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National Wildlife Federation v. National Marine Fisheries Service
District court correctly determined that biological opinion of proposed operations in Columbia River System was structurally flawed.
Environmental Law Apr. 13, 2007
U.S. v. Gamba
Magistrate judge may preside over closing arguments if defense counsel agreed to such appointment for tactical reasons, even if client did not consent.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 2007
Stilwell v. Smith & Nephew Inc.
Despite expert testimony of manufacturing defect, makers of medical device are granted summary judgment where patient cannot prove failed screw's intended duration.
Civil Procedure Apr. 13, 2007
California Farm Bureau Federation v. California State Water Resources Control Board
Order
Apr. 13, 2007
People v. Garcia
Order
Apr. 13, 2007
California School Employees Association v. Livingston Union School District
School policy waiving employee's right to hearing violates due process where mailed suspension notice does not provide realistic opportunity to respond.
Education Apr. 13, 2007
People v. Barry Anderson
Jury may consider children's heightened risk of harm in determining whether defendant moved them substantial distance to constitute kidnapping for molestation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 2007
People v. Gastello
Defendant arrested and brought to jail with drugs in pocket does not 'bring' drugs into prison.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 2007
In re Olson
Court improperly fails to issue OSC in granting former Symbionese Liberation Army member affirmative relief.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 13, 2007
Frank v. County of Los Angeles
Minority employees fail to show racial discrimination where all county officers could apply to be sheriffs and are underpaid regardless of race.
Civil Rights Apr. 13, 2007
Austin B. v. Escondido Union School District
To constitute battery, physical contact between special education teacher and severely autistic pupil must be both unreasonable and intended to inflict harm.
Education Apr. 13, 2007
Woodward Park Homeowners Association Inc. v. City of Fresno (Zinkin)
City of Fresno's approval of new commercial development on vacant land violated CEQA.
Environmental Law Apr. 13, 2007
Mark B., a Minor
Juvenile court and referee hearing dependency case may lawfully impose sanctions against attorney whose frivolous conflict motion delays proceedings.
Juveniles Apr. 13, 2007
Coha v. S.C. (Witkin)
Order
Apr. 12, 2007
Harris v. S.C. (People)
Order
Apr. 12, 2007
Mansour v. Degas
Court properly refuses to set aside dismissal order where counsel moves to vacate more than 10 months after receiving notice.
Civil Procedure Apr. 12, 2007
Alexander L., a Minor
Gang expert testimony lacks proper foundation to sustain gang enhancement allegation under STEP Act.
Juveniles Apr. 12, 2007
Savaglio v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Local paper that successfully unseals records filed by retailer in writ proceedings is denied attorney fees.
Civil Procedure Apr. 12, 2007
People v. Bradus
Court is required to expunge drug conviction following termination of probation even though defendant has outstanding attorney fees and costs.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 12, 2007
Imran Q., a Minor
Juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in awarding attorney fees and costs to collect restitution.
Attorneys Apr. 12, 2007
People v. Berry
Order
Apr. 12, 2007
People v. Carmona
Order
Apr. 12, 2007
People v. Cole
Order
Apr. 12, 2007
People v. Costello
Order
Apr. 12, 2007
Firchow v. Citibank (South Dakota)
Order
Apr. 12, 2007
People v. Fonseca
Order
Apr. 12, 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. 12, 2007
Jordan v. City of Sacramento
If attorney belatedly files suit in reliance on municipality's misstatement of accessible law, city is not estopped from asserting statute of limitations defense.
Government Apr. 12, 2007
Professional Engineers in California Government v. Kempton
Proposition 35 implicitly repealed portions of Government Code that regulated private contracting for architectural and engineering services by government agencies.
Government Apr. 12, 2007
People v. Superior Court (Vidal)
Trial court's pretrial determination of defendant's mental retardation is appealable, and need not be primarily based on defendant's IQ test scores.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 12, 2007