| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A104009
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People v. Quintanilla
Instruction permitting jury to consider evidence of defendant's previous domestic violence charges was improper but harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 16, 2005 | |
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S137460
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Davis v. Apple Computer
Order |
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Nov. 16, 2005 | ||
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S138215
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In re Barber on Habeas Corpus
Order |
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Nov. 16, 2005 | ||
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03-30387
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U.S. v. Moreno-Hernandez
Oregon conviction for fourth-degree assault committed in presence of victim's child is violent felony under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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03-56547
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Ventura Packers Inc. v. F/V Jeanine Kathleen
Although plaintiff returned vessel owners' security, district court did not lose in rem jurisdiction. |
Maritime Law |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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S136655
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Yamagiwa v. City of Half Moon Bay (CA Coastal Commission)
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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S126715:ord
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Soukup v. Hafif
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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S126864
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Soukup v. Stock
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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S128429
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Flatley v. Mauro
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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S137582
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Regan v. Price
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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S137375
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In re R. (M.)
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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S137568
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Board v. S.C. (The Copley Press)
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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02-16537
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Porter v. California Dept. of Corrections
Court erred in ruling for California Department of Corrections in sexual harassment suit. |
Employment Law |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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03-16218
|
Yellow Cab Co. of Sacramento v. Yellow Cab of Elk Grove Inc.
Burden of proof regarding validity and protectability of unregistered mark lies with party seeking trademark protection. |
Intellectual Property |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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05-15005
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Friendly House v. Napolitano
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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04-35028
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Stead v. United States
Taxpayer bears loss when funds disappear from banking account that had been levied by IRS. |
Taxation |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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03-16194
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Wells Fargo Bank N.A. v. Boutris
California's per diem loan-interest statute is not preempted by federal law. |
Real Property |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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03-10711
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U.S. v. Cirino
Puerto Rican convictions may constitute prior felony convictions under sentencing guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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03-55894
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. v. Grokster Ltd.
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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04-50193
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U.S. v. Hall
Admission of hearsay statements at proceeding to revoke defendant's supervised release did not violate his confrontation rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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03-56703
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Kourtis v. Cameron
Owners of film concept can bring infringement lawsuit against James Cameron. |
Intellectual Property |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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04-35389
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Louis v. U.S. Dept. of Labor
Privacy Act precludes Labor department from releasing documents compiled in anticipation of litigation. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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99-10478
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U.S. v. King
Order |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | ||
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03-56511
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Dunlap v. Credit Protection Assoc.
Debt collection agency did not make deceptive representations in attempting to collect debt from plaintiff. |
Torts |
|
Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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02-10545
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U.S. v. Trevino
Defendant's conviction for tax evasion is upheld despite erroneous jury instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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03-16932
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Jefferson v. Budge
District court erred in dismissing mixed habeas petition without first offering petitioner options to proceed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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02-56818
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Diaz v. Gates
Man who lost employment opportunities while falsely imprisoned may sue police department under RICO. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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03-15823
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Attorney General of Guam v. Torres
Guam's courts may be treated as state courts for purpose of 'Younger' abstention doctrine. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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05-50444
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U.S. v. Fidler
Bond condition that results in de facto detention of defendant is proper because amount is necessary to reasonably assure attendance at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2005 | |
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04-50055
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U.S. v. Dupas
Supreme Court holding making Sentencing Guidelines advisory may be applied retroactively. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 15, 2005 |