| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S150519
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Thomas (Eugene L.) on H.C.
Order |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | ||
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S162350
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Steadfast Insurance v. S.C. (PetroDiamond, Inc.)
Order |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | ||
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S161415
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Brown v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | ||
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S160736
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People v. Lawrence
Order |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | ||
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06-16028
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Blazevska v. Raytheon Aircraft Co.
Plaintiffs' suit against aircraft company is barred by GARA, statute that bars suits brought more than 18 years after plane is delivered. |
Torts |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | |
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06-50553
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United States v. Vasquez-Ramos
Non-tribal members who possess bald and golden eagle parts without permit cannot claim their prosecution violates Religion Freedom Restoration Act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | |
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04-17271
|
Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers v. Molasky-Arman
Licensed nonresident agent has standing to bring claim where she suffers injury caused by Nevada insurance statute. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | |
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05-36173
|
Tualatin Valley Builders Supply Inc. v. United States
Plaintiff failed to meet Revenue Procedure's deadline for claiming benefit of temporary five-year net operating loss refund. |
Taxation |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | |
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06-55699
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Brown v. City of Los Angeles
City's two police pensions are nondiscriminatory where both are open to eligible officers with disabilities. |
Government |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | |
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S140612
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People v. Gomez
Robbery continues until person reaches place of safety and thus includes person's attempt to use force or fear in escaping with property. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | |
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D045154
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Buell-Wilson v. Ford Motor Co.
Evidence at trial did not create significant risk that jury, in deciding punitive damage award, punished defendant for harm it caused to third parties. |
Torts |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | |
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C049959
|
People v. Tolliver
Drug trafficker does not have legitimate privacy interest in seized car because he disassociated himself from car for others to take blame. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 11, 2008 | |
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F050279
|
Brawley v. J.C. Interiors Inc.
Although both sides breached contract, court is directed to award no damages under Code of Civil Procedure Section 877. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Apr. 10, 2008 | |
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F052604
|
People v. Navarro
Defendant's appeal is dismissed for failure to secure certificate of probable cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 10, 2008 | |
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H030976
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People v. Garelick
Jury may consider uncharged acts relating to defendant's possession of child pornography without preliminary finding of specific intent to commit crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 10, 2008 | |
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H031540
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County of Santa Clara v. Superior Court (Atlantic Richfield Co.)
Public entities may retain private counsel using contingent fee arrangements, so long as private counsel does not retain sole control over litigation. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 10, 2008 | |
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06-15614
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Richter v. Hickman
Defense counsel's failure to present experts to contradict state's serology evidence does not prejudice joint defendants in felony murder case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 10, 2008 | |
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06-30447
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U.S. v. Horvath
Order |
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Apr. 10, 2008 | ||
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B197018
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Committee to Save the Hollywoodland Specific Plan v. City of Los Angeles (Cutler)
Party's construction of fence may not be permitted under CEQA Guidelines if there is possibility that fence will significantly impact environment. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 10, 2008 | |
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H031794
|
Alice M., a Minor
Termination of parental rights is reversed for failure to comply with notice requirements of Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Native American Affairs |
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Apr. 10, 2008 | |
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S126087
|
Stoops v. State Bar
Order |
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Apr. 10, 2008 | ||
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S161225
|
Burdette v. Carrier Corporation
Order |
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Apr. 10, 2008 | ||
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S162171
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Johnson (Michael) on H.C.
Order |
|
Apr. 10, 2008 | ||
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B187173
|
Miller v. American Greetings Corp.
Employer is entitled to summary judgment where plaintiffs offer no evidence that defendant caused traffic accident within course and scope of employment. |
Torts |
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Apr. 9, 2008 | |
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G039072
|
Marriage of Lucio
When parent seeks to modify visitation, not allocation of custody between parents, court considers whether modification is in child’s best interests. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 9, 2008 | |
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D050019
|
People v. Lessie
Trial court did not err in denying juvenile's motion to suppress his pretrial admissions made during interviews with police. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 9, 2008 | |
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03-17125
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United States v. Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co.
In case involving cleanup of areas due to toxic chemicals, court's apportionment of liability is not proper. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 8, 2008 | |
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C054365
|
People v. Correa
Defendant is properly convicted of seven firearm possession counts where he possessed multiple weapons which could be used to accomplish different objectives. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 8, 2008 | |
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07-1422
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Hickman v. Hana (In re Hickman)
Debtor's change of mind after invoking equitable bankruptcy jurisdiction does not constitute sufficient cause to dismiss case and exercise jury trial right. |
Bankruptcy |
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Apr. 8, 2008 | |
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S130839
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Lonicki v. Sutter Health Central
To avoid lawsuit, employer may use CFRA's dispute-resolution mechanism by referring matter to third health care provider, whose decision would be binding. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 8, 2008 |