Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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01-70616
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Bell v. Bonneville Power Administration
Where curtailment amendments were not inextricably linked with original contract's ratemaking provisions, Regional Act does not apply. |
Government |
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Oct. 9, 2003 | |
S109219
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Dept. of Finance v. Commission on State Mandates (Kern High School District)
Cost of compliance with conditions of participation in government-funded education programs is not reimbursable state mandate. |
Government |
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Oct. 2, 2003 | |
B122178
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White v. Davis
Despite absence of budget act or emergency, Controller may disburse funds during a budget impasse when state and federal law authorize payment. |
Government |
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Oct. 2, 2003 | |
S108099
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White v. Davis
State employees who work during budget impasse are entitled to full payment of their salary during impasse. |
Government |
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Oct. 2, 2003 | |
B147571
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Tower Action Holdings v. Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 37
Public Contract Code, not Mello-Roos Act, prescribed terms of repayment of funds used to build water improvements system. |
Government |
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Oct. 1, 2003 | |
03-56498
|
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project v. Shelley
District court did not abuse its discretion in denying preliminary injunction to postpone California's gubernatorial recall election. |
Government |
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Sep. 30, 2003 | |
03-412
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Opinion of Lockyer
Swap meet operator may be assessed business license fee without city electorate approval. |
Government |
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Sep. 26, 2003 | |
B155736
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Taiheiyo Cement Corp. v. Superior Court (Jeong)
State law permitting victims of forced labor during World War II to recover compensation is constitutional. |
Government |
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Sep. 25, 2003 | |
C037645
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Dept. of Finance v. Commission on State Mandates (Kern High School District)
State mandates are reimbursable when there is no reasonable alternative or no true choice but to participate in program. |
Government |
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Sep. 24, 2003 | |
D034197
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Olszewski v. Scrippshealth
Health care provider who accepts Medi-Cal payments to care for patient is prohibited from filing lien on lawsuit recovery. |
Government |
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Sep. 24, 2003 | |
03-56498
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Southwest Voter Registration Education Project v. Shelley
District court erred in denying preliminary injunction regarding vote on Propositions 53 and 54 and California's gubernatorial recall. |
Government |
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Sep. 23, 2003 | |
03-610
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Under Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act, database of government records is that obtained from records by local, state and federal government agencies. |
Government |
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Sep. 17, 2003 | |
03-101
|
Opinion of Lockyer
County treasurer's duty to appoint designated members to oversight committee involves no discretion. |
Government |
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Sep. 12, 2003 | |
C040237
|
Carrancho v. California Air Resources Board
State agencies sufficiently considered off-field uses for rice straw and development of diversion plan. |
Government |
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Sep. 11, 2003 | |
03-408
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Opinion of Lockyer
Board member who files lawsuit challenging board decision is not required to resign. |
Government |
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Sep. 5, 2003 | |
A099453
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Alliance for a Better Downtown Millbrae v. Wade
City clerk had no authority to consider extrinsic evidence in determining whether initiative petition complied with Elections Code. |
Government |
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Aug. 19, 2003 | |
S107126
|
County of Riverside v. Superior Court (Riverside Sheriff's Association)
Senate Bill No. 402, requiring counties to submit compensation disputes to binding arbitration, violates California Constitution. |
Government |
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Aug. 18, 2003 | |
B156300
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Eller Media Co. v. Community Redevelopment Agency
Application to construct billboards near historic buildings was properly denied. |
Government |
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Jul. 29, 2003 | |
A097737
|
Hillsboro Properties v. Public Utilities Commission (Hambly)
Public Utilities Commission did not improperly usurp city's rent control jurisdiction. |
Government |
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Jul. 29, 2003 | |
03-302
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Law firm that has city council member as partner may not represent city even though it receives no fees. |
Government |
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Jul. 25, 2003 | |
01-17039
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Donald v. University of California Board of Regents
Private individuals are not entitled to settlement proceeds from qui tam action brought against state entity. |
Government |
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Jul. 23, 2003 | |
02-55723
|
Libas Ltd. v. Carillo
Customs agents cannot be sued for assessing import duty at incorrect rate. |
Government |
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Jul. 23, 2003 | |
01-16855
|
Webb v. Sloan
Municipal liability is proper because deputy district attorneys acted as final policymakers for city. |
Government |
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Jul. 22, 2003 | |
00-15144
|
Total Procurement Systems Inc. v. U.S. Department of Defense
Freedom of Information Act requires government agency to produce electronic data in 'zipped' format if it is 'readily reproducible' by the agency. |
Government |
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Jul. 22, 2003 | |
02-55770
|
State Board of Equalization v. Harleston (In re Harleston)
State Board of Equalization waived sovereign immunity by filing proof of claim in bankruptcy proceeding. |
Government |
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Jul. 22, 2003 | |
03-205
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Sheriff has discretion to furnish copies of arrested persons' 'mug shots' to members of general public including news media. |
Government |
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Jul. 16, 2003 | |
02-182
|
Georgia v. Ashcroft
District court failed to examine all relevant factors in determining whether Georgia's redistricting plan violated Voting Rights Act. |
Government |
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Jul. 9, 2003 | |
02-35114
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Balser v. Dept. of Justice
Sovereign immunity bars suit against United States trustee based on acts conducted within course and scope of employment. |
Government |
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Jun. 24, 2003 | |
02-403
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Federal Election Commission v. Beaumont
Law prohibiting nonprofit advocacy corporations from making direct contributions to certain federal elections is consistent with First Amendment. |
Government |
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Jun. 23, 2003 | |
03-105
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Opinion of Lockyer
County health system that contracted with Medi-Cal Commission isn't subject to 'reviewed for medical necessity only' statutory requirement unless in contract. |
Government |
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Jun. 23, 2003 |