| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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11-O-12820
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Seltzer v. State Bar
Company recoups fees paid to attorney, who was ‘out on emergency’ and did not provide any valuable services, after hiring her for possible lawsuit. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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D062900
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People v. Zondorak
California’s ban on AK series semi-automatic rifles does not violate Second Amendment because these weapons are ‘dangerous and unusual.’ |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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B243912
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Mt. Holyoke Homes L.P. v. Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Arbitrator’s award is thrown out due to failure to disclose his resume, which named partner of firm involved in legal malpractice matter. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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B227092
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Colony Cove Properties LLC v. City of Carson
Mobilehome park owner must abide by city's rental review board determination regarding rent levels, but may still pursue related federal claims. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 22, 2013 | |
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G046663
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Cassidy v. California Board of Accountancy
California Board of Accountancy revokes license of certified public accountant, who filed a tax return for a client when he knew his license was expired. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
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S174475
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Sonic-Calabasas A Inc. v. Moreno
Court cannot prematurely deny arbitration for pay dispute without addressing employee’s claim that ‘Berman hearing’ waiver in arbitration agreement was unreasonable. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
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S204771
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Sterling Park L.P. v. City of Palo Alto
Developers may proceed with residential condominium project while challenging City of Palo Alto’s below market housing program. |
Real Property |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
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11-50392
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U.S. v. Stargell
Tax preparer’s conviction for wire fraud is upheld because evidence showed that her fraudulent scheme exposed banks to greater risk of loss. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
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12-35323
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Washington Environmental Council v. Bellon
Washington environmental groups may not sue state environmental agencies for failing to sufficiently regulate greenhouse gas emissions of oil refineries. |
Environmental Law |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
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G047738
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San Miguel Community Association v. State Farm General Insurance Co.
Insurer does not have to defend residential community association in lawsuit to enforce parking restrictions until residents asked for money. |
Insurance |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
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C066545
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Wallis v. PHL Associates Inc.
Trial court's failure to issue statement of its tentative decision warrants new trial because judge who heard case was no longer available. |
Civil Procedure |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
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E055162
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People v. Mahoney
Defendant cannot claim he never saw child pornography when his computers contained over one thousand images in temporary, downloaded and deleted files. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 18, 2013 | |
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B237613
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People v. Freeman
Defense attorney may no longer represent his client on appeal after filing four unintelligible and unsupported opening appellate briefs. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | |
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G047922
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State ex rel. Dept. of California Highway Patrol v. Superior Court (Alvarado)
CHP is not liable for injuries suffered by woman struck by tow truck driver, who was patrolling highway under its Freeway Service Patrol program. |
Torts |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | |
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B248092
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Aiden G., a Minor
Father is entitled to custody of children following removal from mother, who believed she had supernatural powers and that President Obama spoke through her. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | |
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E057445
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Ricardo C., a Minor
Juvenile court fails to honor terms of plea bargain by placing delinquent minor in less restrictive setting than what he negotiated. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | |
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B242003
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Rope v. Auto-Chlor System of Washington Inc.
Employer cannot duck former manager’s disability discrimination lawsuit when it fired him to avoid giving him paid leave to donate kidney to his sister. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | |
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12-35201
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State of Alaska v. Lubchenco
Order |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | ||
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B247306
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Maggie S. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services)
Juvenile court may not take imprisoned woman’s baby from her when godmother agreed to take care of child during her incarceration. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | |
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B238858
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People v. Sandercock
Members of marijuana cultivating collective, who delivered and sold marijuana to undercover detective, may be prosecuted for selling marijuana for profit. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | |
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B242441
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Benton v. Telecom Network Specialists Inc.
Telecommunications company must face class action filed by its technicians based on alleged failure to adopt policy regarding meal and rest breaks. |
Employment Law |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | |
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B237153
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State Dept. of Finance v. Commission on State Mandates (County of Los Angeles)
California does not have to reimburse Los Angeles County for cost of installing trash receptacles and inspecting construction sites as part of stormwater sewer permit. |
Environmental Law |
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Oct. 17, 2013 | |
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13-198
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Brown v. Plata
Order |
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Oct. 16, 2013 | ||
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12-1493
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Abramski v. United States
Order |
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Oct. 16, 2013 | ||
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12-1146
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Utility Air Regulatory Group v. EPA
Order |
Environmental Law |
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Oct. 16, 2013 | |
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12-1248
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AM. Chemistry Council, et al. v. EPA, et al.
Order |
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Oct. 16, 2013 | ||
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12-1254
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Energy-Intensive Manufacturers v. EPA, et al.
Order |
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Oct. 16, 2013 | ||
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12-1268
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Southeastern Legal Foundation v. EPA, et al.
Order |
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Oct. 16, 2013 | ||
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12-1269
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Texas, et al. v. EPA, et al.
Order |
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Oct. 16, 2013 | ||
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12-1272
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Chamber of Commerce, et al. v. EPA, et al.
Order |
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Oct. 16, 2013 |