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Mathew Zaheri Corp. v. New Motor Vehicle Board (Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc.)
Undisclosed communication between defendant's counsel and administrative law judge doesn't deprive plaintiff of fair trial.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 3, 1999
Glickman v. Wileman Brothers & Elliot Inc.
Requiring California tree fruit growers to finance generic advertising doesn't violate First Amendment.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 2, 1999
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San Marcos v. California Commission on State Mandates
Source of funds used by city's redevelopment agency for tax increment financing isn't reimbursable cost.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 30, 1999
Jenron Corp. v. Dept. of Social Services
Family residence, housing mentally disabled woman requiring care and supervision, isn't exempt from state licensure.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 29, 1999
Steele v. Collagen Corp.
To establish pre-emption, defendant must prove product complied with Food and Drug Administration guidelines.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 29, 1999
Schneider v. Medical Board of California
Medical Board is entitled to attorney fees in administrative proceeding to revoke doctor's license.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 29, 1999
U.S. v. Bowen
Food and Drug Administration can order recall of dental handpiece sterilizer without proving device actually prevents disease.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 29, 1999
Meanel v. Apfel
Commissioner of Social Security can deny disability insurance benefits if claimant can perform specific occupation readily available in her area.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 29, 1999
Wright v. Superior Court (People)
Failure to register as sex offender is continuing offense and felony prosecution isn't ex post facto.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 28, 1999
Erickson v. Superior Court (People)
Court procedure requiring sealing of juror information in civil and criminal actions before verdict is invalid.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 28, 1999
Hayward Area Planning Association Inc. v. Alameda County Transportation Authority
Funds generated under state transportation statute, to implement specific project, can't be diverted to different project without public participation.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 28, 1999
Nowlin v. DMV
DMV can require new and renewal applicants for driver's licenses to disclose their social security numbers.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 26, 1999
Western Radio Services Co. Inc. v. Glickman
Government needn't conduct joint consideration of multiple permit applications for telecommunications facility on single site.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 26, 1999
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials v. California Building Standards Commission (International Conference of Building Officials)
Law cannot be interpreted to give private organization veto power over state building standards and regulation.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 26, 1999
Nowlin v. Department of Motor Vehicles
DMV can require new and renewal applicants for driver's licenses to disclose their social security numbers.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 26, 1999
Krain v. Medical Board of California
Doctor's guilty plea to criminal perjury is properly considered as basis for revocation of medical license, despite later expungement of criminal record.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 24, 1999
Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
Brewery's practice of buying its own products and exchanging its product for what the customer is currently drinking is unlawful.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 24, 1999
Hardin Oldsmobile v. New Motor Vehicle Board (American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)
New Motor Vehicle Board lacks jurisdiction over civil action by auto dealer against manufacturer.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 24, 1999
Meanel v. Apfel
Commissioner of Social Security can deny disability insurance benefits if claimant can perform specific occupation readily available in her area.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 23, 1999
Sommerfield v. Helmick
Officer's certification hearing to carry concealed weapon isn't statutorily required to be formal arbitration process.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 23, 1999
Ruben V. v. Superior Court (People)
No statutory authorization to arrest juvenile for failing to appear as promised on traffic citation.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 23, 1999
Los Angeles County, Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Continental Development Corporation
Distinction between general and special benefits lacks support under current case law.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 23, 1999
Lavin v. California Horse Racing Board
Regulation mandating horse's disqualification for drug presence doesn't conflict with statute containing discretionary disqualification provision.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 22, 1999
Burtch v. U.S. Dept. of the Treasury
Court cannot reinstate firearm privileges for Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms' Bureau's failure to process application.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 21, 1999
Chevron U.S.A. Production Co. Inc. v. O'Leary
Energy Secretary has power to modify interim deadlines under National Defense Authorization Act.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 20, 1999
Cable v. Dept. of Developmental Services of the State of California
State's failure to provide services to disabled persons is actionable under Americans with Disabilities Act.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 20, 1999
California Association of Health Facilities v. Dept. of Health Services
Proof of employee's reasonableness isn't necessary to establish licensee's reasonableness for application of defense.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 18, 1999
Chief Probation Officers of California v. Shalala
Federal agency's termination of matching funds for state programs needn't comply with notice and comment requirements.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 18, 1999
Lake v. Reed
In drunken driving case reviews, DMV can rely on unsworn police or forensic laboratory reports.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 18, 1999
The Skokomish Indian Tribe v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Applicant's preliminary permit for hydropower facility cannot issue if competitor seeking relicense uses same resources.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 18, 1999