| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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05-16677
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Ellett v. Stanislaus
Franchise Tax Board did not receive proper notice of debtor's bankruptcy proceeding where notice contained incorrect social security number of debtor. |
Bankruptcy |
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Oct. 29, 2007 | |
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05-16214
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Our Children's Earth Foundation v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency must consider technology-based criteria in reviewing effluent guidelines under Clean Water Act. |
Environmental Law |
|
Oct. 29, 2007 | |
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A112197
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People v. Stevens
Court does not abuse its discretion in allowing placement of armed guard next to defendant on witness stand. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 29, 2007 | |
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C049702
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People v. Richardson
Defendant who pleads guilty after magistrate denied motion to suppress cannot seek appellate review of search and seizure issue in superior court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 29, 2007 | |
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B191303
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Segal v. Silberstein
In case involving real estate acquisition and development joint venture, operating agreements of parties' business entities require arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 29, 2007 | |
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E039762
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People v. Mares
Bank withdrawal slip qualifies as 'order for payment' proving defendant presented 'completed check' using dealership's account number with intent to defraud. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 28, 2007 | |
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A116871
|
Derrick S., a Minor
Juvenile court may terminate reunification services at any point prior to statutory maximum time frame provided by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 361.5. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 28, 2007 | |
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D047095
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People v. Cole
Good faith belief defense that broker-dealer license is not required applies in case where highly speculative securities were sold to elderly persons. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 28, 2007 | |
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C054705
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David A. v. Victor D.
Divorce court has continuing exclusive jurisdiction over custody award terminating natural parent's rights and permitting children's adoption by stepparent. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 28, 2007 | |
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S156335
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In re Antonio P.
Order |
|
Oct. 26, 2007 | ||
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S155425
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In re Gomez
Order |
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Oct. 26, 2007 | ||
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S148687
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People v. Tackett
Order |
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Oct. 26, 2007 | ||
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S152830
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People v. Schnabel
Order |
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Oct. 26, 2007 | ||
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S155872
|
Shaputis on Habeas Cortpus
Order |
|
Oct. 26, 2007 | ||
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S156149
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Virginia Surety Inc. v. W.C.A.B. (Wragg)
Order |
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Oct. 26, 2007 | ||
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S155960
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Tenet Doctors Medical Center v. W.C.A.B.
Order |
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Oct. 26, 2007 | ||
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S156620
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People v. Strier
Order |
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Oct. 26, 2007 | ||
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S153920
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People v. Chavez
Order |
|
Oct. 26, 2007 | ||
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B195412
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Moore v. City of Los Angeles
Peace officer may not raise statute of limitations defense for first time in writ for administrative mandate. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 25, 2007 | |
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F050822
|
People v. Givan
Extension of civil commitment is proper where record shows implicit waiver of defendant's right to trial by jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2007 | |
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B197860
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Gonzalez v. Munoz
Failure to extend temporary custody order protecting minor child against mother's abuser without establishing paternity violates DVPA. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 25, 2007 | |
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S040527
|
People v. DePriest
Sufficient evidence supports felony murder based on robbery and attempted rape where parolee found with property of naked victim found near dumpster. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2007 | |
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S040527
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People v. DePriest
Order |
|
Oct. 25, 2007 | ||
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S155571
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People v. Arias
Order |
|
Oct. 25, 2007 | ||
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S155749
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People v. Ashton
Order |
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Oct. 25, 2007 | ||
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S155130
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Cooper (Peter George) on H.C.
Order |
|
Oct. 25, 2007 | ||
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S155589
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Morongo Band of Mission Indians v. State Water Resources Control Board
Order |
|
Oct. 25, 2007 | ||
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S143777
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McQuarters v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Oct. 25, 2007 | ||
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05-10053
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U.S. v. Banks
VICAR requires defendant's gang-related purpose in committing crime to be more than merely incidental. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2007 | |
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S145231
|
People v. Lamas
Felony gun offense instructions are prejudicial where they require jury to find only that defendant committed misdemeanor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 25, 2007 |