| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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H029767
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Styles v. Mumbert
Attorney moving to substitute himself as respondent in appeal is sanctioned where he represented defendant in underlying action. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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F052913
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People v. Baker
Driver's parole condition does not justify warrantless search of passenger's purse. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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B193251
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Wall Street Network Ltd. v. New York Times Company
Summary judgment is granted where pop-up ad solicitor fails to adhere to Internet marketing agreement with newspaper. |
Contracts |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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A114258
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Fernandez v. California Dept.of Pesticide Regulation
Dept. of Pesticide Regulation must consult with Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment before adopting regulations concerning workers' safety. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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C053662
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People v. Steele
Felony assault conviction is reversed where defendant lacks 'present ability' to ignite oven gas and injure victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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A116360
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City of Oakland v. Hassey
City may seek reimbursement for police officer training expenses pursuant to agreement. |
Labor Law |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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06-16418
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Howell v. Polk
Officers prevail in case where plaintiffs alleged unconstitutional execution of knock-and-announce search warrant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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07-35389
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U.S. v. Lopez
Defendant's second habeas corpus motion is denied where new evidence of informant's unreliability is not sufficient to establish that defendant was not guilty. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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C055564
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In re Renfrow
Trial court properly corrects earlier unauthorized sentence by ordering execution of correct sentence for both conviction and enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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G038633
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Perrin v. Lee
Challenges to trust amendments without 'no contest clause' do not trigger clause found in original trust. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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C057450
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Explorer Insurance Co. v. Gonzalez
Injured person's underinsurance coverage is not triggered where tortfeasor's policy provides equal potential coverage. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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B194368
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Grant v. Ratliff
No presumption that open, notorious, and continuous use of land is adverse exists where circumstances show that road was used as family accommodation. |
Real Property |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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A117860
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People v. Boyle
Commitment order is affirmed where court effectively found defendant to be both dangerous and mentally ill. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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B201134
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People v. Miller
Assault with deadly weapon conviction is reversed where court erroneously informed jury that crime did not contain awareness element. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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S127275
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Richardson v. Superior Court
Denial of petitioner's motion for DNA testing is warranted where other evidence of guilt exists and further tests would not change outcome. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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S029588
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People v. Richardson
Defendant's death sentence is affirmed after jury convicts him of felony murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 17, 2008 | |
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B197576
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Mora v. Hollywood Bed & Spring
Employee who cannot prove employer failed to install point of operation guard is not entitled to damages for personal injury. |
Torts |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
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B199011
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County of Los Angeles v. Fairmont Specialty Group
Denial of motion to extend period to exonerate bond is upheld where good cause is lacking. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
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B196598
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Plumley v. Mockett
Order denying motion to strike is reversed where plaintiff fails to show defendants lacked probable cause to bring patent action. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
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B196567
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Jones v. Regents of the University of California
Confidentiality requirement in optional form to file administrative complaint of whistleblower retaliation does not violate plaintiff's free speech rights. |
Employment Law |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
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05-30349
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U.S. v. Dallman
Defendant's sentence is upheld where district court's calculation of Guidelines range is based on coconspirator's liability for involvement in joint criminal activity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
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05-17425
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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. v. American Home Assurance Co.
Insurance company has no duty to indemnify based on coverage for negligent publication where PlayStation 2 users bring claims alleging fraud. |
Insurance |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
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B199529
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Applied Business Software Inc. v. Pacific Mortgage Exchange Inc.
Subsequent alleged breaches of settlement agreements are not protected activities under anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
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C054975
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Nationwide Asset Services Inc. v. DuFauchard
Prorater who constructively receives customers' money to disburse among creditors cannot do business without license from Commissioner of Corporations. |
Business Law |
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Jul. 16, 2008 | |
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B198111
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People v. Stallworth
Police can resume custodial interrogations without readvising defendant of rights if subsequent interrogation is 'reasonably contemporaneous' with prior waiver. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | |
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C056451
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People v. Sandoval
In case involving spousal rape with force, trial court properly excludes defense expert's testimony on 'make-up' sex. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | |
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G039141
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Allison C., A Minor
Substantial evidence supports order declaring minor free from father's parental custody and control. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | |
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05-35931
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Oregon Natural Desert Association v. Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Land Management violates National Environmental Policy Act where it improperly analyzes effects of plan on land's wilderness characteristics. |
Environmental Law |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | |
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05-35752
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Berger v. City of Seattle
Order |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | ||
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06-55519
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Harper v. City of Los Angeles
Verdict finding that constitutional rights of former LAPD officers implicated in 'Rampart Scandal' were violated is upheld as supported by substantial evidence. |
Civil Rights |
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Jul. 15, 2008 |