| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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02-50355
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U.S. v. Afshari
Defendants accused of sending money to terrorist organization failed to establish First Amendment defense. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 27, 2005 | |
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03-35411
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Scott v. U.S. Trustee (In re Doser)
Preparer of bankruptcy petition violated federal law by engaging in deceptive and unfair acts pertaining to clients. |
Bankruptcy |
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Sep. 27, 2005 | |
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01-55716
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Brambles v. Duncan
Habeas petitioner was not entitled to equitable tolling because district court did not 'affirmatively mislead' him about filing deadline. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 27, 2005 | |
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S111985
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People v. Perez
Defendant caught with methamphetamine precursors intended for sale is not culpable for possession with intent to manufacture. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 27, 2005 | |
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04-16334
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American Bankers Assoc. v. Gould
Federal credit reporting act preempts at least portion of state privacy law's affiliate-sharing provisions. |
Banking |
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Sep. 27, 2005 | |
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S136473
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Singleton v. S.C. (People)
Order |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | ||
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S042278
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People v. Samuels
Order |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | ||
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S136562
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Anand v. A.B.C. (Department of)
Order |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | ||
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S136040
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People v. Dye
Order |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | ||
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S137043
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Boudreaux (Ray Michael) on H.C.
Order |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | ||
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03-30456
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U.S. v. Combs
'Knock and announce' rule does not require an actual knock as long as police acted reasonably under totality of circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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C046460
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Filip v. Bucurenciu
Application of Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act to transactions associated with Nevada property settlement agreement is constitutional. |
Business Law |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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A108693
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Coffey v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant convicted of 'wobbler' offense is not entitled to return of DNA samples. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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A089623
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People v. Castille
Statements obtained in joint interview of three defendants were properly admitted at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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D042426
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US Ecology Inc. v. State of California
Plaintiff seeking recovery on promissory estoppel theory must prove that defendant's breach was substantial factor in causing damages. |
Contracts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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S119067
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People v. Wright
Trial court was not required to allow testimony that expert relied upon to conclude defendant was delusional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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S117370
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People v. Randle
Trial court erred in refusing to instruct on imperfect defense of others. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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B175633
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Angela A., a Minor
Stepfather is entitled to have request for 'presumed father' status considered by juvenile court. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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D043104
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Escondido Union School District v. Casa Suenos De Oro Inc.
Landowner facing eminent domain was properly awarded compensation for manufactured home on land. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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B177605
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Lowry v. Gutierrez
Officer had reasonable cause to stop driver on suspicion of drunk driving based on report from anonymous cellphone caller. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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C047014
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People v. Keichler
Restitution to victims of crime can include cost of spiritual healing ceremony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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C037254
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Bronco Wine Company v. Jolly
Federally approved certificates of label approval for wine brands are not protected by takings clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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B171775
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Ingels v. Westwood One Broadcasting Services Inc.
Caller who was discouraged from participating in radio talk show due to his age failed to establish discrimination claim. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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H023394
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People v. Pena
Admission of out-of-court statement implicating defendants as gang members violated Confrontation Clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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H027422
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Law Offices of Dixon R. Howell v. Valley
Trial court has discretion to dismiss action for attorney fees where attorney fails to give requisite notice of client's right to arbitration. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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F043471
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Helmer v. Bingham Toyota Isuzu
Employee who was fraudulently induced to leave prior job for new job is entitled to future lost income. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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G032638
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Roe v. McDonald's Corp.
Plaintiff who was allegedly assaulted in restroom of mall restaurant failed to establish negligence claim. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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G033796
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Romano v. Mercury Insurance Co.
Uninsured motorist provider must cover claim of policyholder who was not compensated by insolvent insurer. |
Insurance |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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B174101
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Trop v. Sony Picture Entertainment Inc.
Assistant director who was fired while pregnant failed to establish discrimination claim. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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G034437
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Cal West Nurseries Inc. v. Superior Court (A.J. West Ranch LLC)
Duty of loyalty to original client prohibits lawyer from representing second client to any extent. |
Attorneys |
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Sep. 26, 2005 |