| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-50559
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U.S. v. Verduzco-Rangel
Order of removal not fundamentally unfair because underlying conviction for drug trafficking was properly deemed aggravated felony. |
Immigration |
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J. Rakoff | Mar. 12, 2018 |
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C081471
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GMRI, Inc. v. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Restaurant chains that had manager add large party gratuities to the bill without first conferring with the customer amounted to mandatory payments, subject to state taxation. |
Tax |
|
A. Hoch | Mar. 12, 2018 |
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A146652
|
People v. Mathews
Probationer subject to search condition may not challenge officer's search, though officer was unaware of search condition, where officer would have known of condition but for probationer's dishonesty. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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J. Humes | Mar. 12, 2018 |
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B279393
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People v. Liu
Felon may not avail herself of Prop 47's under-$950 theft crime reductions where defendant stolen credit card information and made fraudulent purchases totaling more than $950. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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E. Grimes | Mar. 12, 2018 |
|
H043006
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Munro v. Deptartment of Motor Vehicles
Arresting officer must at least ‘attempt’ to provide disruptive, drunk arrestee with requisite warning that driver’s license will be suspended if driver refuses chemical testing. |
statutory_interpretation |
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A. Grover | Mar. 9, 2018 |
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16-16860
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In re Zappos.com
Customers whose personal data was hacked have standing to sue online retailer for creating a risk of impending harm. |
Constitutional Law |
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M. Friedland | Mar. 9, 2018 |
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16-16440
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Webb v. SolarCity
Dismissal for failure to adequately plead scienter affirmed where opposing inference drawn from alleged facts is more compelling than inference of scienter. |
Securities |
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M. Smith | Mar. 9, 2018 |
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15-70776
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Dai v. Sessions
An asylum-seeker's testimony before an Immigration Judge must be treated as credible in the absence of an explicit adverse credibility finding |
Immigration |
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S. Reinhardt | Mar. 9, 2018 |
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B282120
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Chaney v. Netterstrom
Four-year marriage not invalid because the officiant failed to file the marriage license and couple pretended to be single for financial benefits. |
Family Law |
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S. Perren | Mar. 9, 2018 |
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B283816
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Klean W. Hollywood, LLC v. Superior Court
Treatment facility which undertook reasonable measures to prevent drug use not liable for injuries to voluntary resident who surreptitiously obtained and consumed heroin |
Torts |
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N. Manella | Mar. 9, 2018 |
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G054197
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Doyle v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Where rare wine collector was defrauded out of $18 million worth of wines, insurance claim denial not improper where policy coverage was for property damage, not financial loss. |
Contracts |
|
E. Moore | Mar. 8, 2018 |
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17-71692
|
U.S. v. United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Petition for writ of mandamus denied where defendants fail to meet ‘Bauman v. U.S. Dist. Ct.’ factors. |
Civil Procedure |
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S. Thomas | Mar. 8, 2018 |
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16-16001
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Patterson v. City of Yuba City
Order |
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Mar. 8, 2018 | ||
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15-55026
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PSM Holding Corp. v. National Farm Financial Corp.
A judgment creditor cannot recover in restitution for losses suffered while in possession of a company it seized from a judgment debtor pursuant to an erroneous judgment. |
Remedies |
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A. Tashima | Mar. 8, 2018 |
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15-56483
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Amended Opinion: TDY Holdings LLC v. United States
CERCLA requires government to bear some responsibility in cleanup of aeronautical manufacturing plant in San Diego with respect to two hazardous chemicals used. |
Environmental Law |
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M. Christen | Mar. 8, 2018 |
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C083427
|
Selvidge v. Tang
Notice of intent to file a medical malpractice action is adequately provided to a physician under MICRA if mailed to address of physician on file with the medical board |
Civil Procedure |
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R. Robie | Mar. 7, 2018 |
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D072648
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County of San Diego v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Temporary disability benefits may not be awarded for time periods that extend beyond five years from the date of a worker's injury. |
Workers' Compensation |
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C. Aaron | Mar. 7, 2018 |
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16-16568
|
Keates v. Koile
Dismissal of claim for violations of constitutional rights to familial association based on qualified immunity of government official reversed where official violates clearly established constitutional right. |
Civil Rights |
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S. Ikuta | Mar. 7, 2018 |
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14-56483
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Sierra Medical Services Alliance v. Kent
Regulation requiring voluntary private ambulance company to provide emergency services in exchange for pre-determined reimbursement does not amount to regulatory taking. |
Constitutional Law |
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R. Gilman | Mar. 7, 2018 |
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D073054
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In re White
Petition for writ ordering court to vacate order denying bail denied where clear, convincing evidence shows substantial likelihood that release of defendant would cause others great bodily harm. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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P. Benke | Mar. 7, 2018 |
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C075866
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Northern California Water Association v. State Water Resources Control Board
A regulatory fee is not an unconstitutional tax if it does not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services for which the fee is charged |
Water Rights |
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C. Blease | Mar. 6, 2018 |
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B275388
|
DD Hair Lounge v. State Farm General Insurance Co.
2016 amendment to Corporations Code Section 17707.06 allowing LLCs to retain power over actions relating to discharge obligations upon certificate of cancellation applies retroactively to 2014 certificate. |
statutory_interpretation |
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Mar. 6, 2018 | |
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B278092
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California DUI Lawyers Association v. California Department of Motor Vehicles
CDLA has taxpayer standing to challenge the DMV's system of administrative hearings as to DUI arrestee license suspensions, in which DMV officers act as both advocates and triers of fact. |
Constitutional Law |
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A. Collins | Mar. 6, 2018 |
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E063769
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In re Marriage of Cassinelli
Under 'Howell' a state court cannot order a veteran to indemnify a divorced spouse for loss caused by the veteran's waiver of retirement benefits |
Family Law |
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M. Ramirez | Mar. 6, 2018 |
|
141, Orig
|
Texas v. New Mexico
United States may pursue compact claims against state where SCOTUS permits such action to allow U.S. to defend ‘distinctively federal interests.’ |
Government |
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Mar. 6, 2018 | |
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15-1509
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U.S. Bank N.A. v. Village at Lakeridge, LLC
'Clear error' standard rightly applied by appellate court where mixed question of law and fact requires lower court to 'immerse' itself in case-specific factual issues. |
Bankruptcy |
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E. Kagan | Mar. 6, 2018 |
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15-1205
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Shanahan v. Lora
Order |
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Mar. 6, 2018 | ||
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17-647
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Knick v. Scott, PA
Order |
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Mar. 6, 2018 | ||
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17-6086
|
Gundy v. U.S.
Order |
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Mar. 6, 2018 | ||
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S236208
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Heller Ehrman LLP v. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Dissolved law firm maintains no property interest in legal matters handled on hourly basis at time of firm's dissolution. |
Attorneys |
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M. Cuéllar | Mar. 6, 2018 |