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Filarsky v. City of Manhattan Beach
Declaratory relief is proper remedy when actual controversy exists between City and private party over whether request for public documents properly denied.
Government Jul. 29, 2002
Jones v. Polhill
Initiatives contain at least four separate and unrelated purposes in violation of state Constitution.
Government Jul. 12, 2002
In re Reapportionment of the Colorado General Assembly
Plan to reapportion state congressional districts is constitutional.
Government Jul. 12, 2002
In re Reapportionment of Colorado General Assembly
Proposal to reapportion congressional districts violates state constitution.
Government Jul. 12, 2002
Combs v. Nowak
Petitions for the recall of city officials must contain a demand for the election of successors.
Government Jul. 12, 2002
Whitmore Union Elementary School District v. County of Shasta
When county treasurer lacks discretion to invest money, investment is not subject to discretionary immunity under Tort Claims Act.
Government Jul. 10, 2002
Smith v. City of Kelso
City is not liable for damage to homes caused by landslides.
Government Jul. 8, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
A county sheriff is not considered a 'peace officer' while participating as a member of the Sheriff's Honor Guard.
Government Jul. 5, 2002
Lendennie v. Sabel
Perris City publication meets statutory requirements to qualify as newspaper of general circulation.
Government Jul. 2, 2002
Utah v. Evans
Census Bureau's methodology of 'hot-deck imputation' is not prohibited 'sampling' under 13 U.S.C. Section 195.
Government Jun. 30, 2002
Souvannarath v. Hadden
Tuberculosis patient who was not compliant with treatment plan was improperly detained in county jail.
Government Jun. 20, 2002
Garcia v. Montero (In the Matter of the Title, Ballot Title)
Proposed initiatives don't violate single-subject requirement, but titles are misleading.
Government Jun. 19, 2002
Kromko v. Frierson
City may disseminate information regarding ballot measures that does not influence outcome of election.
Government Jun. 13, 2002
Opinion of Lockyer
City council member may serve simultaneously as deputy county counsel.
Government Jun. 10, 2002
Browne v. Bayless
Election deadline does not impose severe restrictions on First Amendment rights and furthers important regulatory interests of state.
Government Jun. 6, 2002
McMann v. City of Tucson
City ordinance requiring background checks on gun purchasers during gun shows held on its property is not pre-empted by state law.
Government Jun. 6, 2002
Haas v. County of San Bernardino
Ad hoc appointment of temporary administrative hearing officer by county creates conflict of interest.
Government Jun. 5, 2002
Boehm v. City of Vancouver
Decision to grant permit to build gas station under State Environmental Policy Act need not address cumulative impacts that are speculative.
Government Jun. 3, 2002
Gisbrecht v. Barnhart
In Social Security benefits cases, courts are to review for reasonableness of fees yielded by contingent-fee agreements.
Government Jun. 3, 2002
Ford v. Long Beach Unified School District
School district is not required to administer traditional IQ test to determine whether student needs special education.
Government Jun. 3, 2002
Cowles Publishing Co. v. Pierce County Prosecutor
Letter written by defendant requesting prosecutor not to seek death penalty is protected from public disclosure.
Government May 21, 2002
Daines v. Spokane County
Suit for public disclosure of records is dismissed when records had already been produced.
Government May 14, 2002
Opinion of Lockyer
Attorney general grants mayor's request to bring quo warranto action against city council member who moved residence out of city.
Government May 14, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Leave is granted to sue in quo warranto to determine if water district director is qualified to hold office.
Government May 14, 2002
Sorrels v. McKee
Law concerning 'no gift publication' to inmates was not clearly established until unconstitutionality of book prohibition law was upheld on appeal.
Government May 13, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Workforce investment board may continue to contract with newly elected city council member for performance of employment development services.
Government May 13, 2002
Evergreen Freedom Foundation v. Washington Education Association
Education association that is not a political association is not required to disclose finances.
Government May 9, 2002
Bechard v. Rappold
County Commissioners are not entitled to legislative immunity for their actions in terminating specific employee.
Government Apr. 29, 2002
Opinion of Lockyer
General law city may not hire private security company to issue parking tickets.
Government Apr. 25, 2002
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
County board of education may not meet in closed session to discuss employment related issues concerning superintendent's employees.
Government Apr. 24, 2002