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Richard M., a Minor
Written notice of drug testing, including time and location, required before probation can be revoked.
Juveniles Jul. 27, 1999
State v. Adams
Conviction for first-degree murder with sentence of death appropriate under the circumstances.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 27, 1999
Modern Financial Plans & Services Inc. v. Abele (In re Cohen)
Creditor receiving a cashier's check purchased with debtor's funds by the debtor's spouse isn't an 'initial transferee' for fraudulent transfer recovery.
Bankruptcy Jul. 27, 1999
Brandon H., a Minor
Statute which suspends driving privileges until juvenile reaches age 18 is rationally related to legitimate state interest of deterrence.
Juveniles Jul. 27, 1999
Hill & Sandford v. Mirzai (In re Mirzai)
Bankruptcy court doesn't have jurisdiction to revise a fee award when timely appeal is pending.
Bankruptcy Jul. 27, 1999
Soderlund v. Cohen (In re Soderlund)
Court properly considers proofs of claim and unsecured portion of undersecured claims in converting Chapter 13 case to Chapter 7.
Bankruptcy Jul. 27, 1999
U.S. v. Qualls
Opinion
Jul. 26, 1999
Derek W., a Minor
Failure to timely raise Indian ancestral connection to preserve parental rights under Indian Child Welfare Act justifies termination of parental rights.
Family Law Jul. 26, 1999
U.S. v. Sherpa
Order
Jul. 26, 1999
Thompson v. Calderon
Absent prejudice to defendant, grant of habeas relief for ineffective assistance of counsel is erroneous.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 26, 1999
Wisconsin v. Mueller
Order
Jul. 26, 1999
Kalina v. Fletcher
Certiorari granted
Jul. 26, 1999
Salinas, Mario v. United States
Certiorari granted
Jul. 26, 1999
Steel Co. v. Citizens for Better Environ.
Certiorari granted
Jul. 26, 1999
Natl. Credit Union Admin. v. First National Bank & Trust
Certiorari granted
Jul. 26, 1999
Sabelko v. Phoenix
Order
Jul. 26, 1999
Luzik v. Virginia
Order
Jul. 26, 1999
Hill v. Colorado
Order
Jul. 26, 1999
Alvarado v. Superior Court
Court may withhold identities of witnesses from defense after determining witnesses are in mortal danger.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 26, 1999
Feminist Women's Health Center v. Superior Court (Jenkins)
No wrongful termination for privacy violation if employee agrees to physical exhibition as employment condition.
Employment Law Jul. 26, 1999
Torelli v. J.P. Enterprises Inc.
Parties' self-negotiation of sale after purchase contract expires doesn't end obligation to pay broker's commission.
Real Property Jul. 26, 1999
Plunkett v. Spaulding
Expert witness declarations are required for treating doctors also providing standard of care opinions.
Torts Jul. 26, 1999
People v. Fine
Statute of limitations for offenses involving securities fraud is tolled by Penal Code 'discovery rule.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 26, 1999
Daum v. Spinecare Medical Group
Jury isn't restricted to expert opinion to determine if physician's disclosure before surgery was adequate.
Torts Jul. 26, 1999
Amex Life Assurance Co. v. Superior Court (Slome Capital Corp.)
Incontestability clause bars challenge to life insurance policy issued to insured who was HIV-positive.
Insurance Jul. 26, 1999
Amex Life Assurance Co. v. Superior Court (Slome Capital Corp.)
Insurer cannot assert 'impostor defense' if named insured personally applied for the insurance.
Insurance Jul. 26, 1999
Calcor Space Facility, Inc. v. The Superior Court of Orange County (Thiem Industries, Inc.)
Subpoena only describing broad categories of documents is unduly burdensome and abuses discovery system.
Civil Procedure Jul. 26, 1999
Reichardt v. Hoffman
Non-exclusive easement holder's conduct, preventing property owner from using easement, is not ground for extinguishment.
Real Property Jul. 26, 1999
Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Zerin
No equitable lien attaches in insurer's favor to third-party recoveries paid to insureds' attorney.
Insurance Jul. 26, 1999
Robbins v. Blecher
Voluntary dismissal of enforcement action, after reversal of underlying judgment, isn't favorable termination on merits.
Torts Jul. 26, 1999