| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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06-35460
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Oak Harbor Freight Lines Inc. v. Sears Roebuck & Co.
Equitable estoppel does not bar defendant's liability for money it already paid to intermediary for freight shipments. |
Torts |
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Jan. 22, 2008 | |
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06-56084
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L.A. Closeout Inc. v. Dept. of Homeland Security
Agency properly denies adjustment application based on internal memorandum showing specialty occupation worker did not 'maintain' status after tourist visa expired. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 22, 2008 | |
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B195536
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County of Los Angeles v. Raytheon Co.
Issuance of escape assessment allows assessee's successor in interest to seek belated refund of taxes assessed during same tax year on different property. |
Taxation |
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Jan. 22, 2008 | |
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S158821
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People v. Venzor
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | ||
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S147905
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Federici v. Gursey Schneider & Company
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | ||
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G037004
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People v. Chakos
Testimony of arresting officer with no expertise on lawful use of prescription marijuana is insufficient to sustain patient's possession for sale conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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07-35000
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The Lands Council v. McNair
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | ||
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H030905
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Huh v. Wang
Appellant who fails to act diligently or explain delay is not entitled to relief from summary judgment for excusable attorney neglect. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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A117317
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Good v. Superior Court (People)
Misdemeanant required to register as sex offender must submit to DNA sample under Proposition 69. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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B191278
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Jessen v. Mentor Corp.
Products liability claim based on deformation of prosthetic testicle after implantation is preempted by Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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G038729
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Elizabeth M., a Minor
Court improperly reduces parent's visitation where order was unsupported by any evidence and made without notice. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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A113752
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Frastaci v. Vapor Corp.
Locomotive Boiler Inspection Act preempts state tort claims premised on alleged defect in design, construction or material of ‘off line’ locomotives. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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E040123
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People v. Paredes
Disqualification of public defender was abuse of trial court's discretion and violated defendant's right to counsel under state constitution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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S157932
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People v. Ceja
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | ||
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S158873
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People v. Chafee
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | ||
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S158154
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People v. Linarez
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | ||
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S158888
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People v. Moore
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | ||
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04-15101
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Plumlee v. Masto
Habeas petition is properly denied where right to effective assistance of counsel was not violated by judge's refusal to appoint different lawyer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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05-50236
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U.S. v. Seljan
Order |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | ||
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05-16236
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Mark H. v. Lemahieu
Provision of ‘free appropriate public education’ requirement contained in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is different from Rehabilitation Act’s requirement utilizing same language. |
Education |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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H030386
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Amtower v. Photon Dynamics Inc.
Court should afford litigant protections provided by trial or statutory process rather than utilize motion in limine to adjudicate litigant's claim. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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S150316
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James F., a Minor
Juvenile court's error in procedure used to appoint guardian ad litem for parent is harmless and does not require automatic reversal. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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F051748
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People v. Medina
Under California law, suspicionless search pursuant to probation search condition is not prohibited by Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 18, 2008 | |
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A116083
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Marriage of Barthold
Trial court's authority to correct its errors applies even when prompted to reconsider prior ruling by motion filed in violation of Code of Civil Procedure. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 17, 2008 | |
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H030146
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Murray's Iron Works Inc. v. Boyce
Customer’s wrongful withholding of portion of final payment, as opposed to ‘progress payment,’ does not entitle contractor to penalties and attorney fees. |
Contracts |
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Jan. 17, 2008 | |
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G037159
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Marriage of James M.
Court improperly denies ADA request to continue trial where wife who suffers from cancer and bipolar disorder represents herself in dissolution proceedings. |
Family Law |
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Jan. 17, 2008 | |
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B188613
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Imran Q., a Minor
Juvenile court may order restitution of legal fees and costs incurred by victim in collecting for his economic losses, not his general damages. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 17, 2008 | |
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B188718
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Village Northridge Homeowners Association v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.
Homeowners association may affirm settlement agreement releasing insurer and recover damages for prior fraud in misrepresenting policy limits. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 17, 2008 | |
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06-766
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New York State Board of Elections v. Torres
New York's system of selecting party nominees for State Supreme Court does not violate First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 17, 2008 | |
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06-1286
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Knight v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Investment advisory fees are generally subject to two percent floor when incurred by trust. |
Taxation |
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Jan. 17, 2008 |