| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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95-35878
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Martin v. U.S. Parole Commission
Parole Commission retains jurisdiction over parolee as mandated by parole statute despite repeal of statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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96-35373
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U.S. v. Harris
Federal bank robbery statute requires prosecutor to establish a connection to interstate commerce. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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94-56137
|
Southland Sod Farms v. Stover Seed Co.
In Lanham Act false advertising case, court abuses discretion in disregarding plaintiff's expert testimony. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-16149 and 95-16748
|
Neibel v. Trans World Assurance Co.
Plaintiff receives treble damages under RICO and state-law punitive damages for defendant's same conduct. |
Torts |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
95-30404
|
U.S. v. Mendoza
Federal district of alleged crime is venue for prosecuting aiding and abetting drug possession for distribution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-55261
|
Los Angeles News Service v. KCAL-TV Channel 9
News telecasts of Denny beating after Rodney King verdict aren't exempt from fair use liability. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-56513 and 95-56523
|
American Professional Testing Service Inc. v. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Dominant bar review sponsor can distribute disparaging fliers about competitor and hire away faculty member. |
Antitrust |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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96-10127
|
U.S. v. Clayton
Telephones, cellular phone cloning tools and ID numbers are state commerce instrumentalities under commerce clause regulation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-1598
|
Young v. Harper
Defendant ordered back to prison after being granted early release is denied due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-1402
|
Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Estate of Hubert
Estate tax deduction isn't reduced for marital or charitable bequests by administrative expenses paid from income. |
Taxation |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
S058576
|
Crowder v. County of Los Angeles
City Civil Service Commission has power to change deputy sheriff's termination to suspension without pay. |
Labor Law |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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96-738
|
Salinas v. United States
Deputy sheriff's conviction for bribery, after allowing female 'contact visits' with federal prisoner, is justified. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
96-874
|
Honeywell, Inc. v. Litton System, Inc.
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-939
|
Brandt, William, et al. v. FDIC, Et Al.
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-576
|
Williams v. Planned Parenthood Shasta-Diablo, Inc.
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-188
|
GE Co., et al. v. Joiner
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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S056892
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People v. Halgren
Appellate opinion certified |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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95-6825
|
Magnotti v. Singletary
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-670
|
Foster, Gov. of LA, et al v. Love
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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96-779
|
Ar Ed. TV Commn. v. Forbes
Certiorari granted |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
|
92-O-11298 and 93-O-13549
|
Sullivan v. State Bar
Suspension for 89 days is excessive in light of attorney's 21 years of blemish-free practice. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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91-O-01279
|
Kritzer v. State Bar
Attorney's admission of nine acts of serious misconduct constitutes aggravating circumstances warranting disbarment. |
Attorneys |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
S058207
|
Jones v. KMART Corporation
Suspected shoplifter cannot recover unreasonable search and seizure without state action. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-16666
|
Acri v. Varian Associates, Inc.
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
|
S053930
|
County of Los Angeles v. Superior Court
Emotional distress claims in civil rights action for sexual harassment and discrimination survive plaintiff's death. |
Civil Rights |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-1546
|
Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo, etc. Festo Corp.
Order |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | ||
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D025705
|
People v. Houck
Preliminary hearing transcript isn't part of 'record of conviction and isn't admissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
S052682
|
Escobedo v. Estate of Snider
Aircraft insurance policy doesn't remain effective for failure to inform Transportation Department after nonpayment of premium. |
Insurance |
|
Jul. 25, 1999 | |
|
S051463
|
Manzy W., a Minor
Juvenile court's failure to declare 'wobbler' offense a felony requires remand for a declaration. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 25, 1999 | |
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D020525
|
R.E. Hazard, Jr. Enterprises Inc. v. Insurance Company of the West
Licensed general building contractor can recover under contract for commercial subdivision site work. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 25, 1999 |