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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 Nov. 2, 2000
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 Nov. 2, 2000
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 Nov. 2, 2000
Wise v. Thrifty Payless Inc.
Pharmacy is liable for resulting damages when it discloses confidential information outside scope of litigation privilege.
Civil Procedure Nov. 2, 2000
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 Nov. 2, 2000
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 Nov. 2, 2000
Pendleton v. Fireman (Marriage of Pendleton and Fireman)
Order
Nov. 1, 2000
Marriage of Zywiciel
Disparity in income of divorced parties standing alone does not provide grounds to award spousal support.
Family Law Nov. 1, 2000
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 Nov. 1, 2000
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 Nov. 1, 2000
People v. Coddington
California Supreme Court affirms death sentence for convicted murderer.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 1, 2000
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
Marriage of Zywiciel
Disparity in income of divorced parties standing alone does not provide grounds to award spousal support.
Family Law Nov. 1, 2000
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 Nov. 1, 2000
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 Nov. 1, 2000
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 Nov. 1, 2000
In re Vincent Marquez on Habeas Corpus
Order
Nov. 1, 2000
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 Nov. 1, 2000
People v. Thomas
Order
Nov. 1, 2000
People v. Aguayo
Order
Nov. 1, 2000
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 Oct. 31, 2000
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 Oct. 31, 2000
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 Oct. 30, 2000
Raquel v. Education Management Corp.
Order
Oct. 29, 2000
Curry v. United States
Order
Oct. 29, 2000
Jackson v. United States
Order
Oct. 29, 2000
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 Oct. 26, 2000
Magana-Pizano v. INS
Alien subject to deportation after drug conviction isn't eligible for discretionary waiver but may seek habeas relief.
Immigration Oct. 26, 2000
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 Oct. 26, 2000
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 Oct. 26, 2000