| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S105908
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People v. Ghobrial
A judgment of death was affirmed,a s court has wide discretion when determining whether certain evidence requires determination that defendant is incompetent to stand trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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L. Kruger | Jun. 22, 2018 |
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B276486
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Hipsher v. Los Angeles County Employees
Under PEPRA, reduction of retirement benefits not improper where condition subsequent, here a federal felony, occurs, but due process assurances necessary. |
Government |
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N. Epstein | Jun. 21, 2018 |
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C081338
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American Indian Health v. Kent
State Department of Health Care Services not shielded by sovereign immunity as to mandamus suit over healthcare coverage denials. |
Health Care |
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E. Duarte | Jun. 21, 2018 |
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NC-17-1152
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In re: Sorensen
Order prohibiting pawnbroker from disposing chapter 13 debtor’s pawned property affirmed where pawnbroker’s violation of automatic stay renders redemption notice void and pledger retains redemption rights. |
Bankruptcy |
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R. Faris | Jun. 21, 2018 |
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16-56089
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Stevens v. Corelogic
Grant of summary judgment affirmed where plaintiffs fail to show that defendant had mental state required by 17 U.S.C. Section 1202(b). |
Copyright |
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M. Berzon | Jun. 21, 2018 |
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16-55451
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Nu Image Inc. v. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
A district court properly held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction where an employer sought to invalidate part of a collective bargaining agreement but didn't claim a violation of the CBA |
Labor Law |
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P. Kelly | Jun. 21, 2018 |
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B286241
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In re Williams
Habeas petitioner who was granted parole under Penal Code Section 3051 and later not released and instead required to serve consecutive term for in-prison offense committed when he was 26 is entitled to relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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L. Zelon | Jun. 21, 2018 |
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D072493
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Modification: Reid v. City of San Diego
Demurrer granted on statute of limitations grounds affirmed where limitations period, which provides a reasonable time to bring action, is consistent with due process. |
Civil Procedure |
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G. Nares | Jun. 21, 2018 |
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E066265
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Michele Coyle v. Historic Mission Inn Corporation
A trial court erred when it ruled that a restaurant had no duty to use reasonable care because, under 'Kesner', premises liability duty "is adherence to the same standard of care that applies in negligence cases." |
Torts |
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D. Miller | Jun. 20, 2018 |
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D073041
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In re E.A.
Dismissal of dependency petitions reversed where dismissal exposes minors at issue to substantial risk of being returned to deplorable conditions that triggered proceedings. |
Juveniles |
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G. Nares | Jun. 20, 2018 |
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D067313
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People v. Orozco
Prop 47 petition properly rejected where supportive evidence not proffered, but petitioner entitled to new hearing after Supreme Court clarifies necessary evidence and relevant burden of proof. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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R. Huffman | Jun. 20, 2018 |
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B277638
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Newland v. County of Los Angeles
Vehicle use exception to 'going and coming' rule is inapplicable where employer does not require employee to bring personal vehicle to work, and does not benefit from employee's trip with personal vehicle. |
Employment Law |
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S. Kriegler | Jun. 20, 2018 |
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A150774
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People v. Dawkins
When a crime is committed on a train that travels through multiple counties, venue is proper in any competent court in the jurisdictional territory over which the train passes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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J. Humes | Jun. 20, 2018 |
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B285710
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Shorts v. Superior Court
A trial court's refusal to grant a preservation of records motion to a death row inmate was erroneous where the inmate is entitled to preserve some records pending his habeas corpus counsel appointment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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D. Perluss | Jun. 20, 2018 |
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A151094
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Templo v. State of California
Grant of judgment on the pleadings affirmed where defendant is improper defendant in action. |
Civil Procedure |
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W. McGuiness | Jun. 20, 2018 |
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16-16363
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ASARCO v. United Steel
Party that submits to arbitration and takes no appreciable action to suggest arbitrator's jurisdiction is improper prior to arbitration decision cedes ability to challenge such jurisdiction. |
Labor Law |
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R. Gettleman | Jun. 20, 2018 |
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B283932
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In re D.A.
Sufficient evidence supports 'corpus delecti' where prosecutor offered testimonial evidence of victim's injury. |
Juveniles |
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M. Tangeman | Jun. 20, 2018 |
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17-21
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Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach, Florida
Existence of probable cause doesn't proscribe a plaintiff's First Amendment retaliation claim where City Council arrests outspoken detractor. |
Constitutional Law |
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A. Kennedy | Jun. 19, 2018 |
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16-50344
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U.S. v. Espino
Even though a verdict form submitted to a jury is defective, the error is harmless where it doesn't affect a defendant's substantial rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 19, 2018 | |
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S158073
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In re Cowan
Inadvertently omitting a fact at voir dire did not amount to prejudicial jury misconduct where the juror was not biased against habeas corpus petitioner |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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G. Liu | Jun. 19, 2018 |
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17-333
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Benisek v. Lamone
Denial of gerrymandering-related preliminary injunction proper where issued in 'fluctuating legal environment' and where plaintiffs waited several years to seek relief. |
Constitutional Law |
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P. Curiam (USSC) | Jun. 19, 2018 |
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16-1161
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Gill v. Whitford
Per its precedent, Court lacks jurisdiction to consider statewide gerrymandering challenge, where redistricting effects felt by plaintiff were at district level. |
Constitutional Law |
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J. Roberts | Jun. 19, 2018 |
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16-10409
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U.S. v. Reinhart
Convictions for possession of child pornography and sexually exploiting child under California Penal Code Sections 311.11(a) and 311.3(a) are not prior convictions requiring ten-year sentencing enhancement under 18 U.S.C. Section 2252(b)(2). |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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M. Murguia | Jun. 19, 2018 |
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16-9493
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Rosales-Mireles v. United States
Appeals courts have discretion under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 52(b) to vacate defendant's sentence where miscalculation of Guidelines sentencing range is plain and affects defendant's substantial rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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S. Sotomayor | Jun. 19, 2018 |
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A150545
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St. Francis Mem. Hosp. v. CA Dept. of Pub. Health
Where Public Health Department declares fine on hospital to be 'effective immediately,' 30-day reconsideration period eliminated and thus limitations period for writ petition begins. |
Government |
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J. Humes | Jun. 19, 2018 |
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17-5639
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Chavez-Meza v. United States
Judge is not required to use more detail than he or she deems necessary in statement of reasons for imposing sentencing range in simple matter where judge considers evidence and arguments. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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S. Breyer | Jun. 19, 2018 |
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17-949
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Sturgeon v. Frost
Order |
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Jun. 19, 2018 | ||
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17-1026
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Garza, Jr., v. Idaho
Order |
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Jun. 19, 2018 | ||
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17-1077
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Lorenzo v. Securities and Exchange Commission
Order |
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Jun. 19, 2018 | ||
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17-1091
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Timbs v. Indiana
Order |
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Jun. 19, 2018 |
