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People v. Bristow
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Dorval
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
Hernandez (Justin) on H.C.
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Jewkes
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Sherow
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Stubbs
Order
Sep. 22, 2016
People v. Nelson
Extensive questionnaire and verbal interrogation of jurors after deadlock constitutes improper intrusion of court influence in death penalty deliberations.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 22, 2016
U.S. v. Diaz
Reduction of prior felony conviction to misdemeanor under Proposition 47 does not affect federal sentence enhancement of life imprisonment that is based on that conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 22, 2016
In re Sunnyslope Housing L.P. (First Southern National Bank v. Sunnyslope Housing L.P.)
Bankruptcy court errs in valuing creditor's interest in light of debtor's proposed use of the property as affordable housing, resulting in greatly diminished value.
Bankruptcy Sep. 22, 2016
City of San Diego v. San Diegans for Open Government
Corporation that files answer in validation action knowing it is a suspended corporation is not entitled to attorney fees under Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5.
Civil Procedure Sep. 22, 2016
In re J.G.
Juvenile court's erroneous finding of 'unsatisfactory' completion of probation was based on mistaken belief regarding unpaid restitution.
Juveniles Sep. 21, 2016
United Cook Inlet Drift Association v. National Marine Fishery Service
Delegation to state of management of fishery requiring conservation must be included in Fishery Management Plan by National Marine Fishery Service under Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 21, 2016
Budiono v. Lynch
Petitioner wins reversal of order of removal where substantial evidence does not support immigration judge's finding that organization petitioner belonged to engaged in terrorist activities.
Immigration Sep. 21, 2016
Esparza v. Kaweah Delta District Hospital
Patient's general allegation of compliance with Government Claims Act's presentation requirement suffices to overcome Hospital's demurrer.
Government Sep. 21, 2016
In re Ilasa
Parole Board determination involves constitutionally-protected liberty interest such that due process judicial review is merited; evidence supports Board's parole denial.
Prisoners Rights Sep. 20, 2016
San Francisco Apartment Association v. City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco enjoined from enforcing ordinance penalizing landlords effecting no-fault eviction because ordinance absolutely conflicts with absolute right to exit residential rental business under Ellis Act.
Municipal Law Sep. 20, 2016
In re Korbin Z.
Court's improper delegation of authority to minor to decide whether visits with father would occur results in reversal and remand.
Juveniles Sep. 20, 2016
J.E.F.M. v. Lynch
District court lacks jurisdiction to hear class complaint claiming violation of due process due to lack of counsel for immigration removal proceedings.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 20, 2016
U.S. v. Williams
Known drug dealer's suppression motion erroneously granted where telephone tip was sufficiently reliable and his subsequent behavior provided probable cause for his arrest.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 20, 2016
Estate of Bruce Barton v. ADT Security Services Pension
Order
Sep. 20, 2016
Mills v. AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah Insurance Exchange
Insurance company's cancellation of policy before accident occurred is lawful, resulting in affirmance of summary judgment in its favor in case challenging denial of coverage.
Insurance Sep. 20, 2016
People v. Woods
Guilty plea to charge of resisting an executive officer qualifies for Mentally Disordered Offender treatment under MDO Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 19, 2016
Perez v. U-Haul Company of California
Employer may not compel arbitration to determine if plaintiff is an 'aggrieved employee' under Labor Code in representative PAGA claim.
Employment Law Sep. 19, 2016
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 wins reversal due to appellate court's error in applying new project test.
Environmental Law Sep. 19, 2016
Rothstein v. Superior Court (Peymaneh Rothstein)
Peremptory challenge to judge brought under Code of Civil Procedure section 170.6 in case related to earlier-filed case does not require transfer of both cases.
Civil Procedure Sep. 19, 2016
People v. White
Sex offender's escalating and aggressive frotteuristic behavior qualifies as 'sexually violent criminal behavior' supporting his commitment as a sexually violent predator.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 19, 2016
People v. Varner
Penal Code Section 496d conviction for receiving stolen motor vehicle is not an eligible offense for Prop. 47 reclassification, resentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 18, 2016
T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco may regulate construction of telephone facilities based on aesthetic purposes under Public Utilities Code Section 7901.
Municipal Law Sep. 18, 2016
People ex rel. Allstate Insurance Co. v. Dahan
In qui tam action for insurance fraud, judgment-debtor defendants lack standing to challenge post-judgment order allocating judgment amount between prevailing plaintiffs.
Insurance Sep. 18, 2016
A.K.H. v. City of Tustin
Summary judgment properly denied where police officer who fatally shoots suspect during investigatory stop not entitled to qualified immunity.
Civil Rights Sep. 18, 2016