-15687
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Gaudin v. Remis
International child abduction laws require court to determine whether children should be returned to Canada for custody determination. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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04-30197
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U.S. v. Beaudion
'Brandishing' and 'use' of firearm are separate and unambiguous terms for sentencing purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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03-16979
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AMB Property LP v. Official Creditors for the Estate of AB Liquidating Corp. (In re AB Liquidating Corp.)
Security deposit paid by bankrupt tenant must be deducted from landlord's capped claim rather than gross damages. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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04-15477
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Doe v. Mann
California court has jurisdiction to terminate parental rights of mother of Native American child. |
Native American Affairs |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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03-17256
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Sims v. Rowland
Trial court need not hold sua sponte evidentiary hearing to determine whether jurors' fear of defendant influenced guilty verdict. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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03-35514
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El-Hakem v. BJY Inc.
Employer's persistent reference to plaintiff by racially-motivated nickname supports jury's finding of discrimination. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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04-10158
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U.S. v. Kaczynski
Government must dispose of Unabomber's writings in manner that maximizes return to victims and families. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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05-35264
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Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture regulation permitting importation of cattle into United States was not arbitrary. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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04-99000
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Silva v. Brown
Prosecutor's failure to disclose details of deal with chief witness requires reversal of defendant's murder conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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04-35360
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U.S. v. One Sentinel Arms Striker
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms may classify specific shotgun as destructive device. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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04-55772
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Wang v. Masaitis
Extradition agreement between United States and Hong Kong is valid. |
Government |
|
Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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S134243
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People v. Thoma
Order |
|
Oct. 5, 2005 | ||
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S110450
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People v. Gregory
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | ||
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S134354
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People v. Pena
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | ||
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S134253
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International Federation of Professional Engineers v. S.C. (Contra Costa Newspapers)
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | ||
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S134173
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People v. Vo
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | ||
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S134545
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Catholic Mutual Relief Society v. S.C. (Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Diego
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | ||
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S134072
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Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training v. S.C. (Los Angeles Times Communications)
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | ||
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03-30285
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U.S. v. Rodriguez-Preciado
Failure to readminister Miranda warnings on second day of interrogation does not automatically render statements inadmissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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03-72494
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Singh v. Gonzales
Petitioner whose counsel failed to file brief stating factual basis for appeal has ineffective assistance of counsel claim. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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S134279
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Gober v. Ralphs Grocery
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | ||
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04-15228
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Sanchez v. Johnson
Disabled recipients of Medicaid benefits do not have private right of action against state over disbursement of funds. |
Government |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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04-10576
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U.S. v. Austin
Interlocutory order permitting disclosure of communications between co-defendants is not immediately appealable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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04-15044
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Doe v. Kamehameha Schools
Private nonsectarian school that receives no federal funds cannot exclude students based on race. |
Education |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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03-35374
|
Livid Holdings Ltd. v. Barney Inc.
Trial court may not apply 'bespeaks caution' doctrine to statements of historical fact. |
Securities |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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04-30134
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U.S. v. Stafford
Weapons seized from justified warrantless search of home are admissible under plain view exception. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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03-35695
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Reynolds v. Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Insurance companies are required to notify consumers whenever higher rate is charged based on information from consumer credit reports. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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03-71066
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Maharaj v. Gonzales
Asylum petitioner who lived in Canada for four years before coming to United States was firmly resettled for immigration purposes. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | |
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S116445
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People v. Spradley
Order |
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Oct. 5, 2005 | ||
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04-1105
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Opinion of Lockyer
Parcel boundary map data maintained by county assessor in electronic format is subject to public inspection. |
Government |
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Oct. 5, 2005 |