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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 Aug. 30, 2005
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 Aug. 30, 2005
Buchanan v. Maxfield Enterprises Inc.
Retail store that expelled customer in handcuffs amid 'media circus' cannot claim litigation privilege.
Civil Procedure Aug. 30, 2005
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
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
Ruiz v. Gonzales
Immigrant convicted of theft and domestic violence is not entitled to relief from removal.
Immigration Aug. 29, 2005
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
Limon v. Gonzales
Order
Aug. 29, 2005
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 Aug. 29, 2005
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 Aug. 29, 2005
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 Aug. 29, 2005
Kelava v. Gonzales
Alien who engaged in terrorist activity during 1970s is ineligible for discretionary relief.
Immigration Aug. 29, 2005
Campbell v. Allied Van Lines Inc.
Plaintiffs whose property was damaged during move are entitled to attorney fees from carrier.
Torts Aug. 29, 2005
Genzler v. Longanbach
Order
Aug. 29, 2005
U.S. v. Marquez
Random, additional screening procedure at airport is reasonable under Fourth Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2005
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
People v. Saphao
Order
Aug. 29, 2005
People v. Sloan
Order
Aug. 29, 2005
Marriage of McClellan
Parent was not entitled to omit accrued interest from child support arrearages.
Family Law Aug. 29, 2005
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
Berg v. Davi
Attorney discipline proceedings are sufficient basis for rejection of application for real estate salesperson's license.
Real Property Aug. 29, 2005
Roden v. Amerisourcebergen Corp.
Order compelling post-judgment discovery was not appealable.
Civil Procedure Aug. 29, 2005
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
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 Aug. 29, 2005
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
Allen v. Calderon
Sufficient evidence of defendant's incompetence was presented to warrant competency hearing.
Civil Procedure Aug. 24, 2005
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
Kennedy v. Ridgefield City
Police officer who increased known risk of danger to plaintiff is not entitled to qualified immunity.
Government Aug. 24, 2005
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. v. Liberatore
Government is not vicariously liable for naval chief's negligence while acting outside scope of employment.
Torts Aug. 24, 2005
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 Aug. 24, 2005