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Gallaher v. U.S. District Court for the District of Washington (United States)
Court that did not accept conditional guilty plea erroneously reviews defendant's presentence report.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 14, 2008
Torres v. City of Los Angeles
Court errs in dismissing civil rights action against officers who 'reasonable jury could conclude' lacked probable cause to arrest plaintiff.
Civil Rights Nov. 14, 2008
Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council Inc.
Injunctive relief against active sonar employed by U.S. Navy requires likelihood of irreparable harm rather than mere possibility.
Environmental Law Nov. 13, 2008
Halicki Films v. Sanderson Sales and Marketing
District court errs in failing to use extrinsic evidence to interpret contract for film's remake.
Intellectual Property Nov. 13, 2008
Mt. Holyoke Homes v. California Coastal Commission (Schelbert)
In property development case, plaintiff is required to timely contest California Coastal Commission's jurisdiction.
Real Property Nov. 13, 2008
Kelly v. California
Order
Nov. 12, 2008
Andersen v. Carlisle
Order
Nov. 11, 2008
Kelly v. California
Order
Nov. 11, 2008
Kullar v. Foot Locker Retail Inc.
In class action against Foot Locker, court must determine fairness of settlement agreement to members based on non-privileged information exchanged during mediation.
Civil Procedure Nov. 11, 2008
Flores-Torres v. Mukasey
District court has jurisdiction to determine whether resident is U.S. citizen for purposes of immunity from detention.
Immigration Nov. 11, 2008
J.L., a Minor
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 733(c) does not bar court from committing minor to Division of Juvenile Justice.
Juveniles Nov. 10, 2008
People v. Ramirez
Defendant who lies on applications for food stamps and cash aid may be convicted of both misrepresentation and perjury.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 10, 2008
Aguilar v. Aguilar
Community property may not be withdrawn from inter vivos trust where it became irrevocable on death of spouse.
Probate and Trusts Nov. 10, 2008
U.S. v. Miller
Transfer to work release program does not constitute supervised release, and inmate remains imprisoned under 18 U.S.C. Section 3624.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 10, 2008
Martinez v. Mukasey
Order
Nov. 10, 2008
Southern Union Co. v. Irvin
Order
Nov. 10, 2008
Peninsula Guardians Inc. v. Peninsula Health Care District
Lease of government-owned hospital is valid where it did not involve operation by tenant of hospital.
Real Property Nov. 10, 2008
Conte v. Wyeth Inc.
Drug manufacturer owes duty of care to disseminate accurate product information to those who consume generic equivalent.
Torts Nov. 10, 2008
Sturgeon v. County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles' practice of providing employment benefits to judges violates California Constitution.
Judges Nov. 10, 2008
Richter v. Hickman, Warden
Order
Nov. 10, 2008
People v. Anderson
Prosecutor's misstatement of law in opening argument is deemed harmless error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 10, 2008
Hecht v. Paul Revere Life Insurance Co.
Retail clothing owner who continues to perform substantial portion of work connected with employment is not 'totally' disabled.
Insurance Nov. 7, 2008
A.E., a Minor
Order requiring parent education counseling is proper where father vacillated between reporting mother's abuse of children and denying abuse completely.
Juveniles Nov. 7, 2008
Brinkley v. Public Storage Inc.
Employee must suffer injury from employer's knowing and intentional misstatement to recover for violation of Labor Code Section 226.
Labor Law Nov. 7, 2008
U.S. v. Williams
New trial is necessary where jury was instructed to continue deliberating after judge learned of holdout juror.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 7, 2008
WildWest Institute v. Bull
U.S. Forest Service management plan concerning Bitterroot National Forest is upheld as in compliance with federal environmental law.
Environmental Law Nov. 7, 2008
Rogers v. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Seamen's employment contracts containing arbitration provisions are not exempt from Federal Arbitration Act.
Contracts Nov. 7, 2008
Sullivan v. Oracle Corp.
California's Labor Code and Unfair Competition Law apply to work performed by nonresidents in California.
Civil Procedure Nov. 7, 2008
People v. Arias
Conviction for possession of 'false compartment' cannot stand where defendant did not modify vehicle's original factory equipment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 7, 2008
Payne v. Rader
Plaintiff's Section 663 motion is deemed invalid, precluding extension to file untimely notice of appeal.
Civil Procedure Nov. 6, 2008