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Warren v. Warren
Where plaintiff has clear idea of amount of damages in action for accounting, said plaintiff should give notice of damage amount sought before default judgment may be entered.
Civil Procedure Sep. 14, 2015
People v. Nettles
Inmate not entitled to resentencing under Proposition 36 because he had disqualifying strikes for assault with intent to commit rape, a 'sexually violent offense.'
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 14, 2015
Grupp v. DHL Express
Application of California False Claims Act would impermissibly regulate shipping company's prices, routes and services in conflict with federal law, thus preempting claims.
Government Sep. 14, 2015
Scher v. Burke
Court may not enjoin property owners from obstructing vehicular access to disputed roads traversing their property because roads were not dedicated as public streets.
Real Property Sep. 14, 2015
In re Albert W.
California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 733's reference to 'any petition' does not encompass sister-state delinquency petitions.
Juveniles Sep. 14, 2015
People v. Amaya
Court does not err in reinstating original sentence following Proposition 36 resentencing that resulted in void judgment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 11, 2015
People v. Hall
Order
Sep. 11, 2015
People v. Ford
Order
Sep. 11, 2015
Bobbitt v. Milberg LLP
Malpractice class action may proceed in Arizona where initial denial of class certification was based on court's erroneous view of proper choice of law.
Torts Sep. 11, 2015
Pollinator Stewardship Council v. U.S. EPA
EPA's approval of insecticide containing sulfoxaflor vacated and remanded to agency, as underlying studies are flawed and no additional studies were submitted.
Environmental Law Sep. 11, 2015
In re: Optical Disk Drive Antitrust Litigation
Doe intervenor who was surreptitiously recorded by FBI cannot prevent disclosure because recording did not constitute 'matters occurring before the grand jury.'
Antitrust Sep. 11, 2015
Shirley v. University of Idaho
Order
Sep. 11, 2015
Santa Clarita Organization etc. v. Abercrombie
Express and implicit exceptions to conflict of interest statutes as set forth in water agency's enabling legislation exempt director of water agency from liability.
Government Sep. 11, 2015
RSL Funding v. Alford
Order approving assignment of annuity payment violates Structured Settlement Protection Act because annuity issuer may not be required to divide payments.
Insurance Sep. 11, 2015
Pasadena Police Officers Association v. Superior Court
Trial court applied Public Records Act exception too broadly in redacting independent review of Pasadena Police Department practices in wake of fatal shooting of unarmed teen.
Administrative Agencies Sep. 11, 2015
People v. Hernandez
Order
Sep. 11, 2015
People v. Ricardez
Order
Sep. 11, 2015
People v. Rosas
Order
Sep. 11, 2015
Marriage of Binger
Order
Sep. 11, 2015
People v. Harmon
Order
Sep. 11, 2015
Kahn v. The Dewey Group
Dismissed defendants' request for expert witness fees under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 is premature absent final judgments as to all defendants.
Civil Procedure Sep. 10, 2015
Shiffer v. CBS Corp.
Worker's mere presence in room where asbestos-containing products were being installed was insufficient to hold products manufacturer liable for his developing mesothelioma.
Torts Sep. 10, 2015
Taylor v. San Diego Cty.
Because sexually violent predators are not similarly situated to other categories of mentally impaired detainees, denial of petitioner's equal protection claim was proper.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 10, 2015
U.S. v. Augare
Offender's coordinated and repetitive scheme of transferring project funds to his personal bank account, although not elaborate, nevertheless warranted 'sophisticated means' sentencing enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 10, 2015
Marriage of Brandes
Based upon rebuttable presumption of lender's intent doctrine, party seeking to prove stock shares acquired during marriage by way of promissory note are separate property must make evidentiary showing to that effect.
Family Law Sep. 10, 2015
People v. Lewis
There is no 'Brady' violation relating to last-minute disclosure of arresting officer's criminal charges where there is not reasonable probability disclosure would have altered convictions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 10, 2015
WA Southwest 2 v. First Amer. Title Ins. Co.
'Discovery rule' not available to defeat statute of limitations defense, where plaintiffs in suit over failed investment scheme had been warned, in writing, of investment's riskiness and cost.
Civil Procedure Sep. 9, 2015
U.S. v. Aubrey
Contractor fails to overturn conviction for conversion and misapplication of federal funds resulting from involvement with construction projects for Navajo Nation.
Native American Affairs Sep. 9, 2015
Watson v. City of San Jose
New trial on damages warranted where jury instructions may have permitted jury to award damages for deprivations for which defendants were not responsible.
Civil Rights Sep. 9, 2015
Harkonen v. U.S. Dept. of Justice
Doctor may not sue Dept. of Justice under Information Quality Act for refusing to correct allegedly misleading information in press release.
Civil Procedure Sep. 9, 2015