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People v. Valdez
Trial court may exclude evidence that murdered fetus would not have survived to birth.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 12, 2005
Carnes v. Superior Court of Placer County
By signing summary judgment order prepared by defense counsel, judge adopts it as his own.
Civil Procedure Aug. 12, 2005
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc. v. Kintetsu Enterprises of America
Member organization comprised of individually owned hotels may not be held liable for alleged Proposition 65 violations by members.
Civil Procedure Aug. 12, 2005
ABF Capital v. Grove Properties
California law applies to mutuality of attorneys' fees provision in contract otherwise governed by New York law.
Civil Procedure Aug. 12, 2005
Visher v. City of Malibu
Residents' petition to compel city to approve development permits was not strategic lawsuit against public participation.
Government Aug. 12, 2005
Viola v. Department of Managed Health Care
Health plans offered to employees that are conditioned on acceptance of binding arbitration are not invalid.
Employment Law Aug. 12, 2005
Geddes v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Campbell)
Reversal of trial court's decision based on ministerial act is not proper basis for Section 170.6 peremptory challenge.
Civil Procedure Aug. 12, 2005
Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Co. v. Time Travel International Inc.
Insurance carrier may pursue action in civil court seeking reimbursement from unlawfully uninsured employer.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 12, 2005
People v. Palacios
Multiple punishment for firearm discharge enhancements based on firing once at single victim was improper.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 12, 2005
Anolik v. EMC Mortgage
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
McCollum on Discipline
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
Bodega Bay Concerned Citizens v. County of Sonoma (Bodega Bay Sunset Property)
County may grant extension of tentative subdivision map after expiration date if application for extension was timely filed.
Real Property Aug. 11, 2005
Salmon Protection and Watershed Network v. County of Marin (Hedlund)
County cannot grant categorical exemption from review of project that may significantly effect environment.
Environmental Law Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Alvarado
Animal cruelty is general intent crime.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 11, 2005
I.M., a Minor
Court may impose restitution for victim's funeral expenses against defendant who was accessory after the fact to murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 11, 2005
Persson v. Smart Inventions Inc.
Person who was fraudulently induced to enter into contract is not required to rescind it in order to sue for fraud.
Contracts Aug. 11, 2005
Smith v. Superior Court (Loreal USA)
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Davey
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Kendrick
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
Quest International v. Icode Corporation
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Juarez
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Kilday
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Jeter
Conflicting jury instructions require reversal of defendant's conviction for assault by prisoner serving life sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 11, 2005
United Investors Life Insurance Co. v. Waddell & Reed Inc.
Plaintiff is sufficiently aggrieved by dismissal of its complaint that it has standing to appeal.
Civil Procedure Aug. 11, 2005
Baldwin Builders v. Coast Plastering Corp.
Attorney fee clause included in indemnity agreement between general contractor and subcontractor is subject to reciprocity principles.
Attorneys Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Fernandez
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Jaffe
Order
Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Howard
Crime of driving with willful disregard for safety while fleeing police is not inherently dangerous felony for purpose of felony-murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 11, 2005
Hudis v. Crawford
Dismissal for lack of standing does not constitute favorable termination on the merits for malicious prosecution purposes.
Torts Aug. 11, 2005
People v. Superior Court (Lopez)
Defendant who is incompetent to stand trial must be placed in hospital or secure treatment facility rather than receive 'alternative placement.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 11, 2005