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People v. Martin
Verdict's specification of 'cocaine' rather than 'cocaine base' does not prejudice defendant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 29, 2008
Martinez v. U.C. Regents
Order
Dec. 29, 2008
Carr on Habeas Corpus
Order
Dec. 29, 2008
McCown v. City of Fontana
Court errs in failing to explain reasons for attorney fee award and granting excessive attorney fees in light of plaintiff's limited success.
Civil Rights Dec. 26, 2008
Lucio v. City of Los Angeles
One-year limitations provision is satisfied where LAPD conducted internal criminal investigation into officer's conduct.
Government Dec. 26, 2008
Baudino v. SCI California Funeral Services Inc.
Cash advance items are those expressly or impliedly represented as procured on behalf of customer at price paid by funeral provider.
Business Law Dec. 26, 2008
Marin v. Costco Wholesale Corp.
Trial court errs by holding employer's formula for calculating bonus overtime compensation violated California law.
Employment Law Dec. 26, 2008
In re Cannon
Regulation requiring prisons to serve two hot meals per day is satisfied where food is served as soon as possible after heating.
Prisoners Rights Dec. 26, 2008
Schaffer v. City and County of San Francisco
Grant of anti-SLAPP motion to strike is proper where statements were made in connection to issues considered by district attorney.
Civil Procedure Dec. 26, 2008
Cohen v. Lopez
Order
Dec. 26, 2008
Beverly v. Wolkowitz
Order
Dec. 26, 2008
Davis v. Pacific Capital Bank N.A.
Flat finance charge that does not vary with term of loan does not fall within definition of 'interest charge.'
Banking Dec. 26, 2008
McGuire v. United States
Sovereign immunity waiver provided by Tucker Act requires transfer of takings claim to Court of Federal Claims.
Real Property Dec. 26, 2008
A.C., a Minor
Parents are entitled to additional reunification services where time limit starts running after child is removed from all parental custody.
Juveniles Dec. 24, 2008
O.M., a Minor
Father whose criminal activity frustrates showing of commitment to parental responsibilities is not entitled to hearing before termination of his parental rights.
Family Law Dec. 24, 2008
Bowles v. Cavalli
Trust beneficiary has standing to pursue action against third party who knowingly benefits from trustee's breach of trust.
Probate and Trusts Dec. 24, 2008
Salazar-Luviano v. Mukasey
Aiding and abetting attempted escape from custody is not 'obstruction of justice' crime, making permanent resident eligible for cancellation of removal.
Immigration Dec. 24, 2008
Jose O. v. Superior Court (San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency)
Father who stabs child's mother to death is properly denied reunification services.
Family Law Dec. 24, 2008
Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. v. Zigman (Reynolds)
Marital communications privilege does not apply in law enforcement administrative investigations and hearings.
Administrative Agencies Dec. 24, 2008
H.E., a Minor
Substantial evidence of serious emotional harm is sufficient to satisfy requirements for removal of child from parents' care.
Family Law Dec. 24, 2008
Hailstone v. Martinez
Motion to strike is properly denied where plaintiff's defamation claim has at least minimal merit.
Civil Procedure Dec. 24, 2008
Harutyunyan v. Superior Court (People)
Commissioner lacked authority to continue contested preliminary hearing absent stipulation of parties.
Civil Procedure Dec. 23, 2008
Perez v. Grajales
Court improperly denies motion to confirm client's arbitration award in fee dispute with attorney.
Civil Procedure Dec. 23, 2008
DeJung v. Superior Court
Discretionary immunity does not protect superior court from direct public entity liability for age discrimination brought by employee under FEHA.
Employment Law Dec. 23, 2008
Otay Land Co. v. Royal Indemnity Co.
Declaratory relief is unavailable to injured third party against tortfeasor's insurer for failure to indemnify.
Insurance Dec. 23, 2008
People v. Flores
Right to bear arms is not violated where felon carried concealed loaded firearm in public.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 23, 2008
Cohn v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
Angels' Mother's Day tote bag giveaway does not violate Unruh Civil Rights Act.
Civil Rights Dec. 23, 2008
Opinion of Brown
Firefighter on duty in California State Military Reserve may be eligible for placement on hiring list prepared by California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Program.
Government Dec. 23, 2008
Carver v. Lehman
Washington state law does not create protected liberty interest in inmate's early release into community custody under Due Process Clause.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 23, 2008
Truth v. Kent School District
Order
Dec. 23, 2008