| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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08-88
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Vermont v. Brillon
When assessing defendant's right to speedy trial, delays by appointed counsel acting on behalf of client is charged to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
|
08-7369
|
Thompson v. McNeil
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
|
07-822
|
PA Employees Benefit Trust Fund v. Zeneca, Inc.
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-437
|
Colacicco v. Apotex, Inc.
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-10101
|
U.S. v. Franco-Flores
State court drug possession conviction is properly used to increase defendant's criminal history points. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
|
05-15522
|
Rodis v. City and County of San Francisco
Police officers entitled to qualified immunity where defendant arrested on counterfeit charges for use of suspicious 1985 series $100 bill. |
Government |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
|
08-586
|
Jones v. Harris Associates L.P.
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-551
|
Branker v. Gray
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-8007
|
Waters v. Parker
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-8056
|
Myron v. Schwarzenegger
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-8067
|
Boyd v. State Farm Insurance Co.
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-8453
|
Church v. United States
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-8025
|
In re William L. Punchard
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-8129
|
Searles v. West Hartford Bd. of Ed.
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
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08-8108
|
Dolenz v. Fahey
Order |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | ||
|
C053982
|
People v. Hamlin
Torture may be demonstrated by continuing course of conduct in series of acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
|
B204345
|
A.N., a Minor
Defendants' motion to quash Doe amendments served weeks before trial is granted due to unreasonable delay and prejudice. |
Juveniles |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
A118575
|
In re Reed
Minor prison rule violation sufficient to deny parole where prisoner's conduct indicates current inability to follow reasonable conditions of parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
06-56454
|
Dawson v. Marshall
District judge may decide habeas petition on which he issued findings and recommendations in prior capacity as magistrate judge. |
Judges |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
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07-71457
|
Alaska Wilderness League v. Kempthorne
Order |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | ||
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C058030
|
In re Palermo
Evidence does not support finding of current dangerousness to public safety where prisoner maintained that he accidentally shot victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
H032314
|
People v. Mendoza
Jail term required by probation cannot be reduced without 'change in circumstance.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
C058020
|
People v. Vang
Trial court's refusal to modify CALCRIM No. 226 is proper where modification would have allowed rejection of testimony based on inaccuracy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
C057249
|
In re Ross
Habeas corpus petition is granted where Governor's written decision to deny parole failed to articulate nexus between facts and current dangerousness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
F053785
|
People v. Fuentes
Jury instruction that motive not required element of proof does not conflict with instruction for furtherance of criminal street gang activity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
H031468
|
Spinks v. Equity Residential Briarwood Apartments
Summary judgment improper where triable issue exists regarding third-party beneficiary status of apartment resident. |
Contracts |
|
Mar. 6, 2009 | |
|
06-16132
|
Griffin v. Arpaio
Prisoner fails to exhaust administrative remedies by not informing prison that nurse's order was disregarded by prison staff. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Mar. 6, 2009 | |
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06-35529
|
Bruce v. Astrue
Wife's opinion testimony concerning husband's ability to work improperly disqualified in administrative hearing for social security benefits. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Mar. 6, 2009 | |
|
06-71907
|
Latino Issues Forum v. U.S. EPA
EPA's approval of plan to reduce particulate matter is proper where plan included 'best available control measures.' |
Environmental Law |
|
Mar. 6, 2009 | |
|
06-1249
|
Wyeth v. Levine
Inadequate warning claim not preempted by federal law because drug manufacturer may add or strengthen warnings without prior FDA approval. |
Torts |
|
Mar. 5, 2009 |