| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B196889
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People v. Margarejo
Highland Park member who flashes gang signs to pedestrians while evading police during extended car chase merits gang enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 23, 2008 | |
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07-5346
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Morris v. United States
Order |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | ||
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06-11206
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Chambers v. United States
Order |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | ||
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07-1059
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USEC Inc. v. Eurodif S.A.
Order |
|
Apr. 22, 2008 | ||
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F053350
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Brooks v. WCAB
Under current statutory scheme, state employees are limited to maximum of two years of combined temporary disability indemnity. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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E043682
|
People v. Gemelli
Trial court properly accepts owner's statement in probation report regarding value of stolen or damaged property as prima facie evidence of loss. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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A109300
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Harvey v. Sybase Inc.
'Same actor' evidence is entitled to no special weight in reviewing denial of employer's JNOV motion where substantial evidence supports jury's verdict. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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07-8946
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Velazquez v. Arizona
Order |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | ||
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07-9052
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Frazier v. Ohio
Order |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | ||
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07A841
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Riley, Gov. of Alabama v. Plump
Order |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | ||
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D051056
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Valerie W., a Minor
County human services agency must prepare complete assessment report for dependency proceedings to comply with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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S074414
|
People v. Zamudio
Evidence is not unlawfully obtained where totality of circumstances indicates defendant's consent to examination of shoes and clothing was voluntary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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06-50581
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U.S. v. Arnold
Customs officials do not need reasonable suspicion to search laptop computer or other personal electronic storage devices at border. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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06-71881
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Christensen v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Petitioner may not seek relief from tax liabilities under 26 U.S.C. Section 6015, which is limited to spouses who file joint return. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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06-35384
|
Seven Up Pete Venture v. Schweitzer
Eleventh amendment of U.S. Constitution bars reverse condemnation actions brought in federal court against state officials serving in their official capacities. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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06-55921
|
Williams v. Gerber Products Co.
Court improperly dismisses class action plaintiffs' claim that Gerber deceptively packages and markets Fruit Juice Snacks to mislead reasonable consumer. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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A114334
|
Chavez v. Netflix Inc.
Trial court did not abuse discretion in approving amended class action settlement agreement, approving notice given to class members, or determining fees. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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B194011
|
People v. Garcia
Trial court properly declined to instruct on involuntary manslaughter where defendant committed assault with deadly weapon, which is inherently dangerous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2008 | |
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C052924
|
People v. Chavez
Motion to suppress is improperly granted where warrantless intrusion into defendant's side yard is justified by exigent circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 21, 2008 | |
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C056068
|
People v. Medrano
Court properly imposes upper term based on defendant's probationary status at time of his offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 21, 2008 | |
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B197570
|
California Water Impact Network v. Newhall County Water District (Gateking Properties)
Plaintiff cannot challenge Water Supply Assessment where it is not 'final' act or determination subject to direct mandamus review. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 18, 2008 | |
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A113760
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Bradstreet v. Wong
Under common law definition of 'employer,' corporations, not individual defendants, are liable for wages and penalties arising from Labor Code violations. |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 18, 2008 | |
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S149455
|
Mays v. City of Los Angeles
Notice to peace officer stating that his alleged misconduct should be adjudicated by Board of Rights provides sufficient notice of disciplinary action. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Apr. 18, 2008 | |
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S161190
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Communities for Better Environment v. Sourth Coast Air Quality District
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2008 | ||
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S160709
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People v. Nichols
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2008 | ||
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06-15162
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Kotrous v. Goss-Jewett Co. of Northern California Inc.
Parties that incurred costs to clean up contamination must proceed under CERCLA Section 107 to recover expenses, not seek contribution under Section 113. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 18, 2008 | |
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05-30356
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U.S. v. Garcia
Order |
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Apr. 18, 2008 | ||
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C056820
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Foster v. WCAB
Petitioner entitled to two periods of temporary disability, which are to run concurrently pursuant to Labor Code Section 4656. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Apr. 18, 2008 | |
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06-11429
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Burgess v. U.S.
Term 'felony drug offense' in Controlled Substances Act is defined exclusively by 21 U.S.C. Section 802(44) and does not incorporate ‘felony’ definition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 17, 2008 | |
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06-11543
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Begay v. U.S.
New Mexico's felony DUI offense is not 'violent felony' under Armed Career Criminal Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 17, 2008 |