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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 Apr. 23, 2008
Morris v. United States
Order
Apr. 22, 2008
Chambers v. United States
Order
Apr. 22, 2008
USEC Inc. v. Eurodif S.A.
Order
Apr. 22, 2008
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
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 Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 22, 2008
Velazquez v. Arizona
Order
Apr. 22, 2008
Frazier v. Ohio
Order
Apr. 22, 2008
Riley, Gov. of Alabama v. Plump
Order
Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 22, 2008
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 Apr. 21, 2008
People v. Medrano
Court properly imposes upper term based on defendant's probationary status at time of his offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 2008
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 Apr. 18, 2008
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 Apr. 18, 2008
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
Communities for Better Environment v. Sourth Coast Air Quality District
Order
Apr. 18, 2008
People v. Nichols
Order
Apr. 18, 2008
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 Apr. 18, 2008
U.S. v. Garcia
Order
Apr. 18, 2008
Foster v. WCAB
Petitioner entitled to two periods of temporary disability, which are to run concurrently pursuant to Labor Code Section 4656.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 18, 2008
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 Apr. 17, 2008
Begay v. U.S.
New Mexico's felony DUI offense is not 'violent felony' under Armed Career Criminal Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 17, 2008