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U.S. v. Crawford
Caselaw stating that crack/powder disparity in cocaine offenses produces disproportionately harsh sanctions does not help defendant's case.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 31, 2008
Davis v. Team Electric Co.
In sexual discrimination case, summary judgment was improperly granted where plaintiff raised genuine issues of material fact as to disparate treatment claim.
Employment Law Mar. 31, 2008
People v. Pruitt
Defendant is not entitled to presentence custody credit when credit he seeks is based on receipt of stolen property, not present offense of first degree burglary.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 31, 2008
Garza v. Asbestos Corp. Ltd.
'Arena v. Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp.' properly held that strict liability can apply to suppliers of defective raw materials, such as asbestos.
Torts Mar. 31, 2008
Diop v. S.C. (Owens)
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
Mcardle (Michael ) on H.C.
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
People v. Lenix
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
People v. Segura
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
People v. Sutton
Defendant is prejudiced by six-day delay in commencement of trial caused by conflict with co-defendant's counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 28, 2008
Bilafer v. Bilafer
Trustor of irrevocable trust has standing to petition for reformation of instrument where drafting error defeats execution of dispositive intent.
Probate and Trusts Mar. 28, 2008
Cook v. Superior Court (Carlson)
Case challenging title 'mayor' in ballot designation must proceed in Sacramento when Secretary of State is named real party in interest or respondent.
Government Mar. 28, 2008
Akhlaghi v. The Superior Court of Orange County (People)
Dismissal of substantive charges of making false financial statement under Penal Code Section 532(a)(1) invalidates conspiracy charge under same statute.
Administrative Agencies Mar. 28, 2008
Village Northridge v. State Farm
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
People v. Espino
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
People v. Jones
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
Ameriloan v. S.C. (People)
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
Cilibraise v. S.C. (People)
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
In re W. (James) V.
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
People v. Wolfe
Order
Mar. 28, 2008
Perretta v. Prometheus Development Co. Inc.
Only partnership agreement may vary unanimous voting requirement to ratify general partner's self-interested transaction.
Corporations Mar. 28, 2008
First American Title Insurance Co. v. United States
Third party that pays tax to eliminate tax lien on another's property is bound by assessment pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Section 7426(c).
Taxation Mar. 28, 2008
Trustees of the Southern California IBEW-NECA Pension Trust Fund v. Flores
Collective bargaining agreement required defendant to make benefit contributions for all electrical workers engaged in project work, even non-union workers.
Employment Law Mar. 28, 2008
Friends of Yosemite Valley v. Kempthorne
Government's appeal from injunction in environmental case is dismissed where wild and scenic river management plan fails to adequately address visitor use.
Environmental Law Mar. 28, 2008
Silah v. Mukasey
Court lacks jurisdiction to review denial of asylum application where person petitioning to withhold removal cannot establish arrival date or continued persecution.
Immigration Mar. 28, 2008
Harvest v. Castro
District court only has authority to modify conditional writ of habeas corpus pursuant to Rule 60 of Rules of Civil Procedure.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 28, 2008
People v. French
Imposition of upper term sentence violated defendant's Sixth Amendment right to jury trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 28, 2008
People v. Wilson
Two prospective jurors, supporting death penalty, were properly not dismissed for cause upon stating they would consider evidence before deciding on death penalty.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 28, 2008
Patterson Flying Service v. California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation
Pesticide distributor is properly fined for allowing drift from target site in conflict with proscription in label directions for aerial application.
Torts Mar. 28, 2008
O'Brien v. Camisasca Automotive Manufacturing Inc.
Pursuant to Proposition 64, plaintiff lacks standing where any alleged misrepresentation concerning product’s origin did not induce plaintiff to purchase product.
Business Law Mar. 28, 2008
Estate of Claeyssens
Proposition 6 coupled with California Constitution provide that Legislature alone may not impose estate or inheritance tax.
Probate and Trusts Mar. 28, 2008