| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G048755
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People v. Wilson
Multiple threatening statements made to single victim during single encounter justifies only one conviction for making criminal threats. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 11, 2015 | |
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A134995
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People v. Lewis
Convictions for sex crimes against child are upheld despite delay in reporting crimes that occurred in 1989. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 11, 2015 | |
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C072486
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Center for Biological Diversity v. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Environmental impact report’s mitigation measures must comply with requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act when others outside agency are significantly affected. |
Environmental Law |
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Feb. 11, 2015 | |
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F067327
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Grand Prospect Partners LP v. Ross Dress for Less Inc.
Cotenancy provision between sophisticated parties in commercial lease is enforceable. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 11, 2015 | |
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14-35173
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Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa Inc. v. St. Luke’s Health System Ltd.
Hospital merger that may result in increased efficiencies, but not increased competition, violates Clayton Act. |
Health Care |
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Feb. 11, 2015 | |
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12-16733
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Corbello v. DeVito
Ghostwriter’s heir may proceed with copyright infringement claim against former members of Jersey Boys over Broadway musical. |
Intellectual Property |
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Feb. 11, 2015 | |
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11-15619
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Sharkey v. O'Neal
State disability law “most analogous” to federal Title II, thus its statute of limitations should apply, rather than general personal injury time bar. |
Civil Rights |
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Feb. 11, 2015 | |
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B258437
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Anten v. Superior Court (Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corp.)
In malpractice action brought by only one joint client, communications between attorney and other joint client made during joint representation are not privileged. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 11, 2015 | |
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B255894
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People v. Wade
Person who carries loaded firearm inside backpack violates statute prohibiting carrying of loaded firearm ‘on the person.’ |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 11, 2015 | |
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A138620
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Ashburn v. AIG Financial Advisors
Trial court abused discretion by not holding evidentiary hearing before compelling arbitration where opponents alleged fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. |
Contracts |
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Feb. 10, 2015 | |
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14A840
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Strange v. Searcy
Order |
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Feb. 10, 2015 | ||
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G051310
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Andrew V. v. Superior Court (Jessica V.)
Family court may not allow mother to temporarily relocate children out-of-state without conducting full adversarial hearing. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 10, 2015 | |
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B247844
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People v. Cisneros
Prosecutor’s preference for next prospective juror over dismissed male jurors was not adequate nondiscriminatory reason for such dismissal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 10, 2015 | |
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B249714
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Wilson v. Southern Cal. Edison Co.
SoCal Edison successfully overturns multi-million dollar awarded to homeowner who experienced low-level electric shocks around her house. |
Torts |
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Feb. 10, 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. 9, 2015 | |
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A139055
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Ram v. Onewest Bank FSB
Trustee’s foreclosure sale is not made void by beneficiary effecting substitution of trustee after notice of default is recorded. |
Real Property |
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Feb. 9, 2015 | |
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C071710
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Allen v. City of Sacramento
Homeless campers may pursue equal protection challenge concerning City of Sacramento’s camping ordinance. |
Constitutional Law |
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Feb. 9, 2015 | |
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B245475
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McNair v. National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA may not limit public access to certain documents related to investigation of former USC football player. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 9, 2015 | |
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F067609
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Lopez v. Asbury Fresno Imports LLC
Dealership that negotiates sale of car in English with Spanish-speaking buyer, who brings own translator, is not required to provide Spanish translation of contract. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 9, 2015 | |
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G050428
|
Blumberg v. Minthorne
Appeal dismissed under disentitlement doctrine, as appellant refuses to comply with trial court orders. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2015 | |
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C075983
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People v. Munoz
Drug offender’s failure to object to counseling condition in trial court renders claim on appeal forfeited. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2015 | |
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S215927
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People v. Cook
Great bodily harm enhancement may not be applied to manslaughter or murder convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2015 | |
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13-50237
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United States v. Burgos-Ortega
Prior state conviction properly considered for sentence enhancement, where no realistic possibility that state statute applied to conduct outside federal generic definition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2015 | |
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F067805
|
People v. Rodriguez
In deciding whether to resentence inmate under Prop. 36, trial courts need not retain expert in gauging inmate’s current dangerousness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2015 | |
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B238421
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Marenco v. DirecTV LLC
Even as nonsignatory, DirectTV may compel arbitration based on arbitration clause in employment agreement of company that DirecTV acquired. |
Employment Law |
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Feb. 6, 2015 | |
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B253620
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Baral v. Schnitt
Anti-SLAPP motion applies only to entire causes of action and may not be used to strike allegations from otherwise viable cause of action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 6, 2015 | |
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B256594
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Cole Y., a Minor
Juvenile court lacks authority to condition family court’s modification of exit order upon father’s completion of various programs. |
Juveniles |
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Feb. 6, 2015 | |
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A136984
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Two Jinn Inc. v. Government Payment Service Inc.
Bail agent lacks standing to sue electronic funds transfer service provider under California’s UCL. |
Business Law |
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Feb. 5, 2015 | |
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B244899
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National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh Pa. v. Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance Co.
After settling third party claim, Costco is not limited to underlying plaintiff’s evidence of liability in contractual indemnity suit against Yokohama. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 5, 2015 | |
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G048284
|
Investors Equity Life Holding Co. v. Schmidt
Outright dismissal of California lawsuit concerning liquidation action in Hawaii is improper even though Hawaii might be suitable alternate forum. |
Civil Procedure |
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Feb. 5, 2015 |