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Guzman v. Shewry
Court properly denies injunction to halt temporary suspension of physician who claims suspension from Medi-Cal program violates federal law.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 24, 2008
North Pacifica v. California Coastal Commission
California Coastal Commission substantially complies with notice requirements in denying residential development permit application.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 23, 2008
Social Services Payment Cases
Facilities into which developmentally disabled foster children are placed must be 'vendorized' to obtain additional rates.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 18, 2008
MacLean v. Dept. of Homeland Security
Order issued by Transportation Safety Administration determining that disclosed message contained sensitive security information is deemed valid.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 17, 2008
Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative Inc. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Application to develop hydroelectric power facility is denied due to proposed substantial alterations to existing licensee's project.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 11, 2008
The Utility Reform Network v. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California (Southern California Edison Co.)
Denial of compensation following intervenor's unsuccessful challenge to settlement with utility is upheld.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 3, 2008
Uhm v. Humana Inc.
Claims against prescription drug plan provider are preempted by federal regulations where Medicare beneficiary enrolled in drug plan but never received benefits.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 26, 2008
Center for Policy Analysis on Trade and Health v. Office of the United States Trade Representative
Lack of meaningful standard of review for 'fairly balanced' requirement of Federal Advisory Committee Act forecloses judicial review.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 25, 2008
Ibrahim v. Department of Homeland Security
Placement of name on No-Fly List is deemed to be order of federal agency not listed in 49 U.S.C. Section 46110.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 18, 2008
State of California ex rel. Dept. of Pesticide Regulation v. Pet Food Express Limited
Pet store chain ordered to comply with administrative subpoena fails to establish grounds for reversal based on statute of limitations.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 5, 2008
Dougherty v. Haag
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners affords censured firearms expert high level of 'fair procedure.'
Administrative Agencies Jul. 31, 2008
Koponen v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate claims regarding public utility's licensing rights in easements burdening plaintiffs' property.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 30, 2008
Carmickle v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration Commissioner's denial of disability benefits are supported by substantial evidence in record.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 25, 2008
Lopez v. Imperial County Sheriff's Office
Administrative agency's tie votes on termination of employees results in failure to act, and another vote is proper.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 23, 2008
Bussard v. DMV
Continuance for administrative hearings may be granted at discretion of hearing officers upon showing of 'good cause.'
Administrative Agencies Jul. 10, 2008
Western Radio Services Co. v. Qwest Corp.
Exchange carrier may not sue for failure to negotiate in good faith until public utilities commission has addressed good faith claim.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 10, 2008
Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. v. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County
Presumption under 'Mobile-Sierra' doctrine applies regardless of when contract rates are challenged and imposes same standard on purchasers and sellers.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 27, 2008
Le v. Astrue
Where plaintiff visits doctor five times over three years, government is substantially justified in holding psychologist was not treating doctor.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 25, 2008
Charles A. Pratt Construction Co. Inc. v. California Coastal Commission
California Coastal Commission has appellate jurisdiction to decide whether development permit granted by local government complies with Local Coastal Plan.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 11, 2008
Dyer v. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Fact that detaining officer was driving unmarked vehicle did not render subsequent DUI arrest unlawful.
Administrative Agencies May 27, 2008
Robert F. Kennedy Medical Center v. Leavitt
Medical center is ineligible for reimbursement under 42 C.F.R. Section 413.134(f) where its statutory merger does not qualify as 'bona fide sale.'
Administrative Agencies May 20, 2008
Lawrence v. Dept. of Interior
Government does not waive limitations period to apply for firefighting credit by failing to furnish actual notice of new time limit.
Administrative Agencies May 14, 2008
Charles A. Pratt Construction Co. Inc. v. California Coastal Commission
California Coastal Commission has appellate jurisdiction to decide whether development permit granted by local government complies with Local Coastal Plan.
Administrative Agencies May 12, 2008
Wang v. Valverde
Applicant’s act of cheating on application for class B driver's license did not permit DMV to revoke applicant’s existing class C license.
Administrative Agencies May 1, 2008
State of California Dept. of Social Services v. Leavitt
District court did not err in allowing plaintiffs relief from previous order based on passage of Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 28, 2008
South San Joaquin Irrigation District v. Superior Court (San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission)
Due to recent amendments that set forth procedures for approval of new services special districts want to provide, LAFCO approval is mandatory.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 24, 2008
Royal Indemnity Co. v. United Enterprises Inc.
Third party who is not contractual party with insurer and is not insured lacks standing to sue insurer to resolve coverage questions.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 24, 2008
Mays v. City of Los Angeles
Notice to peace officer stating that his alleged misconduct should be adjudicated by Board of Rights provides sufficient notice of disciplinary action.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 18, 2008
Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v. Roommates.com LLC
Website matching roommates based on discriminatory criteria prohibited by Fair Housing Act is not immune from liability under Communications Decency Act.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 4, 2008
California Consumer Health Care Council Inc. v. California Dept. of Managed Health Care
Department's independent medical review process does not violate due process because enrollees are given chance to state their claims and receive records.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 3, 2008