| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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06-30205
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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 |
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Mar. 31, 2008 | |
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05-35877
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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 |
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Mar. 31, 2008 | |
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B198408
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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 |
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Mar. 31, 2008 | |
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A116523
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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 |
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Mar. 31, 2008 | |
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S162015
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Diop v. S.C. (Owens)
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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S161104
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Mcardle (Michael ) on H.C.
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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S148029
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People v. Lenix
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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S148536
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People v. Segura
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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B195337
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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A117381
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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G040100
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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G038800
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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S161008
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Village Northridge v. State Farm
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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S160067
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People v. Espino
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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S159867
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People v. Jones
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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S160549
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Ameriloan v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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S160111
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Cilibraise v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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S160228
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In re W. (James) V.
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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S159666
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People v. Wolfe
Order |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | ||
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06-15526
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Perretta v. Prometheus Development Co. Inc.
Only partnership agreement may vary unanimous voting requirement to ratify general partner's self-interested transaction. |
Corporations |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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05-35520
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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06-55812
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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07-15124
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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06-73857
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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05-16879
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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S148845
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People v. French
Imposition of upper term sentence violated defendant's Sixth Amendment right to jury trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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S070327
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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F052102
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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B195641
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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 |
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Mar. 28, 2008 | |
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B197307
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Estate of Claeyssens
Proposition 6 coupled with California Constitution provide that Legislature alone may not impose estate or inheritance tax. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Mar. 28, 2008 |