| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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C049246
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Aaronoff v. Martinez-Senftner
One-year revival period for sexual abuse claims against third parties was not applicable when alleged abuse related to parental relationship. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B180540
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Mayer v. L & B Real Estate
Court's quieting title in favor of plaintiffs is not proper where quiet title action was filed after limitations period expired. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B181950
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People v. Noori
Party in business of transmitting money to Iran possessed necessary general intent to be found guilty of non-compliance with licensing requirements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B185850
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Kim v. Superior Court (People)
Words alone are sufficient to constitute act in furtherance of agreement to engage in prostitution when unequivocal and unambiguous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B181303
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Western States Petroleum Association v. South Coast Air Quality Management District
Rule adopted by Air Quality Management District requiring refineries to reduce emissions was feasible and cost effective. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B183788
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Charlotte D., a Minor
Unwed father has constitutionally protected parental rights not subject to termination absent finding of unfitness if he demonstrates full commitment to parental responsibilities. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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C046813
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Californians for Alternatives to Toxics v. California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation (Dow AgroSciences)
California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation's compliance with applicable statutes and regulations constitutes CEQA compliance. |
Environmental Law |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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S136294
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Costa v. Superior Court (Lockyer)
Variance between version of initiative submitted to attorney general and version circulated should not be withheld from ballot if not misleading. |
Government |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B181446
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Capri v. L.A. Fitness International
Release and waiver provision in health club agreement did not bar cause of action for negligence per se based upon statutory violation. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B180135
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Marriage of Jackson
Evidence other than Michael Jackson's stipulation with ex-wife should have been considered before termination of her parental rights. |
Family Law |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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G034933
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Rodriguez v. American Technologies Inc.
Court lacks power to deny petition to compel arbitration on state law grounds where parties expressly agreed to be bound by FAA. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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E036402
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People v. Scheller
Statements made to parole office after guilty plea was entered but before it was withdrawn were inadmissible as substantive evidence of guilt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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D045332
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Krontz v. City of San Diego (Chief of Police, City of San Diego)
Suspension of club owner's nude entertainment permit for violating city ordinance did not amount to prior restraint. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B172737
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Prospect Medical Group Inc. v. Northridge Emergency Medical Group
California Health and Safety Code does not prohibit non-contracted emergency room physicians from 'balance billing' individual patients. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B175639
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People v. Vasquez
Court's failure to instruct jury on imperfect self-defense during accused's trial for murder of his cousin was erroneous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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C049516
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McCarthy v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Judge properly calculated penalties against employer under reformed Labor Code section. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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B175149
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Dunn v. County of Santa Barbara
Property owner's regulatory takings claims are ripe for adjudication after county stated it will not allow subdivision of property. |
Real Property |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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E037079
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City of Rancho Cucamonga v. Regional Water Quality Control Board-Santa Ana Region (County of San Bernardino)
City waived its right to challenge adminstrative record by not making objection at or prior to informal hearing. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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S118561
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Kinsman v. Unocal Corp.
Landowner having no control over condition cannot be liable for injuries inflicted by independent contractor on another contractor's employee. |
Torts |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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G032301
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Crawford v. Weather Shield Mfg. Inc.
Manufacturer was obligated to pay defense costs of developer where contract expressly provided that obligation was not dependent on fault. |
Contracts |
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Jun. 15, 2006 | |
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04-55838
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U.S. v. Novak
Garnishment of pension plan funds pursuant to Mandatory Victims Restitution Act is not barred by ERISA anti-alienation provision. |
Employment Law |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | |
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03-16340
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Kohlrautz v. Oilmen Participation Corp.
Denial of court-appointed receiver's summary judgment motion is proper where he may assert official immunity as defense under Nevada law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | |
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05-55265
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Yee v. Duncan
Where prosecutor failed to offer gender-neutral explanation for peremptory challenge, district court properly granted defendant's writ of habeas corpus. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | |
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04-10192
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U.S. v. Valerio
Conviction for felon in firearm possession is proper where prior state conviction was not invalidated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | |
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04-72322
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Johnson v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Amendment to applicable Internal Revenue Code section did not apply to party's lump sum tax deduction for alimony. |
Taxation |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | |
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04-50183
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U.S. v. Bridgeforth
In distribution of controlled substance case, court's limitations on impeachment of informant did not violate defendant's right of confrontation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | |
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S141687
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Smith v. Wells Fargo Bank
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | ||
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S141889
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Kaufman & Broad Communities v. Performance Plastering
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | ||
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04-55840
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Jensen v. Pliler
Confrontation Clause did not bar admission of hearsay statements by deceased declarant made to his attorney. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 14, 2006 | |
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S141366
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Jones (Phillip) on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Jun. 14, 2006 |