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American Federation of Government Employees v. Trump
Preliminary injunction vacated where labor unions failed to demonstrate likelihood of succeeding on its First Amendment retaliation claim against President Trump's Executive Order excluding federal agencies from collective bargaining agreements. 		Labor Law 9th Feb. 27, 2026
People v. Morgan
Assault is not a lesser included offense of resisting an officer because resisting an officer does not require any present ability to cause injury. 		Criminal Law and Procedure CASC Feb. 27, 2026
Jogani v. Jogani
By allowing plaintiff's expert to present $1.98 billion lost-investment-gain opinion that had not been previously disclosed, trial court erred in accounting, as part of damages, that undisclosed investment appreciation. 		Evidence, Civil Procedure 2DCA/1 Feb. 26, 2026
State of Washington v. U.S. Dept. of Education
Order 		9th Feb. 26, 2026
Geo Group, Inc. v. Menocal
Because *Yearsley* provides federal contractors a potential merits defense rather than immunity from suit, a pretrial order denying *Yearsley* protection is not immediately appealable. 		Government, Civil Procedure USSC Feb. 26, 2026
Villarreal v. Texas
A qualified conferral order that prohibits only discussion of the defendant's testimony for its own sake during a mid-testimony overnight recess does not violate the Sixth Amendment. 		Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Procedure USSC Feb. 26, 2026
Trotter v. Florida
Order 		USSC Feb. 26, 2026
J.S. v. D.A.
Trial court erred in not ensuring that incarcerated defendant was given meaningful access to the court before issuing a domestic violence restraining order against him. 		Prisoners' Rights, Family Law 4DCA/1 Feb. 26, 2026
Ashirwad, LLC v. Bradbury
Because rebutting Civil Code section 1945's lease renewal presumption requires mutual consent, trial court properly concluded no month-to-month tenancy arose after lease's expiration where objective evidence supported no mutual consent. 		Real Property 4DCA/1 Feb. 25, 2026
Postal Service v. Konan
The U.S retains sovereign immunity for claims regarding intentional nondelivery of mail because "miscarriage" and "loss" under the Federal Tort Claim Act's postal exception can result from intentional failure to deliver mail. 		Torts USSC Feb. 25, 2026
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. v. Palmquist
Erroneous dismissal of non-diverse party did not cure jurisdictional defect existing at the time of removal to federal court, so vacatur of the district court's judgment was required. 		Civil Procedure USSC Feb. 25, 2026
Wells v. BNSF Railway Co.
Railroad was shielded from strict liability for abnormally dangerous activity of transporting asbestos-containing materials because it was statutorily required as a common carrier to transport the materials. 		Torts 9th Feb. 25, 2026
U.S. v. Motley
Aggravated identity theft sentence vacated where government failed to show defendant's use of relatives' names was the crux of defendant's Medicare fraud scheme. 		Criminal Law and Procedure, Health Care 9th Feb. 25, 2026
LA Int'l Corp. v. Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
District court did not err in formulating jury instructions in wholesalers' action under Robinson-Patman Act. 		Antitrust 9th Feb. 25, 2026
In re Christian V.
Where juvenile defendant's case was final before change to Welfare and Institution Code section 730.6, amendment did not apply retroactively, disallowing restitution division liability with co-offender. 		Juveniles 4DCA/1 Feb. 25, 2026
Modification: Navellier v. Putnam
Parties were admonished and warned of sanctions after failing to follow local court rules pertaining to notifying the court of a bankruptcy that could affect the case. 		Civil Procedure, Bankruptcy 1DCA/5 Feb. 25, 2026
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. v. Pancho Villa's, Inc.
Because plaintiff substantially complied with Proposition 65's pre-suit notice requirements, trial court's dismissal was reversed. 		Environmental Law 4DCA/1 Feb. 24, 2026
Rojas-Espinoza v. Bondi
Order 		9th Feb. 24, 2026
In re Lynex
Trial court erred by requiring petitioner to make a prima facie showing of entitlement to relief under the Racial Justice Act to secure appointment of counsel. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 2DCA/1 Feb. 23, 2026
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
Statutory grant of authority to regulate importation did not authorize the President to impose tariffs. 		Tax USSC Feb. 23, 2026
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Ruiz
District court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence of defendant's prior conviction where it satisfied each prong for admissibility under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b). 		Evidence 9th Feb. 23, 2026
U.S. v. Castro Alavez
District court erroneously instructed jury that the government need not prove defendant's intent to possess a specified drug and quantity for the purposes of 21 U.S.C. section 841(b)(1). 		Criminal Law and Procedure 9th Feb. 23, 2026
Ratha v. Rubicon Resources,LLC
Because Congressional amendment to Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act intended for attempt liability to apply retroactively, plaintiffs' request for summary judgment relief should have been granted. 		Civil Procedure 9th Feb. 23, 2026
Flareau v. Superior Court (People)
Trial court erroneously denied mental health diversion, where defendant's conduct was motivated by both his mental health diagnoses and another factor the court deemed "more motivating." 		Criminal Law and Procedure 4DCA/2 Feb. 20, 2026
Garcia Morales v. Bondi
Order 		9th Feb. 20, 2026
People v. Gutierrez
Enhancement for arson committed in area proclaimed to be in state of emergency not supported by evidence where People failed to provide proof regarding the geographical scope of the proclamation. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 4DCA/1 Feb. 19, 2026
Hatlevig v. General Motors LLC
Motion for attorneys' fees was untimely, where attorney filed but did not serve motion within 180 days of voluntary dismissal. 		Fees and Costs 4DCA/1 Feb. 19, 2026
Bagby v. Davis
Because California law governs collection actions in California courts regardless of judgment debtor's domicile, trial court properly applied California exemption statutes to deny judgment debtor's claim. 		Remedies, Civil Procedure 2DCA/4 Feb. 19, 2026
State of Oregon v. Trump
Order 		9th Feb. 19, 2026
Nichols v. Alghannam
Sustaining demurrer to fifth amended complaint without leave to amend was appropriate where the plaintiffs failed to bring their medical malpractice claim against the demurring party within the limitations period. 		Health Care 3DCA Feb. 19, 2026
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