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People v. Williams
Nov. 4, 2002
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
Syngenta Crop Protection v. Henson
Order
Nov. 4, 2002
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
People v. Hurtado
Oct. 31, 2002
People v. McDermott
Oct. 31, 2002
Guisto v. Herns
Order
Oct. 31, 2002
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
Reynolds v. Philip Morris Inc.
Order
Oct. 31, 2002
People v. Hill
Order
Oct. 31, 2002
Bowyer v. Philip Morris Inc.
Order
Oct. 31, 2002
Souders v. Philip Morris Inc.
Revised statute that repeals immunity of tobacco companies against civil liability may be applied retroactively.
Torts Oct. 31, 2002
Macomber v. Red Robin International Inc.
Oct. 30, 2002
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
U.S. v. Blueford
Amended opinion
Oct. 30, 2002
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
Lopez v. Washington Mutual Bank
Amended opinion
Oct. 30, 2002
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Repealed statute that provided immunity to tobacco companies does not bar claim of consumer who began smoking before statute was enacted.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
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
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
Eunique v. Powell
Party is denied passport because she is in substantial arrears of child support obligations.
Family Law Oct. 29, 2002
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
Warren v. IRS
Order
Oct. 29, 2002
Zambrano v. INS
Amended opinion
Oct. 29, 2002
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
Schnabel v. Lui
Lawsuit against individual partner for breach of agreement does not require joinder of partnership as party.
Civil Procedure Oct. 29, 2002
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
Valdez v. Rosenbaum
Four-month suspension of detained defendants' phone privileges does not violate due process.
Civil Rights Oct. 29, 2002
U.S. v. Leos-Maldonado
Defective indictment that failed to allege specific intent to enter without authorization is not prejudicial.
Immigration Oct. 29, 2002
U.S. v. Minore
Order
Oct. 29, 2002