| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B126659
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Federation of Hillside and Canyon Associations v. City of Los Angeles
City development plan must ensure that measures to mitigate adverse environmental effects will be implemented. |
Environmental Law |
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Nov. 2, 2000 | |
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B135396
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Stuparich v. Harbor Furniture Manufacturing Inc.
Reasonable dissolution of corporation isn't proper when minority shareholders receive substantial dividends and don't participate in day-to-day operations. |
Corporations |
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Nov. 2, 2000 | |
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C031031
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People v. Hoag
Though absent from residence at time of search, defendant has sufficient personal interest in safety of family to challenge deputies' mode of entry. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 2, 2000 | |
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C032388
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Wise v. Thrifty Payless Inc.
Pharmacy is liable for resulting damages when it discloses confidential information outside scope of litigation privilege. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 2, 2000 | |
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E026060
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Kirchmann v. Lake Elsinore Unified School District
School district that has fiscal and political connection with state may not be sued under federal law. |
Education |
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Nov. 2, 2000 | |
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99-55035
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Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. Bayona
Life insurance plan fiduciary may file interpleader action under ERISA when faced with conflicting claims to same proceeds. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 2, 2000 | |
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S070018
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Pendleton v. Fireman (Marriage of Pendleton and Fireman)
Order |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | ||
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G022117
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Marriage of Zywiciel
Disparity in income of divorced parties standing alone does not provide grounds to award spousal support. |
Family Law |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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E026534
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Victor Valley Transit Authority v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's jurisdiction does not extend to interpretation of agreement apportioning liability among members of joint venture. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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C031119
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People v. Hall
Multiple-victim exception does not allow imposition of multiple sentences for single act of brandishing firearm in presence of more than one peace officer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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S008840
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People v. Coddington
California Supreme Court affirms death sentence for convicted murderer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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S070271
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People v. Lawrence
Consecutive sentences are not mandated under three strikes law if all current convictions committed on same occasion or arise from same set of operative facts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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G022117
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Marriage of Zywiciel
Disparity in income of divorced parties standing alone does not provide grounds to award spousal support. |
Family Law |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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H021486
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People v. Superior Court (Butler)
Mental institution inmates convicted under sexually violent predator law may have their commitment extended after full psychological evaluation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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E026534
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Victor Valley Transit Authority v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board's jurisdiction does not extend to interpretation of agreement apportioning liability among members of joint venture. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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98-15537
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Caudle v. Bristow Optical Co.
In wrongful termination action, post-termination voluntary withdrawal from workforce to attend to childcare bars recovery of lost pay during relevant period. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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S088457
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In re Vincent Marquez on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | ||
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S089371
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Bonta v. Baker
Trustee's service of notice rejecting creditor claim, and not filing date, commences 90-day limitations period to file suit to enforce claim. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | |
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S086967
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People v. Thomas
Order |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | ||
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S071483
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People v. Aguayo
Order |
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Nov. 1, 2000 | ||
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E024139
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Walt Rankin & Associates, Inc. v. City of Murrieta
City breached mandatory duty when, prior to approving payment bond, it did not determine that surety was admitted surety insurer. |
Government |
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Oct. 31, 2000 | |
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99-35823
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American Assn. of Naturopathic Physicians v. Hayhurst
Party who raises only one defense in motion to vacate default judgment waives all other defenses. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 31, 2000 | |
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98-55108
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Cunningham v. Gates
Federal court lacks jurisdiction to review order denying summary judgment when district court finds dispute on issue of police use of excessive force exists. |
Civil Rights |
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Oct. 30, 2000 | |
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99-1489
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Raquel v. Education Management Corp.
Order |
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Oct. 29, 2000 | ||
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99-10265
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Curry v. United States
Order |
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Oct. 29, 2000 | ||
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99-10055
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Jackson v. United States
Order |
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Oct. 29, 2000 | ||
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97-15678
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Magana-Pizano v. INS
Neither Antiterrorism Effective Death Penalty Act nor Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act repeals habeas corpus relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2241. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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97-15678
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Magana-Pizano v. INS
Alien subject to deportation after drug conviction isn't eligible for discretionary waiver but may seek habeas relief. |
Immigration |
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B138083
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Joseph G., a Minor
Failure to establish paternity or become party to original action bars alleged father from appealing termination of parental rights. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 26, 2000 | |
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B138534
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Atascadero Factory Outlets Inc. v. Augustini & Wheeler LLP
Firm that performed services under contingency agreement may not disrupt priority of secured creditors who benefited from services. |
Business Law |
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Oct. 26, 2000 |