| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B275274
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Optional Capital Inc. v. Das Corporation et al.
The 'law of the case doctrine' does not apply to a prior decision involving different parties and issues. |
Anti-SLAPP |
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J. Johnson | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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E068050
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In re M.L.
Judgment denying minor’s petition to seal public records affirmed where court acts within its discretion in deciding that it cannot grant petition without reviewing records. |
Juveniles |
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A. McKinster | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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G052024
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In re Marriage of Kamgar
Husband must pay spouse nearly $2 million for breaching spousal fiduciary duties for recklessly trading community property over what wife allowed. |
Family Law |
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R. Aronson | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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D072136
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Howeth v. Coffelt
Order denying postjudgment motion is not appealable where order follows consent judgment. |
Civil Procedure |
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R. Huffman | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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C074879
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Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection v. Howell
Order |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 12, 2017 | |
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15-15448
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Frudden v. Pilling
Uniform policy requiring elementary students to wear uniform bearing 'Tomorrow's Leaders' motto and exemption violates First Amendment under governing Ninth Circuit law. |
Civil Rights |
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W. Fletcher | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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16-1432
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Sveen v. Melin
Order |
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Dec. 12, 2017 | ||
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17-155
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Hughes v. U.S.
Order |
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Dec. 12, 2017 | ||
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17-312
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U.S. v. Sanchez-Gomez
Order |
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Dec. 12, 2017 | ||
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17-387
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Upper Skagit Indian Tribe v. Lundgren
Order |
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Dec. 12, 2017 | ||
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17-432
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China Agritech Inc. v. Resh
Order |
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Dec. 12, 2017 | ||
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17-5716
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Koons v. U.S.
Order |
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Dec. 12, 2017 | ||
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S235549
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Jackson v. Superior Court (People)
A defendant's release following a three-year involuntary commitment under Penal Code Section 1370 is not a categorical bar to new proceedings. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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G. Liu | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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S175851
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People v. Rices
In automatic appeal from judgment of death, trial counsel's allegedly conflicted representation does not warrant reversal of murder convictions relating to liquor store robbery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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M. Chin | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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E066293
|
People v. Nguyen
Pleading a prior serious felony conviction and three strikes law, without citing an enhancement statute, it is a prosecutor's 'discretionary charging decision' for sentencing purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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M. Ramirez | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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16-16915
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Roberts v. AT&T Mobility LLC
Order compelling arbitration affirmed over plaintiffs’ opposition on constitutional grounds where plaintiffs fail to show that defendant’s action is attributable to state. |
Civil Procedure |
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R. Tallman | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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E067486
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In re R.G.
Judgment declaring minor ward of court reversed and remanded where court reviews inadequate Welfare and Institutions Code Section 241.1 report. |
Juveniles |
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A. McKinster | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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H044133
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Apple Inc. v. Superior Court (Santa Clara)
Following Delaware Supreme Court ruling, panel directs courts to assess demand futility analysis in relationship to corporate board in place at time of amended complaint, not at time original suit was filed. |
Corporations |
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E. Premo | Dec. 12, 2017 |
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A148997
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People v. Shaw
Foil-lined bag used in stealing merchandise not considered 'burglary tool' within meaning of Penal Code warranting reversal of conviction for possession of burglary tools. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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J. Humes | Dec. 11, 2017 |
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17-55472
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Epona LLC v. County of Ventura
It is unconstitutional to make protected freedoms contingent on the uncontrolled will of an official. |
Constitutional Law |
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M. Smith | Dec. 8, 2017 |
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16-15377
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Brown v. Cinemark USA Inc.
Order |
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Dec. 8, 2017 | ||
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15-50384
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USA v. Valdivia-Flores
Judgment denying defendant's collateral attack on deportation order reversed where defendant is deprived of due process and where removal order prejudices defendant by incorrectly classifying defendant's conviction. |
Immigration |
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D. O'Scannlain | Dec. 8, 2017 |
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S089311
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People v. Henriquez
Where racial under-representation in jury pool is not result of systematic exclusion of a distinctive group in the community, 'fair cross-section' challenge fails. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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L. Kruger | Dec. 8, 2017 |
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15-35990
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French v. Jones
Montana's campaign-speech rule, which prohibited judicial candidates from seeking or using political endorsements in their campaign, does not run afoul of First Amendment. |
Civil Rights |
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J. Bybee | Dec. 8, 2017 |
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B281694
|
ITV Gurney Holdings Inc. v. Gurney
Reinstatement of former CEOs as managers of company's day-to-day operations erroneous based on faulty interpretation of employment and operating agreements. |
Civil Procedure |
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F. Rothschild | Dec. 7, 2017 |
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H042623
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Monterey Coastkeeper v. Monterey County Water Resources Agency
Order requiring water resources agency to file requisite waste discharge report reversed where petitioner fails to exhaust its administrative remedies. |
Administrative Agencies |
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P. Bamattre-Manoukian | Dec. 7, 2017 |
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15-50538
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U.S. v. Diaz
Expert testimony not impermissible legal opinion where expert's terms have no specialized legal meaning and do not 'instruct the jury on law or how to apply law.' |
Evidence |
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M. Christen | Dec. 7, 2017 |
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12-99004
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Rowland v. Chappell
Tardy retention of expert during penalty phase constitutes deficient assistance of trial counsel but does not warrant reversal of convictions in absence of prejudice. |
Prisoners' Rights |
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J. Owens | Dec. 7, 2017 |
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D071288
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Skillin v. Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
ERISA preempts former employee's claims under Labor Code against employer for changing way it deducts employee contribution for pension benefits. |
Employment Law |
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W. Dato | Dec. 7, 2017 |
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B269034
|
People v. Gallardo
It is prejudicial error to admit into evidence a co-defendant's statement made against their penal interest inculpating other co-defendants where close evidentiary questions otherwise exist. |
Evidence |
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L. Zelon | Dec. 7, 2017 |
