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Singh v. Holder
BIA may reopen case of immigrant, who was subject to removal, to allow him to pursue adjustment of status before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Immigration Nov. 13, 2014
People v. Murillo
Mistrial in murder case must be granted when witness refused to answer over 100 leading questions by prosecutor about his out-of-court statements identifying shooter.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2014
Earl v. State Personnel Board (Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation)
State Personnel Board incorrectly fails to dismiss disciplinary action against peace officer, after agency failed to actually notify him of investigation within one-year time frame.
Employment Law Nov. 13, 2014
In re Walgreen Co. Overtime Cases
Employee may not certify class action against Walgreens on theory that it illegally departed from stated meal break policy by failing to ensure breaks were taken.
Employment Law Nov. 13, 2014
Overstock.com Inc. v. The Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
In Overstock.com investor litigation, trial court mistakenly seals thousands of irrelevant pages of documents submitted in opposition to summary judgment motions.
Civil Procedure Nov. 13, 2014
Overstock.com Inc. v. Goldman Sachs & Co.
Merrill Lynch Professional Clearing Corp. may be liable for engaging in market manipulation for taking active, direct role in trading schemes of its client.
Securities Nov. 13, 2014
People v. Anthony
Inmate is ineligible for resentencing under Three Strike Reform Act when serving one sentence for a serious or violent felony and another which was not.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2014
Mujica v. AirScan Inc.
Survivors of 1998 bombing of Colombian village by Colombian Air Force may not sue Occidental Petroleum or AirScan Inc. in California for their alleged involvement.
International Law Nov. 12, 2014
Peruta v. County of San Diego
Order
Nov. 12, 2014
Rev Op Group v. ML Manager LLC (In re Mortgages Ltd.)
Loan operator may not sell bankruptcy estate property of real estate investment lender where lender’s investors were not bound by agency agreements.
Bankruptcy Nov. 12, 2014
Rev Op Group v. ML Manager LLC (In re Mortgages Ltd.)
Bankruptcy order approving distribution of proceeds from liquidation of real estate investment lender’s loan portfolio must stand when investors fail to seek stay of orders.
Bankruptcy Nov. 12, 2014
Landers v. Quality Communications Inc.
Employee’s wage and hour claim is properly dismissed because his threadbare allegations did not support reasonable inference of his entitlement to overtime pay.
Employment Law Nov. 12, 2014
Garcia v. Google Inc.
Order
Nov. 12, 2014
Shell Gulf of Mexico Inc. v. Center for Biological Diversity Inc.
Shell may not sue environmental groups, who it believed would likely challenge agency's approval of oil spill response plans related to oil exploration on Arctic coast.
Environmental Law Nov. 12, 2014
Marriage of Schu
Trial court retains authority to award long-term spousal support where marital settlement agreement provided it with jurisdiction until wife's release from prison.
Family Law Nov. 12, 2014
Garcia v. Lacey
Trial court improperly declares inmate vexatious litigant based on prior cases he attempted to file, but could not, because his fee waiver applications were denied.
Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2014
Bryan E. v. Superior Court (People)
Teenager charged with assault with deadly weapon may be found incompetent to stand trial based on lack of ability to consult with counsel or assist in preparing defense.
Juveniles Nov. 12, 2014
Gibson v. United States
Order
Nov. 10, 2014
In re Eric W. Poirier
Order
Nov. 10, 2014
Chen v. Mayor and City Council, et al.
Order
Nov. 10, 2014
King v. Burwell, Sec. of H&HS, et al.
Order
Nov. 10, 2014
Johnson v. City of Shelby
Failure to expressly invoke federal civil rights statute does not warrant dismissal of police officers' employment action against city for alleged due process violations.
Civil Rights Nov. 10, 2014
Carroll v. Carman
Officer who knocked on door and stepped onto corner home's side deck is entitled to qualified immunity because he did not violate clearly established right.
Civil Rights Nov. 10, 2014
Whitman v. United States
Order
Nov. 10, 2014
Bowell v. Smith
Order
Nov. 10, 2014
Almanza-Arenas v. Holder
Mexican citizen’s California conviction under statute that criminalizes both temporary and permanent taking of vehicle does not make him ineligible to cancel removal.
Immigration Nov. 10, 2014
Knutson v. Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Sirius XM cannot force car buyer to arbitrate claims because use of trial subscription did not manifest his assent to be bound by arbitration agreement.
Contracts Nov. 10, 2014
U.S. v. Raya-Vaca
Illegal reentry conviction is overturned because immigration officer’s failure to provide notice and opportunity to respond during expedited removal violated due process.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 10, 2014
John v. Superior Court (Chan)
Vexatious litigant, who is defendant in current action, may appeal adverse judgment without first obtaining leave to file her appeal.
Civil Procedure Nov. 10, 2014
Martinez v. Joe's Crab Shack Holdings
Managers at Joe’s Crab Shack restaurants may maintain wage and hour class action against company in relation to work they allegedly performed on nonexempt tasks.
Employment Law Nov. 10, 2014