| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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08-55054
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Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. v. Winter
Order |
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Mar. 6, 2008 | ||
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06-70638
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Al-Mousa v. Mukasey
On remand, BIA must consider whether asylum applicant under 21 years of age is minor, excusing his failure to exhaust claim. |
Immigration |
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Mar. 6, 2008 | |
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H030607
|
Hicks v. KNTV Television Inc.
Summary judgment is properly granted for news station where evidence shows anchor was not retained because of his performance, not his race. |
Employment Law |
|
Mar. 6, 2008 | |
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A118541
|
Buller v. Sutter Health
Plaintiff failed to state cause of action under 'fraud' component of Unfair Competition Law because patients had no expectation of receiving discounts. |
Business Law |
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Mar. 6, 2008 | |
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08-55054
|
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. v. Winter
Preliminary injunction is appropriate where mitigation measures permit Navy's 'SOCAL exercises' so long as safeguards are implemented to protect environment. |
Civil Procedure |
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Mar. 6, 2008 | |
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D050458
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People v. Duncan
Driving with upside down license plate is Vehicle Code violation justifying stop, investigation, and subsequent search of vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 6, 2008 | |
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06-15931
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Brown & Bain v. O'Quinn
Law firm successfully seeks 'additional payments' from firm it assisted in $26 million environmental contamination case. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 6, 2008 | |
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G038857
|
Brenda M., a Minor
Juvenile court erred when it prevented parent from cross-examining witnesses as sanction against parent's invocation of his Fifth Amendment right. |
Family Law |
|
Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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G037634
|
Advantage Medical Services LLC v. Hoffman
Arbitrator’s interim award in favor of plaintiffs was properly vacated when arbitrator failed to disclose his connection to plaintiffs and plaintiff’s insurer. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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07-72143
|
U.S. v Higuera-Guerrero
Public's First Amendment right to access defendant's plea agreement can be overcome by showing compelling interest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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06-71955
|
Shin v. Mukasey
Government cannot be held responsible for felonious and unauthorized issuance of residency documentation by 'thieving' employee. |
Immigration |
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Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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06-50422
|
U.S. v. Alghazouli
Violation of regulation promulgated under Clean Air Act is specified crime constituting violation of 'law' for purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 545. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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06-72823
|
Hong v. Mukasey
Evidence of petitioner’s fraudulently obtained permanent alien status was properly admitted at removal proceedings because petitioner had no protected interest in information. |
Immigration |
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Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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06-50049
|
U.S. v. Jenkins
Order |
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Mar. 5, 2008 | ||
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04-70324
|
Navarro v. Mukasey
Petitioners fall within settlement class where date on which immigration judge scheduled hearing fall within prescribed time frame. |
Immigration |
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Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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06-55675
|
Feldman v. Bomar
Once feral pig population is eradicated, dispute over manner employed to kill pigs is rendered moot. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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C052872
|
Marine Forests Society v. California Coastal Commission
Attorney fees are not awarded to plaintiff when Legislature, not defendant, changes its behavior as result of lawsuit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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B200319
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Miracle M., a Minor
Order terminating parental rights is reversed for failure to give proper notices pursuant to Indian Child Welfare Act. |
Family Law |
|
Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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C055359
|
People v. Short
Restitution order in DUI case must be offset by money victim received from employer's insurer to settle personal injury action. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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B193558
|
People v. Felix
Consolidation of offenses is proper when evidence of each offense is cross-admissible to show defendant's intent to commit murders. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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H030272
|
City of San Jose v. Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3
Public Employment Relations Board is appropriate forum for hearing matters related to public employees' right to strike. |
Labor Law |
|
Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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B188210
|
Douda v. California Coastal Commission
California Coastal Commission has power to prevent development of residence by unilaterally designating area an environmentally sensitive habitat. |
Environmental Law |
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Mar. 5, 2008 | |
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B195284
|
Padilla v. Rodas
Homeowners did not have duty to supervise child who fell in pool where his parent was there at time of accident. |
Torts |
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Mar. 4, 2008 | |
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G037240
|
Heritage Marketing and Insurance Services Inc. v. Chrustawka
Where interstate commerce is affected, Code of Civil Procedure Section 351, which tolls limitations period, cannot apply to defendants who are Texas residents. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Mar. 4, 2008 | |
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G039168
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N.E., a Minor
Father who does not claim Indian heritage under ICWA fails to show requisite prejudice in challenging order to terminate parental rights. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 4, 2008 | |
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S151022
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Jones v. The Lodge at Torrey Pines Partnership
Employer is liable for retaliation, but nonemployer individuals are not personally liable for their role in that retaliation. |
Employment Law |
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Mar. 4, 2008 | |
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06-1509
|
Boulware v. United States
Defendant accused of criminal tax evasion may claim return-of-capital treatment without producing evidence that amounts diverted were intended as such when made. |
Taxation |
|
Mar. 4, 2008 | |
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06-1498
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Warner-Lambert v. Kent
Order |
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Mar. 4, 2008 | ||
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07-9228
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In re William D. Turner
Order |
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Mar. 4, 2008 | ||
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07-9211
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In re Askia S. Ashanti
Order |
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Mar. 4, 2008 |