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Moore v. Reynolds
Defense counsel's advice to waive closing argument in penalty phase of murder trial isn't ineffective assistance. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Hart
Defendant who fails to challenge jurors for cause or through peremptory challenge isn't entitled to relief on appeal. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Welch
Trial counsel's psychiatric focus during penalty phase closing argument isn't in itself unsound. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Ortiz v. Fibreboard Corp.
When certifying a contested class under a limited fund theory, the funds must be limited by more than an agreement between the parties. 		Civil Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Alden v. Maine
Article I doesn't give Congress the authority to subject nonconsenting states to private suits in state court. 		Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
City of Chicago v. Morales
City ordinance prohibiting criminal street gang members from loitering in public places is unconstitutionally vague. 		Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Waidla
Order 		Apr. 19, 2001
City of Monterey v. Del Monte Dunes
Jury can decide both regulatory takings claim and whether rejection of development proposal didn't substantially advance a legitimate public interest. 		Real Property Apr. 19, 2001
Fletcher v. Commission on Judicial Performance
Removal of a judge from office for willful and prejudicial misconduct is necessary for public's protection. 		Judges Apr. 19, 2001
Santa Monica Beach Ltd. v. Superior Court (Santa Monica Rent Control Board)
Demurrer to inverse condemnation action properly sustained where 'rational basis' for Rent Control Law is found. 		Administrative Agencies Apr. 19, 2001
Lewis v. Superior Court (Green)
Opportunity for oral argument isn't required where peremptory writ of mandate or prohibition is properly issued in first instance. 		Civil Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Major v. Memorial Hospitals Association (Gould Medical Foundation)
Hospital decision to close department was quasi-legislative, not adjudicative, because not directed at specific physician or group of physicians. 		Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Miller v. Albright
Person born overseas to unwed alien mother and American father cannot claim citizenship after reaching majority. 		Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Hughes Aircraft Co. v. Jacobson
Certiorari granted 		Apr. 19, 2001
Kotterman v. Killian
Tuition tax credit constitutional as neutral adjustment mechanism for equalizing tax burden and encouraging educational expenditures. 		Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Public Lands Council v. Babbitt
Secretary of Interior acts within his authority by changing grazing regulations. 		Government Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Waidla
To warrant removal of death penalty sentences, felony-murder defendants must have meritorious, appealable issues. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Cates Construction, Incorp. v. Talbot Partners
Surety's liability is co-extensive with that of the principal and can include covenants implied in bond. 		Insurance Apr. 19, 2001
Bates v. Jones
Lifetime term limits for legislators in California's Proposition 140 do not violate federal constitutional rights. 		Government Apr. 19, 2001
Loder v. City of Glendale
City's employee drug-testing program is unconstitutional for current employees but constitutional for job applicants. 		Employment Law Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Burnett
Unless evidence supporting the offense is presented at preliminary hearing, conviction must be reversed. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Medina v. State of Colorado
State does not waive governmental immunity for claims related to failure to warn of a road hazard. 		Torts Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Harding
Criminal defendant's waiver of his right to testify not valid if court's advisement incomplete. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
In the Interest of B.W. a child
Child support may be awarded retroactive to the birth of the child. 		Family Law Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Witty
Disqualification of district attorney does not violate separation of powers doctrine. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Alderton v. State
Amended formula for compensation of county court judges did not violate contractual rights of judges. 		Employment Law Apr. 19, 2001
Wackenhut Corp. v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
Apportionment of worker's compensation benefits not appropriate where earlier injury was to different part of back. 		Workers' Compensation Apr. 19, 2001
Itin v. Ungar
Plaintiff seeking to recover damages and costs under Stolen Property statute need not prove defendant convicted of theft crime. 		Civil Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
People v. Garcia
Criminal defendant may waive right to speedy trial under the Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Act. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 2001
Keybank v. Mascarenas
Merchant to whom goods are consigned may transfer property to buyers in the ordinary course of business. 		Business Law Apr. 19, 2001
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