| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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S202828
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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 |
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Aug. 6, 2013 | |
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S200475
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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 |
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Aug. 6, 2013 | |
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10-15895
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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 |
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Aug. 6, 2013 | |
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11-17369
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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 |
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Aug. 6, 2013 | |
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C066524
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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 |
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Aug. 6, 2013 | |
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C072746
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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 |
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Aug. 6, 2013 | |
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E053798
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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 |
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Aug. 6, 2013 | |
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A129933
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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 |
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Aug. 5, 2013 | |
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11-30324
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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 |
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Aug. 5, 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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Aug. 5, 2013 | |
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11-60000
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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 |
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Aug. 5, 2013 | |
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12-30078
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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 |
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Aug. 5, 2013 | |
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B238224
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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 |
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Aug. 5, 2013 | |
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A136092
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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 |
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Aug. 5, 2013 | |
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S211708
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Teal v. S.C. (People)
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | |
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S212017
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People v. Hurtado
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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S210847
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Daimler AG v. S.C. (Pierson)
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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S198395
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People v. G3 Holistic
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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S201372
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City of Lake Forest v. Lake Forest Wellness Center
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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S201454
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City of Lake Forest v. Evergreen Holistic
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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S204663
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County of Los Angeles v. Alternative Medicinal Cannabis Collective
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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S204684
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420 Caregivers v. City of Los Angeles
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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S206085
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City of Temecula v. Cooperative Patients Services
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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S210853
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People v. Nahinu
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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07-74829
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Lawrence v. Holder
Order |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | ||
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10-56406
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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 |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | |
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D061200
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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 |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | |
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G046291
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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 |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | |
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G046470
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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 |
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Aug. 2, 2013 | |
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S199074
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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 |
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Aug. 2, 2013 |