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Southern Oregon Barter Fair v. Jackson County
Religious fair's constitutional challenge to state law regulating outdoor gatherings lacks merit.
Constitutional Law Aug. 24, 2004
In re Ariana K., a Minor.
Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction does not deprive state court of jurisdiction over guardianship dispute.
Family Law Aug. 23, 2004
People v. Stewart
Death sentence for defendant is reversed due to errors in jury selection process.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2004
Borissoff v. Taylor & Faust
Successor fiduciary of probate estate may bring professional negligence claim against attorneys hired by predecessor fiduciary.
Probate and Trusts Aug. 23, 2004
People v. Griffin
Defendant's claim of error in jury selection for murder trial is denied.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2004
Janik v. Rudy, Exelrod & Zieff
Attorneys for class-action plaintiffs owe a duty to assert viable claims arising out of the same facts as certified claims.
Attorneys Aug. 23, 2004
General Motors Corp. v. Franchise Tax Board
California's dividends-received deduction impermissibly discriminates against interstate commerce.
Taxation Aug. 23, 2004
Cruz v. Superior Court (Ayromloo)
Trial court must hold evidentiary hearing before denying party's request to proceed in forma pauperis.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2004
Kristine H. v. Lisa R.
Same-sex parent is entitled to assert parentage under gender-neutral application of Uniform Parentage Act.
Family Law Aug. 23, 2004
Students for a Conservative America v. Greenwood
Students' petition challenging provisions of university's election provisions is rejected on Eleventh Amendment immunity grounds.
Constitutional Law Aug. 23, 2004
Andreyev v. First National Bank of Omaha (In re Andreyev)
Bankruptcy court improperly approved settlement regarding debtor's credit card debt.
Bankruptcy Aug. 23, 2004
Roe v. State Personnel Board (Dept. of Justice)
Due to procedurally improper termination, plaintiff is entitled to backpay from Department of Justice.
Employment Law Aug. 23, 2004
Diaz v. Gates
Plaintiff suing under RICO for wrongful conviction failed to establish injury to business or property.
Government Aug. 23, 2004
McClung v. Employment Development Dept.
Order
Aug. 23, 2004
Barapind v. Enomoto
Indian Sikh national is subject to extradition on three murder charges.
Government Aug. 23, 2004
California Career Schools v. DMV
Department of Motor Vehicles may classify truck tractor modified to be used as living quarters as commercial.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 23, 2004
Marshall v. Pasadena Unified School District (Hayward Construction Co.)
School district's termination of prior construction contract does not amount to emergency justifying award of new contract without competitive bidding.
Government Aug. 23, 2004
In re Stevens
Parole condition that prevents child molestor from using Internet is unreasonable.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2004
People v. Molina
Possession of another person's canceled credit card constitutes possession of access card account information.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2004
People v. Brown
Testimony by fallen police officer's brother is admissible victim-impact evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2004
Rojas v. Superior Court (Coffin)
Statutory protection of writings prepared for mediation provides absolute protection that is not limited by work-product principles.
Civil Procedure Aug. 23, 2004
Leo's Associates Inc. v. Dept. of Industrial Relations
Employer who reinstated worker's compensation policy retroactively is still subject to penalty for lack of coverage.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 23, 2004
Morohoshi v. Pacific
Order
Aug. 23, 2004
People v. Briceno
Order
Aug. 23, 2004
Tipton-Whittingham v. City of Los Angeles
NInth Circuit certifies to California Supreme Court questions regarding attorney fees.
Attorneys Aug. 23, 2004
In re Riordan
Order
Aug. 23, 2004
Gavaldon v. Daimlerchrysler Corp.
Car manufacturer that repeatedly failed to repair transmission under service contract is not obligated to refund purchase price.
Business Law Aug. 23, 2004
Simeonov v. Ashcroft
Petitioner is statutorily ineligible for suspension of deportation because he is alien in exclusion proceedings.
Immigration Aug. 23, 2004
People v. Colt
It was not unlawful police tactic for officer to knock on door and hide in order to lure defendant outside.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 23, 2004
Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
Liquor store that sold alcohol to minor with forged government-issued ID card will have license suspended.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 23, 2004