| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S223651
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In re Richards
Husband convicted of wife's murder obtains habeas relief following expert witness's retraction of bite mark testimony, which constituted 'false evidence' under recently-amended Penal Code Section 1473. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 26, 2016 | |
|
E064010
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Jackson v. Superior Court (People)
Following denial of relief to petitioner ordered committed to state hospital, court urges Legislature to amend Penal Code Section 1370(c)(2) to provide courts more clarity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 2016 | |
|
A142372
|
Baxter v. Bock
Arbitration award in fee dispute properly confirmed despite arbitrator's alleged failure to disclose background where nature of arbitrator's legal practice does not raise inference of bias. |
Attorneys |
|
May 25, 2016 | |
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14-55760
|
C.V. v. City of Anaheim
Officer immune from liability under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 for use of deadly force, but reversal required on state law claims. |
Civil Rights |
|
May 25, 2016 | |
|
14-16399
|
Rodriguez v. Copenhaver
Bureau of Prison's reliance on recused judge's letter in denying federal prisoner's nunc pro tunc designation of his sentence legally erroneous and violates due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 2016 | |
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13-73294
|
Chu v. U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Investor's petition for review denied where Commodity Futures Trading Commission's decision in favor of account executive at futures commission merchant supported by substantial evidence. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 25, 2016 | |
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A139238
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People ex rel. Harris v. Delta Air Lines
Airline Deregulation Act preempts California's Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003, as state statute's requirement of certain information from airline operators could have bearing on fares and services. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 25, 2016 | |
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A144800
|
People v. Lehman
Grandfather unsuccessful in challenging $1 million noneconomic restitution award to victims, his granddaughters. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 2016 | |
|
B260373
|
County of Los Angeles v. Financial Casualty & Surety Inc.
Trial court lacks jurisdiction over bail bond under Penal Code Section 1305(b) where surety was never notified of bail forfeiture due to clerk error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 2016 | |
|
C072053
|
People v. Conejo
No alteration on rehearing, where defendants successful in reversing gang enhancement in light of 'People v. Prunty.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 25, 2016 | |
|
14-55800
|
Timothy O. v. Paso Robles Unified School District
School district denies student free appropriate public education in violation of IDEA by failing to assess student for autism, though autism had been suspected. |
Education |
|
May 24, 2016 | |
|
15-1
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Johnson v. Manis
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-620
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Jones v. Gillie
Order |
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May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-785
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Pundt v. Verizon Communications
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-1100
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Catholic Health Care System v. Burwell
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-1131
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Mi Catholic Conference v. Burwell
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-6284
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Knotts v. Alabama
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-6290
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Bonds v. Alabama
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-6300
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Slaton v. Alabama
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-6306
|
Flowers v. Alabama
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-6904
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Barnes v. Alabama
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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15-6905
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Barnes v. Alabama
Order |
|
May 24, 2016 | ||
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14–8349
|
Foster v. Chatman
Georgia Supreme Court's rejection of convicted murderer's 'Batson' claims clearly erroneous in light of prosecution's persistent focus on race, demonstrating racial animosity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 2016 | |
|
14-1504
|
Wittman v. Personhuballah
Members of Congress from Virginia, who intervened to defend congressional redistricting in suit alleging racial gerrymandering, lack standing to appeal judgment striking down redistricting. |
Constitutional Law |
|
May 24, 2016 | |
|
14-613
|
Green v. Brennan
Federal employee alleging constructive discharge wins reversal of summary judgment in employer's favor where limitations period began running only after he resigned. |
Employment Law |
|
May 24, 2016 | |
|
14-55281
|
In the Matter of Castaic Partners II
Where underlying bankruptcy proceedings have been finalized and dismissed, appeal is moot. |
Bankruptcy |
|
May 24, 2016 | |
|
13-35972
|
Kelly v. Wengler
Award of attorney fees to plaintiffs' counsel representing prisoners affirmed following contempt order against prison staffing company found in violation of settlement agreement. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 24, 2016 | |
|
S209927
|
Webb v. Special Electric Co., Inc.
Entry of judgment notwithstanding the verdict in favor of asbestos supplier unjustified, where substantial evidence supports jury's verdict on failure to warn claim. |
Torts |
|
May 24, 2016 | |
|
S220247
|
People v. Robinson
Where same evidence is required to support all elements of misdemeanor sexual battery and sexual battery by fraudulent representation, former offense is not lesser included offense of the latter. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 2016 | |
|
B249467
|
People v. Aleman
Cronies fail to escape murder conviction in killing of 'big shot' they have had 'beef' with in light of compelling evidence against them. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 24, 2016 |
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