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Ruffier v. Volcano Hills Road Maintenance Assn.
Despite trial court's conclusion that homeowners association's $200 annual assessment cap was unreasonable, association's failure to follow statutory requirements to increase assessment rendered the increase illegal. 		Real Property 3DCA Jan. 8, 2026
Spilman v. The Salvation Army
Court of Appeal devised a two-part test to distinguish between employees and volunteers of non-profit organizations. 		Employment Law 1DCA/5 Jan. 8, 2026
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 Jan. 8, 2026
Mendocino Railway v. Meyer
Trial court erred in finding that Mendocino Railway was not a common carrier public utility, entitled to eminent domain. 		Eminent Domain 1DCA/1 Jan. 8, 2026
American Medical Response of Inland Empire v. County of San Bernardino
Trial court erroneously enjoined County's award of emergency services contract, where the decision was quasi-legislative and discretionary, not ministerial. 		Municipal Law, Government 4DCA/1 Jan. 7, 2026
Modification: Sierra Pacific Industries Wage and Hour Cases
Defendant-employer waived the right to compel arbitration after engaging in extensive discovery and refusing to identify employees who signed arbitration agreements, despite court order instructing it to do so. 		Arbitration, Employment Law 3DCA Jan. 7, 2026
Nevada Resort Association-International Alliance v. JB Viva Vegas
Musical production company was not liable for withdrawal from multiemployer pension plan because the majority of its employees performed at least some entertainment work, meeting the entertainment industry exemption. 		ERISA 9th Jan. 7, 2026
Union Gospel Mission of Yakima, WA v. Brown
Christian organization seeking to enjoin enforcement of anti-discrimination law was likely to succeed on the merits because practice of hiring co-religionists for non-ministerial roles was shielded by church autonomy doctrine. 		Constitutional Law 9th Jan. 7, 2026
People ex rel. Henggeler v. Dauod
Plaintiff's Insurance Frauds Prevention Act qui tam suit was not barred by the public disclosure bar, despite plaintiff-relator learning about the allegedly fraudulent verdict through public sources. 		Insurance 4DCA/3 Jan. 8, 2026
Walker Specialty Construction, Inc. v. Board of Trustees
Liability for withdrawal from multiemployer pension plan did not apply to asbestos abatement company because it was part of the "building and construction industry" and was exempt from such liability. 		ERISA 9th Jan. 6, 2026
American Federation of Government Employees v. Trump
Order 		9th Jan. 6, 2026
In re Fuel Industry Climate Cases
Allowing third parties to market gasoline in California using defendant's brand satisfied specific jurisdiction for strict liability claim alleging failure to warn about fossil fuel's harmful environmental effects. 		Civil Procedure 1DCA/3 Jan. 6, 2026
SoCal Lien Solutions, LLC v. BDB Properties
Corporations Code section 1702 service on the Secretary of State is complete ten days after delivery, even if the Secretary has not yet forwarded the service documents to defendant. 		Civil Procedure 2DCA/1 Jan. 5, 2026
Honchariw v. PMF CA REIT
Neither self-represented attorney nor his non-attorney spouse could not recover attorney fees in litigation involving community property interests. 		Fees and Costs 2DCA/3 Jan. 5, 2026
Doe v. California Assn. of Directors of Activities
Motivational speaker's tort claims should have been stricken under the anti-SLAPP statute because he failed to show that he could overcome the common interest privilege. 		Anti-SLAPP 6DCA Jan. 5, 2026
Yonay v. Paramount Pictures Corp.
District court properly granted summary judgment for Paramount in copyright action brought by writer of the 1983 magazine article "Top Guns." 		Copyright 9th Jan. 5, 2026
U.S. v. Vazquez-Ramirez
Prohibition against firearm possession by noncitizens illegally present in the United States did not violate Second Amendment's right to bear arms. 		Constitutional Law 9th Jan. 5, 2026
Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg
In copyright case, jury verdict for defendant tattoo artist was upheld, because the intrinsic test's "total concept and feel" for substantial similarity is uniquely suited for jury determination. 		Copyright 9th Jan. 5, 2026
Peridot Tree Wa, Inc. v. Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Control Board
The dormant Commerce Clause does not apply to residency requirements for cannabis dispensaries because marijuana is illegal under federal law. 		Constitutional Law 9th Jan. 5, 2026
Daisey Trust v. Federal Housing Finance Agency
Because the Federal Housing Finance Agency's funding mechanism complied with both the Appropriations Clause and the nondelegation doctrine, it may act as conservator and pursue foreclosures. 		Administrative Agencies, Real Property 9th Jan. 5, 2026
K.C. v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Order 		9th Jan. 5, 2026
Baird v. Bonta
California's ban on open carry in counties with a population above 200,000 violated the Second Amendment, due to a lack of Founding-era laws regulating carry. 		Constitutional Law 9th Jan. 5, 2026
People v. Aguilar
Trial court's failure to investigate potential juror's confusion invalidated peremptory challenge to strike that juror when there was a possibility that challenge was race-related. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 4DCA/1 Jan. 5, 2026
People v. Anaya
Where defendant was convicted as a direct perpetrator, trial court properly relied on trial findings to deny a Penal Code section 1172.6 petition at the prima facie stage. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 2DCA/6 Jan. 2, 2026
Krovoza v. City of Davis
Playground equipment relocation was not subject to CEQA review where an alleged violation of the city's noise ordinance, standing alone, did not constitute substantial evidence of a significant environmental effect. 		Environmental Law 3DCA Jan. 2, 2026
Coalition of Pacificans v. City Council
Trial court exceeded its discretion in analyzing the factors set forth in the Housing Accountability Act, requiring reversal of public benefit attorneys' fees award. 		Fees and Costs, Government 1DCA/4 Jan. 2, 2026
People v. Brammer
Under Penal Code section 1172.1, trial court's resentencing of defendant to a term that did not meaningfully accelerate his release was not an abuse of discretion. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 2DCA/1 Jan. 2, 2026
Reed v. Superior Court (People)
A defendant charged with a Health and Safety Code treatment-mandated felony is not precluded from participating in Penal Code section 1001.36 pretrial mental health diversion. 		Criminal Law and Procedure 1DCA/4 Jan. 2, 2026
Dept. of Water Resources v. Metropolitan Water Dist.
Because a water conveyance project was not a "further modification" of an existing project under Water Code section 11620, the Department of Water Resources lacked authority to issue construction bonds. 		Administrative Agencies 3DCA Jan. 2, 2026
Santa Clara Valley Water Dist. v. Eisenberg
Trial court properly granted preliminary injunction on water district's conversion claim, requiring a director to return a confidential report to the district. 		Torts 6DCA Jan. 2, 2026
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