| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C056855
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People v. Cuellar
Forged check has sufficient intrinsic value as negotiable instrument to support conviction for grand theft. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 4, 2008 | |
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D050333
|
County of San Deigo v. San Diego NORML
Identification card laws under Medical Marijuana Program Act are not preempted by federal Controlled Substances Act. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Aug. 4, 2008 | |
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06-16477
|
Educational Credit Management Corp. v. Coleman (In re Coleman)
Debtor seeking discharge of student loans may obtain undue hardship determination substantially in advance of completing Chapter 13 plan. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 4, 2008 | |
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07-55308
|
Life Insurance Co. of North America v. Ortiz
In interpleader action, divorce judgment does not extinguish ex-wife's expectancy interest in deceased officer's life insurance proceeds. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 4, 2008 | |
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B195337
|
People v. Sutton
Counsel's engagement in another matter is good cause to continue joint trial of jointly charged defendants. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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S130263
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Gay (Kenneth) on H.C.
Order |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | ||
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S164640
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County of Contra Costa v. Public Employees Union
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2008 | ||
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S163819
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Huynh (Nam Van) on H.C.
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2008 | ||
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S163931
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Vasquez (David) on H.C.
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2008 | ||
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S164142
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People v. Luster
Order |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | ||
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S163811
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People v. Concha
Order |
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Aug. 1, 2008 | ||
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S164011
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People v. Jacinto
Order |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | ||
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S164174
|
Simpson Strong-Tie Co. v. Gore
Order |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | ||
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A118911
|
Witt Home Ranch Inc. v. County of Sonoma
1915 subdivision map cannot be deemed valid map under current law. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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B196483
|
People v. Windus
Qualified patient must be permitted to present defense regarding medical recommendation to possess marijuana under Compassionate Use Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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C054743
|
People v. Gonzales
Case is remanded for new trial where prosecutor's reasons for peremptory challenges are not race-neutral. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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G036221
|
People v. Osorio
Murder victim's statements to paramedic and officer are properly admitted where they are nontestimonial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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A106199
|
Californians for Disability Rights v. Mervyn's
Retailer does not meet duty to remove architectural barriers to access in existing stores by opening distant, accessible stores. |
Civil Rights |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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B201195
|
Gehr v. Baker Hughes Oil Field Operations Inc.
Plaintiff may not recover interest rate differential damages for contamination of property under continuing nuisance theory. |
Torts |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
|
D051364
|
The Regents of the University of California v. Superior Court (Aquila Merchant Services Inc.)
Plaintiffs' motion to compel disclosure of privileged documents is properly denied where defendants did not waive privilege by providing documents to government agencies. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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B203034
|
People v. Diaz
Retrieval of incriminating text message from seized cell phone is valid search incident to arrest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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07-70606
|
Nehad v. Mukasey
Counsel provides ineffective assistance where he coerced client into accepting voluntary departure by threatening to withdraw. |
Immigration |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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06-30100
|
U.S. v. Stringer
In parallel criminal proceeding, government may use evidence SEC received in course of civil investigation without violating due process. |
Securities |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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06-16301
|
Hilao v. Estate of Ferdinand Marcos
Court improperly extends judgment where request to extend was not made within 10 years of original judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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S139133
|
Miklosy v. The Regents of the University of California
Under Whistleblower Act, action for damages is precluded where university timely decided retaliation complaint. |
Employment Law |
|
Aug. 1, 2008 | |
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G038335
|
Dougherty v. Haag
Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners affords censured firearms expert high level of 'fair procedure.' |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Jul. 31, 2008 | |
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A112738
|
People v. Fiu
Trial court errs in imposing consecutive 10-year term for gang enhancement where second degree murder conviction is punishable by life imprisonment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 31, 2008 | |
|
08-1001
|
Nelson v. George Wong Pension Trust (In re Nelson)
No automatic stay is in effect upon filing of third case by debtors whose two prior cases were dismissed within previous year. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jul. 31, 2008 | |
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F053336
|
Great American Insurance Companies v. Gordon Trucking Inc.
In case where car belonging to plaintiff's insureds is damaged in fire, summary judgment for defendant is vacated. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jul. 31, 2008 | |
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H029772
|
Pellegrini v. Weiss
Party taking unilateral action to dissolve corporations breaches fiduciary duty formed through joint venture to develop real estate for profit. |
Corporations |
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Jul. 31, 2008 |