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Gardner v. Berryhill
Commissioner of Social Security position that ALJ correctly determined case based on 'interim' report not justified, as district court was required to consider 'final' report's bearing on whole case.
Attorneys May 10, 2017
City of Los Angeles V. AECOM
Order
May 10, 2017
FTC v. AT&T Mobility, LLC
Order
May 10, 2017
Friends of the College of San Mateo Gardens v. San Mateo County Community College District
In CEQA action challenging approval of facilities improvement plan, community college district's use of addendum contravenes CEQA's subsequent review provisions.
Environmental Law May 9, 2017
Mendoza v. Nordstrom Inc.
California Supreme Court answers questions presented by Ninth Circuit related to state's day of rest statutes under Labor Code Sections 550 through 558.1.
Labor Law May 9, 2017
United States v. Thomas
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 9, 2017
Cameranesi v. U.S. Department of Defense
Government successfully fends off FOIA request seeking names of students and instructors of School of the Americas Watch, relying on invasion of personal privacy exemption.
Government May 9, 2017
Ford Motor Warranty Cases
Coordination trial judge errs in refusing to add 467 substantively indistinguishable lemon law cases to the coordination proceeding.
Civil Procedure May 9, 2017
People v. Arce
Court did not err in declining to impose split sentence for eligible defendant, as resident alien defendant's drug possession conviction required deportation.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 9, 2017
G&W Warren’s Inc. v. Dabney
In dispute over sale of motorcycle dealership, buyer successful in reducing judgment in seller's favor, where court errs in finding buyer liable under guaranty for assignee's obligations.
Contracts May 8, 2017
Knightbrook Insurance Co. v. Payless Car Rental System
Order
May 8, 2017
City of Dearborn Heights Act 345 Police & Fire Retirement System v. Align Technology Inc.
Securities fraud action against makers of Invisalign braces regarding valuation of subsidiary, properly dismissed where investors failed to sufficiently plead falsity and scienter.
Securities May 8, 2017
Fisher v. Kealoha
Defendant unsuccessful in challenging prohibition on owning or possessing firearms imposed due to prior harassment conviction.
Civil Rights May 8, 2017
United States v. Liew
Defendant's denial of stealing trade secrets in civil case does not merit criminal conviction for conspiracy to obstruct justice, as denial could be of legal legal liability, not of material facts.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 8, 2017
People v. Salvador
Error in sentencing defendant to consecutive 10-year gang enhancement terms on each of his indeterminate life terms results in vacated enhancements and remand for resentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 8, 2017
Batze v. Safeway Inc.
Employees unsuccessful in challenging judgment in employers' favor, where substantial evidence supports employees' status as exempt from overtime rules.
Labor Law May 5, 2017
People v. Lua
Court's remarks during sentencing suggesting it may not have properly understood scope of its sentencing discretion results in remand for resentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 5, 2017
Park v. Board of Trustees of the California State University
University's communications alone regarding its decision to deny tenure to Korean assistant professor does not convert professor's discrimination claim subject to anti-SLAPP motion.
Employment Discrimination May 5, 2017
In re Priscilla A.
Daughter's false accusations of physical abuse are not enough to remove her from father's custody, as accusations do not show that she suffered serious physical harm.
Dependency May 5, 2017
People v. Slough
Evidence insufficient to support finding that defendant drug dealer personally inflicted great bodily injury on heroin user who injected himself with fatal dose.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2017
Friedman v. AARP Inc.
AARP must face unfair competition action filed by retiree who accused it of transacting and soliciting insurance without a license following erroneous dismissal.
Business Law May 4, 2017
People v. Roa
Expert witnesses may not testify to specific facts contained in defendant's medical and police records during sexually violent predator commitment proceeding, as documents not part of record.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2017
People v. International Fidelity Insurance Co.
Alleged changed conditions did not materially alter surety's risk that would warrant vacation of forfeiture and exoneration of bond following defendant's failed appearance.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2017
People v. Bryant
Electronics search condition stricken from offender's term of mandatory supervision where it has no relation to crime of conviction, possessing concealed weapon in vehicle.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 4, 2017
Berman v. HSBC Bank USA
Allegation that letter informing borrower of denial of loan modification application of 15-day appeal window shows violation of Civil Code Section 2923.6, which provides 30-day window to appeal.
Banking May 4, 2017
San Diegans for Open Government v. San Diego State University Research Foundation (investigative newsource)
Anti-SLAPP motions in journalism organization's favor properly granted, where organization's contracting with local radio and television station is protected conduct.
Anti-SLAPP May 4, 2017
Hickcox-Huffman v. US Airways Inc.
The Airline Deregulation Act does not preempt state law claims arising out of delayed baggage.
Contracts May 4, 2017
Yolanda’s Inc. v. Kahl & Goveia Commercial Real Estate
Judgment creditor may ask third party about location of assets during third party judgment creditor examination even though third party no longer possessed properties in dispute.
Civil Procedure May 4, 2017
Hinrichs v. Melton
Preexisting use not a required condition of an equitable easement; courts weigh hardships and consider potential irreparable harms.
Real Property May 4, 2017
Garcia v. American Golf Corp.
Pasadena is not immune from liability for injuries suffered by child who was struck by errant golf ball while strolling along Rose Bowl Loop.
Immunity May 4, 2017