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People v. Goodwillie
Defendant's due process rights were violated when court misinformed him regarding eligibility for good behavior credits under plea bargain.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 14, 2007
Wallace v. City of San Diego
Substantial evidence supports jury's finding that employer took retaliatory actions against plaintiff in violation of Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Employment Law Feb. 14, 2007
TN Secondary School Athletic Assn. v. Brentwood Academy
Order
Feb. 14, 2007
Frantz v. Hazey
Order
Feb. 13, 2007
Ochoa v. Fordel Inc.
In disqualification of counsel case, attorney meets his burden of proving he was not exposed to confidential information material to plaintiffs' lawsuit.
Attorneys Feb. 13, 2007
People v. Hernandez
Vehicle's display of facially valid temporary operating permits and lack of license plates does not give rise to reasonable suspicion to detain vehicle.
Constitutional Law Feb. 13, 2007
Black Hills Investments Inc. v. Albertson's Inc.
Contracts violated law where they provided for sale of unsubdivided parcels before seller recorded parcel map in compliance with Subdivision Map Act.
Real Property Feb. 13, 2007
Opinion of Brown
Person may not simultaneously serve on board of directors of two distinct water districts whose interests are incompatible.
Government Feb. 13, 2007
Rudnick v. State Bar
Petitioner seeking reinstatement to State Bar fails to satisfy burden of proof regarding rehabilitation.
Attorneys Feb. 13, 2007
Castillo v. Express Escrow Co.
Escrow agent for mobile home sale must hold funds in escrow upon receiving written notice of dispute between buyer and seller.
Real Property Feb. 13, 2007
U.S. v. Mercado
District court did not err in sentencing when it considered criminal activity which defendants had been charged in indictment but were acquitted.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 13, 2007
People v. Smith
Conviction is proper where defendant never asked for attorney during interrogation where he admitted involvement in murders.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 13, 2007
People v. Towne
Order
Feb. 12, 2007
Brendlin v. California
Order
Feb. 12, 2007
Diaz v. International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, Local 13
Court erroneously dismisses plaintiffs' claim against labor union for breach of duty of fair representation.
Labor Law Feb. 9, 2007
U.S. v. Valle-Montalbo
Prior conviction for possessing methamphetamine for sale in violation of state statute is 'drug trafficking offense' for purposes of federal sentencing enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 9, 2007
Hale v. Norton
National Park Service acted reasonably in requiring environmental assessment pursuant to National Environmental Policy Act.
Environmental Law Feb. 9, 2007
Stephanie-Cardona v. Smith's Food and Drug Centers Inc.
In breach of contract case, plaintiff's notice of appeal is untimely where it did not satisfy 30-day filing requirement.
Civil Procedure Feb. 9, 2007
Bravo-Pedroza v. Gonzales
Res judicata bars Secretary of Homeland Security from initiating second deportation case on basis of charge that could have been brought in first case.
Immigration Feb. 9, 2007
Uttecht, Supt. WA v. Brown
Order
Feb. 7, 2007
Van Slyke v. Gibson
In real estate transaction case, sellers are not required to first seek mediation in order to recover attorney fees.
Real Property Feb. 7, 2007
Shisler v. Sanfer Sports Cars Inc.
Court lacks personal jurisdiction where car business incorporated in Florida did not have minimum contacts with California.
Civil Procedure Feb. 7, 2007
People v. Zackery
Information recorded by court clerk in minutes and abstract of judgment, which was inconsistent with judge's pronouncement of sentence, constitutes error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 7, 2007
Towns v. Davidson
Doctrine of primary assumption of risk precluded injured skier from recovering damages for injuries caused by ski resort employee.
Torts Feb. 7, 2007
Conservatorship of Ben C.
'Anders/Wende' procedures do not apply where conservatorship of person suffering from mental disorder is re-established.
Conservatorship Feb. 7, 2007
In re Walker
Relief granted where it is reasonably probable that verdict would have been different if evidence of intimate partner battering was introduced at trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 7, 2007
Morse v. Frederick
Order
Feb. 6, 2007
Hightower v. Roman Catholic Bishop of Sacramento
Plaintiff's lawsuit against Roman Catholic Bishop alleging childhood sexual abuse by priest is time-barred.
Civil Procedure Feb. 6, 2007
Robinzine v. Vicory
Denial of special motion to strike is not proper where plaintiff cannot establish prima facie case for malicious prosecution claim.
Civil Procedure Feb. 6, 2007
Weber v. John Crane Inc.
Evidence that mesothelioma patient does not recall manufacturer's name, without more, is insufficient to establish that manufacturer did not cause his injuries.
Civil Procedure Feb. 6, 2007