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Stevens v. Briles (In re: Briles)
A prepetition arbitration award supports nondischargeability for defalcation by a fiduciary by collateral estoppel.
Bankruptcy Jun. 18, 1999
Weinberger v. Croshier (In re: Croshier
A purported lien on prospective personal injury proceeds is invalid under California law.
Bankruptcy Jun. 18, 1999
Andreacchi v. The Price Co.
Amendments to Fair Employment and Housing Act do not change workers' compensation law's exclusivity provisions.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 18, 1999
Harbor Bancorp & Subsidiaries v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
County bonds, used for nonpurpose investments contrary to issuer's intent, are taxable as arbitrage bonds.
Taxation Jun. 18, 1999
California Association of Health Facilities v. Dept. of Health Services
Proof of employee's reasonableness isn't necessary to establish licensee's reasonableness for application of defense.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 18, 1999
Lake v. Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles
Review granted
Jun. 18, 1999
Meyer v. State Bar
Attorney's failure to comply with private reproval conditions requires 90-day suspension and 3 years' probation.
Attorneys Jun. 18, 1999
People v. Santiago
Physically-abused child's consent to police entry into home and gathering of evidence is valid.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
Bankruptcy of Basham
Partial disgorgement of attorney fees is allowed after violations of bankruptcy code and rules.
Bankruptcy Jun. 18, 1999
Thompson v. Calderon
Order
Jun. 18, 1999
Jeff M. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services)
Trial court is ordered to conduct trial in dependency action delayed more than one year.
Juveniles Jun. 18, 1999
U.S. v. Mathews
Upward departure in sentencing resulting in greater sentence than conviction of additional crimes distorts guidelines.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
Thompson v. Calderon
Order
Jun. 18, 1999
U.S. v. Juvenile Male
RICO charges can be supported by showing defendant's act had de minimis effect on interstate commerce.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
Morse v. North Coast Opportunities Inc.
Local 'Head Start' program's parents council isn't subject to liability for violations in approving employee's discharge.
Civil Rights Jun. 18, 1999
Thompson v. Calderon
Order
Jun. 18, 1999
Young v. Weston
Order
Jun. 18, 1999
Fremont Indemnity Co. Inc. v. California National Physician's Insurance Co.
Earlier reported claim isn't covered under 'claims made' medical professional liability policy with reporting requirement.
Insurance Jun. 18, 1999
National Distribution Agency v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Dismissal isn't appealable if district court reserves option to amend to state more specific grounds.
Civil Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
Schumer v. Hughes Aircraft Co.
Order
Jun. 18, 1999
People v. Palacios
Credit reduction statute applies where offensive conduct pre-dates statute's effective date but continues after enactment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
Bormann v. Chevron USA Inc.
Juror's reading during deliberation of statement prepared over the weekend is not misconduct.
Civil Procedure Jun. 18, 1999
Branson v. Martin
Traffic court commissioner, acting as magistrate and trial judge, is granted immunity for judicial acts.
Judges Jun. 18, 1999
E.W.A.P., Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
Municipal ordinance designed to abate nuisance may be enforced against adult bookstore.
Constitutional Law Jun. 18, 1999
Bankruptcy of Fraga
Corporation can be characterized as petition preparer even if attorney owns and operates corporation.
Bankruptcy Jun. 18, 1999
Bankruptcy of Auto Parts Club Inc.
Unsecured creditors' counsel should scale back services after decision to sell most of debtor's assets.
Bankruptcy Jun. 18, 1999
Bankruptcy of Cogar
Real property is not part of bankruptcy estate despite debtor's junior lien.
Bankruptcy Jun. 18, 1999
Sharon P. v. Arman Ltd.
Owner of commercial parking garage has duty to provide reasonable security for persons using the garage.
Torts Jun. 18, 1999
Chief Probation Officers of California v. Shalala
Federal agency's termination of matching funds for state programs needn't comply with notice and comment requirements.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 18, 1999
Charles v. Lundgren & Associates P.C.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act governs third-party debt collector's efforts to recover on dishonored check.
Business Law Jun. 18, 1999