| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B168657
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People v. Tapia
Defendant carrying gun on public sidewalk violated law prohibiting possession of firearm in school zone. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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A105488
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Borders Online v. State Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization properly determined that online bookstore was required to collect use tax from its California customers. |
Taxation |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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B171419
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People v. Pacific Landmark
Manager of limited liability company who participated in criminal conduct while performing duties as manager is not immune from personal liability. |
Corporations |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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G033673
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People v. Taulton
Records of prior convictions are not 'testimonial' and thus not subject to confrontation requirement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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D042950
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Huntingdon Life Sciences Inc. v. Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty USA Inc.
Where cause of action alleges both protected and unprotected activity, it will be subject to anti-SLAPP statute. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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D045823
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Baustert v. Superior Court (People)
Unavailability of trial witness due to vacation does not constitute good cause for continuance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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S115738
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Warrick v. Superior Court (City of Los Angeles Police Dept.)
'Pitchess' motion need only demonstrate that scenario of alleged officer misconduct could or might have occurred. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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F045372
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People v. Whitney
Defendant's convictions in Texas for indecency with child were sexually violent offenses under SVP Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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C047871
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People v. Reed
Conviction for attempted possession of controlled substance does not support sentence enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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G033119
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People v. Rhodes
Court's failure to instruct jury on self-defense had prejudicial impact on defendant accused of shooting at occupied vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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F044054
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People v. Calderon
Defendant who fatally collided with other motorist during high-speed police chase is entitled to new murder trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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A102620
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People v. Brady
Intervening acts of victim did not absolve defendant of responsibility for victim's death. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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S119066
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In re Salazar
Exculpatory evidence allegedly suppressed by district attorney's office was not 'material.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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S124286
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Snowney v. Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
California court has jurisdiction to hear lawsuit against Nevada hotel for imposing energy surcharge on guests. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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E030401
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People v. Rodriguez
One strike law allows trial court to impose concurrent terms for multiple lewd acts against multiple victims. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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A108321
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Hypertouch Inc. v. Superior Court (Perry Johnson Inc.)
Court order requiring class members to 'opt-in' to lawsuit is invalid. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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B176299
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Acosta v. SI Corp.
Award of costs must be preceded by itemized review by court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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G032727
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McCann v. Lucky Money Inc.
Currency exchange business is not obligated to disclose profits or rate at which it purchases foreign currency to customers. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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G034294
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Truong v. Orange County Sheriff's Dept.
Defendant's excessive force allegation is invalid because it calls into question validity of her conviction for obstruction. |
Civil Rights |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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A103128
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Hosanna Homes v. County of Alameda Social Services Agency
Foster family has right to sever its relationship with one foster family agency in order to be licensed with another. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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A108890
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Carlos E., a Minor
Legal guardian appointed by juvenile court is not entitled to reunification services. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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B176464
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Cramer v. Superior Court of Los Angeles
Sums for transcript preparation may not be considered in calculating retirement benefits for county court reporters. |
Employment Law |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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C045691
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Beyer v. Tahoe Sands Resort
'Owner' in rule regarding servient tenement is owner of full legal and equitable title. |
Real Property |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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S118052
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People v. Thomas
Order |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | ||
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B173641
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Sunderland v. Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Support Co.
Employer is not liable under 'commercial traveler rule' for tort committed by employee at drive-through restaurant during business trip. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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D044211
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Forensis Group Inc. v. Frantz, Townsend & Foldenauer
Expert may seek equitable indemnification against attorney who retained him for client who is suing expert for professional negligence. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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D044733
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Ruiz v. Herman Weissker Inc.
Hirer's agent is not liable to independent contractor's employee for injuries primarily caused by negligence of independent contractor. |
Torts |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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G033455
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Irvine Valley College Academic Senate v. Board of Trustees of the South Orange County Community College District
Adoption of new faculty hiring policies requires agreement between college academic senate and district board. |
Education |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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G034330
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Holcomb v. U.S. Bank National Association
Plaintiff who did not fit any definition of vexatious litigant was not required to obtain leave to file appeal. |
Civil Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 | |
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H026476
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People v. Lopez
Defense attorney's failure to object to evidence against his own witnesses requires new trial for client. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 26, 2005 |