| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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04-637
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Bradshaw v. Stumpf
Prosecutor's use of inconsistent theories regarding defendant and his accomplice may have affected defendant's death sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 2005 | |
|
04-603
|
Grable & Sons Metal Products Inc. v. Darue Engineering & Manufacturing
National interest in providing federal forum for federal tax litigation is sufficiently substantial to support exercise of federal-question jurisdiction. |
Taxation |
|
Jun. 15, 2005 | |
|
04-495
|
Wilkinson v. Austin
New state prison policy adding safeguards for prisoners meets due process requirements. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 15, 2005 | |
|
03-9659
|
Miller-El v. Dretke
Prosecutor's dismissal of potential jurors because they were African-American requires new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 15, 2005 | |
|
S131126
|
People v. Nawi
Order |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | ||
|
S131482
|
People v. Shaw
Order |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | ||
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S133007
|
People v. Soto
Order |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | ||
|
C042763
|
People v. Williams
Murder conviction of defendant who caused death of passenger during high-speed police chase is reversed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | |
|
F037501
|
People v. Thomas
Court has statutory discretion either to order a juvenile's placement in juvenile hall or to impose adult sentence instead. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | |
|
E033166
|
People v. Williams
Remand for resentencing is appropriate where trial court should have stayed count under Penal Code Section 654, even though state did not cross-appeal sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | |
|
S131836
|
People v. Merchant
Order |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | ||
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S133525
|
In re G. (I.)
Order |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | ||
|
G029531
|
Mandel v. Household Bank (Nevada), National Assn.
Unilateral amendment, which imposed binding arbitration of disputes under credit card agreement, is proper under Nevada law. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | |
|
C044201
|
Anolik v. EMC Mortgage Corp.
Mortgage company wrongfully foreclosed on homeowner. |
Real Property |
|
Jun. 14, 2005 | |
|
04-15332
|
Gerling Global Reinsurance v. Garamendi
Insurers of Holocaust-era policies were prevailing parties entitled to award of reasonable attorney fees. |
Insurance |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
|
04-368
|
Arthur Andersen LLP v. U.S.
Jury instructions for obstruction of justice charge must require findings of dishonesty and contemplation of legal proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
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03-1488
|
Tory v. Cochran
Injunction granted to now-deceased attorney in slander case amounts to overly broad prior restraint upon speech. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
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03-9877
|
Cutter v. Wilkinson
Law that protects religious accommodations for institutionalized people does not violate Establishment Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
|
01-35028
|
Skokomish Indian Tribe v. United States
District court lacked jurisdiction to hear Indian tribe's challenge to federal licensing of energy project. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
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03-1388
|
Spector v. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd.
Title III of Americans with Disabilities Act may apply to foreign-flag ships operating in U.S. waters. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
|
128
|
Alaska v. United States
Special Master correctly recommended that Alaska shall not take title to certain submerged lands. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
|
03-1454
|
Gonzales v. Raich
Congress may prohibit local cultivation and use of marijuana that is permitted by California law. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
|
05-210
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Healthcare district may advertise on radio station whose employee is director of district. |
Government |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
|
03-15208
|
Alperin v. Vatican Bank
Property claims made by holocaust survivors are justiciable. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
|
A108890
|
Carlos E., a Minor
Legal guardian appointed by juvenile court is not entitled to reunification services. |
Juveniles |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | |
|
S123910
|
People v. Williams
Order |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | ||
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03-70244
|
Perez-Enriquez v. Gonzales
Order |
|
Jun. 13, 2005 | ||
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03-1566
|
Orff v. United States
Order |
|
Jun. 12, 2005 | ||
|
03-1237
|
Merck KGaA v. Integra Lifesciences I, et al.
Order |
|
Jun. 12, 2005 | ||
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03-10198
|
Halbert v. Michigan
Order |
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Jun. 12, 2005 |