| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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H031506
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People v. Maldonado
Counsel's inquiry about defendant's employment status in relation to drug charge does not demonstrate ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 2009 | |
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C058369
|
People v. Grimes
Clerk's delay in mailing notice of appeal, consisting of over two years, is not prejudicial to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 2009 | |
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G039990
|
T.B., a Minor
'Multi-tool' with several features falls within list of prohibited items under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 626.10(a). |
Juveniles |
|
Mar. 18, 2009 | |
|
07-55087
|
Internet Specialties West Inc. v. Milon-DiGiorgio Enterprises Inc.
Laches defense unavailable to defendant who could not establish prejudice by showing valuable business built using contested trademark during delay. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Mar. 18, 2009 | |
|
B204830
|
Franke v. BAM Building Co.
Prevailing party may not recover attorney fees where undertaking does not contain fee provision. |
Attorneys |
|
Mar. 18, 2009 | |
|
E045748
|
In re B.S., Jr.
Juvenile protective order does not conflict with criminal protective order issued against abusive father. |
Juveniles |
|
Mar. 18, 2009 | |
|
B212278
|
Szynalski v. Superior Court (Rosenthal & Co. LLC)
Party consents to personal jurisdiction by obtaining approval of settlement from California court. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 17, 2009 | |
|
S153183
|
People v. Kim
Writ of coram nobis inappropriate where there is no unknown mistake in fact to prevent rendition of judgment. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 17, 2009 | |
|
S151561
|
People v. Villa
Resurrection of 1989 conviction for deportation purposes resulting in federal custody is not basis for habeas corpus relief under California jurisdiction. |
Immigration |
|
Mar. 17, 2009 | |
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06-56278
|
McCoy v. Chase Manhattan Bank USA
Bank's retroactive application of discretionary credit card interest rate increase violation of notice required by Truth in Lending Act. |
Banking |
|
Mar. 17, 2009 | |
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06-73157
|
Martinez-Madera v. Holder
Marriage of alien parent to U.S. citizen after petitioner was born does not establish derivative citizenship. |
Immigration |
|
Mar. 17, 2009 | |
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07-16635
|
Griffin v. Wardrobe (In re Wardrobe)
Court exceeds bankruptcy court's order granting relief from automatic stay by allowing amendment to state claim. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Mar. 17, 2009 | |
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07-30274
|
U.S. v. Mayer
First degree burglary conviction in Oregon is predicate violent felony within Armed Career Criminal's Act's residual clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 17, 2009 | |
|
07-72141
|
Wheaton v. Golden Gate Bridge
Ferry Division of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District properly deemed a 'subdivision' of California for workers' compensation purposes. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 17, 2009 | |
|
B207324
|
In re Smith
Governor’s parole unsuitability finding is upheld where inmate claimed she did not participate in beating her daughter to death. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | |
|
F053858
|
People v. Williams
Ability to remain at one location for five consecutive days not required to establish residence for purposes of sex offender registration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | |
|
S155965
|
Arias v. Superior Court (Angelo Dairy)
Order |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | ||
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S168611
|
New v. Kroeger
Order |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | ||
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S169960
|
Brown v. Wells Fargo Bank
Order |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | ||
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S151615
|
Amalgamated Transit Union v. Superior Court (First Transit Inc.)
Order |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | ||
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07-35359
|
Federal Trade Commission v. Stefanchik
Summary judgment proper where Federal Trade Commission had overwhelming evidence of deceptive claims by real estate telemarketer. |
Business Law |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | |
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07-55935
|
Johnson v. Walton
Police officer entitled to qualified immunity where belief in existence of probable cause to search brothel owners’ residence was not unreasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | |
|
H032044
|
In re Lewis
Court erred in finding California Code of Regulations Title 15 Section 2402(c) unconstitutionally vague 'as applied' by parole board. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | |
|
H032794
|
In re Chaudhary
Time spent in prison before release on parole cannot be credited against Penal Code Section 3000.1’s five-year parole discharge eligibility requirement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | |
|
D051552
|
Robert J. v. Catherine D.
Under Family Code Section 3027.1, party must move for sanctions within 60 days of service or within 180 days of judgment. |
Family Law |
|
Mar. 13, 2009 | |
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D052080
|
People v. Bankers Insurance Company
Bail bond forfeiture invalid where court fails to make sufficiently clear statement to forfeit during proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 13, 2009 | |
|
H032222
|
County of Santa Cruz v. Civil Service Commission of Santa Cruz (Jack)
Civil Service Commission's decision to impose suspension instead of demotion exceeded the bounds of reason where no findings support sentence reduction. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 13, 2009 | |
|
A119035
|
Grodensky v. Artichoke Joe's Casino
Casino floor managers not barred from receiving portions of mandatory tip pool because they are not employer's agents. |
Business Law |
|
Mar. 13, 2009 | |
|
S150371
|
Schatz v. Allen Matkins Leck Gamble & Mallory
MFAA's right to trial de novo does not trump contractual obligation to arbitrate disputes pursuant to CAA. |
Contracts |
|
Mar. 13, 2009 | |
|
S155687
|
Episcopal Church Cases
Order |
|
Mar. 13, 2009 |