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DVD Copy Control Assoc. v. Bunner
S102588 (H021153; 93 Cal.App.4th 648.)
Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order granting a preliminary injunction. This case concerns whether a preliminary injunction under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act barring the posting of DVD de-encryption software on the Internet violates the First Amendment to the federal Constitution as a prior restraint on protected speech. 2/20/02
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Pavlovich v. Superior Court
S100809 (H021961; 91 Cal.App.4th 409, mod. 92 Cal.App.4th 15e.)
Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. This case concerns whether a defendant in Texas who posted DVD de-encryption software on an Internet Web site was subject to suit in California based on allegations he knew or should have known that his conduct could harm industries with a strong presence in California. 12/12/01
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Mycogen v. Monsanto
S090337 (D031046)
Unpublished opinion. Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed a judgment for damages. This case concerns whether claim preclusion prevents the plaintiff from obtaining in a second action damages that compensate for the delay plaintiff experienced in establishing its contract right, when the plaintiff establishes a contract right by declaratory judgment and decree of specific performance. 10/25/00
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Preston v. State Board of Equalization
Review Granted: Concerns whether a graphic artist's temporary transfer to a licensee of original artwork solely for purposes of reproduction constitutes a transfer of tangible personal property. 02/02/00
Update: Decision issued on 04/02/01.