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State v. Hubbard
Waiver of arraignment isn't plea of not guilty in juvenile court.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2001
Rogers v. Tennessee
Murder conviction stands even though victim died 15 months after defendant stabbed him.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2001
U.S. v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative
There is no medical necessity defense exception to Controlled Substance Act's prohibitions on manufacturing and distributing marijuana.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2001
Predovich v. Staffer (In re Staffer)
Complaint to determine dischargeability of debt pursuant to Section 523(a)(3)(B) may be filed at any time.
Bankruptcy May 20, 2001
State v. Albrecht
Sexually violent predator petition must allege recent overt act even if person is sanctioned with jail time during community release.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2001
In re Personal Restraint Petition of McDonald
When trial court knows of conflict between defendant and standby counsel failure to inquire into nature of conflict constitutes reversible error.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 20, 2001
Ellerman v. Centerpoint Prepress Inc.
Business manager of insolvent corporation is not personally liable as vice principal or agent for willfully withholding wages.
Employment Law May 20, 2001
Getz v. Progressive Specialty Insurance Co.
Ambiguity in insurance policy limiting coverage should be construed against insurer.
Insurance May 20, 2001
Kirkham v. Smith
Misrepresentation claim under Franchise Investment Protection Act should be evaluated using preponderance of evidence standard rather than clear, cogent and convincing standard.
Civil Procedure May 20, 2001
Collazo-Aponte v. United States
Order
May 20, 2001
Hoffman v. Regence Blue Shield
Non managed health plans are subject to mandates of alternative provider statute.
Insurance May 18, 2001
West Coast General Corp. v. City of Carlsbad
Order
May 18, 2001
Brennan v. Tremco Inc.
Person may not sue for malicious prosecution of action that parties resolved through contractual arbitration.
Torts May 18, 2001
Snohomish County v. Somers
Superior court lacks jurisdiction to hear petition alleging county failed to comply with Growth Management Act.
Civil Procedure May 18, 2001
State of Washington v. Brown
Statute does not require state to prove defendant had knowledge of victim's status as law enforcement officer.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 18, 2001
Ellis v. The City of Seattle
Sound technician's termination for refusing to alter fire-alarm system without written authorization is violation of public policy.
Employment Law May 18, 2001
Eckert v. Bay Area Cellular Telephone Co.
Disputes over cellular telephone rates for hearing impaired are to be resolved by utilities commission, not court.
Administrative Agencies May 18, 2001
People v. Gray
May 18, 2001
Mendez v. Superior Court (People)
May 18, 2001
Industrial Indemnity Co. v. Apple Computer Inc.
Insurer's duty to defend doesn't include defending against English trademark infringement suit that's excluded from coverage.
Insurance May 18, 2001
People v. Williams
Review granted
Criminal Law and Procedure May 18, 2001
Hayden v. Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Co.
Insurer not precluded from raising additional defenses in denying coverage beyond those initially asserted in denial letter.
Insurance May 18, 2001
Randy G., a Minor
Order
May 18, 2001
Pulcino v. Federal Express Corp.
Temporary disabilities sustained at work trigger employers' duty to provide accommodations.
Employment Law May 18, 2001
Deary v. Superior Court (Hendrick)
Trial court abuses its discretion by ordering production of estate tax returns, violating privilege and public policy.
Probate and Trusts May 18, 2001
Romo v. Y-3 Holdings Inc.
Courts will not compel arbitration where arbitration provision in employee handbook is severable and was not signed by employee.
Employment Law May 18, 2001
Galland v. City of Clovis
May 18, 2001
Beeghly v. Mack (In re Beeghly)
Trial court may not enter default judgment for possession based solely on failure to post bond under forcible entry and detainer statute.
Civil Procedure May 18, 2001
Marriage of Cochran
May 18, 2001
Gonzalez v. Hughes Aircraft Employees Federal Credit Union
Order
May 18, 2001