Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A140387
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Rubin v. Padilla
‘Top-two’ electoral system, which essentially creates two-step general election process, is not unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 2, 2015 | |
D064922
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R.M. v. T.A.
Constitutionality of ‘presumed parent’ statute upheld. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 29, 2015 | |
A141067
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In re A.L.
Amendment from charged, greater enhancement to non-charged, lesser enhancement does not violate due process if the lesser is “necessarily included” in the greater. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 23, 2015 | |
13-10152
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United States v. Rice
Delay in allowing self-representation does not violate defendant’s Sixth Amendment right if defendant is eventually allowed to present case in his own way. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 23, 2015 | |
F068287
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Donahue Schriber Realty Group Inc. v. Nu Creation Outreach
Solicitors may be enjoined from soliciting donations on sidewalks next to store entrances at private shopping center because such area is not ‘public forum.’ |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 7, 2015 | |
12-15737
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Davis v. Electronic Arts Inc.
Former NFL players’ claims for unauthorized use of their likenesses against video game company not barred by ‘incidental use’ defense. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 7, 2015 | |
13-56445
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Vivid Entertainment LLC v. Fielding
County law requiring condom use by adult film performers does not violate First Amendment because it is narrowly tailored reduce sexually transmitted infections. |
Constitutional Law |
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Dec. 16, 2014 | |
13-17082
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National Association for the Advancement of Multijurisdiction Practice v. Berch
Arizona Supreme Court’s rule that allows attorneys admission to state bar on motion is constitutional because it does not discriminate against non-residents. |
Constitutional Law |
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Dec. 8, 2014 | |
13-15263
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Doe v. Harris
Californians Against Sexual Exploitation Act, which provided registration requirements for sex offenders in relation to their Internet usage, violates First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Nov. 18, 2014 | |
14-35420
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Latta v. Otter
Idaho may no longer prevent same-sex couples from marrying in light of U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of review in all pending same-sex marriage cases. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 15, 2014 | |
14-35420
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Latta v. Otter
Idaho and Nevada laws prohibiting same-sex marriage and refusing to recognize valid same-sex marriages performed elsewhere violate equal protection. |
Constitutional Law |
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Oct. 8, 2014 | |
13-16833
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Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America v. County of Alameda
Alameda County ordinance requiring drug manufacturers selling drugs in County to collect, transport and dispose of unwanted drugs does not violate Commerce Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 30, 2014 | |
13-35243
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U.S. v. Index Newspapers LLC
District court must give newspaper access to portions of grand jury witness’s contempt and confinement proceedings related to 2012 May Day demonstration in Seattle. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 7, 2014 | |
13-35854
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Lacano Investments LLC v. Balash
District court lacks jurisdiction to preside over landowner’s complaint that effectively sought quiet title over certain streambeds owned by state of Alaska. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 28, 2014 | |
12-56621
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International Society of Krishna Consciousness of California Inc. v. City of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles law banning continuous or repetitive solicitation for immediate receipt of funds at LAX is a reasonable restriction on protected speech. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 20, 2014 | |
13-354
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Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.
Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate unlawfully requires for profit corporations to provide cost-free access to contraception in opposition to religious beliefs. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | |
12-1281
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NLRB v. Noel Canning
President’s invocation of Recess Appointments Clause to make appointments to NLRB is invalid when they were made during short three-day Senate recess. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 26, 2014 | |
12-1168
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McCullen v. Coakley
Massachusetts law that created 35-foot buffer zones around abortion clinics to prevent violent clashes between abortion opponents and advocates violates First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 26, 2014 | |
13-193
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Susan B. Anthony List v. Driehaus
Pro-life advocacy organization has standing to challenge constitutionality of Ohio election law, which criminalizes making ‘false statements’ during election campaigns. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 17, 2014 | |
14-15624
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Planned Parenthood of Arizona Inc. v. Humble
Arizona’s restrictions on manner in which certain medications may be used to perform abortions place undue burden on women's rights to obtain abortion. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 4, 2014 | |
11-17884
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ProtectMarriage.com - Yes on 8, A Project of California Renewal v. Bowen
California’s Political Reform Act contribution reporting requirements are constitutional, because they help state keep accurate records and deter fraud. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 21, 2014 | |
10-15270
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Horne v. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
USDA regulation of California raisin producers, which required them to place percentage of raisin crops in reserve, is not an unconstitutional taking. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 12, 2014 | |
11-17634
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Wolfson v. Concannon
Arizona campaign rule preventing judicial candidates from personally soliciting campaign contributions is not narrowly tailored enough to avoid corruption. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 12, 2014 | |
13-15085
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Lindsay v. Bowen
Candidate from Peace and Freedom Party does not have right to appear on presidential primary ballot because she was 27-years-old. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 7, 2014 | |
12-696
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Town of Greece v. Galloway
Small town’s practice of opening town board meetings with prayer does not violate Establishment Clause, even though most prayer givers were Christian. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 6, 2014 | |
12-536
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McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission
Aggregate limits on political contributions, which limit how much money individuals may contribute to campaigns during election cycles, violate First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 3, 2014 | |
12-17803
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Jackson v. City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco laws, which require firearm owners to store handguns in locked containers at home and ban sale of hollow-point ammo, do not violate Second Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 26, 2014 | |
11-56256
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Rosebrock v. Mathis
Veteran's request to stop Dept. of Veterans Affairs from citing protestors outside of Los Angeles facility is moot, after associate director instituted policy change. |
Constitutional Law |
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Mar. 17, 2014 | |
12-15403
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Frudden v. Pilling
Public elementary school’s mandatory uniform policy, which forced students to wear uniforms with ‘Tomorrow’s Leaders’ motto, raises First Amendment concerns. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 18, 2014 | |
10-56971
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Peruta v. County of San Diego
San Diego County’s ‘good cause’ requirement for carrying concealed weapons in public violates constitutional right to bear arms. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 14, 2014 |