| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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H028532
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Marriage of Williams
Trial court errs in attributing income to wealthy father's home equity in calculating child support obligation. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 6, 2007 | |
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C053568
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Drybread v. Chipain Chiropractic Corp.
Limitation precluding attorney fees on contract claims does not apply to prevailing party in dismissed unlawful detainer action sounded in tort. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 2007 | |
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S143287
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Hernandez v. City of Hanford
City ordinance prohibiting furniture sales in specific area with limited exception for large department stores does not violate equal protection clause |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 6, 2007 | |
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S137583
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Joshua S., a Minor
Children living with guardian in Canada are not eligible for aid under California's Aid to Families with Dependent Children-Foster Care program. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 6, 2007 | |
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A114686
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In re Barker
Parole Board's decision denying parole for convicted murderer is invalid where it is based on findings not supported by 'some evidence.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 6, 2007 | |
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06-30488
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U.S. v. Lenihan
Conviction and collateral consequence are valid where defendant cannot show they did not knowingly and intelligently waive their right to counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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05-56261
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield v. Unity Outpatient Surgery Center Inc.
District court fails to provide reasoning in granting stay to defendants allegedly involved in fraudulent billing of medical insurance for unnecessary medical services. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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06-15086
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Aholelei v. Dept. of Public Safety, State of Hawaii
Hawaii state officials are entitled to sovereign immunity in suit alleging inmates beat fellow prisoner. |
Torts |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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04-70765
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Landin-Zavala v. Gonzales
Application for cancellation of removal is properly denied where continuous physical presence does not accrue after formal exclusion order. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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04-71335
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Kharana v. Gonzales
Lawful U.S. permanent resident's offense of fraudulently appropriating more than $10,000, qualifies as aggravated felony under INA. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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05-1074
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Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Inc.
Individual's sexual discrimination lawsuit is untimely where alleged unlawful employment practices occurred more than 180 days from filing EEOC charge. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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05-16071
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Rogers v. County of San Joaquin
Parents' Fourth and 14th Amendment rights were violated when children were removed from home without warrant. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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05-50474
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U.S. v. Doe
Restitution can be awarded to overseas child victims of sexual exploitation committed by U.S. citizen traveling abroad. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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03-74661
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Covarrubias v. Gonzales
Asylum petitioner who admitted to helping brother unlawfully enter United States is barred from showing good moral character in deportation proceeding. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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02-17413
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NASD Dispute Resolution Inc. v. Judicial Council of the State of California
District court judgment dismissing suit involving more comprehensive California ethical standards for commercial arbitrators, is vacated. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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B193566
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Los Angeles Unified School District v. Superior Court (City of Long Beach)
City of Long Beach and City Attorney are entitled to obtain public records from LAUSD under California Public Records Act. |
Government |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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F049845
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People v. Tripp
Conviction for possession of methamphetamine must be reversed where there is no substantial evidence defendant knew powder was controlled substance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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B188077
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McDonald v. Antelope Valley Community College District
Claims for violation of Fair Employment and Housing Act must be filed within one-year from date upon which unlawful practice occurred. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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B191821
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People v. $20,110 United States Currency
Forfeiture of $20,110 in currency, found during execution of search warrant in residence, is not proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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C052981
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Sacramento County Alliance of Law Enforcement v. County of Sacramento
Civil service employee loses to county in case where he was passed over for job he was eligible for. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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G035681
|
Haluck v. Ricoh Electronics Inc.
Judgment for defendants in employment discrimination case reversed where trial judge's misconduct so infected proceedings as to deprive plaintiffs of fair trial. |
Judges |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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B185956
|
Colburn v. The Northern Trust Co.
Creditor claims that would allow former wife and children to benefit from both testator's trust and dissolution judgment violate no-contest clause. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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H030099
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H.B. Fuller Co. v. Doe
'Oblique averments' warning employees to maintain confidentiality of information disclosed in town hall meeting do not justify keeping documents under seal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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05-16071
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Rogers v. County of San Joaquin
Parents' Fourth and 14th Amendment rights were violated when children were removed from home without warrant. |
Family Law |
|
Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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05-50474
|
U.S. v. Doe
Restitution can be awarded to overseas child victims of sexual exploitation committed by U.S. citizen traveling abroad. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 5, 2007 | |
|
03-74661
|
Covarrubias v. Gonzales
Asylum petitioner who admitted to helping brother unlawfully enter United States is barred from showing good moral character in deportation proceeding. |
Immigration |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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02-17413
|
NASD Dispute Resolution Inc. v. Judicial Council of the State of California
District court judgment dismissing suit involving more comprehensive California ethical standards for commercial arbitrators, is vacated. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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06-30488
|
U.S. v. Lenihan
Conviction and collateral consequence are valid where defendant cannot show they did not knowingly and intelligently waive their right to counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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B193566
|
Los Angeles Unified School District v. Superior Court (City of Long Beach)
City of Long Beach and City Attorney are entitled to obtain public records from LAUSD under California Public Records Act. |
Government |
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Jun. 5, 2007 | |
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B187256
|
Hollywood Screentest of America Inc. v. NBC Universal Inc.
Trial court properly grants summary judgment in favor of NBC in dispute over reality television show. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 5, 2007 |