| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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06-10514
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U.S. v. Kaczynski
Restitution lien statute allowing government to sell Unabomber's personal property does not violate First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 11, 2009 | |
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06-36077
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Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America v. Brenneke
Defendant is properly served where summons and complaint are placed within his physical proximity. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jan. 11, 2009 | |
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F054686
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People v. Bowers
Sole psychiatric evaluation is sufficient evidence to support court's finding of substantial danger to others. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 11, 2009 | |
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08-1114
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B-Real v. Chaussee (In re Chaussee)
Bankruptcy Code preempts debtor's complaint alleging claimant violated fair debt collection laws by filing two proofs of claim. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 11, 2009 | |
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B208923
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Galindo v. Superior Court (City of Los Angeles Police Dept.)
Defendant may not seek 'Pitchess' discovery of police officers' personnel files for use in preliminary hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 9, 2009 | |
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B204987
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Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's listing of chemical as being known to cause reproductive toxicity is proper. |
Environmental Law |
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Jan. 9, 2009 | |
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B200213
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Sandoval v. Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Social Services
County employee has sufficient notice of termination where he was advised in three letters to return to work. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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A115717
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People v. Felix
Defendant's SVP status at time of trial does not require proof of recent overt act while offender was in custody. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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G039733
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Wilson v. County of Orange
Substantial evidence supports defense verdict in FEHA action brought by police radio dispatcher. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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A115717
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People v. Felix
Order |
|
Jan. 8, 2009 | ||
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D053121
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Jaheim B., a Minor
Court properly exercises temporary emergency jurisdiction where mother abandoned child in California parking lot. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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D053130
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Kenneth S., a Minor
Juvenile court retains jurisdiction over dependency guardianships and must hold evidentiary hearing on father's request to modify prior visitation order. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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06-35465
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Englert v. MacDonell
Ninth Circuit dismisses appeal from order denying motion to strike under Oregon's 'anti-SLAPP' statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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06-50339
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U.S. v. Collins
Pattern of striking panel members from cognizable racial group is not required to demonstrate discriminatory intent for 'Batson' violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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G040592
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Solano v. Superior Court (People)
Prosecutor may file information challenging magistrate's findings in criminal court before case is transferred to juvenile court. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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B204869
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Miller v. City of Los Angeles
FEHA complaint is barred by discharged employee's failure to exhaust administrative remedies after evidentiary hearing. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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07-30452
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U.S. v. Heller
Directing another to download and store child pornography for mutual viewing is sufficient evidence for conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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08-50010
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U.S. v. Gonzalez-Zotelo
District court errs by imposing lower sentence based on unwarranted sentencing disparity between fast-track and non-fast-track defendants. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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B192743
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People v. Crabtree
Attempted child molestation convictions are reversed where not prosecuted within one-year limitations period. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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G040006
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Espinoza v. Calva
Judgment in favor of landlord for past due rent is reversed where building is deemed untenantable. |
Real Property |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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S142209
|
Prospect Medical Group Inc. v. Northridge Emergency Medical Group
Emergency room doctors may not bill patients for balance of disputed payments owed by HMOs. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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06-36012
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State of Oregon v. Legal Services Corp.
Oregon's lack of standing results in dismissal of its Tenth Amendment violation claim. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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07-905
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Opinion of Brown
School district may lease portion of county park for recreational use to stage baseball games for children during non-school hours. |
Real Property |
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Jan. 8, 2009 | |
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A119346
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Mercury Insurance Co. v. Pearson
Additional driver listed in policy is not allowed uninsured motorist benefits where late fiancée was 'named insured.' |
Insurance |
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Jan. 7, 2009 | |
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B201220
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C.R. v. Tenet Healthcare Corp.
Demurrer is improper where judicial notice of joint venture does not conclusively disprove allegations in complaint. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 2009 | |
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G040106
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California Teachers Association v. PERB (Journey Charter School)
Teacher’s letter to parents of children in charter school qualifies as protected activity under EERA. |
Education |
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Jan. 7, 2009 | |
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07-55179
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Metro Lights v. City of Los Angeles
Ordinance banning off-site signage in Los Angeles does not violate First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 7, 2009 | |
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C054634
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In re Singler
Denial of parole is overturned where 'some evidence' cannot be shown to demonstrate 'current dangerousness.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 2009 | |
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D050479
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Major v. Western Home Insurance Co.
Additional coverage increases coverage limits home insurance company is contractually bound to pay under terms of policy. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 7, 2009 | |
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D052124
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Rankin v. Longs Drugs Stores California Inc.
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act abates action seeking award under Labor Code where employer asks about prior drug convictions in employment application. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 7, 2009 |