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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 May 7, 2009
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 May 7, 2009
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
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 May 7, 2009
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
In re. R.M.
Insufficient evidence to support removal of minors who engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct from mother's custody.
Family Law May 6, 2009
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 May 6, 2009
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 May 6, 2009
Manuel v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Utility company immunized from liability where minor was fatally electrocuted while climbing transmission tower.
Torts May 6, 2009
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 May 6, 2009
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
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 May 6, 2009
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 May 6, 2009
Shady Grove Orthopedic Association v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Order
May 5, 2009
Hemi Group, LLC v. New York
Order
May 5, 2009
Meister v. Indiana
Order
May 5, 2009
Owens v. Kentucky
Order
May 5, 2009
Carter v. North Carolina
Order
May 5, 2009
Casper v. United States
Order
May 5, 2009
Graham v. Florida
Order
May 5, 2009
In re Masoner
Superior court's remedial order directing prisoner's release from custody violates separation of powers doctrine.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 5, 2009
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
Garcia v. Roberts
Abuse of discretion found where court grants amendment to complaint that materially reverses plaintiff's position.
Real Property May 5, 2009
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 May 5, 2009
D'Este v. Bayer Corp.
Order
May 5, 2009
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 May 5, 2009
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 May 5, 2009
In re Aaron D.Spears
Order
May 4, 2009
In re Arthur Porter
Order
May 4, 2009
Sullivan v. Florida
Order
May 4, 2009