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Wolf v. Superior Court (Walt Disney Pictures and Television)
Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Wandick
Jul. 22, 2004
Navarette v. Holland
Order
Jul. 22, 2004
Hedges v. Carrigan
U.S. Arbitration Act pre-emption applied to parties' contract because contract was transaction involving interstate commerce.
Contracts Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Wheelock
Issuance of arrest warrant and extradition proceedings against defendant did not trigger right to counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Richardson
Simultaneous burglary of two rooms in apartment does not constitute separate crimes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Whiteley v. Philip Morris Inc.
Court erred in refusing to instruct jury regarding 10-year statutory immunity in suit against tobacco company.
Torts Jul. 22, 2004
In re Anthony J.
Insufficient evidence supported finding that juvenile received stolen car.
Juveniles Jul. 22, 2004
Dickens v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Malicious prosecution action alleging defendants were instrumental in bringing criminal prosecution against plaintiff is subject to anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Laino
Defendant's out-of-state plea of guilty to aggravated assault with gun constitutes prior conviction under Three Strikes Law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Kim v. Southern Sierra Council Boy Scouts of America
Plaintiff's lawsuit seeking promotion to Eagle Scout from Boy Scouts of America failed to state valid cause of action.
Civil Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Blackburn v. Charnley
Provisions of real estate purchase agreement were sufficiently certain to be enforceable.
Contracts Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Avila
Court did not err in refusing defendant new trial based on unfounded allegations of severe pain during first trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Donan
Trial court did not err by refusing to grant presentence conduct credits for phase II, time from initial sentencing to reversal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Mason v. Lake Dolores Group
Plaintiff's negligence action against employer was not barred by workers' compensation exclusive remedy rule.
Employment Law Jul. 22, 2004
George T., a Minor
Juvenile who gave classmates 'dark poetry' is liable for making criminal threat.
Juveniles Jul. 21, 2004
K.R.L. Partnership v. Superior Court (Pemberton)
Cross-defendant cannot seek change of established venue based on improper venue claim as determined by reference to compulsory cross-complaint.
Civil Procedure Jul. 21, 2004
Fashion 21 v. Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
Jul. 21, 2004
Eyak Native Village v. Daley
Order
Jul. 21, 2004
People v. American Contractors Indemnity Co.
Surety's collateral attack on summary judgment on bail bond is barred by doctrines of estoppel and disfavor of collateral attack.
Civil Procedure Jul. 21, 2004
Pellandini v. Valadao
Plaintiff's right of first refusal is not triggered by co-tenant's transfer of her interest in property to other co-tenant.
Real Property Jul. 21, 2004
Harper v. Ultimo
Court did not err in denying petition for arbitration where separation of arbitral and non-arbitral issues would result in inconsistent adjudications.
Contracts Jul. 21, 2004
Alhambra Police Officers Assn. v. City of Alhambra Police Dept.
Officer accused of misconduct may not overturn negotiated settlement of discipline by filing petition for writ of mandate.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 21, 2004
Thompson v. Impaxx Inc.
Employee who was fired after refusing to sign nonsolicitation clause may sue for wrongful termination.
Contracts Jul. 21, 2004
Marriage of W.
Court order permitting child's visitation with stepfather despite opposition of biological parents is unconstitutional.
Family Law Jul. 21, 2004
People v. Superior Court (Kirby)
Defendant convicted of conspiracies to pimp and pander is eligible for probation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 21, 2004
People v. Silva
Defendant is not entitled to presentence conduct credits for time spent in home detention under electronic monitoring.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 21, 2004
Black Diamond Asphalt Inc. v. Superior Court (Adames)
Law does not preclude self-insured plaintiff from seeking indemnification from insured of insolvent insurer.
Insurance Jul. 21, 2004
People v. Lewis
Prosecutor did not commit misconduct by commenting that defendant had failed to request live police lineup.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 21, 2004
Protect the Historic Amador Waterways v. Amador Water Agency
Jul. 21, 2004