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Neighbors for Smart Rail v. Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
Expo Authority mistakenly considers future conditions in assessing environmental impacts of light-rail line to Santa Monica, but rejection of report is unnecessary.
Environmental Law Aug. 6, 2013
Western States Petroleum Association v. Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization’s new regulation that assesses petroleum refinery property as one unit, including land, improvements, and fixtures, is invalid.
Taxation Aug. 6, 2013
Saesee v. McDonald
Defense attorney's expression of hope that witness might appear in order to corroborate alibi does not render his assistance constitutionally ineffective.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 6, 2013
Lagstein v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London
Doctor who prevailed in arbitration dispute with insurers is entitled to post-award, pre-judgment interest because Nevada law allows such recovery.
Civil Procedure Aug. 6, 2013
People v. Barao
Trial court properly refuses to approve proposed plea bargain to reduce sentence by more than 30 years in case involving murder, firearm use and robbery.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 6, 2013
BNSF Railway Co. v. PUC (City of San Clemente)
PUC may not order railroads to stop using locomotive-mounted horns at specific pedestrian rail crossings in City of San Clemente.
Administrative Agencies Aug. 6, 2013
People v. Denman
Defendant who recorded false quitclaim deeds that transferred nine properties he did not own to himself is properly convicted for filing false documents.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 6, 2013
In re Thomas
Defendant who fatally shot his neighbor over parking dispute successfully overturns second degree murder conviction due to instructional error.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 5, 2013
U.S. v. Lira
Conviction for firearm use in furtherance of drug trafficking is overturned because jury should have determined whether defendant discharged firearm.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 5, 2013
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 Aug. 5, 2013
Perle v. Fiero (In re Perle)
Securities dealer may reopen bankruptcy proceeding four years after debtor's debts were discharged because it did not have notice of proceeding.
Bankruptcy Aug. 5, 2013
U.S. v. Flores
District court may not impose sentencing enhancement for using minor in conspiracy to sell drugs without establishing minor's age when she entered conspiracy.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 5, 2013
Wade v. Ports America Management Corp.
Employee may not sue for wrongful termination under FEHA because prior labor arbitration pursuant to collective bargaining agreement encompassed his claim.
Employment Law Aug. 5, 2013
Calguns Foundation Inc. v. County of San Mateo
San Mateo County may enforce ordinance banning carrying of firearms in parks and recreational areas because county may place restrictions on carry licenses.
Constitutional Law Aug. 5, 2013
Teal v. S.C. (People)
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 2, 2013
People v. Hurtado
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
Daimler AG v. S.C. (Pierson)
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
People v. G3 Holistic
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
City of Lake Forest v. Lake Forest Wellness Center
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
City of Lake Forest v. Evergreen Holistic
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
County of Los Angeles v. Alternative Medicinal Cannabis Collective
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
420 Caregivers v. City of Los Angeles
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
City of Temecula v. Cooperative Patients Services
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
People v. Nahinu
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
Lawrence v. Holder
Order
Aug. 2, 2013
Tibble v. Edison International
Employees’ lawsuit asserting pension plan was managed imprudently fails because they did not sue within six years of decision to include new investments in plan.
Employment Law Aug. 2, 2013
Marriage of Georgiou and Leslie
Ex-wife cannot sue ex-husband for portion of attorney fees he received in Enron Corp. litigation more than three years after entering into marital settlement agreement.
Family Law Aug. 2, 2013
Reilly v. Inquest Technology Inc.
Technology company that hired sales representative to solicit business for it must provide written contract to representative regarding commissions and payment.
Employment Law Aug. 2, 2013
Baughman v. Walt Disney World Co.
Disabled patron may not use Segway, a two-wheeled personal transportation device, at Disney theme park due to safety concerns.
Civil Rights Aug. 2, 2013
Rose v. Bank of America N.A.
Claims under California’s unfair competition law may be based on federal Truth in Savings Act, which regulates banks’ disclosures to customers.
Business Law Aug. 2, 2013