| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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07-74593
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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 |
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Nov. 14, 2008 | |
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06-55817
|
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 |
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Nov. 14, 2008 | |
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07-1239
|
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 | |
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06-55806
|
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 | |
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B201517
|
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 |
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Nov. 13, 2008 | |
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07-11073
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Kelly v. California
Order |
|
Nov. 12, 2008 | ||
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08-146
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Andersen v. Carlisle
Order |
|
Nov. 11, 2008 | ||
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07-11073
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Kelly v. California
Order |
|
Nov. 11, 2008 | ||
|
A119697
|
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 | |
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08-16484
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Flores-Torres v. Mukasey
District court has jurisdiction to determine whether resident is U.S. citizen for purposes of immunity from detention. |
Immigration |
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Nov. 11, 2008 | |
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H032639
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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 | |
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F053454
|
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 |
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Nov. 10, 2008 | |
|
G040230
|
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 | |
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07-30481
|
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 | |
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04-72975
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Martinez v. Mukasey
Order |
|
Nov. 10, 2008 | ||
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06-17347
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Southern Union Co. v. Irvin
Order |
|
Nov. 10, 2008 | ||
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A118303
|
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 | |
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A116707
|
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 | |
|
D050832
|
Sturgeon v. County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles' practice of providing employment benefits to judges violates California Constitution. |
Judges |
|
Nov. 10, 2008 | |
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06-15614
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Richter v. Hickman, Warden
Order |
|
Nov. 10, 2008 | ||
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H031106
|
People v. Anderson
Prosecutor's misstatement of law in opening argument is deemed harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2008 | |
|
B197671
|
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 | |
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B206270
|
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 | |
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B200513
|
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 |
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Nov. 7, 2008 | |
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06-50599
|
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 |
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Nov. 7, 2008 | |
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07-35044
|
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 |
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Nov. 7, 2008 | |
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07-55071
|
Rogers v. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Seamen's employment contracts containing arbitration provisions are not exempt from Federal Arbitration Act. |
Contracts |
|
Nov. 7, 2008 | |
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06-56649
|
Sullivan v. Oracle Corp.
California's Labor Code and Unfair Competition Law apply to work performed by nonresidents in California. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2008 | |
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S155571
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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 |
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Nov. 7, 2008 | |
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C055242
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Payne v. Rader
Plaintiff's Section 663 motion is deemed invalid, precluding extension to file untimely notice of appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2008 |