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Vanacore and Associates, Inc. v. Rosenfeld
Asset recovery agreement pertaining to stock set to escheat invalid because entered into between holder's report of unclaimed stock and Controller's notice of escheat. 		Civil Procedure Apr. 12, 2016
Jones v. Superior Court (People)
Petitioners successful in reinstating peremptory challenges to disqualify judge where judge denies challenges based on erroneous filing deadline. 		Civil Procedure Apr. 11, 2016
Martinez v. Vaziri
Denial of petition to establish parental relationship as third natural parent to child is overturned due to misinterpretation of statutory standard for determining detriment. 		Family Law Apr. 11, 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 Apr. 11, 2016
In re Orange, S.A.
Petition for writ of mandamus based on forum non conveniens denied where claims not governed by nondisclosure agreement specifying French law and forum. 		Civil Procedure Apr. 11, 2016
Garcia v. County of Riverside
Former LA County Sheriff, LA County and LA Sheriff's Department unsuccessful in challenging denial of immunity relating to imprisonment of plaintiff based on mistaken identity. 		Civil Rights Apr. 11, 2016
In re Jorge D.
Failure to place publicly intoxicated minor in civil protective custody results in reversal of order declaring him a ward of the court. 		Juveniles Apr. 8, 2016
Gallegos v. Ryan
Trial counsel's decision to concede defendant's involvement in horrendous crime, involving the rape and murder of young girl, does not warrant habeas relief. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 8, 2016
O'Brien v. Welty
College student obtains partial reversal in civil rights action by stating plausible claim that university retaliated against him for exercising his First Amendment rights. 		Civil Rights Apr. 8, 2016
In re Beltway One Development Group LLC
Court applied incorrect standard of law in denying creditor default interest, resulting in reversal and remand to allow application of proper rule. 		Bankruptcy Apr. 7, 2016
County of Kern v. T.C.E.F. Inc.
Medical marijuana operations may continue in Kern County where repeal ordinance was found to be in contravention with protections afforded under Elections Code's referendum process. 		Municipal Law Apr. 7, 2016
In re P.O.
Electronics search condition imposed following misdemeanor public intoxication satisfies 'People v. Lent' but is nonetheless overbroad and must be modified. 		Juveniles Apr. 7, 2016
Arizona DREAM Act Coalition v. Brewer
Immigration Nationality Act preempts Arizona from adopting own classification of noncitizens, precluding it from denying drivers' licenses to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients. 		Constitutional Law Apr. 7, 2016
Baughn v. Dept. of Forestry
Letter from fired employee's former fire chief to employee's new chief, which caused employee's termination, is not protected activity relating to public issue under anti-SLAPP statute. 		Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2016
Navajo Nation v. U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Navajo Nation allowed to challenge removal by Park Service of human remains and funerary objects on its reservation after court incorrectly dismisses suit. 		Native American Affairs Apr. 7, 2016
Oklevueha Native American Church of Hawaii Inc. v. Lynch
Oklevueha Native American Church and its founder's Religious Freedom Restoration Act claim challenging federal cannabis laws properly dismissed. 		Constitutional Law Apr. 7, 2016
Hawkins v. SunTrust Bank
Court correctly rules that wrongful foreclosure action alleging improper service barred by res judicata arising from South Carolina judicial foreclosure judgment. 		Civil Procedure Apr. 7, 2016
People v. Turner
Juvenile's 84-years-to-life sentence upheld in light of Senate Bill No. 260, which entitled him to parole hearing after 25 years of imprisonment. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 7, 2016
In re Lopez
Petitioner entitled to habeas relief because being an aider and abettor under natural and probable consequences doctrine does not support first-degree murder conviction. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 7, 2016
Castro-Ramirez v. Dependable Highway Express Inc.
Summary judgment in employer's favor reversed where former employee demonstrates triable issue of material fact regarding associational disability discrimination based on his son's disability. 		Disability Discrimination Apr. 6, 2016
People v. Tidwell
Dismissal of felonies under Penal Code Section 1203.4 does not preclude Prop. 47 relief (reduction of felonies to misdemeanors) pursuant to Section 1170.18. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 6, 2016
Thomas v. Dillard
Officer used excessive force in detaining and tasing plaintiff suspected of domestic violence; given unsettled state of the law, however, officer entitled to qualified immunity. 		Civil Rights Apr. 6, 2016
Doe v. University of Southern California
Disciplinary action resulting from student's participation in group sexual encounter overturned due to university's failure to provide him with fair hearing. 		Administrative Agencies Apr. 6, 2016
People v. Eagle
Although defendant entitled to benefits following amendment to transporting methamphetamine statute, remand to allow retrial is proper remedy - not vacation of conviction. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 6, 2016
Diocese of San Joaquin v. Gunner
Dispute over ownership of property that belonged to Diocese of San Joaquin before disaffiliation resolved by application of neutral principles of law. 		Corporations Apr. 6, 2016
In re A.K.
Disentitlement doctrine bars extremely uncooperative father, who stood 'in an attitude of contempt to legal orders,' from appealing dependency court decision. 		Dependency Apr. 6, 2016
Evenwel v. Abbott
Texas, along with all other States, may draw their legislative districts based on total population without running afoul of 'one-person, one-vote' principle. 		Constitutional Law Apr. 5, 2016
Woods v. Etherton
Appellate Court improperly granted habeas relief to drug offender where fair minded jurists could disagree on alleged confrontation rights violation. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 5, 2016
Nichols v. United States
Defendant wins reversal of conviction for failing to update his sex offender registration where he no longer 'resides' in Kansas upon move to Philippines. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 5, 2016
Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado
Whether a no-impeachment rule constitutionally may bar evidence of racial bias offered to prove a violation of the Sixth Amendment right to an impartial jury. 		Apr. 5, 2016
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