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Opinion of Brown
School district may grant request to change teaching positions of teacher married to board member.
Government Jan. 20, 2009
Eng v. Cooley
Qualified immunity does not apply to First Amendment retaliation case involving lawyer who spoke to press on client's behalf.
Government Jan. 14, 2009
Opinion of Brown
Absent voter approval, school district may not issue refunding bonds to generate proceeds in excess of amount needed to pay off debt.
Government Jan. 12, 2009
Lucio v. City of Los Angeles
One-year limitations provision is satisfied where LAPD conducted internal criminal investigation into officer's conduct.
Government Dec. 26, 2008
Opinion of Brown
Firefighter on duty in California State Military Reserve may be eligible for placement on hiring list prepared by California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Program.
Government Dec. 23, 2008
City of Tulare v. Superior Court (M.C.)
Second 'Pitchess' motion is subject to same notice requirements as first properly noticed motion.
Government Dec. 19, 2008
Arcadia Development Co. v. City of Morgan Hill
Extension of growth control ordinance by city is deemed to be new burden on plaintiff, giving rise to new cause of action.
Government Dec. 17, 2008
Friends of Riverside's Hills v. City of Riverside (Rancho La Sierra West Partnership)
Plaintiff fails to meet requirements of both Subdivision Map Act and California Environmental Quality Act.
Government Nov. 25, 2008
City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Collins)
Government Claims Act applies to drunk drivers' action to recover money paid to city for emergency response costs.
Government Nov. 20, 2008
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center v. Shewry
Freeze on state Medicaid reimbursement rates does not satisfy purposes of federal statute.
Government Nov. 20, 2008
Ventimiglia v. Board of Behavioral Sciences
Revocation of therapist's license is improper absent opportunity to present oral or written argument.
Government Nov. 19, 2008
Opinion of Brown
Memorandum of understanding whereby county agrees to land use development standards in exchange for cities' adoption of conservation plan resolutions is permitted.
Government Nov. 17, 2008
Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California v. California Dept. of Transportation
Statutes requiring that architectural and engineering work be performed by Caltrans employees are unconstitutional.
Government Oct. 31, 2008
Sustainability of Parks, Recycling and Wildlife Legal Defense Fund v. County of Solano Dept. of Resource Management
Party challenging agency's proposed revision to solid waste facility permit for landfill is entitled to administrative hearing.
Government Oct. 30, 2008
D'Amato v. Superior Court (People)
Separation of powers doctrine bars criminal prosecution of public official for aiding and abetting where official has no personal financial interest in contract.
Government Oct. 23, 2008
Defend Bayview Hunters Point Committee v. City and County of San Francisco
Referendum petition is rejected where redevelopment plan incorporated by reference in ordinance was not attached to or included in petition.
Government Oct. 23, 2008
Widders v. Furchtenicht
Voter initiatives without actual legislation attached for adoption or rejection are deemed facially unconstitutional.
Government Oct. 22, 2008
Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley
City must maintain confidentiality of officer investigatory records pertaining to citizen complaints.
Government Oct. 8, 2008
United States v. Real Property Located at 475 Martin Lane, Beverly Hills, California
Ex parte deadline extension to file civil forfeiture complaint is permitted under Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act.
Government Oct. 6, 2008
Dimon v. County of Los Angeles
As charter county, Los Angeles has exclusive authority to regulate compensation and employment conditions through collective bargaining agreement adopted by resolution.
Government Oct. 2, 2008
Martin v. Riverside County Department of Code Enforcement
Riverside County grading ordinance is not preempted by Fish and Gaming Code nor displaced by FEMA.
Government Sep. 22, 2008
Dimon v. County of Los Angeles
As charter county, Los Angeles has exclusive authority to regulate compensation and employment conditions through collective bargaining agreement adopted by resolution.
Government Sep. 18, 2008
Sprint Telephony PCS v. County of San Diego
Local ordinance imposing requirements for wireless facilities does not prohibit Sprint's provision of services in violation of Telecommunications Act.
Government Sep. 12, 2008
In re Estevez
California courts retain jurisdiction over habeas corpus matters involving inmate medical care, and receiver is proper party to such actions.
Government Sep. 9, 2008
County of San Diego v. Bowen
Post-Election Manual Tally Requirements issued by Secretary of State are subject to APA requirements.
Government Sep. 3, 2008
City of Corona v. Naulls
Medical marijuana dispensary is deemed nuisance per se due to failure to comply with city's various procedural requirements.
Government Aug. 29, 2008
Kreutzer v. City and County of San Francisco
Physician classified as exempt from civil service is not entitled to civil service protections following release, even if duties apparently negate exemption.
Government Aug. 28, 2008
Arntz Builders v. City of Berkeley
Builder who has already complied with contractually mandated claims procedure need not present additional statutory claim before filing lawsuit against city.
Government Aug. 27, 2008
Stubbs-Danielson v. Astrue
Presumption of disability does not apply where applicant seeks reinstatement of benefits more than one year after non-medical termination.
Government Aug. 25, 2008
In re Estevez
California courts retain jurisdiction over habeas corpus matters involving inmate medical care, and receiver is proper party to such actions.
Government Aug. 17, 2008