| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-16924
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Rene v. MGM Grand Hotel Inc.
Openly gay employee alleging sexual harassment by same-sex co-workers has stated claim under Title VII. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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A096658
|
The Governor Gray Davis Committee v. American Taxpayers Alliance
Party, which financed advertisement criticizing Governor's management of energy problems, is not compelled to comply with disclosure and reporting obligations of Political Reform Act. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | |
|
C030059
|
Hillenbrand Inc. v. Insurance Co. of North America
Insurer liable for malicious prosecution where they denied duty to defend by instituting declaratory action against insured. |
Insurance |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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B157850
|
County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Terrell R.)
County is not liable for placement of child in foster home where he was molested. |
Government |
|
Nov. 12, 2002 | |
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B147135
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Deocampo v. Ahn
|
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Nov. 12, 2002 | ||
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01-10705
|
U.S. v. Arellano-Torres
Offense of simple drug possession is aggravated felony under federal sentencing laws. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 11, 2002 | |
|
00-305
|
Duran v. Castro
Prisoner convicted of simple possession of heroin and sentenced to 25 years to life because of prior kidnapping convictions is granted habeas relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 11, 2002 | |
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98-56455
|
Ford v. Hubbard
Court's failure to inform defendant about its inability to stay mixed habeas claims constitutes prejudicial error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 11, 2002 | |
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01-16685
|
Sammartano v. First Judicial District Court
Motorcycle club members have right to preliminary injunctive relief to enjoin courthouse rules of conduct and attire pending final resolution of their action. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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00-99007
|
Beaty v. Stewart
Evidentiary hearing is necessary to determine reasonableness of prisoner's asserted belief that his statements to prison psychiatrist were protected by confidentiality agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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00-35912
|
Bird v. Lewis & Clark College
Wheelchair-bound student failed to establish disability discrimination claim against college. |
Education |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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00-57222
|
EEOC v. Luce, Forward, Hamilton, & Scripps
Employers may require employees to agree to arbitrate Title VII claims as condition of their employment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
|
H023029
|
Bono v. Clark
Expenditure of community funds for improvement to spouse's separate real property gives rise to right of recovery under 'Moore/Marsden' rule. |
Family Law |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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B155748
|
Southern California Edison Co. v. Public Utilities Commission of California
Public Utilities Commission's revised formula used to measure a utility's 'short run avoided costs' is proper method. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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98-16545
|
Lovell v. Chandler
State's facial exclusion of certain people with disabilities from its health insurance programs entitles plaintiffs to compensatory damages. |
Government |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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01-35184
|
Neighbors of Cuddy Mountain v. Alexander
Environmental group may sue to challenge timber sale on national forest land. |
Environmental Law |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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99-17148
|
Vencor Inc. v. National States Insurance Co.
Under Medicare supplemental insurance contract, insurance company only is obligated to pay hospital amount that Medicare would have paid for patient's care. |
Insurance |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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99-35490
|
Prince v. Jacoby
Bible club is entitled to same benefits as other student clubs under Equal Access Act and First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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99-30381
|
U.S. v. Minore
Order |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | ||
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01-55002
|
Dole Food Co. Inc. v. Watts
When forum of corporation's principal place of business is same forum which defendants expressly aim acts, 'effects' test permits exercise of personal jurisdiction. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
|
F036655
|
People v. Gnass
Grand jury instruction resulted in wrongful indictment against city of Waterford attorney. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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01-35768
|
Martinez v. Signature Seafoods Inc.
Triable issues of fact exist whether seaworthy fish processing barge towed across navigable waters qualifies as 'vessel in navigation' under Jones Act. |
Maritime Law |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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00-17370
|
Eason v. Clark County School District
School district in Nevada is not 'arm of the state' and does not enjoy Eleventh Amendment immunity. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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00-16550
|
Aerocon Engineering Inc. v. Silicon Valley Bank (In re Work Auxiliary Power Co.)
Bank has perfected security interest in debtors' unregistered copyrights under California law. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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99-70322
|
Ekimian v. INS
Circuit court lacks jurisdiction to review Board of Immigration Appeal's decision not to reopen proceeding sua sponte. |
Immigration |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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01-50311
|
U.S. Yoshida
Defendant illegally brought aliens into U.S for financial gain where she guided them onto an airplane without speaking. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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B151154
|
Kentron D., a Minor
Juvenile probation violation established solely by hearsay evidence violates confrontation clause. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
|
G028382
|
Schlage Lock Co. v. Whyte
Doctrine of inevitable disclosure is contrary to California law and policy because it creates after-fact covenant not to compete, restricting employee mobility. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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00-15652
|
PMG International Division v. Rumsfeld
Military exchanges are nonpublic fora and restrictions under Military Honor and Decency Act of sexually explicit material are reasonable and viewpoint neutral. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 | |
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98-16322
|
Rucker v. Davis
Order |
|
Nov. 10, 2002 |
