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People v. Galambos
Physician's recommendation is required to assert Proposition 215's immunity defense for possession or cultivation of medicinal marijuana.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 28, 2003
Smith v. L.A. County Board of Supervisors
Home visit may be implemented as condition for eligibility for state's welfare-to-work program.
Constitutional Law Feb. 28, 2003
Flynt v. California Gambling Control Commission
Compacts between state and Indian tribes to conduct gaming activities are lawful.
Native American Affairs Feb. 28, 2003
Tran v. Farmers Group Inc.
Attorney-in-fact owes insured limited fiduciary duty under power of attorney.
Insurance Feb. 28, 2003
Estate of McAdams
Attorney may not collect fees associated with defending the trustee's mismanagement of trust account.
Probate and Trusts Feb. 28, 2003
People v. Miller Brewing Co.
Beer manufacturer may give cash rebates on purchase of beer when consumers purchase non-alcoholic products.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 28, 2003
Platzer v. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Agreement releasing ski-lift operator from ordinary negligence is enforceable.
Torts Feb. 28, 2003
El Dorado Palm Springs, Ltd. v. Riverside County Board of Supervisors
Tax Assessor is required to reappraise property after there has been reduction in tax assessment due to decline in value.
Taxation Feb. 28, 2003
Megan S., a Minor
Feb. 28, 2003
San Diego Police Officers' Association v. City of San Diego Civil Service Commission
Feb. 28, 2003
In re Morrall
Governor's decision to reverse parole recommendation for convicted murderer had basis in fact.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 25, 2003
Kremen v. Cohen
Order
Feb. 25, 2003
Harrahill v. City of Monrovia
City ordinance prohibiting off-campus juvenile activity during school hours is not pre-empted by state education law.
Government Feb. 24, 2003
Hillenbrand Inc. v. Insurance Co. of North America
Insurer that sued policyholder for declaration there was no duty to defend is liable for malicious prosecution.
Insurance Feb. 24, 2003
Syufy Enterprises LP v. City of Oakland
Subtenant is not entitled to remain on property after master tenant rejects lease in bankruptcy.
Real Property Feb. 24, 2003
Gregory v. Albertson's Inc.
Complaint failed to state cause of action under Unfair Competition Law.
Business Law Feb. 24, 2003
People v. Pierce
In trial where defendant was charged with assault with intent to commit rape, court properly allowed evidence of prior sex offense as propensity evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 24, 2003
People v. Manuel G.
Amendments of Proposition 21 to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 781 preclude sealing of juvenile records.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 24, 2003
Estate of Eugene
Probate Code permits witness who inadvertently failed to sign will in testator's presence to sign will after testator's death.
Probate and Trusts Feb. 24, 2003
People v. Robinson
Defendant must reimburse county for costs incurred in preparation of presentence probation report.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 24, 2003
Net2Phone v. Superior Court (Consumer Cause)
Opinion
Feb. 24, 2003
Hamilton v. Gourley
Order
Feb. 24, 2003
Miller-El v. Cockrell
Federal court must consider whether state prosecutor excluded jurors in capital murder trial based on race.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 24, 2003
Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services v. Guardianship Estate of Keffeler
State's use of social security benefits to reimburse expenses for foster care program does not violate Social Security Act.
Administrative Agencies Feb. 24, 2003
In re Kipp
Order
Feb. 24, 2003
U.S. v. Shwayder
Amended opinion
Feb. 23, 2003
Insua v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.
No-voluntary-payments provision precludes insured from recovering pre-tender expenses.
Insurance Feb. 23, 2003
Marriage of De Prieto
Court has discretion to reduce penalties imposed on delinquent child support payments.
Family Law Feb. 23, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
County board of supervisors may contract with nonprofit mutual benefit corporation to promote tourism.
Government Feb. 23, 2003
Widner v. Moore
Order
Feb. 23, 2003