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U.S. v. Mejia-Mesa
Claim that prosecution suppressed exculpatory evidence at trial requires evidentiary hearing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
Dyer v. Calderon
Defendant is denied fair trial where juror lies in voir dire for purpose of winning seat on jury.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
Harris v. Civil Service Commission of the City and County of San Francisco
Court can't compel validation study of employment exam by public entity when test shown adverse to minorities.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Hodge
Request for advance, in connection with project ultimately not carried out, isn't a criminal false statement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Klamath County
County and county commissioners can't provide private security services and aren't bound by alleged contract.
Government Mar. 30, 1999
McKeon v. United States
California statute concerning proration of estate taxes applies and supports marital deduction claimed by estate.
Taxation Mar. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Miller
'Safety valve' statute allowing less than ordinary minimum sentence requires disclosure of uncharged conduct.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
Rider v. City of San Diego
Joint powers agency may issue bonds without voter approval.
Government Mar. 30, 1999
Calatayud v. State of California
Police officer can't sue fellow officer for injury resulting from negligent conduct under Civil Code.
Torts Mar. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Edwards
Prosecutor may not continue to represent government after personally discovering key evidence during trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Mejia-Mesa
Claim that prosecution suppressed exculpatory evidence at trial requires evidentiary hearing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
Foster-Gardner, Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co.
Administrative pollution cleanup order isn't a 'suit' and needn't be defended by general liability insurer.
Insurance Mar. 30, 1999
Playboy Enterprises Inc. v. Welles
Use of term 'Playmate of the Year' in website of former Playboy Playmate isn't sufficient trademark infringement.
Intellectual Property Mar. 30, 1999
Bresnahan v. Chrysler Corp.
If several issues are tried, a general verdict will stand if one count is supported by the evidence.
Torts Mar. 30, 1999
People v. Thornburg
Court resentencing three strikes defendant must recalculate credits and amend abstract of judgment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
Costa v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Statute authorizing creation, through collective bargaining, of alternative procedures for workers' compensation claims is valid
Workers' Compensation Mar. 30, 1999
Shulman v. Group W Productions Inc.
Mar. 30, 1999
Wright v. Ripley
Issues resolved in routine sanction motion aren't entitled to preclusive effect in later action for malicious prosecution.
Torts Mar. 30, 1999
People v. Castello
California law defines prior Florida offense for three strikes purposes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. v. Maryland Casualty Co.
Equitable contribution between co-insurers on same risk is independent of action based on equitable subrogation.
Insurance Mar. 30, 1999
Kovatch v. California Casualty Management Co.
Whether employer has taken appropriate steps to remedy discrimination is question for jury.
Civil Rights Mar. 30, 1999
Thompson v. Calderon
Evidence proffered doesn't support request for permission to file successive habeas petition in capital case.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Kaluna
Federal three strikes law unconstitutionally shifts burden of proof to certain defendants.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Govan
Use of state law convictions to determine criminal history doesn't violate due process.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Vavages
Prosecutor violates due process by threatening to void alibi witness' plea agreement and prosecute for perjury.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
Bast v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Employee Retirement Income Security Act pre-empts state law claims involving denial of health benefits.
Insurance Mar. 30, 1999
Williamson v. Gregoire
Convict isn't in custody for federal habeas purposes if he's merely required to register as sex offender.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 30, 1999
Coastal Abstract Service Inc. v. First American Title Insurance Company
Statement by title insurer to lender that escrow agent doesn't pay bills is defamation.
Torts Mar. 29, 1999
California Prolife Council Political Action Committee v. Scully
Order
Mar. 29, 1999
Malone v. Calderon
No habeas corpus jurisdiction exists where out-of-state custodian intervenes for a limited purpose.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 29, 1999