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Citizens for a Megaplex-Free Alameda v. City of Alameda (Alameda Entertainment Associates LP)
Where city planned to rehabilitate historic theater, there is no new information that would require environmental impact report.
Environmental Law Apr. 25, 2007
Indyway Investment v. Cooper
Notice of appeal filed by non-attorney trustee is valid where trust obtains legal representation within reasonable time.
Probate and Trusts Apr. 25, 2007
Brian G., a Minor
Extension of juvenile's commitment under Extended Detention Act is not unconstitutional if supported by substantial evidence.
Juveniles Apr. 25, 2007
Forrest v. State of California Dept. of Corporations
Court may dismiss vexatious litigant's meritorious claim during pendency of litigation if she is subject to pre-filing order and unrepresented.
Civil Procedure Apr. 25, 2007
InfiNet Marketing Services Inc. v. American Motorists Insurance Co.
Insurance broker, who introduced client companies to employee leasing company, is not a third-party beneficiary of insurance contract.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 25, 2007
People v. Perrusquia
Fact that officer's suspicions of criminal activity proved true cannot be used to retroactively justify defendant's detention.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 25, 2007
Roush v. Seagate Technology, LLC
Court denies disqualification of counsel where counsel given information from former coworker about plaintiff's case in unrelated suit.
Attorneys Apr. 25, 2007
Fladeboe v. American Isuzu Motors Inc.
Under doctrine of implied findings, reviewing court must infer that trial court impliedly made every factual finding necessary to support its decision.
Civil Procedure Apr. 25, 2007
Bravo v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Plaintiff's peremptory challenge to judge is timely where second action against county is not continuation of earlier case.
Judges Apr. 24, 2007
City of Watsonville v. Corrigan
City is not required to tender defense before seeking reimbursement from developers pursuant to indemnity agreement.
Contracts Apr. 24, 2007
City of Monte Sereno v. Padgett
City municipal code is not proper basis for attorney fees in public nuisance action by city against property owners.
Attorneys Apr. 24, 2007
Gambini v. Total Renal Care Inc.
Jury may properly find violation of Washington discrimination law if it determines employer's adverse employment decision was motivated, even in part, by employee's disability.
Employment Law Apr. 24, 2007
Seastrom v. Neways Inc.
Court denies class certification where representatives are not typical and would not adequately represent class due to conflicts of interest.
Civil Procedure Apr. 24, 2007
Charlisse C., a Minor
Child's attorney is not disqualified from successive representation where mother fails to show shared information.
Juveniles Apr. 24, 2007
People v. The Broderick Boys
Default judgment enjoining street gang is void for lack of notice if gang is not 'unincorporated association' and only one member is served.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 24, 2007
Fladeboe v. American Isuzu Motors Inc.
Under doctrine of implied findings, reviewing court must infer that trial court impliedly made every factual finding necessary to support its decision.
Civil Procedure Apr. 24, 2007
U.S. v. Castillo-Basa
If issue of defendant's veracity was decided at prior trial for different offense, later prosecution for perjury is barred by double jeopardy.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 24, 2007
Levy v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
There is no minimum standard for determining required repairs for restoring insured vehicle to pre-accident condition.
Insurance Apr. 24, 2007
Helen W., A Minor
Mother's parental rights are properly terminated where finding of adoptability is supported by substantial evidence.
Family Law Apr. 24, 2007
Bates v. United Parcel Service
Order
Apr. 24, 2007
People v. Schnabel
Court in child molestation case properly admits into evidence defendant's prior sex offenses and instructs jury on their use.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 24, 2007
Morrow v. Los Angeles Unified School District
Published statements criticizing principal's handling of student brawls is protected speech under anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Apr. 23, 2007
Poway Royal Mobilehome Owners Association v. City of Poway
Sale of mobilehome park financed by city's issuance of tax-exempt bond financing must satisfy requirements of Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Taxation Apr. 23, 2007
Heiman v. WCAB (Aguilera)
Homeowners association and property manager are both liable for workers' compensation when employee of unlicensed contractor is injured first day on job.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 23, 2007
Jordan v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Prior litigation finding insurer's policy interpretation 'reasonable' does not justify summary disposition of insured's bad faith claim.
Insurance Apr. 23, 2007
Herring v. Richmond Medical Center, et.al.
Order
Apr. 23, 2007
APCC Services, Inc. v. Sprint Commun. Co., L.P., et al.
Order
Apr. 23, 2007
Nixon v. Reproductive Health, et. al.
Order
Apr. 23, 2007
Her v. California
Order
Apr. 23, 2007
Escamilla v. California
Order
Apr. 23, 2007