| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C074342
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People v. Crockett
Past recidivism – coupled with presently identifiable risk of re-offense – enough to deny resentencing petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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S214679
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State Dept. of Public Health v. Superior Court (Center for Investigative Reporting)
In context of public records access, Long-Term Care Act's accessibilty provisions take precedence over Lanterman-Petris-Short Act's confidentiality provisions. |
Government |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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C071906
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Citizens For Fair REU Rates v. City of Redding
Annual budget transfer from city-owned utility to city’s general fund might constitute tax under Proposition 26 requiring two-thirds voter approval. |
Taxation |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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E060962
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People v. Harris
Warrantless blood draw of motorist suspected of DUI comports with Fourth Amendment despite recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in ‘McNeely.’ |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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A135668
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People v. Simmons
Trial court, uncomfortable with defendants’ ‘sketchy behavior,’ withdraws package plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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A139863
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Calvo Fisher & Jacob LLP v. Lujan
Prominent Guam attorney on the hook for attorney fees incurred by law firm in action seeking to collect unpaid legal bills. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 19, 2015 | |
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B246634
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Nealy v. City of Santa Monica
‘Reasonable accommodation’ prescription in employment statute does not require employer to cut essential job functions. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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12-60069
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Davis v. U.S. Bank N.A. (In re Davis)
Legal obligations enforceable against debtor’s property, but not against debtor, are included in calculation to determine her eligibility for chapter 12 bankruptcy filing. |
Bankruptcy |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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B254525
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Belasco v. Wells
Waiver of future claims as part of cash settlement is 'reasonable release' under Right to Repair Act, and bars subsequent claim over latent construction defects. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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B254982
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Assn. for L.A. Deputy Sheriffs v. County of L.A.
Trial court cannot stay arbitration to wait for litigation of non-arbitrable issues where no non-arbitrable issues exist. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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13-10385
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U.S. v. Doe
Government’s narrow response to discovery request appropriate, where original appellate remand was based, in part, on the narrowness of the discovery requests. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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A138325
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People v. Braslaw
Not an error to exclude optional, mistake-of-fact portion of jury instruction in rape trial where evidence did not support portion's inclusion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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F067263
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Grenier v. Taylor
Anti-SLAPP motion properly stricken when defamation claim has minimal merit. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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A135470
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Horne v. International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 16
‘After-acquired’ evidence that disqualified applicant from labor union position is not complete bar to applicant’s discrimination suit. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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D064186
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CREED-21 v. City of San Diego
Writ of mandate improperly granted where challenger to revegetation plan fails to present evidence of adverse environmental impacts. |
Environmental Law |
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Feb. 18, 2015 | |
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S222726
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John v. Superior Court (Chan)
Order |
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Feb. 17, 2015 | ||
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S223526
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Beckering v. Shell Oil
Order |
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Feb. 17, 2015 | ||
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S223330
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People v. Tillis
Order |
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Feb. 17, 2015 | ||
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S223998
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Rivas v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
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Feb. 17, 2015 | ||
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S222900
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People v. Corpening
Order |
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Feb. 17, 2015 | ||
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11-70359
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Hernandez-Gonzalez v. Holder
Weapons possession conviction does not become morally turpitudinous merely because gang enhancement attached to it. |
Immigration |
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Feb. 17, 2015 | |
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B246515
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Torres v. City of Montebello (Arakelian Enterprises Inc.)
Controversial contract executed by Mayor Pro Tempore is void ab initio where City Attorney unlawfully deemed Mayor ‘absent.’ |
Government |
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Feb. 17, 2015 | |
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G047446
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Guillory v. Hill
Trial court improperly dismisses civil rights claim against investigator who detained partygoers for 14-hours following warrant-backed search. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 12, 2015 | |
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B250805
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City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (Wade)
Single tenant with orthopedic disability is not considered handicapped and, therefore, not entitled to enhanced relocation assistance as ‘qualified tenant.’ |
Administrative Agencies |
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Feb. 12, 2015 | |
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G048039
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Gerard v. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
Wage Order violates Labor Code to extent it allows health care workers to waive second meal period on shifts longer than 12 hours. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 12, 2015 | |
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G050457
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Ducoing Management Inc. v. Superior Court (Winston & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc.)
Appellate court's reversal 'in all other respects' includes trial court's costs award, even if judgment of nonsuit as to one plaintiff was upheld. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 12, 2015 | |
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13-50515
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U.S. v. Dibe
Ineffective-assistance-of-counsel claim is not mitigating factor courts may consider at sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 12, 2015 | |
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G049637
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Eddie E. v. Superior Court (People)
Undocumented juvenile need only show one parent’s unfitness to qualify for special immigrant juvenile status, clearing path to citizenship. |
Juveniles |
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Feb. 12, 2015 | |
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B251083
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In re Art T.
Juvenile’s age part of objective standard used to determine whether right to attorney has been invoked. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 12, 2015 | |
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D064741
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Linda Vista Village San Diego HOA v. Tecolote Investors
Voter Approval not required for 55-year lease of formerly Pueblo land. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 11, 2015 |