Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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03-71366
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Hemp Industries Assn. v. Drug Enforcement Administration
Appellants successfully challenge two DEA regulations banning sale of items containing trace amounts of THC. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 10, 2004 | |
02-35471
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Batson v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
Plaintiff with cervical degenerative disease was not 'disabled' under Social Security Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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May 7, 2004 | |
02-1238
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Nixon v. Missouri Municipal League
States may prohibit their political subdivisions from selling telecommunications services. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 30, 2004 | |
S105798
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Bonnell v. Medical Board of California
State medical board may grant stay of only 10 days once petition for reconsideration has been filed. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 16, 2004 | |
A100928
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People v. Hudson
Court erred in declining to order defendant to pay restitution for excess food stamp benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 15, 2004 | |
G031100
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Hernandez v. Gutierrez
Police officer who observed motorist prior to breath alcohol test did not require certification as test operator. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 10, 2004 | |
G029261
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City of Anaheim v. Pacific Bell Telephone Co.
Public Utilities Commission has exclusive jurisdiction to decide whether telephone company must pay for putting facilities underground. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 2, 2004 | |
02-1377
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Doe v. Chao
Plaintiff must prove some actual damages to qualify for minimum statutory award under Privacy Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Mar. 2, 2004 | |
02-35912
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Providence Health System-Washington v. Thompson
Nursing home that purchased right to operate from closed facility was not entitled to Medicare exemption as 'new provider.' |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 17, 2004 | |
01-56879
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Southern California Edison Co. v. Lynch
Settlement between utilities provider and state agency did not violate open meetings law. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 17, 2004 | |
02-658
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Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation v. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal agency has authority to halt construction of facility due to state's failure to explain measures for controlling pollutants. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jan. 27, 2004 | |
C038019
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Bonnell v. Medical Board of California
State medical board has authority to issue stay to evaluate petition for reconsideration for up to 30 days. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 26, 2003 | |
A089528
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People ex rel Orloff v. Pacific Bell
Counties may not sue telephone company for unfair business practices when similar case is pending before utilities commission. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 15, 2003 | |
03-70379
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Fry v. Drug Enforcement Agency
Court refuses to review DEA's final order as result of petitioner's failure to meet registration deadline. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 15, 2003 | |
A097107
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California Advocates For Nursing Home Reform v. Bonta
Department of Health Services estate recovery procedures for costs from deceased Medi-Cal beneficiaries may violate Administrative Procedures Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 10, 2003 | |
H024449
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Citizens for Hatton Canyon v. California Dept. of Transportation
Land that was only partially within 'coastal zone' was properly transferred for use as state park. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 10, 2003 | |
C041233
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Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Co. v. Public Utilities Commission (United Transportation Union)
Public Utilities Commission has authority to refuse to enforce state statute if enforcement would result in violation of inconsistent statute later enacted. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Dec. 4, 2003 | |
B155143
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Central and West Basin Water Replenishment District v. Southern California Water Co.
Entities that enjoy right to extract water from basin do not have right to storage space in basin. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 21, 2003 | |
02-763
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Barnhart v. Thomas
Elevator operator does not qualify for disability benefits even though her job no longer exists in national economy. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 21, 2003 | |
C041864
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Pacific Gas and Electric Co. v. State Dept. of Water Resources
State water department must conduct review before determining that its effort to recover costs is 'just and reasonable.' |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 18, 2003 | |
02-70518
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Brand X Internet Services v. FCC
Prior interpretation of Telecommunications Act controls review of FCC's decision on how to classify Internet service provided by cable companies. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 18, 2003 | |
C037282
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Ticket Track California Inc. v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
DMV may disclose to attorney residential addresses of drivers who are in arrears of parking garage charges. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 16, 2003 | |
C038408
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Regional Parking Inc. v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Attorney's request for confidential residence address information from DMV for collection purposes does not fall within confidentiality exception. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 13, 2003 | |
E030510
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Figueroa v. California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Blythe Energy)
Challenge to California Energy Commission's approval of new power plant is timely under Warren-Aliquots Act. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 29, 2003 | |
01-71405
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California Dept. of Water Resources v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal agency must reconsider whether public corporation should control state's power outages. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 21, 2003 | |
01-71736
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Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation v. Bonneville Power Administration
Equitable mandate does not require every Bonneville Power Administration decision to treat fish and wildlife equitably with power. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 21, 2003 | |
A101128
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Medical Board of California v. Superior Court (Liskey)
Mere failure by physician to complete successfully diversion program is not basis for discipline under Business and Professions Code Section 2354. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 15, 2003 | |
D040213
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Morgenstern v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Trial court erred in concluding officer's testimony at administrative hearing was inadmissible to support license suspension decision. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 15, 2003 | |
01-71356
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Davis v. EPA
Failing to consider effect proposed oxygen waiver would have on particulate matter pollution is abuse of discretion by EPA. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 14, 2003 | |
02-71477
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City of Fremont v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's decisions to waive its own regulations and apply incumbent preference in orphaned project were not unlawful. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 13, 2003 |