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Marriage of Steiner
Failure of divorcing spouses to exchange final declarations of disclosure does not automatically grant right to new trial.
Family Law Aug. 15, 2004
Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates v. Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Transportation commission was not bound to increase use of public transportation to reduce air pollution.
Environmental Law Aug. 15, 2004
U.S. v. Carreno
Sentence enhancement for creation of substantial risk of death or serious bodily harm was supported by evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 15, 2004
Krystal Energy Co. v. Navajo Nation
Amended opinion
Aug. 15, 2004
People v. Sykes
Court did not err in permitting victim to testify she had knowledge of defendant's previous bank robbery convictions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2004
People v. Langston
Defendant with prior prison term for escape while in state prison is not subject to sentence enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2004
People v Ault
Defendant granted new trial after prosecution fails to rebut prejudicial presumption of serious jury misconduct.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 13, 2004
Kadish v. Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles
Community center isn't liable for failing to provide adequate security measures against violent criminal assault that wasn't reasonably foreseeable.
Torts Aug. 13, 2004
Vasquez v. Residential Investments
Order
Aug. 12, 2004
People v. Bravo
Order
Aug. 12, 2004
Ralphs Grocery Co. v. Massie
By failing to reach issue of unconscionability, court could not address arbitrability issue of defendant's claim.
Employment Law Aug. 12, 2004
Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Low
Court must determine if records detailing number of exposures and premium dollars earned by insurer are exempt from disclosure under Government Code.
Insurance Aug. 12, 2004
Jarred H., a Minor
Legal guardian may determine time, place and manner of visits between children and mother.
Family Law Aug. 11, 2004
Jonhson v. Reid
Order
Aug. 11, 2004
Lockyer v. City & County of San Francisco
Order
Family Law Aug. 11, 2004
Cold Mountain v. Garber
U.S. Forest Service's issuance of permit to operate bison-capture facility did not violate Endangered Species Act.
Environmental Law Aug. 10, 2004
U.S. v. Epis
Order
Aug. 10, 2004
Shaw v. Terhune
Prosecutions of two defendants arising from single instance of firearm use did not lead to constitutional violation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 10, 2004
People v. Hardacre
Speed trap exclusionary rules do not apply to prosecutions for driving under influence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 10, 2004
Hernandez v. Hughes Missile Systems Co.
Terminated employee with drug and alcohol problem who was not rehired may sue under Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Law Aug. 10, 2004
People v. Smith
Registered sex offender who mailed change of address notice to police was not required to ensure it was received.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 10, 2004
Reeves v. Hanlon
Attorneys' direct solicitation of former employers' clients supports finding of tortious interference with contractual relationships.
Torts Aug. 10, 2004
Moore v. Superior Court (People)
'Washout' provision of Proposition 36 commences at time of commission rather than conviction of crime.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 10, 2004
Televisa S.A. De C.V. v. DTVLA WC Inc.
Parties are bound by arbitration clause in principal agreement despite fact that claim arose out of different agreement.
Contracts Aug. 10, 2004
Chevron USA Inc. v. Bronster
State law that regulates rent that oil companies can collect from gas stations violates Takings Clause.
Constitutional Law Aug. 10, 2004
U.S. v. Epis
Order
Aug. 9, 2004
Guo v. Ashcroft
Judge's finding that Chinese immigrant did not suffer past persecution because of Christian beliefs is not supported by substantial evidence.
Immigration Aug. 9, 2004
California Insurance Guarantee Assn. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
California Insurance Guarantee Assn. isn't required to reimburse state agency's lien arising from its payment of temporary disability benefits to insured of insolvent company.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 9, 2004
People v. Powers
Defendant who falsified fishing logs may be criminally liable for filing false instrument with public office.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 9, 2004
Liska v. Arns Law Firm
Client who loses binding fee arbitration may file subsequent lawsuit against attorney for misconduct.
Attorneys Aug. 9, 2004