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United States v. Hernandez
Complaints of lack of reciprocity on file sharing site constitutes expectation of something of value in child pornography case, meriting sentencing enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 3, 2015
France v. Johnson
In failure-to-promote claim, age discrimination can be established, even where superior who expressed preference for younger employees was not final decisionmaker in promotion.
Employment Law Aug. 3, 2015
WILDEARTH Guardians v. USDA
'Relaxed' second and third standing prongs in procedural enforcement action, plus out-of-date impact studies, substantiate standing in case relating to predator management.
Environmental Law Aug. 3, 2015
People v. Delapena
Prop 47's resentencing provision acts as savings clause equivalent; thus, the statute's reduced penalty provisions do not apply retroactively.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2015
City of Petaluma v. Cohen
Department of Finance does not abuse its discretion in disapproving items relating to roadway project where no obligation exists to use bond proceeds specifically for project.
Government Aug. 2, 2015
In re M.W.
Past incident of domestic abuse between husband and wife does not constitute substantial risk of serious harm to minor.
Family Law Aug. 2, 2015
Marriage of Olson
Default judgment against mother in divorce proceeding does not preclude her from petitioning court to modify custody arrangement.
Family Law Aug. 2, 2015
Garcia v. Seacon Logix Inc.
Substantial evidence supports conclusion that truck drivers were employees, not independent contractors, of cargo transportation company when company exercised 'tremendous control' over them.
Labor Law Aug. 2, 2015
Sanders v. Yanez
Texas adoption of adult created a parent-child relationship; adopted child qualifies as 'issue' under trust.
Probate and Trusts Aug. 2, 2015
Mollett v. Netflix, Inc.
Video Privacy Protection Act allows disclosures about consumer to that consumer; thus, claims against Netflix for displaying users' viewing histories properly dismissed.
Consumer Law Aug. 2, 2015
T.B. v. San Diego Unified School District
Where district's settlement offer is not more favorable than ultimate relief obtained, special education student can receive attorney fees under Individual with Disabilities Education Act.
Education Aug. 2, 2015
U.S. v. Mark
Government's flimsy and controverted evidence that informant had become uncooperative and thus lost immunity should not have merited district court's ruling in government's favor.
Government Aug. 2, 2015
The Ray Charles Foundation v. Robinson
The Ray Charles Foundation has standing to challenge notices terminating copyright grants to third parties because its claims fell within statutory zone of interests.
Copyright Aug. 2, 2015
name.space, Inc. v. ICANN
Possibility of conspiracy not enough to bring claim under Section One of Sherman Antitrust Act in Internet domain name regulation case.
Antitrust Aug. 2, 2015
U.S. v. Winkles
Certificate of appealability required to appeal denial of a legitimate Rule 60(b) motion for relief from judgment arising out of denial of a 28 U.S.C. section 2255 motion.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2015
People v. Knight
Adverse statements made during Marsden hearing receive 'use immunity;' trial court's advisement otherwise merits reversal.
Constitutional Law Aug. 2, 2015
ACLU Foundation of So. California v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Order
Jul. 30, 2015
Disputesuite.com v. Scoreinc.com
Order
Jul. 30, 2015
Kabran v. Sharp Memorial Hospital
Order
Jul. 30, 2015
People v. Denize
Order
Jul. 30, 2015
People v. Fanning
Order
Jul. 30, 2015
People v. Meraz
Order
Jul. 30, 2015
People v. Vega-Robles
Order
Jul. 30, 2015
People v. Williams
Order
Jul. 30, 2015
People v. Lipscomb
Order
Jul. 30, 2015
Bos v. Board of Trustees
Employer's debt dischargeable in Chapter 7 proceeding because he is not fiduciary under Section 523(a)(4) of Bankruptcy Code.
Bankruptcy Jul. 30, 2015
City and County of San Francisco v. United States Dept. of Transportation
San Francisco's claims against Hazardous Materials Safety Administration relating to gas pipeline rupture not authorized or cognizable under federal law.
Administrative Agencies Jul. 30, 2015
Novak v. United States
Jones Act does not violate Commerce Clause, as impact of cabotage language on Hawaiian commerce is byproduct of appropriate regulation.
Constitutional Law Jul. 30, 2015
Microsoft Corp. v. Motorola, Inc.
Defendants' express consent to sever multiple issues in patent suit, and dispose of one predicate issue by way of a bench trial, prevents their subsequent appellate contention as to such severance.
Intellectual Property Jul. 30, 2015
Yocupicio v. PAE Group, Inc.
In employing Class Action Fairness Act to remove case to federal court, amount-in-controversy threshold must be met using only those causes of action that are truly class claims.
Civil Procedure Jul. 30, 2015