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People v. Manibusan
Man’s death sentence for participating in murders and gunning down victim is upheld, although trial court did not investigate one juror's fears for her safety.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 2, 2013
Minority Television Project Inc. v. FCC
FCC may constitutionally prohibit public television stations from airing paid advertising to preserve the educational goals of such programming.
Constitutional Law Dec. 2, 2013
Hayes v. County of San Diego
Sheriff’s deputies may be liable for wrongful death by using deadly force in responding to domestic disturbance call regarding suicidal person.
Civil Rights Dec. 2, 2013
Taggar v. Holder
Indian woman may not remain in U.S. under Convention Against Torture because she missed deadline to apply, which immigration judge extended three times.
Immigration Dec. 2, 2013
Herb Reed Enterprises LLC v. Florida Entertainment Management Inc.
Original member of vocal group ‘The Platters’ may not temporarily prevent use of band name without proving he would actually suffer irreparable harm.
Intellectual Property Dec. 2, 2013
Courtney v. Goltz
Federal court may refuse to decide sensitive water traffic issue in Washington State, but may not dismiss case entirely, until state law issues are resolved.
Civil Rights Dec. 2, 2013
Jones v. U.S. Trustee, Eugene
Bankruptcy judge properly revokes discharge of debts because debtor lied about worth and existence of assets during bankruptcy proceedings.
Bankruptcy Dec. 2, 2013
Long v. Johnson
Woman's murder conviction for live-in boyfriend's death is sufficiently supported by circumstantial evidence regarding opportunity, motive and access to weapon.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 2, 2013
In re Perdue
Felon may not avoid conviction under California law for his possession of body armor by claiming he was unable to determine what it prohibited.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 2, 2013
Mele v. Mele (In re Mele)
Ex-husband gets another shot at setting aside divorce judgment against him based on his squandering of large portion of 401(k) to buy personal items.
Bankruptcy Dec. 1, 2013
Pfeifer v. John Crane Inc.
Manufacturer may not escape liability for worker’s mesothelioma diagnosis by arguing he worked for U.S. Navy, which knew asbestos was dangerous.
Torts Dec. 1, 2013
People v. Hamed
Trial court must explain how it calculated amount of first time sex offender’s fine, along with additional penalty assessments, before imposing fines.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 28, 2013
People v. Davidson
Police officer does not need to read suspect 'Miranda' rights before asking single question regarding whether or not stolen motorcycle belonged to him.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 28, 2013
People v. Johnson
Law enforcement veteran fails to overturn conviction for husband's murder, although she was absent when bailiff showed jury how murder weapon worked.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 28, 2013
Maral v. City of Live Oak
City may prohibit cultivation and sale of medical marijuana within its limits without violating Medical Marijuana Program or Compassionate Use Act.
Government Nov. 28, 2013
Jones v. Farmers Insurance Exchange
Claims adjusters may file class action against insurance company due to denial of pay for work before shifts, but must name new class representative.
Employment Law Nov. 28, 2013
Beauchamp v. City of Long Beach
Order
Nov. 28, 2013
California Building Industry Association v. Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Order
Environmental Law Nov. 28, 2013
People v. Nguyen
Order
Nov. 28, 2013
Gonzalez v. Metro Nissan of Redlands
Order
Nov. 28, 2013
People v. Aguilar
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 28, 2013
People v. Trujillo
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 28, 2013
Barry v. State Bar of California
Order
Attorneys Nov. 28, 2013
MacDonald v. State of California
Order
Nov. 28, 2013
Hendleman v. Los Altos Apartments
Order
Nov. 28, 2013
Doe v. Holder
Homosexual Russian man may be eligible for asylum because he proved Russian government was unable or unwilling to control his persecutors.
Immigration Nov. 28, 2013
Makaeff v. Trump University LLC
Order
Nov. 28, 2013
Mondragon v. Capital One Auto Finance
California state court may not take proposed class action from federal court without some evidence showing two-thirds of class members are California citizens.
Civil Procedure Nov. 28, 2013
Michalski v. Scripps Mercy Hospital
Hospital’s governing board correctly uses its independent judgment in denying medical privileges to doctor, who repeatedly sexually harassed female employees.
Health Care Nov. 28, 2013
People v. Sanchez
First degree murder conviction is struck down because trial court improperly instructed jury that it did not need to agree on single theory of crime.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 28, 2013