| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C056249
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People v. Wyatt
Request for counsel made in prison disciplinary hearing does not invoke <EM>Edwards</EM> rights when interrogation occurred the following day. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 19, 2008 | |
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C055449
|
Pelton-Shepherd Industries Inc. v. Delta Packaging Products Inc.
Trial court prejudicially abuses its discretion in granting motion to compel documents after discovery cutoff date absent motion to reopen discovery. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 19, 2008 | |
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B200582
|
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers' Association v. County of Los Angeles
Policy violates Labor Code Section 4850 where injured deputies are treated differently with respect to payment for accumulated vacation hours that transfer to pensions. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 19, 2008 | |
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A117325
|
County of Humboldt v. McKee
Subsequent property owners are bound by prior owner’s pre-1979 Williamson Act contract and thus liable for sales of parcels under 600 acres. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | |
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07-751
|
Pearson v. Callahan
Order |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-689
|
Bartlett v. Strickland
Order |
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Aug. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-562
|
Altria Group, Inc. v. Good
Order |
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Aug. 18, 2008 | ||
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07-526
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Carcieri v. Kempthorne
Order |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | ||
|
S142892
|
North Coast Women's Care Medical Group Inc. v. Superior Court (Benitez)
Religious freedom and free speech rights do not exempt physicians from complying with Unruh Civil Rights Act's prohibition against sexual orientation discrimination. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | |
|
S145458
|
People v. Chance
Conduct is sufficient to establish actus reus required for assault where defendant attained means and location to strike immediately. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | |
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06-30621
|
U.S. v. Jaeger
Trial court's admonition to witness concerning possibility of adverse consequences resulting from her testimony did not violate Sixth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | |
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04-74010
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Toufighi v. Mukasey
BIA has broad discretion when ruling on motion to reopen, but must show proper consideration of all favorable and unfavorable factors. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 18, 2008 | |
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06-16727
|
Ibrahim v. Department of Homeland Security
Placement of name on No-Fly List is deemed to be order of federal agency not listed in 49 U.S.C. Section 46110. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | |
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07-16284
|
Walter v. Drayson
RICO violations are not found where attorney did not direct enterprise's affairs by giving advice to clients. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | |
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06-73218
|
Doissaint v. Mukasey
Where Board of Immigration Appeals commits legal error in petitioner's direct appeal, it cannot cure error in denial of motion to reopen. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | |
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C055100
|
People v. Nelms
Trial court lacked jurisdiction when it dismissed smuggling charge while case was pending on appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 18, 2008 | |
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B203726
|
Alch v. Superior Court (Time Warner Entertainment Co.)
Trial court improperly sustains objections to disclosure on privacy grounds where subpoenaed information was essential to resolution of writers' age discrimination claims. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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F054515
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In re Estevez
California courts retain jurisdiction over habeas corpus matters involving inmate medical care, and receiver is proper party to such actions. |
Government |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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C055100
|
People v. Nelms
Trial court lacked jurisdiction when it dismissed smuggling charge while case was pending on appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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G037959
|
Marriage of Mosley
Reduction of base salary constitutes change in circumstance warranting modification of support obligations. |
Family Law |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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07-16184
|
Tilcock v. Budge
Habitual offender case is remanded for evidentiary hearing where counsel failed to object to inclusion of ineligible convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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07-30182
|
U.S. v. Straub
To compel use immunity, defendant must show prosecution denied immunity to defense witness whose testimony directly contradicts government witness, distorting fact-finding process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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07-50195
|
U.S. v. Ganoe
District court properly exercises its discretion in allowing jury to view child pornography images charged in indictment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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06-36040
|
Costco Wholesale Corp. v. Hoen
Innocent intervenor that materially assisted defendants is not liable for attorney fees under 42 U.S.C. Section 1988(b). |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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05-30422
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U.S. v. Ressam
Order |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | ||
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C057920
|
People v. Crisler
Trial court properly awards restitution to parents who incurred expenses while attending murder trial of their son. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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A118077
|
RN Solution Inc. v. Catholic Healthcare West
Court improperly denies arbitration of interrelated contract, tort, and battery claims where all parties are direct signatories bound by arbitration agreement. |
Contracts |
|
Aug. 17, 2008 | |
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S163905
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People v. Albillar
Order |
|
Aug. 15, 2008 | ||
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S164211
|
People v. Wood
Order |
|
Aug. 15, 2008 | ||
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S164269
|
Armstrong (Howard) on H.C.
Order |
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Aug. 15, 2008 |