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Atlantic Mutual Ins. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Opinion
Taxation Jun. 16, 1999
In re: Carlos
A law firm that uses a non-attorney to negotiate a reaffirmation agreement engages in the unauthorized practice of law.
Bankruptcy Jun. 16, 1999
James v. United Student Aid Funds Inc.
Exception to dischargeability for student loans applies to non-student debtor obligor.
Bankruptcy Jun. 16, 1999
Kroff v. State Bar
History of misconduct including ten current acts of moral turpitude warrants three years' actual suspension.
Attorneys Jun. 16, 1999
Bankruptcy of Varner
Judgment abstract failing to identify Social Security and drivers' license numbers was not avoidable.
Bankruptcy Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Harbolt
Order
Jun. 16, 1999
Day v. AT&T Corp.
Action to enjoin unfair advertising practices involving prepaid phone cards isn't pre-empted by federal law.
Business Law Jun. 16, 1999
MacGregor Yacht Corp. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
Carrier's obligation to investigate and defend claims requires reasonableness and good faith.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Santana
Narcotics officer doesn't violate Fourth Amendment by squeezing checked luggage to smell expelled air.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Denison
Probation search condition justifies investigative stop of vehicle in which probationer is a passenger.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Caird
'Not guilty' notation on verdict form regarding lesser offense doesn't void conviction of greater offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Phillips v. Gemini Moving Specialists
Termination of employee for asserting right to receive wages free of setoff violates public policy.
Employment Law Jun. 16, 1999
MacGregor Yacht Corp. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
Carrier's obligation to investigate and defend claims requires reasonableness and good faith.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 16, 1999
Muckleshoot Tribe v. Lummi Indian Tribe
Reliance on inadmissible evidence voids district court finding interpreting earlier fishing rights decree.
Native American Affairs Jun. 16, 1999
U.S. v. Watts
Sentencing courts can consider defendants' conduct regarding charges resulting in acquittals.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Condon v. McHenry
Out-of-state attorney, who is not licensed in California but hired by executor is entitled to fees.
Probate and Trusts Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Harbolt
Judicial notice of appellate opinion affirming defendants conviction is permitted as proof of prior conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
U.S. v. Stockdale
Sentence reduction based on downgrade of marijuana weight equivalencies doesn't include benefit of 'safety valve' statute.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
People v. Harbolt
Order
Jun. 16, 1999
Anti-Defamation League of B'rith v. San Francisco County Superior Court (Shabbas)
Review granted
Jun. 16, 1999
In re Jeffrey Howard Cole on Habeas Corpus
Order
Jun. 16, 1999
Holloway v. United States
Certiorari granted
Jun. 16, 1999
Field v. Century 21 Klowden-Forness Realty et al.
General statute of limitations for breach of fiduciary duty governs buyer's action against exclusive broker.
Real Property Jun. 16, 1999
Craig v. State Bar of California
Lower federal courts lack jurisdiction to review decision of state's highest court on bar admission.
Attorneys Jun. 16, 1999
Bankruptcy of Pardee
Creditor is enjoined from collecting interest on student loan erroneously discharged in Chapter 13 plan.
Bankruptcy Jun. 16, 1999
Breard v. Greene
Alien isn't entitled to habeas relief or execution stay for Vienna Convention on Consular Relations violation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Campbell v. Louisiana
White defendant has standing for Fourteenth Amendment objection to exclusion of blacks from grand jury.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 1999
Beach v. Ocwen Federal Bank
Borrower's right to rescind for Truth in Lending Act violations expires three years after loan closing.
Banking Jun. 16, 1999
California v. Deep Sea Research Inc.
Eleventh Amendment doesn't bar in rem admiralty action if res isn't in state's possession.
Constitutional Law Jun. 16, 1999
City of Los Angeles v. Amwest Surety Insurance Co.
Surety's obligation to fund subdivision improvements continues unless map is revoked or land reverts to acreage.
Insurance Jun. 16, 1999