| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B152020
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People v. Williams
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Nov. 4, 2002 | ||
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A091362
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Chambers v. Kay
Attorney who is not associate or partner may not enforce illegal fee-splitting agreement but may recover reasonable value of services provided. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 4, 2002 | |
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01-757
|
Syngenta Crop Protection v. Henson
Order |
|
Nov. 4, 2002 | ||
|
02-404
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Driver is not required to cover aggregate material that does not extend beyond upper edge of vehicle's cargo area. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 1, 2002 | |
|
S082112
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People v. Hurtado
|
|
Oct. 31, 2002 | ||
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S016081
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People v. McDermott
|
|
Oct. 31, 2002 | ||
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S110677
|
Guisto v. Herns
Order |
|
Oct. 31, 2002 | ||
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02-601
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Financial institution that issues credit cards may charge fee for creation of demand draft if fee is authorized in credit card agreement. |
Business Law |
|
Oct. 31, 2002 | |
|
S099989
|
Reynolds v. Philip Morris Inc.
Order |
|
Oct. 31, 2002 | ||
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S097429
|
People v. Hill
Order |
|
Oct. 31, 2002 | ||
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S097441
|
Bowyer v. Philip Morris Inc.
Order |
|
Oct. 31, 2002 | ||
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B141519
|
Souders v. Philip Morris Inc.
Revised statute that repeals immunity of tobacco companies against civil liability may be applied retroactively. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 31, 2002 | |
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F036920
|
Macomber v. Red Robin International Inc.
|
|
Oct. 30, 2002 | ||
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94-O-17860
|
In the Matter of Scott
Two-year suspension of State Bar license is appropriate where attorney filed and pursued frivolous lawsuits. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 30, 2002 | |
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00-10210
|
U.S. v. Blueford
Amended opinion |
|
Oct. 30, 2002 | ||
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99-15614
|
Fireman's Fund Insurance v. City of Lodi
CERCLA and HSAA do not pre-empt city ordinance that remedies hazardous waste contamination. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 30, 2002 | |
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01-15303
|
Lopez v. Washington Mutual Bank
Amended opinion |
|
Oct. 30, 2002 | ||
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A086991
|
Henley v. Philip Morris Inc.
Repealed statute that provided immunity to tobacco companies does not bar claim of consumer who began smoking before statute was enacted. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 30, 2002 | |
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00-71276
|
Puget Sound Energy Inc. v. United States
Circuit court lacks jurisdiction to review lawsuit against energy agency filed more than 90 days after rate became final. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | |
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00-70357
|
Mountain Rhythm Resources v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
In absence of state certifications, dismissal of hydropower license applications by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is not arbitrary, capricious or abuse of discretion. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | |
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99-56984
|
Eunique v. Powell
Party is denied passport because she is in substantial arrears of child support obligations. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | |
|
01-17222
|
Steam Press Holdings Inc. v. Hawaii Teamsters and Allied Workers Union, Local 696.
Statements of labor union president are protected and are not subject to state law defamation claims. |
Torts |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | |
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00-71217
|
Warren v. IRS
Order |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | ||
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00-16191
|
Zambrano v. INS
Amended opinion |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | ||
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00-10609
|
U.S. v. Larson
Evidentiary hearing is warranted where defendant may not have knowingly and intelligently understood consequences that stipulation would have on appeal rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | |
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01-55038
|
Schnabel v. Lui
Lawsuit against individual partner for breach of agreement does not require joinder of partnership as party. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | |
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01-16402
|
Anthem Electronics Inc. v. Pacific Employers Insurance Co.
California law requires general liability insurers to defend against negligence and breach of contract claim. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | |
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01-35300
|
Valdez v. Rosenbaum
Four-month suspension of detained defendants' phone privileges does not violate due process. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | |
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01-10291
|
U.S. v. Leos-Maldonado
Defective indictment that failed to allege specific intent to enter without authorization is not prejudicial. |
Immigration |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 | |
|
99-30381
|
U.S. v. Minore
Order |
|
Oct. 29, 2002 |
