| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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05-36189
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Barnes v. Yahoo Inc.
Yahoo, Inc. does not qualify for immunity as information service provider for breach of contract claim based on promissory estoppel. |
Torts |
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May 7, 2009 | |
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06-35332
|
Siskiyou Regional Education Project v. United States Forest Service
Court defers to U.S. Forest Service's interpretation of mining-related directive, which requires plan of operations when significant disturbance is likely. |
Environmental Law |
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May 7, 2009 | |
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08-50244
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U.S. v. Osazuwa, Jr.
Line of questioning regarding facts underlying defendant's prior bank fraud conviction improperly admitted as impeachment evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2009 | |
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D053176
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G.G. Doe v. California Dept. of Justice
Equitable estoppel inapplicable where sex offenders made ineligible for exclusion from Megan's Law website due to retroactive amendment of statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 7, 2009 | |
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B210884
|
World Financial Group, Inc. v. HBW Insurance & Financial Services Inc.
Complaint alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and dissemination of confidential information not subject to anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 7, 2009 | |
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B210077
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In re. R.M.
Insufficient evidence to support removal of minors who engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct from mother's custody. |
Family Law |
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May 6, 2009 | |
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B202356
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Nicholls v. Holiday Panay Marina L.P.
Private boat marina that leases slips is 'place of public accommodation' within meaning of Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Civil Rights |
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May 6, 2009 | |
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B202617
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Freedman v. State Farm Insurance Co.
Where water damage is excluded peril, insurance policy may refuse coverage for water damage induced by third-party negligence. |
Insurance |
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May 6, 2009 | |
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A121002
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Manuel v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Utility company immunized from liability where minor was fatally electrocuted while climbing transmission tower. |
Torts |
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May 6, 2009 | |
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07-55518
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Millender v. County of Los Angeles
Qualified immunity improperly denied where officer reasonably relied on search warrant approved by prosecutor and ratified by judge. |
Civil Rights |
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May 6, 2009 | |
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07-56720
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Consolidated Freightways Corp. of Delaware v. Aetna Inc. (In re Consolidated Freightways Corp. of Delaware)
Bankruptcy court errs in determining that employees who did not render services within 180-day period are entitled to priority claim. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 6, 2009 | |
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07-50432
|
U.S. v. Iribe
'Doctrine of specialty' not violated where Mexico grants extradition of defendant for 'related crimes' that did not carry life sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 6, 2009 | |
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F056205
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321 Henderson Receivables Origination LLC v. Sioteco
Anti-assignment provisions in settlement agreements do not bar transactions between factoring company and structured settlement payees. |
Contracts |
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May 6, 2009 | |
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08-1008
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Shady Grove Orthopedic Association v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Order |
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May 5, 2009 | ||
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08-969
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Hemi Group, LLC v. New York
Order |
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May 5, 2009 | ||
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07-1167
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Meister v. Indiana
Order |
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May 5, 2009 | ||
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07-1411
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Owens v. Kentucky
Order |
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May 5, 2009 | ||
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08-8159
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Carter v. North Carolina
Order |
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May 5, 2009 | ||
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08-7228
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Casper v. United States
Order |
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May 5, 2009 | ||
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08-7412
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Graham v. Florida
Order |
|
May 5, 2009 | ||
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B205410
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In re Masoner
Superior court's remedial order directing prisoner's release from custody violates separation of powers doctrine. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2009 | |
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H032542
|
Ramon v. County of Santa Clara
Work performed to oppose amicus brief in case involving same issue presented in present action is subject to attorney's fees award. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 5, 2009 | |
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F054234
|
Garcia v. Roberts
Abuse of discretion found where court grants amendment to complaint that materially reverses plaintiff's position. |
Real Property |
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May 5, 2009 | |
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06-55858
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King v. Ryan
Stay-and-abeyance procedure in 'Kelly v. Small' available for 'mixed' habeas petition and does not require showing of good cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2009 | |
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07-56577
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D'Este v. Bayer Corp.
Order |
|
May 5, 2009 | ||
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D052887
|
People v. Torres
Conviction reversed for insufficient evidence to support finding that presence of methamphetamine in defendant's body impaired his driving ability. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 5, 2009 | |
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B209843
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K.J. v. Arcadia Unified School District
Former student's government tort claim against school district for negligent supervision is timely pursuant to 'delayed discovery doctrine.' |
Torts |
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May 5, 2009 | |
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08-9657
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In re Aaron D.Spears
Order |
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May 4, 2009 | ||
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08-9783
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In re Arthur Porter
Order |
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May 4, 2009 | ||
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08-7621
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Sullivan v. Florida
Order |
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May 4, 2009 |