| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A107553
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Union Bank of California v. Superior Court (Grafton Partners LP)
Bank's internal documents prepared in contemplation of suspicious activity reports are absolutely privileged. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 30, 2005 | |
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B174453
|
Mejia v. City of Los Angeles (California Home Development LLC)
Home developer planning project that would affect traffic and wildlife must submit environmental impact report. |
Environmental Law |
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Aug. 30, 2005 | |
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B174458
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Buchanan v. Maxfield Enterprises Inc.
Retail store that expelled customer in handcuffs amid 'media circus' cannot claim litigation privilege. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 30, 2005 | |
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01-35028
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Skokomish Indian Tribe v. United States
Indian tribe's lawsuit against city and utility for hydroelectric project that flooded tribal lands was properly dismissed. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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04-15332
|
Gerling Global Reinsurance Corp. of America v. Garamendi
Insurers of Holocaust-era policies were prevailing parties entitled to award of reasonable attorney fees. |
Insurance |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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03-74533
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Ruiz v. Gonzales
Immigrant convicted of theft and domestic violence is not entitled to relief from removal. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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04-10401
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U.S. v. Fay
House guest did not have reasonable expectation of privacy in open duffle bag kept in common laundry room. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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03-71896
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Limon v. Gonzales
Order |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | ||
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04-16699
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Cossu v. Jefferson Pilot Securities Corp. (In re Cossu)
Bankruptcy court will reconsider damages owed to investment firm by registered representative who deceived customers. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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03-16878
|
Mothershed v. Justices of the Supreme Court
Court rules requiring attorneys practicing in state are qualified do not violate First Amendment rights of potential clients. |
Attorneys |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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03-30413
|
U.S. v. Harrington
After completion of direct appeal of federal conviction, appointment of counsel for motion for new trial is not constitutionally guaranteed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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03-73689
|
Kelava v. Gonzales
Alien who engaged in terrorist activity during 1970s is ineligible for discretionary relief. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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04-15969
|
Campbell v. Allied Van Lines Inc.
Plaintiffs whose property was damaged during move are entitled to attorney fees from carrier. |
Torts |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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02-56572
|
Genzler v. Longanbach
Order |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | ||
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04-30243
|
U.S. v. Marquez
Random, additional screening procedure at airport is reasonable under Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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03-35799
|
Thomas v. City of Tacoma
Plaintiff's failure to recover on all theories of liability in civil rights action does not bar recovery of attorney fees. |
Attorneys |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
|
S132399
|
People v. Saphao
Order |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | ||
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S132605
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People v. Sloan
Order |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | ||
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D044442
|
Marriage of McClellan
Parent was not entitled to omit accrued interest from child support arrearages. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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B176503
|
Communications Relay Corp. v. County of Los Angeles
Property owners may not construct water wells without identifying person holding water well contractor's license as person responsible for construction. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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C046809
|
Berg v. Davi
Attorney discipline proceedings are sufficient basis for rejection of application for real estate salesperson's license. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
|
G034444
|
Roden v. Amerisourcebergen Corp.
Order compelling post-judgment discovery was not appealable. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
|
D045374
|
Chapman v. Superior Court (Malcolm)
Port district commissioner convicted of having financial interest in contract cannot maintain legal malpractice claim against agency and its counsel. |
Government |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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A105198
|
People v. Houston
Prosecution can introduce DNA evidence recovered from bullet even though forensic biologist removed all biological material from bullet. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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D044294
|
Woodridge Escondido Property Owners Association v. Nielsen
Homeowner must remove portion of deck that encroaches on easement on his neighbor's property. |
Real Property |
|
Aug. 29, 2005 | |
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02-16917
|
Allen v. Calderon
Sufficient evidence of defendant's incompetence was presented to warrant competency hearing. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Aug. 24, 2005 | |
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02-56989
|
Sparling v. Daou
Allegation that company officers recognized revenues before labor had begun on contract projects suffices to show material misrepresentation. |
Securities |
|
Aug. 24, 2005 | |
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03-35333
|
Kennedy v. Ridgefield City
Police officer who increased known risk of danger to plaintiff is not entitled to qualified immunity. |
Government |
|
Aug. 24, 2005 | |
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04-15744
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. v. Liberatore
Government is not vicariously liable for naval chief's negligence while acting outside scope of employment. |
Torts |
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Aug. 24, 2005 | |
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03-55683
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Manshardt v. Federal Judicial Qualifications Committee
Committee formed by senators and private citizen to recommend federal judges does not need Federal Advisory Committee Act charter. |
Government |
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Aug. 24, 2005 |