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Abrams v. Johnson
District court's redistricting plan eliminating two majority-Black districts in Georgia is constitutional.
Government Jul. 3, 1999
Hoffmaster v. City of San Diego
City's amended housing element doesn't comply with statute requiring identification of sites for homeless emergency shelters.
Government Jul. 1, 1999
Hughes Aircraft Co. v. U.S.
False Claims Act's 1986 amendment doesn't retroactively apply to qui tam allegations submitted before enactment.
Government Jun. 30, 1999
Edmond v. United States
Appointments of civilians to hear Coast Guard court-martial appeals adopted by Transportation Secretary are valid.
Government Jun. 29, 1999
Kaiser Foundation Hospital v. Belshe
Health Services Department cannot be compelled to audit cost reports by hospital for Medi-Cal reimbursement.
Government Jun. 29, 1999
Capitola Land v. Anderson
Relatives taking care of children receiving government assistance are entitled to foster care payments.
Government Jun. 29, 1999
Look v. United States
To challenge federal contract award, bidder must demonstrate, absent unfairness, his bid had substantial chance.
Government Jun. 29, 1999
Edward M. Kashian
Person who is both board member of river conservancy and conservation trust doesn't warrant suit in quo warranto.
Government Jun. 29, 1999
Clinton v. Jones
Deferral of litigation involving sexual harassment charges against U.S. President while in office isn't required.
Government Jun. 29, 1999
FTR International Incorp. v. City of Pasadena
In alternative bidding procedure, city must keep bidders' names confidential until after included alternative determined.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
County of Santa Barbara v. Connell
County clerk can't withhold more than $3 from civil filing fee for automated records system and micrographic document storage.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
Recorder v. Commission on Judicial Performance
Commission on Judicial Performance must disclose how members voted in formal disciplinary proceedings, but isn't required to conduct its deliberations in public.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
City of Burbank v. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
City retains power to regulate land use regarding safety and noise control, when regulation doesn't intrude on areas of exclusive federal regulation.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
Capistrano Beach Water District v. Taj Development Corp.
Developer isn't entitled to refund of sewer connection fees and capacity charges paid to connect hotel to sanitation district's sewer system.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
Regents of the University of California v. Superior Court (Molloy)
Right of action under provision of open meetings act only applies to present and future violations.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
Transdyn/Cresci v. City and County of San Francisco
Public Utilities Commission can't rescind contract award after passing resolution awarding the contract pursuant to competitive bidding laws.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
Reno v. Bossier Parish School Board
Preclearance of voting changes cannot be denied solely because new procedure dilutes minority voting strength.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
Professional Engineers Etc. v. Dept. of Transportation
Statute extending agency's authority to contract out temporary work does not violate civil service mandate.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
Finley v. National Endowment for the Arts
General statutory value-for-diverse- beliefs standard for judging artists' grant application is too vague.
Government Jun. 26, 1999
Jamerson v. Chater
Special education teacher's opinion isn't equal to treating physician's in determining if claimant is disabled.
Government Jun. 26, 1999
V-1 Oil Co. v. Smith
Federal inspector has qualified immunity for seizing a railroad tank car violating hazardous materials regulations.
Government Jun. 26, 1999
Bucholtz v. Belshe
California cannot recover Medi-Cal costs for decedents from beneficiaries of intervivos trusts.
Government Jun. 26, 1999
Kunec v. Brea Redevelopment Agency
City council has duty to explain its reasons for invoking 'rule of necessity.'
Government Jun. 26, 1999
Pereira-Goodman v. Anderson
Person not currently receiving welfare isn't entitled to administrative hearing to contest child support enforcement dispute.
Government Jun. 26, 1999
Rivero v. Superior Court (Smith)
Neither Public Records Act nor Sunshine Ordinance compel disclosure of district attorney's criminal investigation files.
Government Jun. 26, 1999
Root v. Schenk
Action for injunctive relief against superior court is barred by Eleventh Amendment and abstention doctrine.
Government Jun. 25, 1999
Alan K. Marks, County Counsel of San Bernardino County
Person can serve as both school board member and city director.
Government Jun. 25, 1999
Auerbach v. Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County
County may transfer cash from various funds maintained by county to county's general fund, and isn't required to pay interest on the borrowed cash.
Government Jun. 24, 1999
Rodeo Sanitary District v. Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa
County can't use general police power to take legal authority over operation of sanitation district.
Government Jun. 24, 1999
William R. McDaniel
Person holding simultaneous positions of planning commissioner and water district director warrants granting of leave to sue in quo warranto.
Government Jun. 24, 1999