Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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02-16619
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People v. Dynegy Inc.
State bringing suit against power companies has no sovereign immunity under 11th Amendment from federal district court's jurisdiction. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 12, 2004 | |
A101950
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Tom v. City and County of San Francisco
Law enacted to discourage acquisition of private residential property using tenants-in-common agreements is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 11, 2004 | |
02-35700
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Planned Parenthood of Idaho Inc. v. Wasden
Idaho abortion statute affecting minors is unconstitutionally narrow and invalid without adequate medical exception. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 11, 2004 | |
G031938
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Burt v. County of Orange
Plaintiff named as suspected child abuser must be given reasonable opportunity to rebut charge. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 7, 2004 | |
01-15462
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American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada v. Heller
Nevada law requiring certain groups publishing political materials to reveal on publication names and addresses of financial sponsors is invalid. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | |
03-15698
|
Demery v. Arpaio
Installation of webcams in pretrial detention center violates due process rights of detainees. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 5, 2004 | |
02-35260
|
Settlegoode v. Portland Public Schools
Jury verdict in favor of teacher who spoke out on behalf of disabled students is upheld. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 4, 2004 | |
G030802
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Maggi v. Superior Court (Alkosser)
Restraining order does not violate freedom of speech when speech does not implicate 'protected competing interest.' |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 4, 2004 | |
03-16319
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United States v. Schiff
Because book claiming illegality of federal tax laws was advertisement for tax-avoidance products, it is commercial speech subject to injunction. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 28, 2004 | |
02-35232
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Currier v. Potter
Post office's policy regarding delivery of mail to homeless people did not violate First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 28, 2004 | |
02-17375
|
Tucson Woman's Clinic v. Eden
Physicians that perform abortions may challenge state licensing and regulatory scheme. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 28, 2004 | |
01-35450
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Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. 1
School district's racial tiebreaker for determining attendance at most popular schools is not narrowly tailored to compelling interest of diversity. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Sep. 20, 2004 | |
S113136
|
Bronco Wine Co. v. Jolly
Federal law does not preempt California's more stringent wine-labeling regulations. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Sep. 20, 2004 | |
S122923
|
Lockyer v. City and County of San Francisco
Local executive official exceeds his authority when he refuses to enforce marriage statute provisions though no court has found provisions unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Sep. 20, 2004 | |
03-15779
|
Sagana v. Tenorio
Nonresident Workers Act of Northern Mariana Islands does not violate Equal Protection Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Sep. 15, 2004 | |
B155736
|
Taiheiyo Cement Corp. v. Superior Court (Jeong)
Peace treaty pre-empts state law allowing World War II slave labor victims to recover compensation from Nazis and their allies for labor and injuries. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 29, 2004 | |
03-35618
|
Brown v. Palmateer
In postponing plaintiff's release date, parole board improperly applied parole statute to plaintiff retroactively. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 26, 2004 | |
02-35560
|
Southern Oregon Barter Fair v. Jackson County
Religious fair's constitutional challenge to state law regulating outdoor gatherings lacks merit. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 24, 2004 | |
03-15199
|
Students for a Conservative America v. Greenwood
Students' petition challenging provisions of university's election provisions is rejected on Eleventh Amendment immunity grounds. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
03-55032
|
Buono v. Norton
Presence of Latin cross war memorial in federally-owned land in Mojave National Preserve violates Establishment Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 23, 2004 | |
02-56566
|
Ventura Mobilehome Communities Owners Assn. v. City of San Buenaventura
Failure to exhaust state remedies for compensation renders regulatory takings claim unripe. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
02-15762
|
Rui One Corp. v. City of Berkeley
Living wage ordinance does not violate Contract Clause when applied to business with existing lease from city with no express wage component. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
G032636
|
Spanner v. Rancho Santiago Community College District
School board did not abuse its discretion by imposing permanent demotion on employee without evidentiary hearing. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
02-17375
|
Tucson Woman's Clinic v. Eden
Physicians that provide abortions may challenge state licensing and regulatory scheme. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 23, 2004 | |
02-15867
|
Chevron USA Inc. v. Bronster
State law that regulates rent that oil companies can collect from gas stations violates Takings Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 10, 2004 | |
G032058
|
Vo v. City of Garden Grove
Court's decision to preliminarily enjoin city from enforcing portions of CyberCafe ordinance is not abuse of discretion. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
S109306
|
Dowhal v. Smithkline Beecham Consumer Healthcare
FDA may prohibit use of Proposition 65 warnings that may mislead consumers even if warnings are truthful. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
E033882
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Hernandez v. County of San Bernardino
County is not entitled to determination of immunity when undeveloped record does not reveal family agency as state actor. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 28, 2004 | |
G031613
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Metcalf v. U-Haul International Inc.
New anti-SLAPP statute does not affect constitutionally protected speech, it merely creates classification of litigants. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jul. 28, 2004 | |
A100705
|
Singh v. Singh
Court's interference with church's membership and method of electing officials did not amount to establishment clause violation. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 26, 2004 |