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Federal Election Commission v. Beaumont
Law prohibiting nonprofit advocacy corporations from making direct contributions to certain federal elections is consistent with First Amendment.
Government Jun. 23, 2003
Union Pacific Railroad Co. v. California Public Utilities Commission
California's regulations governing railroad track standards and internal railroad rules are partially pre-empted by federal railroad safety laws.
Constitutional Law Jun. 23, 2003
U.S. v. Mendoza-Reyes
Judge's statement made during voir dire was not error; classification of state offense not error; no ineffective assistance of counsel.
Immigration Jun. 23, 2003
Foltz v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
Sealing discovery materials requires showing of good cause; maintaining under seal filed documents requires compelling reason.
Insurance Jun. 23, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
County health system that contracted with Medi-Cal Commission isn't subject to 'reviewed for medical necessity only' statutory requirement unless in contract.
Government Jun. 23, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
City council may not enter into public works contract with prime contractor when mayor is officer, stockholder and employee of subcontractor.
Contracts Jun. 23, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Security officers employed by community college district may not act as peace officers on behalf of district.
Government Jun. 23, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Person employed as trainee by fire department to provide firefighting services is entitled to enhanced benefits granted by Workers' Compensation Act.
Employment Law Jun. 23, 2003
Opinion of Lockyer
Sheriff is granted leave to have judicial determination of validity of county measure imposing term limits.
Government Jun. 23, 2003
Gerling Global Reinsurance Corp. of America v. Low
Holocaust Victim Insurance Relief Act does not violate due process of insurers who conduct business in California
Constitutional Law Jun. 22, 2003
Gomes v. United States
Order
Jun. 22, 2003
Associated Credit Services Inc. v. Campion (In re Campion)
Creditor is liable for automatic stay violation attributable to its computer system.
Bankruptcy Jun. 22, 2003
Gonzalez v. Gottlieb (In re Metro Fulfillment Inc.)
Employees' claims for penalty wages against employer who filed for bankruptcy are entitled to administrative priority.
Bankruptcy Jun. 22, 2003
In re Martinez
Jun. 22, 2003
American Insurance Assn. v. Garamendi
California's Holocaust Victim Insurance Relief Act impermissibly interferes with federal foreign affairs power.
Government Jun. 22, 2003
Green Tree Financial Corp. v. Bazzle
Arbitrator must determine whether contract permits class arbitration.
Contracts Jun. 22, 2003
Grutter v. Bollinger
Law school's use of race in admissions is not prohibited by equal protection clause.
Constitutional Law Jun. 22, 2003
United States v. American Library Assn.
Filtering provisions of Children's Internet Protection Act that are imposed on public libraries are constitutional.
Constitutional Law Jun. 22, 2003
Guillory v. Roe
Amended opinion
Jun. 19, 2003
Varela v. Dynamic Brokers Inc. (In re Dynamic Brokers Inc.)
Bankruptcy court's disallowance of creditor's claim and confirmation of debtor's amended plan were error.
Bankruptcy Jun. 18, 2003
Hillside Dairy Inc. v. Lyons
State's milk pricing regulations are not exempt from scrutiny under commerce clause.
Constitutional Law Jun. 18, 2003
Van Susteren v. Jones
California's disaffiliation requirement on partisan candidates does not impermissibly burden rights protected by First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jun. 18, 2003
Fitzgerald v. Racing Association of Central Iowa
State law that imposes different tax rates on slot machines does not violate equal protection clause.
Taxation Jun. 18, 2003
Desert Palace Inc. v. Costa
Direct evidence of discrimination is not required to obtain a mixed-motive jury instruction.
Civil Rights Jun. 18, 2003
Nguyen v. United States
Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel did not have authority to decide appeals because of participation of non-Article III judge.
Judges Jun. 18, 2003
Navajo Nation v. Norris
State court had jurisdiction to finalize adoption of Indian child who was born outside of reservation.
Native American Affairs Jun. 18, 2003
Benton v. Barnhart
Psychiatrist that prescribed medicine but had little patient contact may be considered 'treating source' under social security law.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 18, 2003
U.S. v. Montalvo
Failure to give specific unanimity instruction regarding continuing criminal enterprise offense is harmless error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 2003
U.S. v. Bonilla-Montenegro
District court properly enhanced defendant's sentence because offense of voluntary manslaughter is 'crime of violence' under sentencing guidelines.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 2003
In re Indian Gaming Related Cases
State negotiated in good faith to conclude compact with tribe under Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Native American Affairs Jun. 18, 2003